The 2017 Spring County Government Academy concluded its last session at the county landfill. Richard Hill, Solid Waste Director and Emily Ball, Asst. Solid Waste Director, spoke to the group about the size, regulations, and life expectancy of the landfill. Ms. Ball detailed the many layers of the landfill cell and discussed the recycling services. Johnny Dehart, Lead Attendant, accompanied the group on the tour. The group observed some of the landfill operations. They also observed and spoke with Emily Hinton, Landfill Attendant, who was finishing up work in the Recycling Center.
The Granite Mill, located at 114, 116, 122, 180, 218, 222, 224, and 226 East Main Street in Haw River, is being nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as a locally-significant textile industry and an important contributor to Haw River’s economy, as well as an architecturally significant collection of late nineteenth to mid-twentieth-century industrial design. The cotton spinning and weaving operation commenced in the mid-nineteenth century and continued until 1997. The complex includes a total of nineteen buildings and structures, fourteen of which are considered contributing.
The Alamance County Historic Properties Commission will hold a public hearing on this nomination on May 9, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, at 124 W. Elm St., Graham. At this meeting the Historic Properties Commission will consider public comments and make a recommendation to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office.
If you are unable to attend or have further questions about the nomination please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at 336-570-4053.
NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2017
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold their April 17th regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Alamance County Historic Courthouse, 1 Court Square, Graham, NC. This is a change in location from the normal meeting location.
Alamance Parks is seeking your input. Share your feedback for a chance to win $100! The County’s Recreation & Parks Department is dedicated to offering quality programming and facilities. The Recreation & Parks Survey will help the county better understand the wants, needs, and satisfaction of our citizens. Please consider sharing a few minutes of your time to complete the survey. Your feedback will help provide the best parks and recreation experience for your community and if you choose to include your contact information, you will be entered in a raffle for $100.
The results of the survey will help guide the department’s choices in planning what facilities, parks, trails, and programs to develop in the future. It is also a critical component of securing grant funding that helps make new amenities possible.
Paper copies of the survey are available upon request. If you have questions you may email recinfo@alamance-nc.com or call Alamance Parks at (336) 229-2410. The survey will close midnight on March 31st, 2017. Responses must be received by this date. Thank you!
Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Spring 2017 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 9 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on March 7 th and will conclude on May 2nd.
The County Government Academy helps participants learn about the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.
Participants must be Alamance County residents. Members serving on board-appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up. Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.
*With the exception of the county landfill, all county locations are accessible via Link Transit. For route and schedule information, please visit linktransit.org or call 336-222-LINK (5465).
World Class Education Committee: Friday, January 13 at 2:00 pm at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
Smart Growth and Development Committee: Wednesday, January 18 at 10am at the Family Justice Conference Room, 1950 Martin Street in Burlington.
Public Health and Safety: Monday, January 23 at 10 am at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium at 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington.
Government Accountability and Resource Management: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 3pm at the Family Justice Center Conference Room at 1950 Martin St., Burlington.
Alamance County Government would appreciate our citizens’ help in setting specific objectives based on community feedback from residents during the preliminary strategic planning process. Please feel free to contact Libby Hodges at libby.hodges@alamance-nc.com if you have an interest in attending any of the upcoming meetings.
