Updated August 4, 2021 and partly based on the Wake Forest Planning Department’s June monthly report of plans under review. Proposed residential and commercial projects Villas at Wake Forest Crossing was being planned for 62 affordable apartments for seniors on a combined 4.88 acres made up of properties currently owned by Sarah Bridges and Donna Pace on a section of Wake Union Church Road just north of Jenkins Road. The land was rezoned for conditional residential mixed use in April 2018. Despite Wake County planning to contribute $666,000 to the project, it has apparently been scrapped. Traditions Grande Care Facility on Gilcrest Farm Road between Del Webb at Traditions and Hawthorne at Traditions is one of the two residential care facilities in planning stages in Wake Forest. Traditions Grande Care Facility will have 119 beds. The second is planned for the Clara Webb property just south of Lidl and across

Political signs will soon be going up around the community in advance of the November 2 local election. The Town of Wake Forest often receives inquiries from area residents and candidates concerning rules for political signs. While temporary political signs advertising candidates or issues are permitted, a combination of state law and municipal code regulates how political signs may be displayed within Wake Forest. To ensure these purpose statements are met, adherence to regulations establishing the duration, size,  placement, and illumination of political signs is required. Duration Private Property – can be installed now. State Roads – can be installed starting Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Political signs must be removed by Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 – within 10 days after the election. Placement Cannot obscure motorist visibility. Cannot be installed on trees, bridges, utility poles, or the like. Cannot be installed in Town road right-of-way. Can be installed in NCDOT road right-way if: o   The

The Wake Forest Police Department is again urging residents to guard against fraud and financial scams following a reported incident involving a phone request for a donation to a local law enforcement agency. 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 law enforcement – play it safe and hang up because it’s likely a scam. Wake Forest Police officials say no one associated with the police department would ever call you and request a donation over the phone. In addition, to help you keep your hard-earned money, the department is sharing the following tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim of fraud: Never give out your personal information like a Social Security Number, credit card or bank account number, or other personal information to anyone you don’t know who contacts you. When

The Wake Forest Optimist Club presents the first annual Kars for Kids Charity Car Show. The charity car show will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at The Market of Wake Forest shopping center located at Business 98 and Capitol Boulevard. This is a fun family-friendly event and admission is free to spectators. Antique, Pony, Trucks, Muscle, Rods, and Custom Cars and Trucks will be on display. Everything from mild to wild – vintage to modern. The Grand Sponsor of Kars for Kids is Ted Wilder Agency State Farm Insurance. Mr. Wilder is also an avid antique car enthusiast and collector. Gold Sponsors are Wegmans, Wake Forest Partners Group, Zapolski Real Estate Property Management Company, Johnson Hyundai, Charlie’s Kabobs, and Sam’s Express Car Wash. Silver Sponsors are Fidelity Bank, PIC Publications, Lumpy’s Ice Cream and State Farm Insurance – Wesley Wilder. Admission is

The Public Works Department is reminding residents to bag their trash, but not their recyclables. Officials say all trash should be bagged before being placed in the rollout cart to prevent flyaway litter as the trash cart is emptied into the trash truck. On the other hand, recyclables should not be bagged or bundled before being placed in the recycling cart. Recyclables should be dropped loosely into the cart which helps when the items are being sorted at the recycling facility. Finally, officials encourage residents to reference the “Waste Wizard” whenever they are uncertain as to whether an item is recyclable. Available on the Town website and as a function of the Town app, the Waste Wizard allows users to type in key words related to disposable household materials and receive valuable disposal tips. From aluminum cans and phone books to popcorn bags and plastic beverage bottles, the search tool helps residents determine

The Town of Wake Forest offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, businesses, churches and civic groups interested in contributing their time and talents towards serving the community. Local students interested in earning community service hours are also encouraged to explore the Town’s array of volunteer options. Service opportunities range from participation in environmental efforts, including #KeepWFclean roadside cleanups, Adopt-A-Stream, Adopt-A-Trail and Tree Stewards, to Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources initiatives, such as Dream League Baseball Buddies and youth league coaches. Volunteers are also needed to perform a variety of roles during popular Town events, including Friday Night on White, Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff, the annual paper shredding event, and Good Neighbor Day – just to name a few, while the Northern Community Food Security Team also coordinates several community service initiatives, including harvesting and gleaning, community gardens and more. Finally, volunteers are needed to “roll out the

The Wake Forest Area Chamber announces plans for a new group forming within the Chamber: a Black Business Alliance.  Created to provide resources, support, and connections for Black professionals in the area, the Alliance will hold its initial Founder’s meeting on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the Chamber, 350 S. White Street in downtown Wake Forest. “For almost two years, we’ve been meeting to determine how to better support diverse business professionals in our area,” said Ann Welton, president of the Chamber. “Patterned after our successful Women’s Business Alliance, this group will offer Black businesspeople the opportunity to come together for education, professional development, and socializing.” Veronica Alston, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, will chair the Alliance. “As a Black professional, I’m excited to lead the group and help define what it can become in the future. There is so much opportunity in our

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Resources for Seniors to offer residents 55 and older free blood pressure checks and medication management classes on the second Wednesday of each month. Dr. Casey Baldwin of Resources for Seniors will conduct the blood pressure checks from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 North Taylor Street. Then, from 12:15 to 1 p.m., she will lead a free medication management class. Dr. Baldwin will also offer the blood pressure checks and medication management class at the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 East Holding Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following days each month: First Monday and Thursday Third Friday Fourth Tuesday Again, the blood pressure checks and medication management classes are free, and no registration is required. For more information, email Dr. Casey Baldwin at caseyb@rfsnc.org. #

Get to meet and mingle with your fellow chamber members and business people at the After Hours Outdoor Networking at the Chamber on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard at the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce building, 305 South White Street. (Did you know the building was originally a garage with gasoline sales in front, later repurposed as the station for the Wake Forest Town Fire Department with the Wake Forest Rural Fire Department next door in the building where Sweetie’s is?) The event will be hosted by Triangle Divorce Lawyers and will feature light refreshments. The event is for chamber members only; no spouses or children. Because of COVID-19, you must RSVP in advance. * * * * Great companies start with great people. But these days, those great people are hard to find! If you are hiring, reserve your booth today