The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not yet issued a permit for RST Fiber to cross the Neuse River in its efforts to bring high-speed fiber internet connections to Wake Forest.
Town Manager Mark Williams, in his monthly report about the town for the mayor and commissioners, said the fiber cable has been installed in 60 percent of the Crenshaw Manor subdivision along N.C. 98 (Durham Road). He also reported the town board may be asked next month to approve an easement for RST to place a distribution hut on town property at the corner of East Jones Avenue and South Taylor Street.
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Williams, Police Chief Jeff Leonard and Captain May met June 25 with public safety officials from Wake and Franklin counties to discuss the issue of speedy and accurate emergency responses to the Richland Hills subdivision, which lies in both counties.
On May 20, McCoy Faulkner, president of the Richland Hills homeowners association, said there were serious problems with responses to medical emergencies and asked that the Wake Forest Fire Department be designated as the first responder for the 330 homes in the subdivision. “They always come when called but they are not always called.” He said ambulances often do not know where to go when they arrive at the subdivision.
Williams report says, “It appears most groups are on the same page when it comes to answering calls in areas like Richland Hills. Changes have already been made since the gentleman spoke before the (town) board in May. Once all the details are worked out the information will be distributed to the residents of Richland Hills through their HOA.”
