Harold’s Blog: How to Hide a Cell Tower, Cary Park and More

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 27, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This was a week of recovery from the flu and getting back on track. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Washington DC, the Bowden Case and Cary Park

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 20, 2011.

The Flu

This was one of the toughest weeks I have had as mayor. It started in Washington and ended with me in bed with the flu Saturday night. In addition to my intense visit to Washington, there were tough issues at home that included the Bowden case, Cary Park safety, and a Motiva decision in Apex. To make this long journal entry more readable I will use sub categories. Read more

Harold’s Blog: The Incident at Wachovia, Town Planning Priorities

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through February 13, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Business Meetings

This week was busy with two Chatham County meetings, a join meeting in Morrisville, and a council meeting. Read more

Harold’s Blog: State of the Town, School Reassignment, Waste Water, Land Use

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through January 30, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week was a busy week for me. I was especially anxious about the State of the Town address to the chamber on Wednesday since it is one of my biggest presentations of the year. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Schools, Roads, a $1000 Check and a Town Zoo?

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through January 23, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week was highlighted by a several intergovernmental events and meetings. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Local Mayors Meet, Town Council/Staff Retreat

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through January 16, 2011.

This was a busy week which was highlighted by a short council meeting and the staff/council retreat. Read more

Harold’s Blog: State of the Town Now and Planning for the Future

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through January 9, 2011.

Wastewater, Chatham County and Red Light Cameras

On Tuesday I met with the town manager to go over current issues. We discussed the Western Wake Regional Wastewater Management Facilities, the new Chatham County commissioners, and red light cameras. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Jobs at SAS, Public Hearings, Fact Check on the Web

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through December 26, 2010. SAS Photo by Hal Goodtree.

This week was a week to start slowing down and enjoying the holidays. The big items of the week included the Mayors Association Dinner, an announcement by SAS and the governor, and the taping of the state of the town. Read more