We respectfully request that the Pittsboro Town Board of Commissioners: Reject the single 5,000-acre SAP proposal from Chatham Park Investors.Reaffirm the requirement for multiple, phased small area plans that align with the original intent of Pittsboro’s development oversight process.Ensure meaningful community engagement and transparency at every stage of Chatham Park’sContinue Reading
I see the Dell Webb community construction, near the intersection of Route 15 and Pittsboro/Moncure Rd, is underway. The publicity for this development stated that the majority of the units will be for older residents. I’m wondering what this means. Will they be built with specific special needs in mind? Continue Reading
Does anyone know what they are clearing at the old farm on the left side of the road going South towards Sanford. There is a pond by the road and for years you couldn’t see anything up the driveway. Now it’s clear cut around the old house. Big earth moversContinue Reading
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — After nearly a year since Disney announced plans to build a residential and entertainment club community in Chatham County, no ground has been broken to begin construction. However, anticipation and anxiety continue to build surrounding the project Story LINK From: GGalin Sent: Monday, October 21, 2024Continue Reading
Alston Chapel Road supporters please mark your calendars! A grassroots community meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, at 7:00 PM at Alston Chapel Church (1832 Alston Chapel Road, Pittsboro). The purpose of this meeting is for residents and friends of the Alston Chapel Road community to learn moreContinue Reading
Please remember that the second neighborhood meeting about a rezoning proposal for 63 acres of wooded property on Alston Chapel Road will be held Thursday evening at 6:00 pm at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. All neighbors and concerned citizens are encouraged to attend. At the first neighborhoodContinue Reading
At Pittsboro’s First Sunday, vendors were in the hot black parking lot instead of along the sidewalk of our main street. With no trees to offer shade it was sweltering. On WRAL May 3 evening news,when she was discussing “heat islands”. the reporter said pavement can heat an area 20 degreesContinue Reading
Siler City, NC – In a candid conversation with Josh Harris, the Executive Director and CEO of the Siler Area Chamber of Commerce, the journey of the Chamber’s inaugural year unfolds. From his transition from athletic director at Jordan Matthews high school to leading the Chamber, to the pivotal roleContinue Reading
Current members of the Chatham County Planning Board who are reviewing the proposed Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance Clyde Frazier (District 1) 361 Wild Ginger Ridge Chapel Hill, NC 27517 clyde.frazier@retiree.meredith.edu Mary Roodkowsky Vice-Chair (District 1) 833 Fearrington Post Pittsboro, NC 27312 mroodkowsky@gmail.com Amanda Robertson (District 2) 244 Prince CreekContinue Reading
Too much development? If we don’t like the development around here, there’s not a lot we can do about it, other than buying up land for ourselves. I don’t have that kind of money, but I do have enough to make a contribution to the Triangle Land Conservancy. They buyContinue Reading
I’m seeing the news about Vinfast scaling back plans for the size of their site in Moncure. But I’m wondering what’s happening with the eminent domain actions for the homes and church at Old US 1 and New Elam Church Road. Is that moving forward as planned? That was soContinue Reading
Hello, Chatters— Regarding Mr. Galin’s “What should we expect at Disney’s Asteria?” Well, I suggest you watch the short video, “Celebration Florida: The Creepy Town Disney Built” to get a good idea. Think of Disneyland turning into a “Nightmare on Elm Street.” youtube.com/watch?v=rRtDEvxuW0U Common Sense Carl From: common-sense-carl@hotmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 28,Continue Reading
I still wonder where they will be getting their water. Where is wolf speed getting their water. Deep drilling which would affect wells in western Chatham? Why hasnt there been regulations for the GenX type chemicals that western Chatham is now polluted with? Seems a lot has been ‘over looked’Continue Reading
Chatham County, particularly the town of Pittsboro, finds itself on the brink of a significant transformation with the recent announcement of Disney’s plan to establish the Asteria residential community within the parameters of Chatham Park. I sat down with Eric Andrews of Realty World to see if he could shedContinue Reading
It never ceases to amaze me how people from “the City” move into nice rural areas, like Pittsboro, and then proceed to ruin them. Consider this: “. . . residents will have access to big-city amenities with the charm of a small town.” That is what is commonly known asContinue Reading