Saving
Dough on H20 – Promoting Efficient Use of a Precious Resource
Water
use rises in summer, so it’s a good time to emphasize conservation.
Our
water conservation section in the Current Projects & Initiatives section of
townofcary.org explains watering rules and has lots of advice for saving water
indoors and outdoors.
The
Alternate Day Watering ordinance is in effect year-round. Customers with
odd-number addresses can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Those with even-number addresses can do so on Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday. Watering by hand is allowed any day of the week.
Check
your automatic irrigation system for leaks. And remember, all systems must have
a rain sensor so they don’t automatically - and wastefully - irrigate after an
adequate rainfall.
Please
help us reduce the spikes in usage from summertime irrigation. You’ll save on
your utility bill and help delay the need for costly water system expansion.
For
more information, call (919) 469-4090.
Natural
Selections – Seeing Stars under the Stars at
The
stage is set for another great season lakeside in beautiful Amphitheatre at
A
sample of the 2004 lineup includes The Great High Mountain Tour featuring Alison
Krauss with Union Station (May 22); Harry Connick Jr. (June 6); Dashboard
Confessional (June 22); Emmylou Harris (Aug. 14); and a Life Experiences benefit
concert with the Raleigh Boychoir and the Raleigh Children’s Orchestra (May
16).
The
annual Summerfest concert series with the N.C. Symphony begins Saturday evening,
June 5 as Bobby McFerrin performs.
Other featured Summerfest guests include k.d. lang and
Terrence Mann.
A
Summerfest series favorite is the free Independence Day concert and fireworks on
July 4.
You
can also enjoy weekly “Movies by Moonlight” through August.
Bring a copy of this BUD for one free movie night admission.
For
schedule and ticket information, see Amphitheatre at
Bond
Park’s Sertoma Amphitheatre kicks off its spring concerts with artist Pierce
Pettis on Sunday, May 30 at
Pettis’
insightful and evocative lyrics are alternately beautiful, humorous, and
haunting. The lyrics are matched by powerful and original melodies.
The
show is free and open to the public. For
more information call (919) 469-4061.
3
Days of Today –
Cary
played host to cast and crew members of NBC’s TODAY show for three days in
April. They were here to tape a segment with Olympic athlete Marion Jones.
TODAY
host Katie Couric met up with an 11-member crew who had arrived in
The
center front lawn was used for casual shots of Couric with Jones and Jones’
9-month-old son. NBC also shot footage of Jones’ practice session at
Cary
police will go door-to-door in various neighborhoods this month to talk with
citizens about their perceptions of crime. It’s
part of a plan to ensure that Police Department services are targeted to the
needs of the community.
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Our
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Dial
(919) 319-4500 for an automated system of more than 250 prerecorded messages.
For more details, see 24-Hour Town Hall online in Site Index.
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Catch
Cary TV’s new look this month on cable channel 11. It’s still packed with
Town Council and School Board meetings, BUD-TV, NASA and other educational
programs and more.
Cool
Spring Cleanups
State
and Town laws restrict open burning to guard against the spread of fire and to
preserve air quality.
Homeowners
in
Our
waste collection services provide a safe, clean alternative that lets us
prohibit homeowners’ leaf fires.
Besides, few houses in
Our
risk management inspectors issue burning permits for commercial land clearing.
There are restrictions on what can be burned, when, where, and how much.
Construction crews must closely monitor the fires or permits will be revoked.
To
learn more, call the Fire Department at (919) 469-4056.
For
details on yard waste collection, see Leaf Collection under Current Projects
online or call (919) 469-4090.
Giving
Without Getting Taken
Fraudulent
fund-raisers and other scam artists rarely meet with their victims, preferring
the telephone, mail, and Internet.
They
often target the elderly and manipulate a person's vulnerability and kindness.
Ask
how your money will be used and what percentage will go to programs versus
administrative and fund-raising costs.
Request
written information with the full name, address, and phone numbers of the
organization and a description of the programs it supports.
Check
out any charity you don't know with the local charity registration office,
Better Business Bureau, or watchdog group.
Don't
give in to high pressure or emotional appeals that urge donations on the spot.
If you are unsure, don't be afraid to turn down the solicitation or ask for more
information or time.
Don't
be fooled by names that closely resemble a respected
charity. Make sure you know with whom you are dealing.
For
more advice, call
Don’t
believe your caller ID if it shows a 704 area code and identifies the call as
the Cary Fire Department.
It’s a private company soliciting money for a firefighters union.
We
provide the resources necessary to get the job done. So when considering
donations, be sure you do so knowing that the money is neither requested nor
used by your Town government.
Call
(919) 469-4007 if you have questions.
The
fourth annual Affordable Housing Fair will be held Saturday, June 5 from
This
free event will include exhibits, workshops and other information for first-time
buyers, families looking for affordable apartments, and seniors.
Workshops
will be in English and Spanish. Free childcare will be provided for children up
to 10 years of age. For more information, call (919) 469-4067.
Red
Light Camera Report
(Through
March 2004)
Citations
Issued – 952
For
more information about SafeLight Cary
traffic signal cameras, check the Current Projects section of our Web
site, townofcary.org.
Traffic
Safety Reminder
If
the traffic signal you’re approaching is out of service, treat it as a
four-way stop sign. All drivers should come to a complete stop.
Don’t
just pass slowly through any intersection where the lights are out.
Memorial
Day Week – Solid Waste Collection
No
yard waste collection
Garbage
and recycling collected on regular days
More
information - (919) 469-4090
To
promote orderly planning,
State
law recognizes such boundary agreements, which promote efficient extension of
water and sewer service, police and fire protection, etc.
The
boundaries help avoid conflict and confusion over which town might annex an
area. No annexation occurs automatically, however. The boundary does not
necessarily mean that a town can, or will, annex all land on its side.
Cary
has agreements with
Read
more about utility service agreements in the Current Projects section of our Web
site.
Our
free workshops help you use water more efficiently as
Selecting
and Planting Warm Season Grass
Sat.,
June 5 (
Selecting
and Planting Warm Season Grass
Sat.,
June 19 (
Amending
Your Clay Soil
Wed.,
June 9 (
Landscaping
with Water-Wise Techniques
Thurs.,
June 10 (
