The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to introduce Evelyn Wright as its new Town Clerk. She succeeds Terry Savary who retired in December. As Town Clerk, Evelyn gives notice of Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings and prepares the BOC meeting agenda; records BOC proceedings and serves as custodian of all permanent Town records; keeps the Town seal, attests all Town documents, maintains the Town Code; and provides support services to the BOC.  Born and raised in Queens, NY, Evelyn graduated from Wilberforce University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in mass media/communications. Six years later, she earned her Juris Doctor (JD degree) from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Before  joining the Town, Evelyn worked for over 12 years in the legal field and more than five years with the NC State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). Evelyn is a Disney College Program Alumnus (2003) and Semester at Sea Alumnus (2004)

The Town of Wake Forest is celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May by offering free walking tours of the Northeast Community, Local Historic District (North Main Street), and South Main Street.  Pre-registration is required for each tour by completing the online sign-up form at https://bit.ly/WFHistoricWalkingTours. Space is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up for each tour.  ed by staff from Historic Preservation Planning Program, each tour will include discussions of the developmental and architectural history of the area, along with the significant men and women who shaped the community. Tours are outside only and will not include the inside of individual homes or buildings. Each tour is approximately 90 minutes and will be offered according to the following schedule: For complete details, visit https://bit.ly/WFHistoricWalkingTours or contact Senior Planner for Historic Preservation Michelle Michael at 919-435-9516 or mmichael@wakeforestnc.gov. ###

Wake Forest officials say the South Franklin Street Widening Project, which began in June, has been delayed due to conflicts with existing dry utilities (electrical, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines – not related to water). Those issues forced a series of adjustments to the original construction plan that required recently obtained Board of Commissioners approval. In recent days, utility providers, including Wake Electric Membership Corporation (WEMC), Ting, Brightspeed, and Charter, have begun relocating their respective infrastructure. Expected to continue through the first part of June 2025, these relocations are necessary to facilitate continued construction and ensure the project’s safe and efficient completion. Following the utility relocations, Fred Smith Co., the contractor working on behalf of the Town, will resume road widening activities. Based on current projections, construction is expected to resume in mid-to-late June. The Town of Wake Forest appreciates the community’s continued patience as we navigate these utility-related delays.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series four nights a week in May at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Free and open to area residents of all ages, May Month of Fitness will consist of the following weekly classes:  ·         Mondays – Women’s Self Defense ·         Tuesdays – Cynergy Fit ·         Wednesdays – Yoga ·         Thursdays – Zumba  All classes are free and require no registration. Each will be offered on its respective night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Joyner Park Amphitheater. During the Women’s Self Defense classes, instructors from Quest Martial Arts will teach participating women a variety of techniques to avoid danger and defend themselves if necessary. Sessions will focus on practical and instinctive methods to get you out of harm’s way. Participants are encouraged to bring water. Cynergy Fit is an Outdoor Bootcamp Community in Wake Forest. Personal Trainer

The Inspections Department is hosting a Popsicle Stick House-Building Contest for three age categories as part of this year’s Building Safety Month Kick-Off.  The kick-off event is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Town & Country Hardware, 910 Gateway Commons Circle. Young people ages 7 and under, 8-9, and 10-11 are invited to build a house using popsicle sticks. Design of the house, including painting and decorations, is left up to each contestant. Entries will be judged on creativity, imagination, quality, and workmanship. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required by Monday, April 21, at https://bit.ly/WFBuildingSafetyMonth. Each contestant must deliver his or her completed popsicle house to the April 26 Building Safety Month Kick-Off between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Inspections staff will begin judging the submitted popsicle houses at 2 p.m. and announce the winners at 3 p.m. One winner will be selected