Improving Cary Parkway

In March, we kicked off a rehabilitation project that will improve the Town-owned portions of Cary Parkway .

The project includes repaving a 1.2-mile section of Southeast Cary Parkway from Tryon Road to Holly Springs Road and a 5-mile section of Southwest Cary Parkway from High House Road to Kildaire Farm Road . We’re also installing new traffic signal detection devices and pavement markings to improve travel along the corridor.

We expect the project to be complete by the fall.

During the next few months, you may experience minor delays as crews will need to periodically close lanes. At least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Our electronic message signs will be used during construction to give you timely information.

For more information, visit Cary Parkway Pavement Rehabilitation at www.townofcary.org.

Shivar is Town Manager

   In March, the Cary Town Council named Ben Shivar as our new Town Manager.  

   Shivar has served as Cary’s Assistant Town Manager for 13 years and took on the role of Interim Town Manager in October after Bill Coleman’s retirement.

   He was sworn into his new office on March 12 at Council’s regular meeting.

   Council conducted a national search that drew 70 applicants from as far away as Alaska, California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, and Michigan.

   Shivar has worked in North Carolina local government for over 32 years. He has previously served as manager of Chatham County and Siler City .

New Recycling Carts are Ready to Roll

   We’re gearing up to begin delivering the new rolling recycling carts. We’ll be distributing them throughout an eight-week period beginning this month.

   You’ll receive a notice on your garbage cart the week before your new recycling cart is delivered. Continue to use your existing recycling bin until your cart arrives.

   Once you receive your cart, use it for recycling at the curb every other week. You can keep your green bin for other uses or recycle it by placing it inside your recycling cart.

   If you live in a multi-family dwelling of three or more units, you’ll have the option of receiving a 65-gallon cart or keeping your existing 18-gallon bin for recycling. Keep in mind, whichever option you choose, your recycling will also be picked up every other week.

   A calendar with the recycling collection schedule will be provided with your new cart and made available on the Town’s Web site.

   Your collection day won’t change—we’ll still pick up your recycling on the same day we collect your garbage and yard waste. (Garbage and yard waste will continue to be picked up every week.)

   For more details, visit Recycling at www.townofcary.org.

Updating Our Response Plan

   We’re asking for your input as we update our Water Shortage Response Plan.

   Join us on April 29 anytime from 4-7 p.m. at our Operations Center, located at 400 James Jackson Ave, for an Open House where we will provide information on the plan and receive your input on the proposed update.

   The plan will be available on the Web for review beginning April 1, and comments can be provided April 1 to May 1 using an online survey. For more, visit www.townofcary.org.

Bud Bits

• Town offices will close on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Solid waste, yard waste and recycling will be collected on your regular collection day.

• On May 6, we invite you to come to Town Hall to attend the free workshop, "Integrating Historic Preservation With Overall Planning and Economic Development," from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Council chambers. The workshop is part of our year-long Historic Preservation Master Planning process that began in February 2009. For details, call 469-4084 or visit Historic Preservation Master Plan at www.townofcary.org.

Spruce Up for Spring

   Warmer temperatures and longer days can only mean one thing: It’s time for spring and spring cleaning. This year, don’t limit your focus to attics and closets. Get involved with Spruce and help keep our community clean and forever green!

   Spruce is Cary ’s new volunteer-based program designed to enhance the quality of life in our community through projects that beautify Cary as well as pick up and prevent litter. 

   Help us launch this exciting new program by participating in our spring Spruce events. During Mother’s Day weekend, we’ll celebrate Mother Earth with a Spring Litter Sweep on May 9. 

   Also on May 9, we’re partnering with Wake County to collect household hazardous waste such as old electronics, paint, automotive fluids, garden chemicals and florescent lights at our Garmon Operations Center , 400 James Jackson Ave.  

   On May 16, get your garden beds ready for the growing season with free compost from our Compost Giveaway event.

   Do you have an idea for a project to Spruce up your neighborhood? Contact Conservation Specialist Heather Morell at 469-4301 or heather.morell@townofcary.org.

   For more information on Spruce, visit www.townofcary.org.

Promoting Building Safety

   When you enter a house or building, you’re probably not thinking about whether it is safe or structurally sound. Fortunately, our safety experts think about building safety and fire prevention every day.

   To raise awareness of building safety, we’re joining in the national celebration of Building Safety Week, May 3-9. This year’s theme is “Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play.”

   We’ll be sharing steps you can take to make your spaces safer, obtaining permits for your home improvement projects, proper placement of smoke alarms, and checking gas appliances. Details about events and tips will be available at www.townofcary.org.

Spring Daze Features Art of Storytelling

   We’re rolling out several new features at this year’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, set for Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Bond Park.

   For the first time ever, we’re providing a dedicated stage for the ages-old art form of storytelling. Our storytellers will weave tales of mystery, intrigue and fantasy all day long.

   We’re also partnering with the Cary Jaycees to present the first ever amateur photo contest. Adults and youth are invited to participate, and all entries will be displayed at the Bond Park boathouse.

   The 16th annual festival will feature more than 150 local artists, entertainment on four stages, your favorite festival foods, and much more.

   For details, visit Spring Daze at www.townofcary.org.

Get WaterWise

   We’re hosting two WaterWise Workshops at Bond Park Community Center in May. 

   Master Gardener Jean Tracey will lead a hands-on composting workshop on May 18. On May 28, the topic will be warm season grass and irrigating efficiently. Both workshops are free and begin at 7 p.m.

   To register, call 469-4090.

Meet the Beeple

   Applause! Cary Youth Theatre presents The Beeple, a fantasy about honor among the bees, May 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. at Northwoods Elementary. For information, call 469-4061 or visit Applause! Cary Youth Theatre  at www.townofcary.org.

Cultural Connection  

• , Apr 24, 6- 9 p.m. Various Locations. For more information, visit www.caryartloop.org.

• Cary Players presents The Curious Savage

, Apr 24-25 & May 1-2, 8 p.m. & Apr 26 3 p.m., Holly Springs Cultural Center. For information, call 469-4061 or visit www.caryplayers.org.

• Marvelous Music Series: Rusty Evans' Tribute to Johnny Cash, May 1, 7:30 p.m. at Herb Young Community Center . For information, call 469-4061.

• Spring Sertoma Series: SAS showchoir, VocalMotion, May 3, 3 p.m. at Sertoma Amphitheatre and May 20, 7-8 p.m. at Cary Senior Center. Free. For more, call 469-4061.

• Cary Town Band, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at Sertoma Amphitheatre. Free. For details, call 469-4061.

• Yankovic Day in Cary, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at Page-Walker. Free. For information, call 460-4963.

• Sign Stage on Tour presents Dr. Dolittle, May 9, 3 p.m. at Sertoma Amphitheatre. Free. For information, call 469-4061.

• The Genealogy Forum, May 14, 7 p.m., Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Free. For information, call 460-4963.

• Walking Tour - Heart of Cary, May 21, 10 a.m.-noon at Page-Walker Arts. For information, call 460-4963.

• An Evening of Jazz, May 22, 7 p.m. at Page-Walker. For information, call 460-4963.  

• Concert Singers of Cary present An American Celebration with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. For information, call 678-1009 or visit www.boothamphitheatre.com.

• Triangle Sacred Harp Singers, May 24, 2 p.m. at Page-Walker. For information, call 460-4963.

• Friends of Page-Walker: Historic Preservation Series - What Have We Got To Lose? May 28, 7:30 p.m.at Page-Walker Arts & History Center. For information, call 460-4963.

Exhibits

• Main Streets of Our State. April 24-June 22, Page-Walker. Artist reception:  April 24, 6-8 p.m.

• E. Tracy Williams: Paper, Paint and Possibilities. April 24-June 23 at Page-Walker. Artist reception: April 24, 6-8 p.m.

• Art Exhibition: Mark Crummett. May 18 - June 12 at Cary Senior Center . Discussion and reception: May 29, 5:30-8 p.m.

For more Concerts and Events, visit www.townofcary.org.

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