If Februaryâs board meeting was a night of citizen revolt and NCDOT bombshells, Tuesdayâs work session was something quieter â a reminder that local government, at its best, is about building things that last. Parks that tell a communityâs story. Networks that feed its neighbors. Policies that treat people fairly. Not every work session ends […]
The best-laid municipal plans rarely survive contact with a packed room of frustrated homeowners, or the sudden whims of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. At Tuesday nightâs Wake Forest Board of Commissioners meeting, what began as a quiet evening honoring retiring staff quickly pivoted into a masterclass in citizen advocacy. By the time the
An oil painting filter was applied to a photograph of the Wake Forest Town Hall. (Image altered using AI) The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners convenes this Tuesday, February 17, at 6 pm at Town Hall (301 S. Brooks Street). A close analysis of the agenda reveals a pivotal moment of transition. The Town is
If you drive in Wake Forest, you have almost certainly been âread.â A map of the Wake Forest “Digital Fence,” showing the geographical distribution of surveillance cameras at nearly every major entry point into the town. Source: https://deflock.me/map#map=12/35.964530/-78.524780 According to documents obtained through public records requests, the 25 solar-powered Automatic License Plate Readers installed by
If the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a window into the soul of the townâs bureaucracy, then the view for 2026-2031 is expensive. Tonight, (January 6), the Board of Commissioners will review the Updated CIP for FY 2026-2031. Last year, the townâs âidentified needâ in the 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Update had hit a
Essential Documents To Review Ahead of the Meeting: Meeting Agenda for December 16th Agenda Packet for December 16th (All of the documents for the meeting) Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031 Sign Up To Speak During Public Comment Period Tonight, Tuesday, December 16th, at 6:00 PM, history will be made in the Board Chambers at 301 S.
If you grew up here, you remember the days when âhigh-speed internetâ was a dream and connectivity was at the mercy of the weather. I still remember trying to use dial-up from off Ligon Mill Road, hoping the phone line was good enough to maintain a connection. When a bad storm rolled through, you could
A wider perspective of the Northern Wake Forest commercial hub. The site (center right) is shown relative to high-volume retailers like Wegmans and Samâs Club, highlighting the density of the existing corridor. Correction and Apology In a previous article regarding the âGrovedaleâ project, I speculated that the developer, Alliance Group NC (AGNC), was âover-extended.â That
This powerful visual illustrates the true cost of neglected infrastructure. Weâve discussed budgets and revenue, but the most visible challenge for residents is often our infrastructure. We all see it: more congestion on critical roads â a symptom of the Wake Forest infrastructure cliff fix-it-first advocates warn about, more wear and tear on our pavement,
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