Town News
The Town of Wake Forest is developing a plan for the future of public transit. The public is invited to attend an open house and enjoy some BBQ on Thursday, Feb. 2, to learn more about this initiative and provide feedback on the process.
Open house sessions will be...Read more
Turner Asphalt, a contractor working at the future Hawthorne at the Forest, will periodically reduce to one lane portions of northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 between Burlington Mills Road and Falls of Neuse Road Thursday and Friday, Jan. 26-27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The periodic lane...Read more
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month in 2023 by again offering residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business,...Read more
Turner Asphalt, a contractor working at the future Hawthorne at the Forest, will periodically reduce to one lane portions of north and southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 between Burlington Mills Road and Falls of Neuse Road Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 23-24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The periodic...Read more
Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, Town crews will remove and replace sections of sidewalk along the following streets daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.:
Sugar Maple Avenue from Silver Linden Lane to South White Street
Silver Linden Lane from Sugar Maple to Yellow...Read more
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre opened in November 2013 by encouraging visitors to “Imagine the Possibilities.” Later this year, the Renaissance Centre (RC) will commemorate its 10-year anniversary with a series of concerts, performances, and special events designed to highlight its impact as...Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is now accepting applications for the 2023 session of Wake Forest Planning 101 (formerly known as the Citizens Planning Academy). The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.
Wake Forest Planning 101 is designed to educate residents of Wake Forest and its...Read more
For the seventh consecutive year, the Town of Wake Forest has prepared a financial highlights publication designed to educate and inform citizens about the Town’s finances. Known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) or Citizens’ Financial Report, the document is an abbreviated summary...Read more
You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill single vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and Public Art Commission (PAC). While residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to apply for the PAC, only Wake Forest residents...Read more
Several local churches and community organizations will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a free, public celebration Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road.
The evening’s theme will center around one...Read more