Alamance County 9/11 Memorial Unveiled
On September 11, 2016, on the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania, the citizens of Alamance County were able to view the memorial to the lives lost on that day and to the men and women who made up the first responders that answered the call of duty.
A metal sculpture, titled “Rise”, containing a cube made from the steel of World Trade Center Tower 2, designed and constructed by Casey Lewis of Beechwood Metal Works, was unveiled at Swepsonville Fire Department. The sculpture’s construction was funded in a cooperative effort between private citizens of Alamance County, local businesses, and government entities within Alamance County.
The memorial will move around the county to various locations so that all residents will have an opportunity to interact with the memorial. It will remain at Swepsonville Fire Department for the next month before moving on.
County Government Academy Fall 2016 Now Accepting Applications
Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Fall 2016 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 7 consecutive Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00pm at various county departments starting on September 13th and will conclude on October 25th.
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.
The application is available online at: https://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/. For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .
*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).
Commissioners Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony at ACC
Alamance County Board of Commissioners attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alamance Community College’s Advanced Applied Technology Center on the main campus located on Jimmie Kerr Rd, Graham, NC. In November 2012, a majority of votes were cast in favor of the $15,000,000 bond referendum. The County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the financing of those bonds in September 2014. Today, the Alamance County Board of Commissioners participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Advanced Applied Technology Center that will house programs such as: automotive technology; heating & air conditioning; computer-integrated machining; welding technology; and mechatronics. Chairman Eddie Boswell and Commissioner David I. Smith who was chairman in 2014 gave remarks. Vice Chair Bob Byrd, Commissioners Linda Massey and Roger Parker were in attendance.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Ordinance for Alamance County
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Ordinance for Alamance County
Alamance County, North Carolina
Please take notice that the Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday May 2, 2016 at 9:00 PM to consider changes to Planning Ordinance for Alamance County. The revised Ordinance proposes changes in order to clarify requirements for serving on the Board, including residency, eligibility for voting, and the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Department and Planning Board.
If you have any questions or concerns about this hearing please contact the Alamance County Planning Department at (336) 570-4053. The revised Ordinance is available for review at 215 N. Graham Hopedale, Burlington or on our web site at: www.alamance-nc.com.
The public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Alamance County Office Building, 124 W. Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. All interested citizens are invited to attend. 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.
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