The City of Goldsboro has lifted its curfew and state of emergency. At 10:30 AM Thursday, Mayor Chuck Allen signed a proclamation ending the state of emergency and curfew that had been in effect from 9 PM until 6 AM since Monday. The state of emergency and curfew had been put in place due to…… read more »
Protests over George Floyd’s death and the actions of the Minneapolis Police officers involved have resulted in violence across our country. On Sunday night, a protest was held in downtown Goldsboro that remained mostly peaceful thanks to the Goldsboro Police Department and several community leaders. Another protest is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Monday,…… read more »
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 »
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 »
Employee safety and wellness continue to be a top concern as Goldsboro moves forward during the coronavirus pandemic. Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon provided an update this week on the city’s policies, procedures and practices in light of COVID-19. As part of the update, Salmon says the city has provided appropriate personal protective equipment for…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro Public Works Department will begin its annual free chlorine system beginning May 8, 2020. The unidirectional water line flushing program will follow beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Crews will be flushing lines from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily except Fridays and Saturdays. The flushing program should last approximately…… read more »
It’s disappointing news for the Goldsboro teens that were hoping for some summer work opportunities. Monday evening, the Goldsboro City Council agreed to cancel the city’s Summer Youth Employment Initiative for 2020. Goldsboro Community Relations Director Shycole Simpson-Carter explained it was due to the coronavirus pandemic. 32 youth and four local businesses expressed an interest…… read more »
In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effect on public gatherings, organizers of the NC Freedom Fest have elected to reschedule the Military Appreciation Festival in Downtown Goldsboro to Saturday, August 22nd, 2020. The commitment to health and safety runs deep, therefore the City of Goldsboro is rescheduling the event, originally planned…… read more »
The City of Goldsboro, as a recipient of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is conducting a survey to: To collect updated information on housing and community development needs in the City of Goldsboro. To confirm that the community development and housing needs identified for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan are…… read more »
Those still interested in being considered as a worksite for the City of Goldsboro’s 2020 Summer Youth Employment Initiative are still encouraged to apply. Some businesses have expressed an interest in taking part in the program depending upon the outcome of the COVID-19 situation. Interested local businesses are encouraged to submit the attached required Worksite…… read more »
