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Officials hold press conference in Downtown Wake Forest Thursday to announce nearly $58 million federal investment for Raleigh to Richmond Corridor
On Thursday, Congressman David Price (NC-04), Chairman of the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee (T-HUD), held a press conference in Downtown Wake Forest with NC Governor Roy Cooper, Administrator Amit Bose, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration, and Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator to announce a historic $57.9 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) federal investment in the Raleigh to Richmond (R2R) Corridor, unlocking intercity rail opportunities for the Southeast.
The purpose of the CRISI program is to help fund projects that improve intercity passenger and freight rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability. The proposed project will perform surveys and complete preliminary engineering for Raleigh to Richmond (R2R) Corridor Program improvements between Raleigh, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. Included in this project is the construction of a grade separation on the S-Line in Wake Forest. The project will advance the next phase of the R2R corridor development, which will eventually result in new intercity passenger rail service on a state-owned route that will access currently underserved and minority rural communities with rail service, as well as improve travel times on the existing Amtrak service.
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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will unveil its new outdoor Fitness Court at Flaherty Park during a special grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. The occasion will include a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, brief remarks by Mayor Vivian Jones and other Town officials, demonstrations by Camp Gladiator instructors, PRCR giveaways, and more.
The new Flaherty Park Outdoor Fitness Court®, 1226 N. White St., is an open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout. Created with adults of all ages in mind, the Fitness Court is adaptable for all fitness levels.
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The Town of Wake Forest will host UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Update Open House sessions on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Each two-hour drop-in session will give residents, business owners, and stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on a range of topics related to the UDO update, including building setbacks, height, and mass; open space and tree canopy; landscape, buffers, and screening.
Both sessions will have an informal, open house-style format, and the same content. Residents may drop in anytime from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. to view displays, ask questions and share comments. No formal presentation will be given. Each session will engage participants in discussions regarding key issues and priorities for the Board of Commissioners to consider as part of the updated UDO.
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The Town of Wake Forest and several local veterans’ organizations will continue their monthly flag-raising ceremonies in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza on Monday, June 6, at 11 a.m.
The 40th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor brothers William and Albert Wadford, both of whom served in the US Army.
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The Recreation Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Check-in on the day of the event starts at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Online registration will continue up to the June 4 event.
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The Malpass Brothers will take to the stage at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on Saturday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 8, at 10 a.m.
Reserved seats range in price from $20-$30 and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card. Advance tickets may also be purchased with cash, check, or credit card at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St. On the day of the concert tickets can be purchased at the door. A processing fee will be added to the cost of any ticket purchased with a credit card. Please note: This concert is expected to sell out, so anyone interested in attending is encouraged to purchase their tickets early.
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On Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wake Forest Police officers will be at the Wake Forest Sam’s Club, 11460 Royall Cotton Road, selling “Cover the Cruiser” stickers for $5 each.
Anyone who purchases one or more stickers can write their name on the sticker(s), with the goal of completely covering a WFPD ‘cruiser.’
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Other bands scheduled to perform this year include Love Tribe (July 15); The Brickhouse Band (August 12); and Crush (September 9).
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The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, in partnership with Resources for Seniors and the Wake Forest Senior Information Group (SING), will host a special event for senior caregivers on Thursday, June 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave.
Free and open to everyone, the Senior Caregiver Expo will feature dozens of local experts discussing a range of topics, including stress management, housing options, financial planning, and legal documents. Attendees can also learn about local assistance programs, services, products, and resources available to senior caregivers – all in one location.
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The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will host an Art in the Park Painting Class for people of all ages and skill levels on Saturday, Aug. 27, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Two classes will be offered according to the following schedule:
- 9:30-11:30 am - Children, ages 6-11
- 1:30-3:30 pm - Youth/Adults, ages 12 and older
Online registration is open to the first 60 people to register via RecDesk (search Art in the Park).
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Presented by Capital Chevrolet, this year’s event promises two days’ worth of free fun and excitement for the entire family. The festivities get underway Sunday, July 3, with the Fireworks Spectacular inside Husky Stadium on the campus of Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road, and continue Monday, July 4, with the Children's Parade and Art in the Park.
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You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill one of two vacancies on the Urban Forestry Board (UFB) and one of three vacancies on the PRCR Advisory Board. All residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to apply.
The online application for both boards is available. Anyone without access to a computer is invited to complete the application by using a computer kiosk in the lobby of Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Hard copies are available upon request by contacting Executive Assistant Cathi Pope.
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Holding Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) will open for the 2022 season Saturday, May 28, at 9 a.m. To help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, patrons must register and pay online in advance. No walk-ins will be allowed. Pre-registration opens 14 days in advance, and closes when full, or within one hour of the session. For example, a patron must register by 7:59 a.m. for a 9 a.m. session.
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Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., is open for the 2022 season. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according to the following schedule through June 9:
- Sundays, 1-8 p.m.
- Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Please Note: The sprayground will be open Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The facility will extend its hours beginning June 10. To view the full schedule for the 2022 season, visit our website.
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The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting online registrations for 2022 Swim Lessons.
The cost is $40 for Wake Forest residents who reside within the town limits and $80 for non-Wake Forest residents. To help ensure the best possible customer experience, online registration will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis until all slots are filled. Payments can be made with debit card, MasterCard, and Visa.
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The PRCR Department is offering a limited edition water bottle highlighting E. Carroll Joyner Park as the first in a series of “Health & Wellness” merchandise available for purchase. As part of its mission to promote health and wellness in our community, the PRCR Department plans to sell various items over the next several months as a way of encouraging citizens to stay active.
Available for $20 each (while supplies last), the “Find Joy in Joyner Park” water bottle reflects the rustic charm of Joyner Park with a special emphasis on the park’s pecan grove.
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As the popularity of social media continues to increase, many people are using it to report suspicious activity and crime. The problem is that not all who report such activity online report it to the police as well. Simply put – tagging the WFPD on a social media post is not reporting a crime. Not even close.
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The Town of Wake Forest is inviting individuals, families, churches and civic clubs to join the “Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean” campaign by picking up trash in their neighborhoods and along local streets and roadways. The initiative allows volunteers to pick up litter on a one-time or ongoing basis. Participants may also choose the area they wish to clean or request direction to high need areas around town.
To aid the effort, volunteers may reserve litter kits at no charge by completing the online reservation form. Each litter kit includes reflective vests, gloves, buckets, grabbers, trash bags, data collection sheets, hand sanitizer and litter education materials. A special thanks to B&W Hardware for donating the litter kits.
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Loose trash in trucks creates litter along Wake Forest roadways.
Help keep Wake Forest roadways clean by securing any trash in your truck bed. When you throw trash in the back of your truck, it inevitably blows out and becomes litter on the roadside. In fact, half of all litter is blown, not thrown! Roadside litter costs millions of dollars to remove, decreases property values and has a negative impact on tourism.
The NC Department of Public Safety reports that an even bigger problem is unsecured loads in the back of trucks. At high speeds, even large items can fly out and hurt or startle other drivers causing accidents. Put trash into built-in containers. Use tarps, cargo nets and tie-downs to secure any loads. #KeepWFclean
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Provided below are announcements about projects that will impact Wake Forest motorists over the next several weeks. Please use the information to help plan your route and move safely through the affected areas.
Through July 31
Wellons Construction, Inc., a private contractor, has closed the portion of Averette Road from Jack Jones Road to Mill Dam Road. Scheduled through late summer, the closure is necessary to allow crews to widen and realign this portion of Averette Road. Signed detours are in place directing traffic around the work area.
Ongoing
Fred Smith Company, a contractor working at the future Legacy at Heritage, will periodically reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of Heritage Lake Road from Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass to Friendship Chapel Road daily from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The periodic lane closures are necessary to allow crews to widen the road and install a storm drain and curb and gutter.
Signage and flaggers will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work area. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid the area and take an alternate route.
Ongoing
Fred Smith Company, a contractor working on the Holding Village subdivision, will initiate lane reductions along eastbound and westbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass in the vicinity of the South Franklin Street intersection daily from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The lane reductions are necessary to allow crews to extend South Franklin Street and convert the intersection to a Reduced Conflict Intersection, also known as a superstreet.
Signage and cones will be in place to manage traffic flow and safely direct motorists through the work areas. Delays are expected, so motorists may wish to avoid these areas if possible and take an alternate route.
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The Town of Wake Forest is celebrating the return of warmer weather by hosting a wonderful array of outdoor events and activities for the entire family. From our Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies and the Easter Egg Hunt to Friday Night on White and Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park, spring and summer in Wake Forest are jam-packed with fun-filled outdoor events guaranteed to help you forget “Old Man Winter.”
To help inform area residents about all these events, the Town offers Wake Forest Outdoors. The webpage provides detailed information all in one place about our area’s most popular springtime and summer happenings.
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There’s a certain feeling you get in our downtown. A charming, stylish, soulful kind of edginess with ambience, atmosphere and aura. From art galleries and specialty shops to coffee companies and clothing boutiques, Downtown Wake Forest is a vibrant, charming, historical and happening place to visit.
Check out our new Where Quaint Meets Cool video for an exciting look at all our Renaissance Area has to offer. Then, stay up to date on the latest downtown events and happenings by following Wake Forest Downtown on Facebook and Instagram and use #WhereQuaintMeetsCool when posting to social media.
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Talbot Talks Friday Night on White |
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The following monthly meeting schedule is now in effect:
Board of Commissioners Work Session
First Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
Joint Public Hearings
First Tuesday/month - 7:30 p.m.
Planning Board Meeting
Second Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Third Tuesday/month - 6 p.m.
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View Town meetings live & on demand
Planning Board and Board of Commissioners meetings can be viewed both live and on demand by visiting our Public Meetings Portal. Meetings are available in streaming video for several years after their original air date and featured in a convenient scroll-down menu.
These meetings are also shown live on Wake Forest TV 10 - the Town of Wake Forest’s government access channel - then re-broadcast daily for two weeks at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m.
Although WFTV 10 is available only to Wake Forest residents and businesses that subscribe to Spectrum Cable TV service, WFTV 10 is also provided online in real-time streaming video.
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The Town of Wake Forest has launched a comprehensive public education campaign on proper recycling behaviors.
#RecycleRightWF introduces and emphasizes a series of easy-to-understand messages aimed at simplifying the recycling process and improving the quality of materials residents place in their rollout recycling carts.
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The Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., offers adults age 55 and older a full schedule of recreational activities. Programming at the center is provided by Resources for Seniors, Inc. The organization serves senior and disabled adults in Wake County by providing home and community-based services and information, thereby allowing them to maximize their choices for independence, comfort, safety, security and well-being.
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