Government

Tighter water restrictions begin today in Chatham
[Sep. 24, 2007] Due to extreme drought conditions and its serious impact on water supplies, the Chatham County Utilities Department has announced that Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions take effect on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. These “danger level” restrictions mean that nearly all uses of county water for lawns, grasses, groundcovers, landscaping, pools and car washes are banned until further notice.

Chatham commissioners invite residents to educational meetings on proposed land transfer tax
[Sep. 11, 2007] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners asks residents to be informed voters on the proposed 0.4% land transfer tax, which is slated for a vote on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot. To provide citizens with educational materials and opportunities for questions, the Board has schedule five community meetings around the county.

Pittsboro names William Terry new town manager
[Aug. 29, 2007] The Town of Pittsboro, NC announced the selection of William “Bill” Terry of Chapel Hill, NC as its new Town Manager. The Board of Commissioners selected Mr. Terry from a field of almost 40 candidates after a national search. Bill Terry graduated from Carleton College in 1970 with a degree in Government and International Relations and received a Master of Public Administration degree from NC. State University in 1998.

Chatham County announces new emergency notification system
[Aug. 27, 2007] Chatham County Emergency Operations has announced a new system, CodeRED, which allows residents and businesses to receive timely notification by phone of emergencies or disasters, such as evacuation notices or dangerous conditions in their community.
Also: Chatham County's CodeRed Program

Chatham County mails tax bills this week
[Aug. 14, 2007] Chatham County residents can expect to receive their 2007 county tax bills this week, according to Chatham County Listing Supervisor Tina Stone. The current tax rate is 0.617 cents per $100 valuation, up two cents from last year. One cent of the increase will go to open the new Virginia Cross Elementary School in Siler City and to fund increases in the local teachers supplement. One cent will go to fund the County’s capital improvements plan.
Also: Chatham Tax Collector's Office
Also: Chatham County, NC

Chatham County provides easy access to tax records & bills
[Aug. 8, 2007] Chatham County residents, businesses and other customers will find it much easier to look up and print tax bills as well as to access other important tax information, thanks to a new online access system in the Tax Office that premiered on August 7.

Final public forum slated on Chatham's economic development
[Jul. 18, 2007] With four public forums already completed, the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has slated one final community forum to receive input from residents on economic development. The forum will take place on Wednesday, July 18, 6:30-8 p.m. in Pittsboro, NC at Central Carolina Community College, Building #2, Multi-Purpose Room.

Chatham County launches new website with resident-focused features
[Jul. 16, 2007] Chatham County’s Board of Commissioners had a preview of the county’s new website at its July 16th work session. The website has a new address, new design, reorganized and updated content and several user-friendly features.

Chatham Board of Commissioners work session minutes - 6/18/07
[Jul. 15, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Central Carolina Community College Multipurpose Room, 764 West Street, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 2:00 PM on June 18, 2007.

Chatham Board of Commisioners budget work session minutes - 5/24/07
[Jul. 15, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Western Chatham Senior Center, 112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, located in Siler City, North Carolina, at 6:00 PM on May 24, 2007.

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting minutes - 6/18/07
[Jul. 15, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the District Courtroom, 12 East Street, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 6:00 PM on June 18, 2007.

Chatham Board of Commisioners budget work session minutes - 6/06/07
[Jul. 15, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Central Carolina Community College, Multipurpose Room, 764 West Street, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 9:00 AM on June 06, 2007.

Chatham Board of Commisioners work session minutes - 6/04/07
[Jun. 21, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Agricultural Building Auditorium, 45 South Street, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 11:15 AM on June 04, 2007.

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting minutes - 6/04/07
[Jun. 21, 2007] The Board of Commissioners (“the Board”) of the County of Chatham, North Carolina, met in the Agricultural Building Auditorium, 45 South Street, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, at 9:00 AM on June 04, 2007.