Hello Rolesville!

I hope everyone is staying safe and cool in the heat lately. It was nice to see everyone at our Town's Juneteenth celebration earlier this month and I look forward to seeing everyone again at our July 4th event.

I know we're seeing a lot of construction along Main Street. The Main Street Project is a $23 million investment in the future of Rolesville’s downtown, creating a safer, walkable, more successful, and more attractive Main Street for residents, businesses and visitors. Please bear with us and remember that all Rolesville businesses will remain open and accessible throughout the project.

And congratulations to all of our Rolesville High School graduates! Best wishes to wherever your journey takes you next!

Ronnie Currin

Rolesville Fire Department Signs Unification Resolution with Town

On Tuesday, June 4, leaders of the Town of Rolesville and the Rolesville Rural Fire Department (RRFD) signed a unification resolution to begin the formal process of merging the fire department with the town.

During the past three years, both had been meeting collaboratively to discuss the benefits, concerns, challenges, and opportunities of a merger. They created a Unification Committee comprised of town staff, fire department members, and a third-party consultant, NC Fire Chief Consulting to draft the resolution.

The resolution is an informal document that commits to the effort of unification and initiates the establishment of a formal agreement to solidify the unification of the RRFD and the Town by the proposed target date of July 1, 2025.

Watch the CBS17 News interview with Mayor Currin and Fire Chief Donnie Lawrence.

Rolesville Hires New Town Manager

The Town of Rolesville’s Board of Commissioners appointed Eric L. Marsh as Town Manager at their regular meeting held June 4, 2024. Mr. Marsh was hired as Rolesville’s Assistant Town Manager on November 19, 2021 and has served as the Interim Town Manager since December 2023. A nationwide search was conducted by an outside recruitment firm, and Mr. Marsh’s skillset proved to be an asset for realizing the Town’s vision and future goals.

Rolesville High School Graduation

Mayor Currin attended the Rolesville High School Graduation Ceremony on June 7th earlier this month. Congratulations to all of our High School graduates!

Juneteenth Celebration

On June 15th, Mayor Currin attended the Town's Juneteenth Celebration event at Mill Bridge Nature Park. We were delighted to welcome around 100 attendees, all of whom contributed to the vibrant atmosphere of the celebration. The artists and vendors were exceptional, and their contributions were greatly appreciated by everyone present. Many citizens commented on how they had not realized what a wonderful and expansive park we have in our community.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” Juneteenth commemorates Union Major General Gordon Granger’s reading of the General Order Number 3 in the City of Galveston, Texas freeing enslaved people on June 19, 1865. The reading of General Order Number 3 came two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. News and enforcement of the proclamation had been slow to reach remote areas of the United States.

Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.

Mayor's Show

This month's show featured discussions with Yolanda Taylor of the Center for Law and Community and Oliver "June" Greene, Director of Rolesville Parks and Recreation. ant initiatives pertaining to senior citizens. If you missed the show, click the link below to watch.

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Roundtable Discussion on Rising Rental Rates in Senior Housing

On June 14th, Mayor Currin attended a roundtable discussion in Knightdale on affordable housing for seniors that was facilitated by the office of NC Representative James Roberson. The meeting was co-hosted by the Triangle Apartment Association and the team at the Lawson of Knightdale. In attendance with Mayor Currin were Mayor Jessica Day (Knightdale), Mayor Virginia Gray (Wendell), and Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Harrison (Zebulon). Also in attendance from Rolesville was Commissioner Michael Paul.

Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

On June 27, Mayor Currin attended a business after hours event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Los Tres Magueyes, and Adams Painting Co., your local Rolesville, Raleigh & Wake Forest area painting company.

Other Events and Activities

June 4 - The Mayor, Planning Director Meredith Gruber and Economic Development Director Mical McFarland participated in an interview with Business View Magazine. Business View will be featuring Rolesville in an upcoming edition.

June 4 - Rolesville Town Board Approves 2024-2025 Budget. The new budget allocates funding to begin design work on a 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. This Plan includes $9.4 million for site work at a new Town Campus, $12.6 million for a new Police Station, $12.6 million for a new Main Fire Station and $12 million for activation of a 116-acre park on the 401 Bypass. These projects are anticipated to be completed by 2028. During later years of the Plan, work is scheduled to begin on a new Town Hall valued at $15.9 Million.

June 24 - Mayor Currin and Town staff met with local business owners and property owners at the Young and Main Street intersection to hear their questions and concerns regarding the intersection closure during construction. Discussions were held regarding detour routes and attracting customers to the area. A webpage has been created to highlight these businesses.

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