Updated March 23, 2022) Plans under review at the Wake Forest Planning Department The February issue of the Monthly Report is listed below. *White Street Townhomes is a plan for 82 multifamily units and 30 townhouse lots on two lots owned by David Smoot at the intersection of South White Street and East Holding Avenue. This is a major change from the original plan for 79 townhouse lots. *Wake Union Church Road is the name for this proposed project but it is the former Parker-Hannifin (Schrader) site with a federal brownfield designation because of the trichloroethene (TCE) and other chemical and petroleum contamination in the groundwater, a contamination which has spread. Parker-Hannifin has committed to remedy the problem. The plan submitted by Kimley-Horn is for 193,000 square feet of commercial space, 300 apartments and 89 townhouses along with streets and parking areas which cover almost all of the 50 acres.

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre at 405 South Brooks Street will welcome the “Sons of Mystro” on Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. Born in South Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, brothers Malcolm and Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system and later attended Dillard High School for the Performing Arts. Together, they form the “Sons of Mystro.” Accompanied by a DJ and a drummer, the dynamic duo play over 10 different genres of popular music, using the violin instead of their voices to express a song’s lyrics. Reflecting their Caribbean roots, the Sons of Mystro have graced the same stage with reggae and dancehall veterans such as Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Dobby Dobson, Freddie McGregor, Frankie Paul, Barrington Levy, and artists from the now generation such as Mr. Vegas, Beenie Man, Romain Virgo, Etana. Many of these artists have expressed amazement

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is issuing a “Call to Artists” for a Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC) gym wall mural at https://bit.ly/PRCRCalltoArtists. The goal of the initiative is to promote local artists while connecting the JPCC to the community it serves. To be eligible, artists must reside in Wake Forest or it’s ETJ, be a high school student (grades 9-12) living in Wake Forest, or be a member of the Wake Forest Guild of Artists.  As part of this initiative, qualified applicants are invited to submit one to three pieces of original art. There is no entry fee. All artwork must be an original piece presented in either landscape or portrait style. The art should be related to or reflect the Wake Forest community. Selected pieces of artwork will need to have the capability to be scanned into an electronic image, then transferred into vinyl

Provided below are multiple announcements about projects that will impact Wake Forest motorists over the few weeks. Drivers are urged to use the information to help plan their route and move safely through the affected areas. For more information about these projects, email Construction Inspection Supervisor Lamar Minter (unless otherwise noted). The Town of Wake Forest offers 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 Traffic Alerts Map allows visitors to point and click on current road and lane closures throughout Wake Forest. Motorists are encouraged to use the information to help plan their route and move safely through work areas. Averette Road January 31-July 31 Wellons Construction, Inc., a private contractor, has closed the portion of Averette Road from Jack Jones Road to Mill Dam Road. Scheduled through late summer, the closure is

The Wake Forest Lions Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship for Wake Forest High School or Rolesville High School seniors who intend to attend a two-year technical college. The Scholarship has also been extended to include graduating seniors from Heritage High School. Applications are available at all three of the High Schools from Student Services. The deadline for seniors to turn in their applications is April 7, 2022. Interviews with the eligible students will be held the week of April 25-29. Interested students should contact their respective school counselors for more information and applications. #

Great companies start with great people. But these days, those great people are hard to find! If you are hiring, reserve your table today for our upcoming Wake Forest Works Job Fair set for Tuesday, April 5, at Wake Forest Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. We’re partnering with our friends at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and we anticipate many quality applicants. This job fair will connect employers with local talent, and all types of jobs – full-time, part-time, seasonal, etc. – in all industries are welcome to participate. Sponsorships are also available. Sponsors receive premium table locations at the event and additional marketing exposure. Call the chamber or go to its website to download our Job Fair Info Packet. * * * * The Wake Forest Area Chamber is excited to announce that the Family Expo is returning in March 2022. Go to the chamber website to reserve your

The Wake Forest Gazette has been a reliable source of information about the town of Wake Forest since 2003. The free online weekly newspaper is always available at www.wakeforestgazette.com. The Gazette is the only Wake Forest newspaper consistently offering news about the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners and Planning Board, events in town, calendar, obituaries and a list of community organizations and meeting times. There are also articles about town history, opinion from readers and once in a while we even print recipes. The Gazette currently has 1,500-plus subscribers and 1,500 people who read it without subscribing, reaching a substantial number of area residents. The advertising rate for the Gazette is $100 per month. There are no charges for obituaries or any news. If you want to advertise, please email or call the editor, Carol W. Pelosi, at cwpelosi@aol.com or 919-556-3409. #