Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:04:24 -0400
From: Donna Kelly
Subject: NCDOT proposal for US64

For anyone that’s interested in the US64 proposal I strongly recommend going to the NC DOT website to view all the details about the plan, not just the talking points that CCEC and our current Board of Commissioners have been promoting lately. I was very disappointed to see that CCEC did not list the NCDOT site in their links for more information although it was mentioned in one of their bulletins at least. http://www.ncdot.org/doh/PRECONSTRUCT/tpb/shc/studies/us64/overview/

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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: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:57:48 -0400
From: murrayswife
Subject: DOT changing RT 64 to Interstate

I recently learned that the NC DOT has a long-term plan for altering the entire length of Routes 64 and 49. Eventually, they want to create an alternate to I 40/85, running from Raleigh to Charlotte. The reconstruction includes limited access, major clover-leaf interchanges, by-passes around Siler City and Asheboro, et al. Anything in its path would be affected, including farms, businesses and residences.

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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:56:24 -0400
From: Mia Munn
Subject: US 64

Tom,
You said “The Superstreet design is proposed because it can handle traffic at intersections without the cost of cloverleaf land acquisition and construction. Imagine a school bus waiting at the US64 and NC 751 intersection for 5 minutes, waiting for a break in traffic to cross, competing with 51,000 other vehicles for access on an open
access highway, as it is now.”

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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: 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: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:42:00 -0800 (PST)
From: ILoveChrist Always
Subject: Large property buy up

I know someone out here knows who this entity is,or if you are bored and more adept at searching public records than me, would you please find out what you can about them. So far they have bought up 26 parcels totaling nearly 1200 acres, almost all of them connected. All parcels are just outside the Siler City limits. 130 of Chatham LLC is who shows up as the parcel owner. Any help would be useful. Someone I know intercepted two surveyors who claimed that the owner is a conservationist but they suspiciously avoided any questions involving who they worked for or who the new owner is.

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:23:01 -0500
From: Tom Glendinning
Subject: Re: “Whiners and winners: Recession brings Chatham golden choices”

Boom & Bust Cycle in Residential/Commercial Development 1/21/2010

Wally Kaufman’s post on the Chatlist, 1/18/2010, rebutted claims in the Independent about developments in Chatham County and the effects of the building cycle. I praise Wally for being involved after years of residency elsewhere. His dedication is equaled to that of Wade Barber Sr., who worked on Chatham business up to the time he died.

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Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:17:51 -0700
From: “Locally Grown Art”
Subject: Independent Newspaper, recent article on Chatham County Development
I applaud the Independent newspaper for its recent story on the fallout from developments that are now abandoned in Chatham County.  To read more about this issue please visit

http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A408483

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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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