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Collection Centers instituting new decal policy[Dec. 13, 2005] As of January 2006, a new decal program will begin in Chatham County. New decals will be issued each calendar year for admittance to Chatham County’s twelve Collection Centers for deposit of residential trash and recyclables. Issuance of decals will be based on payment of Chatham County Solid Waste Fee(s) – read below about fees. Residents of Chatham County must pay the Solid Waste Fee(s) and display a current decal in order to use any of the twelve collection centers.
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Chatham County Solid Waste Chatham County lifts mandatory water restrictions[Dec. 9, 2005] “Thanks to the recent cooperation of Mother Nature, Chatham County’s water supply sources have been replenished to the point that mandatory water usage restrictions have been lifted,” said Will Baker, director of the Chatham County Utilities Department. “We do urge residents to continue voluntary conservation efforts, because we never know when another drought may visit us.
Chatham County election results[Nov. 9, 2005] Unofficial vote results Tuesday showed Voller beating out incumbent Nancy May for the Pittsboro mayor's seat by eleven votes. According to the county Board of Elections, Voller totaled 278 votes while May had 267.
Chatham social worker wins state award[Nov. 8, 2005] There are thousands of social workers helping to improve their communities throughout the state. They help ensure that pregnant women get the services they need to have healthy children; they support families through education and counseling; they help the sick manage the medical system; and they do so much more.
By Monique Peloquin
Chatham County approves $133 million capital program[Nov. 7, 2005] Chatham County Commissioners took action Monday to build 11 public facilities with no additional tax increase. “I don’t know of any other jurisdiction that is able to achieve this kind of program,” stated Doug Carter, when presenting a financial plan to fund the facilities.
By Debra Henzey
Chatham County issues mandatory water restrictions[Nov. 3, 2005] Due to the severe drought and its impact on water supply levels, Chatham County has issued mandatory water conservation for all county water system customers. “We have a major rainfall shortage that has dropped the level of Jordan Lake to nearly 3.5 feet below normal. Many counties and municipalities are experiencing similar conditions and also have mandated water conservation,” said Will Baker, director of the Chatham County Utilities Department.
By Debra Henzey
Chatham County ordinance wins statewide planning award[Oct. 13, 2005] Chatham County’s Compact Community Ordinance recently garnered a top award from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association. The county received the Outstanding Planning Award for Small Communities at the group’s statewide planning conference in Fayetteville on Oct. 7.
'Robin Sage' exercise to begin[Oct. 12, 2005] Students attending the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) here will participate in a two-week training exercise across a 15-county area in central North Carolina beginning Oct. 15, officials at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) announced Oct. 11. The exercise, called "Robin Sage," will encompass the counties of Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Davidson, Guilford, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly and Union.
Chatham flu and pneumonia immunization clinics[Oct. 11, 2005] Flu and pneumonia season (November – April) is almost here. The Chatham County Public Health Department has scheduled clinics to give the influenza and pneumonia immunization shots. Siler City (1000 South Tenth Avenue) – October 25, 2005 from 8:30-11:30 and 1:30-4:30. Walk-ins welcomed. Pittsboro (Dunlap Building, 80 East Street) – October 26, 2005 from 8:30-11:30 and 1:00-4:30. Appointment required by calling 542-8220
By Monique Peloquin
Chatham begins construction of a water line to Silk Hope School[Sep. 21, 2005] Purchasing bottled water and using disposable products in the cafeteria may no longer be a necessity for Silk Hope Elementary. Chatham County officials estimate that construction of a water line to Silk Hope Elementary, which is now underway, should be completed within 90 days.
Chatham Planning Board minutes - 7/12/05[Aug. 10, 2005] The Chatham County Planning Board met in regular session on July 12, 2005 in the auditorium of the Cooperative Extension Building in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Here are the minutes from that meeting.
Hazardous chemical waste sites in Bear Creek under investigation[Aug. 9, 2005] The Chatham County Health Department has been made aware that property located at 17570 NC HWY 902, Bear Creek is under investigation by the NC Division of Waste Management for the potential illegal discharge of hazardous materials. A Notification of Inactive Hazardous Substance or Waste Disposal Site for the facility dated January 20, 2004 was filed for the site with the Division of Waste Management by Ed Aguirre Earth Science, LLC. The site was added to the state’s Inactive Hazardous Site Inventory database on May 28, 2004.
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