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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 27, 2025
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1. Wear Orange Day - The community is invited to observe Wear Orange Day on June 6th, which also coincides with National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Community members, elected officials, and law enforcement officials from across the Triangle are invited to participate in an event that will be held at noon in front of the Franklin Street Post Office in Chapel Hill. The goal of the observance is to work to bring an end to gun violence. #WearOrange Campaign.
2. Real Property Tax Appeal Deadline - The Durham County Tax Administration reminds all taxpayers that the deadline to file an appeal of your 2025 real property tax appraisal is 5 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, when the Board of Equalization and Review concludes its term. You can file an appeal online at https://appeals.spatialest.com/nc-durham/ or with a paper form (download here - <https://www.dconc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/32724/637320420616970000>). Find more information at www.dconc.gov/taxhelp or call 919-560-0300 <http://www.dconc.gov/taxhelp%20or%20call%20919-560-0300>.
3. DCo Redwood Convenience Site Closure - The Durham County General Services Department announces that the Redwood Convenience Site, located at 100 Electra Road, will temporarily close for 4 weeks to allow for tree removal and road construction to set up a new traffic pattern. The site will close to the public on Monday, June 9, 2025, and reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. The Northern (11894 N. Roxboro Road) and Parkwood (5828 Highway 55) will remain open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. -12 p.m. Closed Sundays and County Holidays/Training Days (June 13, June 19 and July 4). More info: <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/general-services/solid-waste-recycling-and-litter-control/durham-county-convenience-sites>.
4. Sun Meals: Free Summer Meals for Kids - Durham Public Schools will once again provide free meals for students during the summer months! The Sun Meals program from the Department of Health and Human Services, is open to those age 1 to 18 to pick up breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, June 16 to August 1. No identification or registration is ever needed! Site locations vary each year. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 during the summer months to find a site near you or visit www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/summer-meals-program. For a map of more summer meal sites and directions, visit: Durham Area Food Resources Locator Map - <https://durham-area-food-resources-durhamnc.hub.arcgis.com/>. Questions? Call the DPS School Nutrition Services at 919-560-2370.
5. Opioid Settlement Annual Community Meeting on June 5 - Join us for an annual community meeting to learn more about how Durham County is using its national opioid settlement funds to address the opioid epidemic and give your input. Speakers include: Jaeson Smith, DCo Public Health Collaborative Strategic Planning; Morgan Culver and Dennis Hamlet, Community Naloxone and Syringe Distribution; Lacie Scofield, Community Linkages to Care (CLC), Peer Support Program; and Dr. Anjni Patel Joiner, Post Overdose Response Team. Light refreshments will be provided. Event will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., inside Board Chambers, on the second floor of Admin. I Building, 200 E. Main St.