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Harold’s Blog: Brainstorming, Cary Band & Ethics Training

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photos from WakeMed.

Cary, NC – This week consisted of a Mayors Association meeting, ethics training and a brainstorming session. Read more

Cary Chamber Candidates Forum

Photo illustration by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Over the next few weeks, Candidate Forums will be popping up all over the region. One of the best is the Cary Chamber Forum, taking place this Wednesday at Prestonwood Country Club. Read more

Tech Task Force Website Meeting Tuesday

Story and picture by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – When it comes to government, the term “sunshine” is akin to “openness.” Technology has revolutionized openness in society. In that spirit, the Tech Task Force is launching a first for Cary – it’s own website. You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday evening at Page-Walker about the new website for Cary’s Tech Task Force. Read more

Don’s Blog: Report from Town Council

From the blog of Don Frantz, District 2 Cary Town Council Member. Lead photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Our council meeting on 8/23/12 was a long one – six public hearings, a special recognition, Ed’s swearing in, and chickens – and we had to take a new group photo. Yay…. Read more

Election 2012: How to Request Absentee Ballots for College Students

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – For many college students, the coming election in November will be their first chance to vote. My daughter has just moved out-of-state to attend college and we weren’t sure how to apply for an absentee ballot. Here’s what I found out. Read more

Town Partners on First Solar Farm

Cary, NC – Here’s an interesting item: the Town is partnering on its first renewable energy generation project. Better yet, it won’t cost tax payers a dime. In fact, we stand to make a tidy profit. Read more

Bonds on the Ballot for Cary Voters in November

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Have you been watching the political conventions these last couple of weeks? I have. Closer to home, we’ll have a bond issue on the ballot in Cary this November, but you’ll have to exert yourself to cast your vote. Read more

Harold’s Blog: NPR Morning Edition

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo courtesy of Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, NC – It was a very slow week partially due to time spent in New York visiting my daughter. Read more

Lori Bush: Musings

Story and picture from the blog of Lori Bush.

Cary, NC – As I sit here at my lunch break, I realized that I haven’t been very public about all the various issues that have come before council lately. So, in the spirit of open communications – here are my thoughts regarding some of these recent issues. Read more

Public Notice: Open Data and Mobile Meeting Wednesday

Cary, NC – On Wednesday, the Tech Task Force will hold a meeting on Open Data and Mobile at Page-Walker. The public is invited. Read more