Letters, Columns, & Notes
Please Forgive the Mess
A note from the editor about the ads cluttering up the website.
Shannon Moretz
Caswell County Board of Commissioners
Uncertainty Surrounds Economic Development
Plan not yet proposed for the development and marketing of Pelham Business Park, 161 hours still available in current Economic Developer contract
News
Nepotism and Conflicts of Interest in County Government
March 16 appointments - Concerns raised about nepotism and conflicts of interest - Parks & Rec Advisory Council may return
Letters, Columns, & Notes
The Devil is in the Details
A note from the editor about using transparency for oversight and to avoid even the appearance of impropriety
News
Elected Officials Question if Grant's $1 Million Local Match was Overlooked or Omitted
Some surprised to discover a $990,000 local match would be required for the $18.8 million grant for Oakwood's renovation
Milton
Milton Proposes $3 Increases to Water and Sewer Base Rates
Milton Commissioners also proposing updates to local ordinances and being urged to deny a rezoning request
Caswell County Board of Education
Parents Express Concern Over Exceptional Children's Program
Concerns included delayed IEPs, timely provision of services, communication, appropriate staffing
Yanceyville
Yanceyville Town Council Approves Chesnut Reserve
Residents concerned 83 new homes will create traffic issues along Old NC 86 and at both intersections.
Caswell County Board of Education
Board of Education Highlights Need for Transparency and Shared Decision-Making
Board of Education meeting moved through a full agenda March 9 in addition to conversations about finances, transparency, and shared decision-making.
Yanceyville
Town Council Receives Audit Report, Water System Update and Complaint About Sidewalk
Yanceyville Town Council met Tuesday, March 10 for the regular monthly meeting.
NC General Assembly
NC Senator Graig Meyer Resigns
During his second term in the NC Senate, after serving four terms in the NC House, Meyer is leaving to serve as Executive Director for NC Justice Center
Letters, Columns, & Notes
Blame Game Will Not Correct Longstanding Systemic Issues
A note from the editor regarding a statement made by the former County Manager and how we might choose to use it to improve county government