On June 18, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted a budget for 2012-13 that holds the property tax rate at 62.19 cents. The final budget includes funding for a two-percent increase in the supplement for teachers and teaching assistants.
Month: June 2012
Video: Riding down Jones Ferry Road from Orange County line to 15-501
Chatham County, NC – Gene Galin records a drive down Jones Ferry Road from the Orange County line to 15-501 in Chatham County, NC.
Consumer Reports kitchen guide helps homeowners get the luxury look—for thousands less
Consumer Reports’ latest 26-page kitchen package confirms that consumers don’t need a bottomless budget to get a kitchen that looks and feels expensive, with expert tips, test ratings and brand-reliability results to help homeowners save thousands …
CORA requests that Chatham County fund $27,500 for SNACK program
Rebecca Borchard of Greensboro, NC, presented her comments to the Chatham County Board of Comissioners during a May 22 budget hearing in Siler City and provided them in their entirety for the record.
North Carolina Arts Incubator has been actively working to address its financial situation
Richard Church presented his comments to the Chatham County Board of Comissioners during a May 22 budget hearing in Siler City and provided them in their entirety for the record
Consumer Reports rates the best frozen treats for summer
When it comes to taste, offerings from 365 Everyday Value, Häagen-Dazs, Dove, and Walgreens led the pack in Consumer Reports latest tests of strawberry fruit bars, ice cream bars and sandwiches. The report is available online now at www.ConsumerReport…
Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda – 6/04/12
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, June 4 at the Agricultural Building auditorium in Pittsboro, NC at 6 p.m.Related:Official Chatham County, NC
New cleanup effort targets dangerous litter at Glass Beach on Jordan Lake
When Jordan Lake was filled in 1982, hundreds of bathers were attracted to a beautiful stretch of beach along the shoreline of Weaver Creek, accessible by foot path from Pea Ridge Rd. This became known as Glass Beach, not because of broken beer bottles…
Chatham County planning department offers new permitting checklist
Chatham County’s Planning Department has taken steps to help all residents better understand the rules and permits required for various kinds of building projects. Residents may be unfamiliar with permits involved with renovations, additions or new c…