May 2018

This Month's Headlines:

Building Codes Save Lives!
Grilling Safety Tips
On the Road
Have Your Say on the Town's FY19 Budget
BUD Bits
Cary It Green
Game On!
Fun at Bond Park
Cultural Connection
Help Plan the Future of Three Historic Treasures!

Building Codes Save Lives!

May is Building Safety Awareness Month, a time for us to help you, our citizens, and businesses understand what it takes to create and maintain safe and sustainable structures. This year’s theme is Building Codes Save Lives! All communities need building codes to protect citizens from disasters like fire and weather-related events. Building codes are the best way of protecting homes, offices, schools and other facilities. Celebrate Building Safety Awareness Month in Cary by following these tips:

Install at least one smoke alarm in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on each floor. Test alarms regularly, replace batteries annually and replace each alarm every 10 years.
Develop a family action plan.
Create a disaster supply kit. Be sure the necessities are restored every six months.
If considering a swimming pool purchase, contact the Town first to determine exactly what permits are needed and what requirements you must follow.

“Building Safety Month” at www.townofcary.org

Grilling Safety Tips

Propane/charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
Place the grill a safe distance from the house, deck and away from leaves or overhanging branches.
Keep children and pets at least three feet away.
Keep your grill clean by removing any grease or fat that has built up.
Never leave the grill unattended.
Always make sure that the gas grill lid is open before lighting the grill.
Keep charcoal starter fluid away from children and heat sources.
Let the coals cool completely before disposing in a metal container.
Never store the used coals inside or next to a structure.

“Fire Safety Tips” at www.townofcary.org

On the Road

Cary Prkwy/High House Road

Work has begun at the intersection of Cary Parkway and High House Road. While lane closures will be implemented, they will be in place outside of traditional commuting hours. Businesses near the intersection will be open and accessible. For updates, sign up for email updates online, follow us on Twitter @TOC_Traffic and download the Waze app.

“Cary Parkway” at www.townofcary.org

FY19 Wake Transit Work Plan

Public Input Opportunity Plans for building Wake County’s first bus rapid transit corridors and expanding its bus network have been rolling along. Now it’s time for the public to offer opinions on routes and priorities. Visit www.gocary.org or www.goforwardnc.org for information on drop-in meetings and other community events.

“GoCary” at www.townofcary.org

Have Your Say on the Town’s FY19 Budget

We are is interested in hearing thoughts and ideas from our citizens on budget priorities. Input may be provided by:

Emailing budgetinput@townofcary.org
Calling (919) 469-4307
Twitter: @TownofCary with #TOCbudget
Facebook at www.facebook.com/TownofCaryNC
Direct address to Council at the June 14 council meeting.

Citizens and businesses are encouraged to share their budget priorities with the Town at any point in the year, and we’ll share what we hear with Town Council through quarterly reporting. The Town’s budget runs from July 1 through June 30. Let us hear from you!

“Budget” at www.townofcary.org

BUD Bits

The Town’s Memorial Day Remembrance event will be May 28 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Veterans Freedom Park.

“Memorial Day” at www.townofcary.org

Join us as the Cary Arts Center is transformed into an elegant nightclub for the En Plein Air Art Auction and Gala on June 1 from 6-8:30 p.m. to bid on local artists’ original work depicting Cary.

“En Plein Air” at www.townofcary.org

The Town’s first Pimento Cheese Festival will be held June 9 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy live music and food trucks that will line Academy St., serving their regular menu, along with new dishes featuring this southern delicacy!

“Pimento Cheese Festival” at www.townofcary.org

We’re marking International Yoga Day on June 21 with yoga from sunrise to sunset. Instructors will guide one-hour sessions at several parks, community centers and cultural arts facilities.

“Yoga Day” at www.townofcary.org

Fuel your day at Cary’s pop-up coffee shop at our Baristas and Bakers event in the Downtown Park on June 23 from 8-11 a.m. Enjoy unique coffees from local coffee shops and baked goods from local bakeries.

“Baristas and Bakers” at www.townofcary.org

Cary It Green

Cleaning Out Your Household Hazardous Waste

Keep household hazardous waste (HHW) out of our garbage/recycling carts. This includes old paint, pesticides and other toxic, corrosive or flammable products. Wake citizens can dispose of HHW at the South Wake HHW Collection Center, 6130 Old Smithfield Road; Chatham citizens can take advantage of county collection events.

“Household Hazardous Waste” at www.townofcary.org

Irrigating Seed or Sod

A 45-day exemption to the Alternate Day Watering Ordinance is available when seeding or establishing new turf. Apply online!

“45 day” at www.townofcary.org

Recycling Reminders

Never bag recyclables.
What goes in your recycling cart is the same at our parks; keep plastic bags, wrappers and Styrofoam out of our recycling bins at outdoor facilities.
Plastic cups, cutlery and straws are also not accepted so consider reusable items to reduce waste.

“Recycling” at www.townofcary.org

Game On!

WakeMed Soccer Park will host 10 games through June 23, starting off with a NC Football Club game against Atlanta United FC on May 25. NC Courage will play against the Utah Royals on June 16.

“WakeMed Soccer Park” at www.townofcary.org

The NCAA Division II Baseball Championship will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex May 26-June 2.

“Division II Baseball” at www.townofcary.org

Cary Tennis Park will host the Southern Closed Boys & Girls 12s Tennis Championships June 6-16. This is the highest level USTA Southern tournament.

“Cary Tennis Park” at www.townofcary.org

Fun at Bond Park

Bond Park Adventure Day will be held May 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bond Park Boathouse. Purchase a one-day pass online to access the high-ropes course, zip-line and unlimited boat rentals for the day.

“Bond Park Adventure Days” at www.townofcary.org

Bands, Bites & Boats returns June 1 and features live music by Garland Mason, the Chirba Chirba Dumpling food truck, local beer from Bond Brothers Beer Company and evening boat rentals. Music will be 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bond Park Boathouse.

“Bands, Bites and Boats” at www.townofcary.org

The Cary Senior Center’s Annual Yard Sale takes place June 16 from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All proceeds support the senior center and participating senior clubs. Donations can be dropped off at the center June 14-15.

“Annual Yard Sale” at www.townofcary.org

Cultural Connection

North Carolina Symphony Summerfest 2018: Play with the Pros, May 26, 7:30 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre, www. boothamphitheatre.com.

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents An American Celebration, May 27, 7 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre, www.trianglewind.org.

Philharmonic Association: 30th Anniversary Celebration!, June 3, 2 p.m., Koka Booth Amphitheatre, www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Sertoma Series: Wood Robinson’s New Formal, June 9, 7 p.m., Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, “Sertoma Series” at www. townofcary.org.

BEYOND: The Film Festival, June 13-17, The Cary Theater, www.thecarytheater.com.

Starlight Concert Celebration of Bluegrass, June 22, 6 p.m., Page-Walker Arts & History Center, “Starlight Concert Series” at www.townofcary.org.

Help Plan the Future of Three Historic Treasures!

Cary owns several historic properties, three of which are being considered for public and/or private use.

These sites include A.M. Howard Farm, circa 1910, currently operated as Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road; C.F. Ferrell Store and Warehouses, circa 1916, at 1928 Morrisville Carpenter Road; and the Barnabus Jones Farmstead, circa 1840, at 9701 Penny Road, next to Jack Smith Park.

Citizens are invited to share their ideas on May 17 at Good Hope Baptist Church for the Carpenter sites and May 31 at Jack Smith Park for the Barnabus Jones site. The sites will be open for viewing from 4-6 p.m. prior to the 6-7 p.m. meetings.

“Historic Structures” at www.townofcary.org