Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Spring 2018 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on March 13th and will conclude on May 15th.
The County Government Academy helps participants understand 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.
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners will convene a meeting of the Nominating Committee for Cardinal Innovations with representatives from the 20 Cardinal counties on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. At this meeting, the Nominating Committee will review the applicants and select board members for Cardinal Innovations that represent the counties, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
What:
Meeting of the Nominating Committee for Cardinal Innovations
When:
Thursday, Dec.14, 9 a.m.
Where:
Alamance County Offices Annex Building
201 West Elm St.
Graham, NC, 27253
On October 6, 2017, at the Carrington Scott Campus of Alamance Community College, hundreds gathered for the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center.
The center’s purpose is to prepare students for 21st-century careers in fields that will remain local, are in high demand, and pay good wages. The center’s focus includes technology-driven fields such as AC / heating and refrigeration, automotive systems, computer integrated machining, mechatronics engineering, and welding. The center’s funding came from many sources, including private and public funds.
Local officials attending and participating in the event include Representative Mark Walker, State Senator Rick Gunn, State Representative Stephen Ross, Commissioners Chairman Eddie Boswell, Vice Chairman William Lashley, Commissioner Amy Scott Galey, and County Manager Bryan Hagood.
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Vice Chairman William Lashley with wife Peggy Lashley
Commissioner Amy Scott Galey
County Manager Bryan Hagood
Dr. Algie Gatewood
ACC Choir Sings National Anthem
Dr. Algie Gatewood
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
William Gomory
Chairman Eddie Boswell
Cynthia Day Collie
MIranda Korarba
Zachary Uzodimma
Dan Gerlach
Rep. Mark Walker
Sen. Rick Gunn
Rep. Stephen Ross
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Ribbon Cutting and Tour of Advanced Applied Technology Center
Alamance County Landfill officials are pleased to announce a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The site of the collection has changed for this event. The location will be in Holly Hill Mall’s parking lot, outside of Dunham’s Sports and behind Starbucks. The entrance will be on International Drive which is at the back of the mall. The address for Holly Hill Mall is 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington.
“We were approached earlier this year to consider changing locations in order to make it easier for residents on the western side of the county to participate. The Town of Elon assisted us with locating and obtaining a site with enough space to accommodate the anticipated participants,” says Assistant Solid Waste Director Emily Ball. “This continues to be an opportunity for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted materials they may have had for some time. We receive many calls from conscientious citizens asking what they should do with their unused paints, pesticides and household hazardous waste materials. We offer collection days where the public can dispose of these products free of charge. This is Alamance County Landfill’s 15th year offering a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, and it continues to be a popular and valuable service to citizens.”
The following is a general list of materials that will be accepted on October 21st.
Automotive products including brake fluid, antifreeze, used motor oil up to 5 gallons per customer, motor oil filters, gasoline
Pesticides and insecticides including poisons, aerosols, weed killers
Miscellaneous materials such as acids, bases, kerosene, lead-based and electronic batteries, photographic chemicals, swimming pool chemicals, mercury, fluorescent light tubes
Latex and oil-based paint and spray paint
Propane Cylinders – (Grill and camp size ONLY)
Materials NOT acceptable for collection include:
explosives/ammunition
radioactives/smoke detectors
medical waste including sharps
electronics/televisions/computers
This free rain or shine collection event is for Alamance County residents only. No waste from businesses or commercial sources will be accepted. Members of the agricultural community are encouraged to participate in the event.
Alamance County Landfill sponsors this bi-annual event. Co-sponsors for this collection include Town of Elon, Alamance County Cooperative Extension, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program (PDAP).
The October 4th meeting for the Voluntary Ag District has been changed and will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 12:00p.m., at the Agriculture Building Auditorium located at 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd. Burlington. Please contact the Alamance Soil and Water Conservation office if you have any questions.
The Fall County Government Academy kicked off its first night with “Meet the Commissioners” night. Chairman Eddie Boswell, Commissioner Amy Galey, and Commissioner Bob Byrd discussed their roles as elected officials. They also took questions from the participants.
It’s not too late! There are a few more slots available if you would like to submit your application. Please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ to sign up no later than Friday, September 8th.
The Alamance County Planning Department is pleased to announce the following upcoming events:
Date & Time: Thursday, August 31, 2017, 4pm-6pm Location: Alamance County Agriculture Extension Office Auditorium, 209 N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, 27217. Public Information Session: The Alamance County Planning Department will hold an information session to provide additional information about projects underway in the Planning Department. This includes changes to the Alamance County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and proposed map changes. Staff will be available to help interpret any changes related to affected properties and explain any questions about the Ordinance. There will also be an opportunity to discuss work related to a Unified Development Ordinance and Comprehensive Planning efforts in the County. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
Date & Time: Monday, September 18, 2017, 7pm Location: Alamance County Office Building, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. Public Hearing: The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider changes to the Alamance County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. This hearing is being held to consider adoption of revised flood maps, clarified definitions and application of optional items related to the Ordinance. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns about this hearing please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at (336) 570-4053 or visit our website at: www.alamance-nc.com to read the proposed text and review a list of affected parcels.
If any disabled person has a special request for a hearing interpreter or other assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 228-1312 TDD 570-6326.
Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Fall 2017 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on September 5th and will conclude on November 7th.
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).
The Burlington/Alamance County Convention & Visitors Bureau is in Phase I of their rebranding effort and request your assistance to provide valuable information about our community and tourism. The goal is to strengthen Alamance County’s presence as a destination in our region. Below is the link to the survey:
Thank you for your participation. Should you have any questions, please contact Grace VandeVisser at grace@visitalamance.com or by phone at 336-570-1444.
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.
