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From the Council Office of Steve Rao
June 8, 2021
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Congratulations to 2021 Graduates: |
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Town of Morrisville is a 2021 All American City Award Finalist! |
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Town of Morrisville is a 2021 All American City Award Finalist! |
My All American City Message:
The Town of Morrisville #Morrisville is a finalist for the 2021 All-America City Awards. This prestigious award is given to only 10 cities each year. The 2021 theme is "Building Equitable and Resilient Communities."
The Morrisville delegation (community members, partners, youth and staff) is hard at work preparing for our presentation during the National Civic League's annual conference on Tuesday, June 8, at 2:25 p.m.
I am honored to be a part of the Championship Team of Morrisville, a diverse coalition of engaged citizens, volunteers, a world class staff, and a hard-working Council leading one of the most inclusive, innovative small Towns in the United States of America!
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National and NC News Updates |
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Vice President Kamala Harris |
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Mexico and Guatemala to curb migration to US.
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Wake County Budget for 2022 Fiscal Year |
Wake County Commissioners Approve $1.57 Billion Budget for 2022 Fiscal Year.
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Biden still rebuffs Republican Counteroffer on Infrastructure.
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Former President Trump endorses Rep. Ted Budd for US Senate/Lara Trump will not run.
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THIS WEEK IN MORRISVILLE June 7 - June 13 |
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All Town Meetings are in person and social distancing guidelines are followed. No masks are required if you Vaccinated and Town Operations are in compliance with Governor Cooper Executive Order 215. No Masks Required at Morrisville Fitness and Aquatics Center.
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Morrisville Carpenter Road Improvements |
Morrisville Carpenter Road Improvements
- Work on the south side of Morrisville Carpenter Road (between Church Street and Misty Groves Circle) in connection with the road widening operations will continue. The temporary shoring work for the culvert is ongoing.
- Drivers should be prepared for flagging operations in this area between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Northbound traffic for Town Hall Drive continues to be redirected along the southbound side of the median.
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Sign up for Cedar Fork Summer Camp.
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Morrisville White Goods Collection is June 10 |
Morrisville’s next White Goods Collection is Thursday, June 10, and includes washing machines, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, window air conditioners, and water heaters. Note that microwaves are not included. White goods collection requires registration. Complete the form linked here or call (919) 463-7070 to confirm your collection by Monday, June 7. |
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Spring Bulk Item Pick-up is June 7-11 |
Morrisville’s spring bulk item pick-up is scheduled for Monday, June 7 through Friday, June 11. Residents receiving residential curbside solid waste services may leave a total of five acceptable bulk items curbside on their regular trash/recycling curbside pick-up day. All bulk items presented for pick-up must be curbside and ready for pick-up no later than 7 a.m. For acceptable and unacceptable items and additional details visit http://bit.ly/msvbulkitems. |
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Applications are Welcome for Morrisville’s Citizen Advisory Committees |
The Town of Morrisville is accepting applications for citizen advisory committees through Friday, July 2. While applications for all advisory committees will be accepted during this period, the following committees have vacancies or expiring terms that may be filled during this appointment process:
- Environment and Stormwater Committee
- Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee
- Performance Measures Advisory Committee
- Planning and Zoning Board
- Public Education Advisory Committee
- Public Safety Advisory Committee
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Morrisville on June 19! |
Join the Town of Morrisville as we celebrate the emancipation and the achievements of Morrisville's African-American community through speakers, proclamations, food, fun activities, music, vendors, and entertainment at Cedar Fork Community Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19. Visit http://bit.ly/MorrisvilleJuneteenth for details! |
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Children's Bicycle Rodeo Safety Event Set for June 19 |
On Saturday, June 19, the Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department will hold a Bicycle Rodeo to teach children proper bike helmet and bike riding safety. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Morrisville’s Fire Station No. 1 located at 200 Town Hall Drive. Free bike helmets will be made available while supplies last. If you have questions call (919) 463-6931 or visit http://www.townofmorrisville.org/fire. |
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Western Wake Farmers' Market is Open Year-round |
Come out to the Western Wake Farmers' Market (WWFM) every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., for healthy and fresh food, goods, and live music from small and local businesses! Visit http://wwfm.ag/ to learn about the WWFM, to see a complete list of local vendors, for special event dates, and to learn more about how you can support your community by shopping local. Sign up for the weekly WWFM newsletter sent out on Friday mornings! Email debbie@wwfm.ag to subscribe! |
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54% of Adults are Partially Vaccinated
50% of Adults are Fully Vaccinated.
Total Doses Administered: 8,455,733
- First of Two Doses Administered: 4,267,387
- Second of Two Doses Administered: 3,857,487
- Single Shot Doses: 310,859
Appointments No Longer Needed for Free Vaccines in Wake County
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Wake County: Wake County Public Health Vaccine Hotline 919-250-1515. It is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit website at https://covid19.wakegov.com/vaccine!
Duke Raleigh Hospital at (919) 620- 5167.
Process is to Call or visit website, join the waiting list, receive notification, and get your Vaccination Appointment!
Walgreens will offer Covid 19 Vaccine in 300 Stores (31,200 doses) in North Carolina starting on Feb 12 as a distributor under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and is planning to distribute 1 million doses of the Moderna Vaccine. For more information, sign up at walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19.
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Morrisville Walgreens is taking appointments at 3601 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 and call (919) 468-6880.
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CHATHAM COUNTY VACCINATION CLINICS |
The Chatham County Public Health Department announced that COVID-19 vaccination clinics that occurred regularly through May in Pittsboro, Siler City and Goldston would continue throughout the month of June. Even more Chatham residents have the opportunity to receive their vaccine at these locations:
- The Chatham County Public Health Department is offering first- and second-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations at its Siler City clinic (1000 S. 10th Ave.) on Fridays. To make an appointment, call (919) 742-5641. Walk-ins will also be welcome.
- StarMed Healthcare is continuing to operate Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register, visit starmed.care or call (980) 445-9818. Walk-ins are also accepted.
- StarMed Healthcare is providing Pfizer vaccinations at the Goldston Town Hall (40 Coral Ave. A) from 2 p.m.to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Second-dose appointments will follow three weeks later. To register, visit starmed.care or call (980) 445-9818. Walk-ins are also accepted.
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Wake County has Resumed J&J Vaccine at all Vaccination Sites.
Appointments No Longer Needed for Free Vaccines in Wake County
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Appointments are no longer required to get a free shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wake County. All vaccination locations will allow walk-ins and drive-ins.
Appointments are still encouraged, but no longer necessary.
The locations accepting walk-ins include Wake County Public Health Center, Wake County Northern Regional Center, Wake County Human Services Center at Departure and Green Road Park.
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Thanks for attending our Fireside Chat with US Congressman Krishnamoorthi on Covid Crisis in India and the American Jobs Act. |
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India Covid Town Hall tonight 7 pm |
India Covid Town Hall tonight at 7 pm with Congressman Price, Congresswoman Ross, Senator Chaudhuri, and Durham Commissioner Nida Allam
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June 15 NC RIOT Event: Connecting Rural Communities to the Global Economy.
Join us in Wilson to celebrate the launch of the Gig East Exchange and the extension of RIoT to Eastern NC.
As the only city in North Carolina with its own broadband internet infrastructure, RIoT recognizes the City of Wilson is poised to be the epicenter for economic development in eastern NC.
Join to hear how leaders with the City of Wilson, RIoT, and local start-ups are leading Eastern NC into the global economy.
Space is limited. Please only RSVP if you are able to attend in person. CDC and local guidelines will be enforced.
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Town of Morrisville Juneteenth Celebration |
Morrisville's Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the emancipation and the achievements of Morrisville's African-American community through speakers, proclamations, food, fun activities, music, vendors, entertainment and more.
When
Saturday, June 19
10am - 2pm
Cedar Fork Community Center
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June 18th- June 21 Tie Carolinas Hosts TYE Global Competition |
TiE Carolinas is the host for 2021 competition, showcasing youth teams from all around the world. Your experience, expertise and knowledge will be valuable to provide feedback to the future business leaders of the world. We deeply appreciate your time for this program. TIE will be hosting 25 teams from all over the world.
Judging time:
June 18 (Friday): 10 am - 2 pm ET. This is the first round of presentations.
June 18 (Friday): 5 pm - 7 pm ET. This is virtual Maker's fare.
June 19 (Saturday): 9 am - 1 pm ET. This is the final round of presentation
Participating teams in 2021:
- NORTH AMERICA
- Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit , Carolinas, Houston, Oregon, Seattle, SoCal, San Diego, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Washington DC
- ASIA & AUSTRALIA
- Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hubli, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kerala, Kolkata, Lucknow, Rajasthan, Melbourne, Sydney
About TiE Carolinas and TYE:
TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) is a Global Program empowering future generations of entrepreneurs by teaching high school students the rewards and challenges of starting the entrepreneurial journey. TYE is an entrepreneurship academy, where student teams utilize modern skills and tools to build on a concept using customer feedback, iteration, and lightweight business models. TYE is designed to teach high school students entrepreneurship and leadership skills.
TYE ( TiE Young entrepreneurs) is a TiE Global initiative dedicated to chapters integrating classroom sessions; mentoring and a Startup competition aimed at High School students. Teams compete at the regional level and winners of regionals have the opportunity to compete at TYE Global finals for cash prizes and recognition.
TiE Carolinas is the local chapter of TiE. TiE Carolinas has been supporting young entrepreneurs since the inception of TYE. TiE Carolinas runs several other programs focused on women and minority entrepreneurs. The angels program funds startups around the country.
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Join me Sunday 4 PM on Radio Nyra for another update on local issues.
99.9FM HD4, 101.9 FM and 1490 AM!
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Join us every Friday on World Edition at 10 am for the Great America Project Panel where we discuss how we rebuild Americas' image with leaders from around the country and world.
OFFICIAL International Broadcast Media
Public Open Dialogue TV is a worldwide multilingual, multi-demographic network focused on inspiring, educating and entertaining the global community. We provide unique programming in areas not covered by traditional media, and provide a platform for the audience to engage with those shows. Formerly IBMTV.
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- For latest Covid 19 information, please dial 2-1-1 or 888- 892-1162.
- Get Updates by texting COVIDNC at 898211.
- For unemployment insurance, please visit NC Dept of Employment Security at https://des.nc.gov/.
- 1,496,270 NC citizens have applied for UI Benefits, 987,332 have been paid benefits, and $11.6 billion of benefits have been issued.
North Carolina reports 359 new cases, and a Positivity Rate of 2.7%.
In North Carolina, 54% of adults have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 50% are fully vaccinated.
The early phases of the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan targeted North Carolina's most vulnerable populations, however, months later data shows many of these same communities are still at risk.
An analysis by the ABC11 I-Team found the top 25% of NC counties with high levels of chronic conditions have an average vaccination rate below the state average. Almost half of these same counties reporting the lowest vaccination rates in the state.
For counties with a higher prevalence of smoking, diabetes, obesity and premature death, the average vaccination rate is 35%.
These are the same conditions associated with an increased chance of catching a severe case of COVID-19. This doesn't mean that all the unvaccinated residents in these areas have chronic conditions but it does mean the community as a whole is at a higher risk.
CASES:
359 Newly reported Cases
+ N.C. = 1,005,966 Cases (Deaths = 13,199)
+ 546 Hospitalized
2.7% Positive Rate
+ Wake County = 94,104 Cases (Deaths = 729)
+ US = 32,713,671 cases/ 581,056 K deaths
+ India = 22.3 million cases/242K Deaths.
+ Worldwide = 156,077,747 cases/ 3,256,034 deaths
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Council Member Rao holds office hours on Friday from 12:00-1:00 PM by appointment only at 100 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville.
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Council Member Steve Rao
Town of Morrisville
Dedicated to transforming Morrisville into an ideal place to work and raise a family!
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