How Does Cary’s Housing Market Compare to the Rest of North Carolina?

Cary, NC – A new study looked at home sales across all of North Carolina, factoring in how long a house stays on the market, how much homes decrease in value and how much negative equity they have, with Cary coming out in the top 10 statewide.

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Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: Bond Referendums, Lyman Collins and More

Cary, NC – This week was a little busier than last week.

Monday – General Obligation Bonds

Monday I joined the town manager, the chief financial officer, the deputy town clerk, the bond attorney, and a representative of the bank to sign legal documents for the sale of the last portion of the 2012 General Obligation bonds. The amount was $16,050,000 and will be used to implement promises made in 2012. Since we have the highest bond rating possible our bonds are at the lowest interest rate possible. The interest rates will be almost nothing since it is just barely above inflation.

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Cary Solid Waste Dept Volunteers to Assist Clean-Up in Fayetteville

Cary, NC – Last weekend, after hearing about a trash emergency in Fayetteville, a team of Cary solid waste employees volunteered to travel down to help out.

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Lyman Collins Reflects on 20 Years as Cultural Arts Manager

Cary, NC – Lyman Collins joined the Town of Cary as cultural arts manager in 1999, and after 20 years, he is now retiring. Collins looked back on his history with the town and his role as an arts evangelist.

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McCrimmon Parkway

McCrimmon Parkway Phase One to Complete Next Week

Morrisville, NC – The smaller of McCrimmon Parkway’s two extensions is set to complete next week, according to Morrisville officials, with the roadway opening back up and new construction on the intersection at Perimeter Park Drive and NC-54.

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Cary History

Work Starting This Year to Repair Three Cary Historic Sites

Cary, NC – Throughout 2018, the Town of Cary surveyed residents about uses for three historic sites before unveiling their uses earlier this year. Now, repairs and interpretations are starting soon to prepare these buildings for their new life in Cary.

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Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: New York Trip, 2019 Election and More

Cary, NC – This week’s focus was mostly on a trip to New York.

Monday – Election Planning

Monday, I met briefly with the town manager for our weekly one-on-one. We talked about a range of topics that included the mall redevelopment, the hotel occupancy and meal tax, and my trip to New York.

Later Monday I held my first official campaign re-election committee meeting. We decided on treasurer issues and how we planned to proceeding.

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Business Bits: Aldi, Expanding Businesses and More

Cary, NC – There are several big pieces of business news this month, including an opening date for Cary’s newest Aldi, two of Cary’s breweries expanding, new restaurants coming and more.

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Cary Election

Don’s Blog: Don Frantz Cary Town Council Reelection Announcement

Cary, NC – I am excited to announce that I am running for reelection to the Cary Town Council, District B!

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Vote

Candidates Set for 2019 Municipal Elections in Cary and Morrisville

Cary, NC – The filing period is closed for the 2019 municipal elections, so now the candidates are set for the upcoming elections in Cary and Morrisville.

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