Friends, All of us love the idea of superheroes, living among us, extraordinary individuals, who make us feel safe, secure, and who go out of their way to protect us every day. However, as we celebrate Veterans Day, I think it is important to remind our children, and ourselves that the greatest superheroes, or real […]
Author: Steve Rao
Morrisville Carpenter Road Widening Project In the News
From http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article41707278.html: “By Will Doran wdoran@newsobserver.com Plans to redesign a segment of Morrisville-Carpenter Road are moving ahead but are about $125,000 over budget, the Town Council learned Tuesday. Rich Cappola Jr., Morrisville’s head engineer, attributes the 20 percent increase in costs to unforseen additional expenses. They include new fees from the state as well as […]
Steve Rao in the Wall Street Journal!
From: http://www.wsj.com/articles/state-fairs-give-new-repertoire-a-whirl-1445476666 “State fairs have a 170-year history of bringing communities together to celebrate agriculture, arts and crafts, livestock and the change of seasons. Attendance at many state fairs, however, has been flat or declining, and officials say they need to offer more than deep-fried Klondike bars to attract young people and families. In North […]
TRAFFIC ALERT – Aviation Parkway Lane Closures Beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2015
TRAFFIC ALERT – Aviation Parkway Lane Closures Beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Beginning Tuesday, October 6th, Aviation Parkway will have intermittent lane closures between 9am and 4pm to allow for the construction of turn lanes for a construction project between International Drive and Bearcat Way. The lane closures are expected to last for 2-3 weeks. […]
Community Input: School Reassignment Plan
My fellow citizens, Over the past several weeks, many of you have reached out to me concerning the recent Wake County School Board reassignment plan and its impact on your families. After speaking with many constituents from Breckenridge, Savannah, Ridgemont, and other Morrisville neighborhoods, I am concerned that these reassignment plans take away a consistent […]
The branding debate continues
From the News and Observer, http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article35492211.html By Will Doran wdoran@newsobserver.com “After a proposed town logo and branding initiative left Morrisville officials less than enthused last month, the Town Council decided Tuesday to take a step back and think more about what they really want. There was no formal vote, but they all agreed to wait […]
In honor of the 9/11 victims
Today, we honor and remember the victims of 9/11 and continue to pray that our nation can stand united against terror and oppression all over the world. 9/11 was one of the worst events in the history of our nation but it did also serve as an example of how we can come together as […]
Both rail and the bus system are important
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/cary-news/article34094670.html “Sept. 07–MORRISVILLE — Town leaders have a wish list if Wake County voters approve a half-cent sales tax increase to fund more public transportation, and rail service is a top request. The sale tax vote won’t come until November 2016 at the earliest. There are four plans the county is considering at the moment, […]
Morrisville enacts stricter panhandling rules
It’s going to be harder for people to ask for money on the side of the roads in Morrisville. After a rising number of complaints to police officers and town officials in recent months, the town voted July 14 to enact new rules regulating panhandlers. Anyone who wants to beg now will be required to […]
Morrisville to Regulate Begging, Panhandling
Morrisville may soon require all panhandlers to have a reflective vest and town-issued permit after receiving a number of complaints about those asking for money on the side of the road. The Town Council will consider Tuesday, July 14, approving a new ordinance that makes it more difficult for people to ask for spare change. […]