N.C. Department of Transportation – Cedar Creek Road (NC 53)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation held a public meeting regarding proposed safety improvements on Cedar Creek Road (N.C. 53) from west of I-95 to east of I-95, Fayetteville, Cumberland County Proposed construction:  to construct median with directional crossovers/bulb out (for U-turns), mid-block pedestrian crosswalks and refuge islands and flashing beacons and sidewalk.  The purposeContinue reading “N.C. Department of Transportation – Cedar Creek Road (NC 53)”

Fayetteville City Council – Proposed House Party Ordinance

The Fayetteville City Council held a special work session to discuss a proposed ordinance regarding house parties within the city limits.  During the discussions councilmembers were at odds on whether the ordinance was unconstitutional. Background:  The ordinance was written in response to several  insidences of teen violence during residential house parties. To view the proposedContinue reading “Fayetteville City Council – Proposed House Party Ordinance”

B Street Revitalization Coalition Meeting

On May 3rd, a group of organizations, businesses, residents, elected officials and city/county staff met at the Fayetteville Habitat Humanity office to discuss proposed revitalization efforts around the B Street Area. Background (information is from the City of Fayetteville B Street 2010 police report) – The area is plagued with quality of life issues thatContinue reading “B Street Revitalization Coalition Meeting”

Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the RLUAC was held May 21.  Presentations were given by Greg Bean (Director of Fort Bragg’s Directorate of Public Works) regarding Fort Bragg’s Annual Construction Update and Robert Farrell (Hoke County Planning Director) regarding “Issues Impacting New Housing Construction Demand in the Region.”  Talking points are below. Background on RLUAC –Continue reading “Regional Land Use Advisory Commission – Quarterly Meeting”

NEW Revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners passed NEW revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance. The main point of interest for the community… The penalty for a dog biting a human causing injury which requires professional medical or hospital treatment shall be $500 for the first offense. The revisions were passed unanimously by theContinue reading “NEW Revisions to the Cumberland County Animal Control Ordinance”