Newland Communities has just launched its new website for Briar Chapel, which ties very nicely into the "Path to Nature" advertising campaign they launched a few months ago. Along with the utility and landscaping work along 15-501, this is yet another sign that things are progressing towards the opening of their information center during the Green Home Tour in May. Stay tuned to this blog for more details.
Now is the time to let me know if you are interested...
State Senator Kay Hagan, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate spoke on Wednesday evening in the multipurpose room of the Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. She is running against Republican incumbent senator Elizabeth Dole. County Commissioners Mike Cross and George Lucier along with Chatham County Democratic Party chairman Karl Kachergis were at the event.
Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Green Home Tour will be held on May 3, 2008 (10 am to 6 pm) and May 4, 2008 (Noon to 6 pm). Including several Briar Chapel entries, there are currently 42 homes on this year's tour. Stay tuned for more details.
On Tuesday, March 18th, immediately following the Curriculum Fair (6:00-7:30 pm) at Northwood High School, there was a 2008 Chatham County School Board Candidates Forum in the multimedia room. All five candidates from Districts 1 (Norman Clark’s seat) and 2 (Holly Duncan’s seat) attended the event. The hostess of the event was NW PTSA president Beverly Sizemore. We were
Yesterday I had the BEST day. My friend Mike picked me up at 10:30 and we drove out to this little town called Pittsboro and had brunch at the General Store. The food was INCREDIBLE. Grtis are served with everything and the atmosphere was much like a southern Deetjens. A crazy jumble of art and mismatched everything and little tucked away tables and an absent minded waitstaff. I loved it. We wandered around town, but most of the shops don’t open until after noon (Sunday is the Lord’s day) so we decided to drive to Sanford and explore there....
In January 1995, the Citizens’ Commission on Planning for Enrollment Growth submitted a report, “Bursting at the Seams,” to the Chancellor of the New York City Board of Education, Ramon C. Cortines. Although the report address “urban” school overcrowding, it appears that the observations would also apply to “non-urban” schools. THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL OVERCROWDING http://www.ericdigests.org/1996-1/overcrowding.htm Research on
The Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department's 6th annual egg hunt was an egg-citing success. Groups of kids swarmed the field at the Central Carolina Community College in search of Easter eggs. You can view a video clip of one of the younger groups on their hunt (taken at much risk to my own safety) I also
The Pittsboro Elementary School, along with the school PTA, will host a lasagna dinner and science discovery night on Tuesday, March 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students will show their science kit projects to their families. In addition, organizers have invited guests from some different science areas to set up exhibits for informal "show and tell"
The Pittsboro Elementary School, along with the school PTA, will host a lasagna dinner and science discovery night on Tuesday, March 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students will show their science kit projects to their families. In addition, organizers have invited guests from some different science areas to set up exhibits for informal "show and tell"
The Human Resources Department of Chatham County Schools will host a teacher job fair on Saturday, April 5, at Horton Middle School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Horton is located at 79 Horton Road in Pittsboro. Appointments are not necessary. Attendees should bring a copy of their resumes. Chatham County Schools has a hiring incentive package that
Like most high school seniors, Jordan-Matthews student Jakelin Bonilla has a big decision to make — where to attend college. But her choice between NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill has just gotten tougher, since she recently was notified that she has been awarded major scholarships at both schools. Bonilla has been chosen as both a Park
Progress on the new Woods Charter School in Briar Chapel continues. In the photo below, you will see that curbing and sidewalks are being installed. Work is also being done on the inside in order to get the school ready for occupancy in the Fall.
At a recent meeting of Chatham's BOE, the Board discussed several options to relieve overcrowding at the North Chatham School. In addition to installing additional mobile classroom pods and re-assigning students to another school, they discussed the...
Northwood ran through their first dress rehearsal of their spring musical “Grease”. Recognized a lot of familiar faces from last year’s production of “Beauty and the Beast”. I had the opportunity to get some photos along with some video clips of the musical numbers. You can view the musical pieces from the first half performance
The Board of Education voted to speak with Corley, Redfoot & Zach (CRZ) architectural firm to negotiate a contract for the new high school on Jack Bennett Road. Below are some video clips of the discussions - Note: The video clip below touches on the unsafe road conditions on Jack Bennett Road.
The Chatham County Board of Education held a meeting on Monday, March 10, 2008, at the central office board room. Safelle Janitorial Services Company presented its quarterly award to the custodial staff of Siler City Elementary and its employees. The custodians will each receive a certificate and Walmart gift card. The Board voted to speak with Corley,
Read the entire story here Pittsboro, NC - The Chatham County Board of Education is in the process of searching for a new superintendent. At the beginning of this candidate search, Board members sought input by releasing two surveys, one for teachers and staff and one for the community. Results of these surveys are not traceable
I recently interviewed representatives from the Sierra Club regarding my environmental records. Here are my notes for that meeting, I think you can see that I have an excellent record of protecting our environment and natural resources. This is listed...
On Tuesday, March 18th, immediately following the Curriculum Fair (6:00-7:30 pm) at Northwood High School, there will be a: 2008 Chatham County School Board Candidates Forum Come hear the views, opinions, and proposals of the 5 School Board Candidates. All five candidates from Districts 1 (Norman Clark's seat) and 2 (Holly Duncan's seat) have responded that they
Break out those poodle skirts, peter pan collars and saddle oxfords! It’s time to join the gang at Rydell High when Northwood turns the clock back to 1959 for the spring musical revival of Grease! This third Northwood production of the 1972 high school classic was staged previously in 1988 and again in 1998. The 2008