I want to thank those who attended the public hearings on the proposed budget in Pittsboro and Siler City. While the majority of those I’ve spoken with and heard from support the proposed budget others have expressed concern that we are cutting vital…
Month: May 2011
Chatham County will incorporate stormwater management and watershed protection into new Environmental Services Department
Under the recommended budget for 2011-12, Chatham County Manager Charlie Horne proposes creating a new Environmental Services Department that would be led by Dan LaMontagne, who currently holds a related management position for the county.
Some sensitivity, compassion and understanding are called upon to include all citizens of Chatham County
Mr. Kirkman’s comments in the May 22 Chatham Chatlist, are titled “the common good.” That is a principle of most governments. All fine and good. However, when taxes increase by more than 50 percent in six years and more than 70 percent in ten years, th…
An aerotropolis in North Carolina?
But what about North Carolina airports? How do our major airports and associated metropolitan areas fit into the concepts for the future of the world’s mega airport cities discussed in the new book, “Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next” by UNC-…
Northwood band director, Eugene Cottrell, receives award from NC Symphony
Eugene Cottrell, director of bands at Northwood High School, is the 2011 recipient of the Jackson Parkhurst Award for Special Achievement. This marks the third time the North Carolina Symphony has given this award to an outstanding state music educator…
Let’s keep the county government budget in check
With each passing day, the debt clock in our country is increasing at a frightening rate. From our federal government down to our state and local governments, it is imperative that our government rein in it’s out-of-control spending. Just as private ci…
Chatham County streamlining will get rid of an unnecessary and cumbersome board
What’s going on these days in Chatham County government? The so-called “streamlining” continues. It’s easy to lose track of where we are in what could more accurately be described as a mudslide. A public hearing has been scheduled for June 6 on propose…
Woods Charter School offers exciting summer programs for kids
Woods Charter School offers many exciting summer programs in July for kids from age 5 to 18. These programs are designed to be more than “camps” and are led by mature instructors who are experts in their fields. Get your kid off the couch this summer a…
The right to vote comes with personal responsibility
In the recent discussions on early voting we’ve heard a lot about the right to vote and how we should do everything possible to protect that right and make it easier for people to vote. Unfortunately there’s been little discussion of the idea that …
Chatham Drug Free kicks off its Safe Stores initiative
On Thursday, May 26, Chatham Drug Free will kick-off its Safe Stores initiative, bringing recognition to stores that sell alcohol and tobacco but are consistent in checking IDs and not selling alcohol or tobacco to minors. Chatham Drug Free, Chatham Co…