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Tuesday night at Wake Forest Town Hall was more than just a meeting; it was a changing of the guard that hadnât been seen in nearly a quarter-century. For the first time since 2001, the Town of Wake Forest has a new Mayor. In a session marked by tearful farewells, sharp political maneuvering, and direct […]
Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall where he sought to replace partisan bickering with structural solutions, the roll will be called for the final time on the tenure of Commissioner Nick Sliwinski. After four years of serviceâa term that began in the shadow of a pandemic and concluded with a bold experiment in
Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall she helped build, the gavel will fall for the final time on the era of Vivian A. Jones. After 24 years of continuous serviceâa tenure spanning six terms and a quarter-century of explosive transformationâWake Forestâs longest-serving mayor will preside over her last Board of Commissioners meeting. For
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 Grovedale retraction corrects errors in my previous analysis of the Grovedale project in Wake Forest. That analysis was an opinion piece based on a review of public records, not on insider knowledge or conversations with the parties involved. I speculated that the developer, Alliance Group NC (AGNC), was “over-extended.” That characterization was wrong, and
An illustrated visualization of the site plan for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, detailing the buildingâs location, surrounding parking infrastructure, and nearby green spaces along E Holding Avenue and Brooks Street Editorâs Note: This transcript begins shortly after the meeting commenced. The recording started in progress due to overflow attendance; the Center for
The Quiet Machinery of Governance On Tuesday night, the Board of Commissioners gathered for their work session. If you were worried about the âseasonal deficitâ we flagged earlier this week, you can breathe easy. If you were concerned about how we are going to pay for half a billion dollars in new projectsâor who will
The official agenda for the December 3, 2025, Mayorâs Roundtable Open Forum. This document outlines the Townâs structured approach to addressing the communityâs top concerns, focusing on the future of the Center for Active Agingâs operations under Town management. The key operational areas and leadership responsible for addressing them are clearly listed. The air in
Date: December 2, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM | Watch: WFTV 10 or Online The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners is gathering tonight to review the townâs âreport cardâ (the audit) and the price tags for next year (fee comparisons). But looming over this meeting is the âElephant in the Roomâ: the imminent reshuffling of
Democracy is not a spectator sport. These intersecting lines represent the complex issues facing Wake Forestâgrowth, finances, and our townâs character. The Nov. 18 Board of Commissioners meeting is where your voice can become action. Get informed on the key agenda items and learn how to participate. When the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners convenes
Wake Forest is growing fast, and so are the questions about what kind of town weâre becoming. Thatâs why Iâve launched the Wake Forest Matters Facebook group â a space for serious debate, open discussion, and honest conversation about what matters most to the people who call Wake Forest home. This isnât about shouting matches
In a 3â1 vote Thursday night, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning that will allow up to 108 condominium-style townhomes on Star Road â despite the townâs planning staff and the Planning Board both recommending denial. The decision underscores the challenge of balancing Wake Forestâs rapid growth with the tools local leaders
Drive through Wake Forest, North Carolina, today, and youâll see cameras on lampposts, sleek license-plate readers at intersections, doorbells with glowing lenses. But listen closely, and youâll hear something quieter than sirens, steadier than trafficâthe hum of surveillance. The townâs police department has deployed more than 24 Flock Safety automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.
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