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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 8, 2025
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1. Free School Meals for All at DPS - Great news, Durham County! Everyone is eligible for FREE school meals in Durham Public Schools this year. No applications, no hassle - just healthy meals for every student. When we all participate, the program grows stronger and helps every child thrive! Find more information here: https://www.dpsnc.net/o/dps/page/school-nutrition-services.
2. 2025 Municipal Primary Election - Early Voting for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election will be held in person at one of five early voting sites from Thursday, September 18 through 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. You can request a no-excuse absentee by-mail ballot fully online on or before Sept. 23rd. Please note that the registration deadline for the Municipal Primary Election is Friday, September 12. The 2025 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., at your assigned polling place. More info at www.dconc.gov or by calling 919-560-0700.
3. A.S.I.S.T. Training on Sept. 11 & 12 - Join Alliance Health and the DCo Department of Public Health for a FREE two-day workshop. This training is an in person 2 day all day training that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Trainings on Sept. 11 & 12, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 414 E. Main Street. Register at https://bit.ly/DCoASIST25.
4. Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan Survey - Staff from the City of Durham and Durham County, the NCDOT, and Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization are looking for your input on the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan - a project that aims to establish a 26-mile trail network linking Durham to Roxboro. Take a minute to take our online survey by September 22 to provide additional feedback on the conceptual designs for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail Plan. Your input will help us shape a trail that reflects the needs and vision of our community. Survey at https://durham2roxborotrailplan.com.
5. DCo Library "These Routes Are Made for Walkin' Exercise Challenge" - Discover the deep roots of Durham with our 2025 exercise challenge that celebrates the story of Bull City's history. Track the number of minutes you exercise using our tracker available at South Regional Library or request a printable PDF and you could win a prize! The challenge runs from September 19 through October 31. Trackers will be available beginning Monday, September 15 and are due at South Regional Library by Saturday, November 8. More information: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/14700153.