Goldsboro continues working on its new budget. At Tuesday’s city council work session, Goldsboro Finance Director Catherine Gwynn said there is no property tax increase included in the new budget. There is a proposed $1 increase in the recycling surcharge per month and a proposed 25% water and sewer rate increase. Council member Taj Polack wondered…… read more »
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Council Continues Work On New City Budget
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day On Saturday
The Wayne County landfill will be accepting household hazardous waste on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 460 S Landfill Road in Dudley. This event is open every year to ensure proper disposal and recycling of materials that residents may have in their homes. This event is free to the…… read more »
Goldsboro Budgets Conservatively For Next Year
During a budget workshop this week, the Goldsboro City Council began reviewing the $64 million financial plan. City Manager Tim Salmon first presented his budget message to the council, and said the city is planning for zero growth at its current tax rates and a 25% increase in utility water and sewer rates to pay…… read more »
County’s Tax Rate Remains Unchanged In Proposed Budget
Wayne County prepares to adopt its financial plan for the next fiscal year. Wayne County Manager Craig Honeycutt read his budget message to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday and noted the trying times that impacted the budget’s preparation. Honeycutt says there is no tax increase included in the proposed budget, with the rate set at…… read more »
Military Appreciation Month In Goldsboro
The City of Goldsboro puts pen to paper and officially marks this month as Military Appreciation Month. Last week, the Goldsboro City Council approved a proclamation recognizing May as Military Appreciation Month in the city. Councilman Bill Broadaway read the proclamation. Several military anniversaries and events are marked during the Month of May, including Memorial…… read more »
Election Protest Against Foster Moves Forward
A challenge filed against a candidate for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners is allowed to move forward. During a telephone meeting on Wednesday, the Wayne County Board of Elections voted 3 – 2 and decided the election protest against Bevan Foster will go on to a formal hearing. The board also tentatively set June…… read more »
Internet Café Asks To Increase Number Of E-Gaming Machines
A Goldsboro internet café is again asking to increase its number of electronic gaming machines. The request comes from Jerry Futrell who wants to up the number of e-gaming machines at the Longhorn Internet Café on U.S. 117 South between Arrington Bridge Road and George Street. Goldsboro Planning Director Jennifer Collins told the city council…… read more »
City, County Offices To Close For Memorial Day
The following schedule changes will be taking place next week in observance of Memorial Day: City of Goldsboro offices will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Monday’s regularly scheduled solid waste routes will be collected Wednesday, May 27. County of Wayne Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 25. Offices will re-open Tuesday,…… read more »
Goldsboro Selects New Parks & Rec Director
After an extensive search, the City of Goldsboro has selected Felicia Brown as the new director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Brown has served as interim director since December 2018. Her salary will be $85,053.11. “Felicia has done an excellent job as interim director, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said City Manager Tim Salmon.…… read more »
Wayne County Mourns Passing Of Commissioner Gurley
The County of Wayne is saddened to hear of the passing of Wayne County Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III. Commissioner Gurley served the citizens of Wayne County in District 4 since July 2014, and was appointed to serve as the chairman of the Board from December 2018 through December 2019. Flags at all County facilities…… read more »
