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The Town of Wake Forest will host a free Paper Shredding Event on Monday, Nov. 18, from noon-4 p.m. (or until the two paper shredding trucks are full) in the accessible parking lot of E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Sponsored by Skylift Garage Doors, the event will offer community...Read more

11/12/2024

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input is the cornerstone of the effort to produce a concept plan that respects the unique history of the site,...Read more

11/12/2024

The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Yard waste and loose leaf collection will also be suspended on November 11, but trash, recycling, and bulk waste collection will not be interrupted. Go Wake...Read more

11/07/2024

The Wake Forest Urban Forestry Division is inviting community members and visitors to explore a diverse collection of trees at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, through a new online virtual tour – just in time for fall foliage season. Available at...Read more

11/07/2024

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is pleased to announce that Officers Becker and Fiandaca recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.

A specialized law enforcement program, the CIT is a partnership between 17 Wake County...Read more

11/05/2024

Weather permitting, Wake Forest Power will close the following portions of Wait Avenue Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 12-13, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day:

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Wait Avenue from Traditions Grande Boulevard to Havisham Court

Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Wait Avenue...Read more

11/05/2024

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) will host “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, Nov. 4, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wake Forest Coffee Company, 156 S. White St.

“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for law enforcement and community members to come together in an...Read more

11/02/2024

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is again urging residents to guard against becoming the victim of fraud following several recently reported phone scams involving Venmo and Apple Pay by callers impersonating Wake Forest Police officers.

Several residents have reported receiving...Read more

11/01/2024

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input is the cornerstone of the effort to produce a concept plan that respects the unique history of the site,...Read more

11/01/2024

In July, the Town of Wake Forest joined AARP’s Network of “Age-Friendly” States and Communities. A city, town, or rural area that is “age-friendly,” is one that helps people live easily and comfortably in their homes and communities as they age. That means access to affordable housing,...Read more

11/01/2024

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