Pittsboro, NC – Here is the agenda for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners Regular and Work Sessions and Budget Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 21 at the historic Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro. Work Session –…
by Stacey Curtis Siler City, NC – Ahead of Monday’s Chatham County Board of Commissioners’ meeting, the Chatham County Chatlist is crackling again with opinions about zoning. For what it’s worth, I’d like to share a few perspectives about zoning…
Pittsboro, NC – The newest commissioners are pushing to implement county wide zoning. The residents, the Planning Board, the Farm Bureau, the Cattleman’s Association, members of Farm Credit, the Agri-business council, and the Agriculture Advisory Committee have all recommended that…
Pittsboro, NC – On August 17, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance imposing a two-year moratorium on county approvals for oil and gas development, including hydraulic fracking. The moratorium period will give the county time to update…
A Fracking Awareness event will take place at the Fearrington Barn on Tuesday, July 19 from 7 pm to 9 pm. The event will include a showing of the controversial movie “Gasland.”
With the arrival of natural gas leases in Chatham County, landowners should acquaint themselves with how to critically assess mineral rights contracts and understand potential impacts of drilling on agricultural fields, water resources, timber, and per…
The Chatham County Online Bulletin Board Service has a detailed, high quality debate on fracking issues. Several issues are discussed following the announcement of the NC Cooperative Extension Service program on gas right leasing options. Event will st…
By 2035, the US will have the opportunity to produce from energy sources within its boundaries. Shale oil and gas will be economically produced and an important part of energy security policy. Shale gas reserves can supply the country well into this ce…