There has been concern by some about the homeless people in Wake Forest and Rolesville and whether they will have a chance for the COVID vaccinations and the checks from the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that just passed into law this afternoon. Emoke Anderson at the Northern Regional Center reported this afternoon the following: Here is what we know so far: As far as vaccinations go – the County is hoping to vaccinate all homeless individuals on the week of March 24-April 1. The plan is to offer them the J&J vaccine because it is a one and done shot. All shelters, Oak City Cares, WakeMed and street outreach teams will be involved in this county wide effort. There will be a white flag event organized on that week no matter what the weather condition will be. This date of the event is not set yet, but will also be

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of updating the Northeast Community Plan, and we need your input. Last night and again on Saturday, March 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Town will host virtual community workshops that give residents, business owners and stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on the Northeast Community. Anyone wishing to participate is encouraged to register for the meeting of their choice at www.wakeforestnc.gov/northeast-community-plan. Both meetings will have the same format and content. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual workshop. Residents can also watch the March 9 and March 13 meetings live on WFTV 10. The Town’s government access channel is available to residents and businesses that subscribe to Spectrum Cable TV service. WFTV 10 is also provided in real-time streaming video at www.wakeforestnc.gov/communications/wftv-10. Northeast Community residents, business owners and stakeholders are also invited to

Although COVID-19 has pushed many events online or even canceled them altogether, it won’t stop the Wake Forest Fire Department from frying fish this year. The firemen will host a “Drive By Fish Fry” on Friday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – or until all the fish plates are sold. The drive-thru event will be offered along Elm Avenue in front of Fire Station #1, 420 Elm Ave. An illustrative map of the drive-thru system will be provided in the coming days. Dinners are $10 each and will include generous portions of fried flounder, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. No beverages will be provided. Online orders will be accepted through Thursday, April 15, at www.wakeforestnc.gov/fire/fish-fry. Only available while supplies last, orders may also be accepted on the day of the event. Please note: Due to a limited number of meals, ordering ahead is strongly encouraged. Fish fry

The Town of Wake Forest has launched an interactive map that gives residents a user-friendly and convenient way to view local road closures and restrictions. Accessible under “Common Resources” on the homepage of the Town website, the new Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. When clicking on an individual project, the user will see a short summary of the exact location of the project, along with a schedule for its anticipated beginning and completion. In addition, the user will be provided with the name and contact information for the project manager should anyone have questions about a given initiative. The information is updated in real-time as the project moves forward. Designed to help area motorists plan their route and move safely through designated work areas, the traffic alerts map aligns with Goal 2 of the Town’s strategic plan: Safe & Connected Community. #

The Wake Forest Police Department is again urging residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following a reported phone scam involving a plea for a donation to the police department. Many times, it’s hard to tell what’s a scam and what isn’t, but any time someone asks you to donate money over the phone to the police department or other law enforcement agency – it’s a scam. Gift cards are often used as part of this type of scam and others, including IRS, jury duty and grandparent scams. In such instances, when scammers ask for money or demand that you pay them, they’ll direct you to buy a set of gift cards. These gift cards can be for a range of stores or products, including Target, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play. Then, they’ll ask you to give them the gift card number and PIN information