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You may have seen our blue
C-Tran buses around town but have never used the transit service for
yourself.
Throughout the month of
January, we’re inviting everyone to try our new fixed route service for
free.
We have a new fleet of buses,
vans and sedans to serve you. All of our fixed route buses are equipped
with bike racks, and both our buses and vans have lifts.
C-Tran’s three fixed routes
are available Monday through Saturday from
Children ages 12 and older
may ride unaccompanied.
Our existing door-to-door
service is no longer available to the general public, but seniors and
persons with disabilities will still have use of this service.
For detailed information,
contact the
As construction winds to an
end on our Town Hall expansion project, you may be wondering where to find
Town departments.
Town Hall has returned to
Our Budget office and Cary TV
11 is also on this floor.
On the second floor, you’ll
find Administration, Human Resources and Engineering. The Planning
Department is located on the third floor.
Signs are posted on campus to
help you find your way. For more information, call (919) 469-4001 or visit
http://www.townofcary.org/.
Citizen Support Makes
Curbside a Success
You’ve been rolling your cart
to the curb each week on your collection day, and we appreciate you
removing your cart by
Other things to remember
include placing your cart facing out and away from light poles, mailboxes
and fire hydrants. Also, avoid parking in the street on the day of
collection, especially if you live on a cul-de-sac.
For more curbside collection
tips, visit www.townofcary.org.
Do you want to re-purpose your
garbage can now that it has been replaced by your rollout cart?
Attend the Compost Bin and
Composting Workshop on Jan. 31 from
To register, call (919)
469-4090.
Andy Johnson, Engineering
Field Services manager, is the Town of
An employee of the Town for
more than 28 years, Andy is described by his colleagues as a problem
solver whose casual and friendly approach brings positive solutions in
challenging situations.
Outside of work, he serves on
the Swift Creek Fireman’s Relief Fund board, is active in his church and
coaches Little League.
Andy was selected for this
honor from among 13 other nominees. He received a plaque and a $1,000
savings bond.
Our Employee of the Year
program began in 1989 to recognize employees who consistently go beyond
the call of duty.
For more program details,
visit www.townofcary.org.
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The Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant was named as a co-winner of the Best Tasting Water contest at the N.C. American Water Works Association/Water Environment Association conference in November. Cary/Apex tied with the Fayetteville Public Works Commission for first place.
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The Town of
Where there’s Heat, There can
be Fire
As the weather cools down,
Yet with the price of fuel
rising, many people are trying to save money by using portable heaters and
other alternative sources to heat their home.
Heating devices can start
fires if they are not used and maintained properly. You can heat your home
safely by following a few simple safety precautions:
• Check baseboard and portable heaters
often to remove objects that have fallen on top of or near the heater.
Newspapers, furniture and other objects left close to heaters can start
fires.
• Always
turn portable heaters off before leaving the room or going to sleep.
• When
using a fireplace or wood stove to heat your home, keep the fire screen or
door shut to protect your home from sparks.
• Only burn dry seasoned wood, never
rubbish.
• Have your chimney inspected before each
heating season.
For more fire safety tips,
call (919) 460-4958.
As the temperatures grow
colder,
Severe weather events such as
snow and ice storms could result in a loss of electricity and make travel
impossible. Before such storms arise, prepare a three-day emergency
kit.
Kits should contain items
such as bottled water, a first aid kit, medicine, non-perishable food,
blankets, a portable radio, flashlights and extra batteries.
You should also know who to
call during a weather emergency. Dialing 911 should be reserved for
imminent threats to people or property.
Questions about street
plowing and downed power lines should be directed to the Town’s Public
Works and Utilities Department at (919) 469-4090.
To learn more about preparing
for winter weather or for information during a storm, visit http://www.townofcary.org/.
If you must go out, police
suggest you take a few extra precautions:
• Start by making sure your vehicle is
ready for the cold. Top off your car’s fluids, inspect your tires and keep
your gas tank at least half full.
• Tell someone where you’re going and
when you expect to arrive.
• The rule of thumb on a slick roadway is
to do everything slowly. Allow for longer stopping distances, anticipate
other drivers’ actions and be patient.
• Make sure your windows are clear before
starting each trip and turn your headlights on.
• If your car begins to skid, never give
up control. Ease off of the gas and turn the steering wheel in the
direction you want to go. Unless your car has anti-lock brakes, avoid
jamming the brake pedal.
• If you are involved in a minor crash or
have car trouble, move your car off of the road to avoid blocking traffic
or causing a “chain-reaction” crash.
When it comes to tactical
winter driving, Cary Police point out that following your instincts and
using caution go a long way.
For more information on
winter driving, contact the Cary Police Department’s Traffic Safety Team
at (919) 319-4521.
Registration
Starts for Youth Baseball, Softball
Youth baseball and softball
registration
starts Feb. 6. Call (919) 469-4062 for details or register at http://www.townofcary.org/.
Pink
Panther
to
Strike Soon in Cary
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
presents “The Pink Panther Strikes Again!”
Want to help design the show?
Sign up between Jan. 24-Feb. 3. Interviews will be held Feb. 7-9,
To audition, sign up from
Feb. 6-24. Auditions will be held on Feb. 27-28 and March 1 from
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Friday, Feb. 3, -
Genealogy Forum
Thursday, Feb. 9, -
Friday- Saturday, Feb. 10-11, -
Calligrapher’s Guild
Saturday, Feb. 11, -
Concert Singers of
Saturday, Feb. 11, -
Art Travelog: Discover
Monday, Feb. 13, -
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre: Improv Comedy Night
Saturday, Feb. 18, -
Marvelous Music Series:
Saturday, Feb. 18, -
Friday, Feb. 24, -
Exhibits
Sutapa Das, Starting Point, opaque watercolors, Feb. 1-27 at Jordan Hall Arts Center Gallery. Artist Reception, Feb. 3,