Local/County

Chatham County Board of Commissioners approves a new Transportation Advisory Board
[Feb. 13, 2010] On February 1, 2010, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a new Transportation Advisory Board and is seeking applicants for this new volunteer board. The Transportation Advisory Board’s purpose is to identify and study issues and make recommendations to the county commissioners on transportation and related issues. The long-term goal is to have a sustainable transportation system that offers access to various modes of transportation for people and goods.

Free income tax service for Chatham County residents
[Jan. 21, 2010] Your 2009 Federal and North Carolina income tax can be prepared and filled electronically (e-file) for free. Chatham County residents can take advantage of this service sponsored by the IRS, Orange County RSVP and the Chatham County Council on Aging. The service is designed to assist low to middle income taxpayers of all ages. It is called the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing computerized preparation of your 2009 income tax by IRS trained and certified preparers. By Dale Olbrich

Sneak peak at the new Pittsboro Town Park
[Jan. 13, 2010] Progress is being made on Pittsboro's New Town Park despite the unaccommodating weather. Below are photos of a few features mid construction. By Paul Horne
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services wins $40,000 in funding from GlaxoSmithKline
[Dec. 22, 2009] GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with the Triangle Community Foundation honored the recipients of the GlaxoSmithKline 1st Annual IMPACT Awards for providing access to healthcare. Each North Carolina-based nonprofit located within the four county region of Chatham, Durham, Orange and Wake will receive a $40,000 award.

Chatham County and Cary invite public input on Joint Land Use Plan draft
[Nov. 18, 2009] Chatham County and the Town of Cary have scheduled two opportunities for residents to review and comment on the current draft of a proposed Joint Land Use Plan for sections of eastern Chatham County.

Central Carolina Community College breaks ground on new Siler City center
[Nov. 17, 2009] The future of Siler City and western Chatham County appeared as bright as the sunny November sky Monday as Central Carolina Community College, Chatham County, Siler City, and state officials held the groundbreaking ceremony for the college’s new Siler City Center. By Katherine McDonald

Chatham County cat tests positive for rabies
[Nov. 2, 2009] The Chatham County Public Health Department reports that a pet cat tested positive for rabies after biting its owner, a veterinarian and the veterinarian’s assistant last week. The State Public Health Laboratory reported the positive test to Animal Control staff on Saturday, October 31. By Marissa Jelks

Jessica Grimes of Pittsboro named as National MS Society Eastern NC Chapter board member
[Oct. 29, 2009] The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is pleased to announce the addition of four new board members. All of the newly appointed women are highly active in the professional and philanthropic community, bringing a diversity of experience and expertise to the Chapter board. These members include: Jessica Grimes of Pittsboro has been a regional consultant with Fidelity Investments for ten years.

Goathouse Refuge animal adoption event to offer ‘world’s best’ pizza
[Oct. 16, 2009] Have you ever been to Napoli, the very heart of Southern Italy, and tasted the original “World’s Best” pizza Margherita? It’s a delectable treat of warm, crispy crust, sweet tomato sauce, basil and creamy mozzarella that can only be found in one of those tiny pizzerias with windows that open to the vibrant street life and a view to Mount Vesuvio. Until you embark on that Italian adventure, the closest thing locally to authentic Neapolitan pizza is baked in the wood-fired oven on the grounds of The Goathouse Refuge.

Chapel Hill Transit revises afternoon schedule for Pittsboro Express
[Oct. 1, 2009] Beginning Monday, October 5, 2009, Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) will implement some minor changes to the Pittsboro Express (PX) schedule in response to ridership demands.

8th Annual Woof-A-Palooza is a howling success
[Sep. 22, 2009] Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc. (CARE) held its 8th Annual Woof-A-Palooza dog walk fundraiser on Saturday, September 19 in Pittsboro at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. This one-mile dog walk fundraiser raises money to support the expenses of cats and dogs in volunteer foster homes. By Karen Sirls

New clearing and bench at Pittsboro Town Lake Park
[Sep. 9, 2009] As part of an ongoing erosion control project a number of new features have been installed at Town Lake Park. By Paul Horne
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Clyde Critter at Kiwanis Park in Pittsboro
[Sep. 9, 2009] The Town of Pittsboro Kiwanis Park is now host to a unique play-sculpture by Clyde Jones of Bynum, NC. By Paul Horne
Also: Pittsboro Parks Blog

Pittsboro Library book sale is this week
[Sep. 9, 2009] The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library is holding its fall book sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 10, 11, 12 from 10 am to 7 pm each
day. By Andrea Stark