Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:10:52 -0500
From: Tom Glendinning
Subject: US64 Corridor Improvements

The DOT presentation on the Superstreet concept to the planning board was complete. The timeline is twenty to thirty years for implementation of Superstreet, with long range option to change to a limited access highway, like US 421 to Greensboro. A necessary and needed improvement.

The NCDOT has always been proactive in soliciting public input. Thorough traffic counts are done continuously. For the Pittsboro by-pass project, meetings were held years in advance. One of our former commissioners sat on the highway project board at DOT. What a great highway and relief for Pittsboro traffic it has been. Newcomers do not realize that around half the traffic during weekdays and nights was heavy trucks negotiating the circle, limited to travelling through Pittsboro.

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Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 20:02:42 EDT
From: Bob Taylor
Subject: Phil Stone Homes

Of the many houses I have owned over the years, I have contracted to build  five. The last one was built by Phil Stone in Pittsboro’s Potterstone  Village. Without a doubt, the design/build process and dealing with Phil  has been the best experience of any house I’ve had built.

Phil listens to his customer’s requirements. He offers suggestions and  ideas and is quick to modify build plans when appropriate. He keeps his customer  informed during the entire construction cycle. He takes pride in his work  and builds uncompromising quality into each his homes at a very fair  price.

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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:35:26 -0400
From: Donna Kelly
Subject: NC 87 Roundabout Construction

There have been a couple people asking about this lately.  This is an email I just received from the county about it.  Although it does not address how long it will be closed, I’ve heard 3-4 months.

No Thru Traffic for NC 87 Roundabout Construction in Pittsboro
Posted Date: 4/22/2010
The construction of a roundabout on NC 87 in Pittsboro near Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is now underway. The N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) reiterates that “no through traffic will be allowed during the construction process,” said Marty Tillman from DOT.

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Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:16:43 -0400
From: Robert Britson
Subject: NC 87 traffic detours

Signage for new Hwy 87 detours will be reevaluated on Tuesday, April 20, according to a DOT worker.  First day was amazingly confusing since Old Graham Rd and 87 S are both affected.  Impt information: Camp St. area of Old Graham Rd.  is accessible from the south only — via 15-501 and around courthouse to Hwy 64 business.

Local traffic on from 64 bypass and 87 means Senior Center and residences only on southern end.  Roadblocks begin at Senior Center!

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Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:59:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Lynn Hayes
Subject: energy audit from Home Performance NC

Hi neighbors,

I hired Mark Bashista of Home Performance NC to perform an energy audit at an old mill house that I own in Durham.  He went through the house with a fine toothed comb and gave me a list of things to fix and prioritized them for me.  I made the biggest repairs and the tenants report that their utility bills have come down by almost half.

So I really recommend his service, you can reach him at 919-360-1570 or at www.homeperformancenc.com.

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Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:11:23 -0500
From: Mia Munn
Subject: Redistricting Information sessions

The opening of Pollard Middle School provides an opportunity to shift attendance zones slightly so that schools are more evenly utilized.
Besides the middle school students from Perry Harrison and North Chatham moving to Pollard mid-year next school year, about 150 kids (Horton, PES, North Chatham) will be moved to a different school. There will be two information meetings and a hearing at regular board meeting. To see the map of the proposed districts, open this link and go to the last page of the presentation.
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2009-2010/01_11_10_Mid-Year_Retreat/summary/ORed_01_11_10_pptx.htm

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Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:58:14 -0400
From: Bett Essen
Subject: Celebrate Chatham Habitat’s 20th Birthday with us!

Chatham Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its 20th year, with events scheduled throughout the month of October. You are invited to join us! Nearly 100 families across the county have left sub-standard housing behind – that alone is worth celebrating. Call Lynda at 542-0794, ext. 215 for information or visit our new website: www.chathamhabitat.org

Schedule of events:

Kick-Off Celebration

Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 am

467 West St., Pittsboro (former Home Store Too space)

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Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:51:01 EDT
From: Joelnan
Subject: Re: A good hardwood floor company

We wanted to recommend a very good company for hardwood floor  installation and repair. It’s called Bohemia Floors. The owner is Mark and his  number 308-8500 and his e-mail is Mark@bohemiaco.com .

He installed a nice wood floor in our office. When we had a flood  only a short time later, we thought we’d have to put new wood floors in.  Thanks to his advice, we were able to save the floors (and a lot of $)

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Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:15:04 -0400
From: julia kennedy
Subject: Re: Deck for Marie

Deck for Marie

Chris Ketchel (NCPrime.com) 919-656-3862 has done extensive work on my
little old fixer upper including a fantastic deck. He is detail oriented,
fairly priced and extremely reliable.

Julia Kennedy

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Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:34:43 -0400
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Last Week’s Hottest Bulletin Board Topics

1. Why I LOVE the PLENTY!  (Read 1514 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13578.0.html

2. Matt Rudolf Once Again Defending the Plenty  (Read 1137 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13521.0.html

3. Still time to STOP THIS BUS!  (Read 997 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13597.0.html

4. AH – Business closes after owner arrested for drugs  (Read 912 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13567.0.html

5. Who benefits from the Plenty?  (Read 877 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13536.0.html

6. Cadle Cooper plans to run for county commissioner in 2010  (Read 847 times) at
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php/topic,13576.0.html

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