Updated August 18, 2021 and partly based on the Wake Forest Planning Department’s June monthly report of plans under review as well as the August town manager’s report. * * * * The Gazette editor has been unable to retype the building permits reports for June and July, but here are the numbers. In June, the Wake Forest Inspections Department issued 39 single-family dwelling permits and 10 townhouse permits along with 10 multi-family dwelling permits. In July the department issued permits for 45 single-family dwellings and 21 multi-family dwellings. In those two months the town issued multi-family dwelling unit permits for 31 apartment houses. A total of 490 apartments will be added to the town – and that is without the figures from Holding Village. We will try to have that next week. In June Crestline Construction pulled seven permits for apartment buildings in Holding Village along the future section

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 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

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. * * * * The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor and Atlantic Tire & Service is the presenter for the chamber’s 29 annual golf