Government

Notes from the Chatham County Board of Commissioners' meeting on April 15
[Apr. 22, 2013] More feasibility studies for highway improvements in Chatham; financial disclosure required to serve on committees; why property revaluation for taxes is a good thing; who does NOT own their mineral rights in Chatham;
renting Old Courthouse for events; Chatham County BOC annual report. By Diana Hales

Public invited to input sessions for Chatham conceptual land use plan
[Apr. 18, 2013] The Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is hosting two public input sessions to gather feedback for a conceptual land use plan for Chatham County. The sessions will take place in Pittsboro and Siler City.

Friends of the Chatham Library slates spring book sale for April 11-13
[Mar. 4, 2013] The Spring Book Sale of the Friends of the Chatham Community Library (FotCCL) will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 11 to 13, at the library on the campus of Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro.

North Carolina Mining & Energy Commission study group agenda for February 15
[Feb. 15, 2013] A study group helping the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission will meet in Pittsboro today to discuss development of local regulations for oil and gas exploration and development. The Local Government Regulation Study Group will meet from 9-11 a.m. at the Chatham Community College Library, 197 N.C. Hwy. 87 North, Pittsboro. Below is the meeting agenda:

Oil and gas exploration study group to meet in Pittsboro today
[Feb. 15, 2013] A study group helping the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission meets Friday in Pittsboro to discuss development of local regulations for oil and gas exploration and development. The Local Government Regulation Study Group meets from 9-11 a.m. today (Friday) at Chatham Community College Library, 197 N.C. Hwy. 87 North, Pittsboro. The public is invited to observe the meeting.

Icy conditions impacting Chatham County services
[Jan. 25, 2013] Due to the icy conditions already impacting most of the area, Chatham County government announces that all non-essential services provide by the county are closing at noon today. Residents are advised to call the specific county office in advance first to make sure the office is open.

Chatham County’s elected boards will meet on conceptual land use plan
[Jan. 25, 2013] On Thursday, February 7, the Chatham Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will host a joint meeting with the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, the town boards of Goldston, Pittsboro, and Siler City, and the Board of Education to provide an update on work to develop a countywide conceptual land use plan.

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 1/22/13
[Jan. 21, 2013] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, January 22 at the Agricultural Building auditorium in Pittsboro, NC at 6 p.m.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC

Chatham County seeks applicants for advisory committees
[Jan. 21, 2013] Chatham County seeks applicants to fill several vacancies on its Environmental Review Advisory Committee (ERC), Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), Agriculture Advisory Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). Applications to serve are due February 8, 2013 by 5 pm.

Chatham mails 2013 tax listing forms to county residents
[Jan. 15, 2013] With the arrival of 2013, Chatham County residents can expect to receive their 2013 property tax listing notices in the next few days. The Chatham County Tax Office has mailed annual listing notices to residents, according to Tax Administrator Frances Wilson. Any Chatham County property owners not receiving their listing forms by Friday, Jan. 4, should contact the Tax Office immediately at 919-542-8250.

Limited home heating assistance available through Chatham Social Services
[Jan. 15, 2013] Chatham County’s Department of Social Services has received additional funding to help with heating costs for low-income residences with elderly or disabled individuals.

Chatham’s historic courthouse to display original exterior colors
[Jan. 9, 2013] As the exterior of the historic Chatham County courthouse is nearing completion early in 2013, passersby may notice that some of the trim will be painted a dark teal green, which harks back to its original colors when it was constructed in 1881.

Chatham County seeks residents’ input on park in Briar Chapel
[Dec. 6, 2012] The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department seeks your feedback to help prepare a master plan for facility improvements for the county park located in the Briar Chapel development in northeastern Chatham County. The Briar Chapel development recently donated the land with several ball fields already constructed.

Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 8/20/12
[Aug. 20, 2012] The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 20 at the Agricultural Building auditorium in Pittsboro, NC. Work session begins at 3 pm. Regular meeting begins at 6 pm.
Also: Official Chatham County, NC