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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: December 8, 2025
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1. Join Us for Innovate Durham Demo Day 2025 - Durham County invites everyone to join us for the 2025 Innovate Durham Demo Day on Thursday, December 11 from 6-8 p.m. at American Underground (201 W. Main Street)! Innovate Durham turns Durham County into a lab for innovation, where local entrepreneurs test new ideas and solutions that improve community life. Meet this year’s cohort - Novexa, championed by the Cooperative Extension, and Financial Boss, championed by Durham County Library - as they share their pitches, progress, and next steps. Register: <https://bit.ly/rsvp-demo-day-2025>.
2. Farmers and Landowners Breakfast on Dec. 18 - Join the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District for a breakfast and discussion on farm law with Andrew Branan. We will discuss liability, trespassing, and more! Breakfast starts at 8 a.m., and presentation at 8:30. Event on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Farm Bureau office, 1901 Hillandale Road. Register: <https://dconc2.jotform.com/252885186027061>
3. Welcome Baby Winter Coat Drive - The Welcome Baby 13th Annual Winter Coat Drive continues through January 9, 2026. The Welcome Baby team collects new and gently used children’s coats, hats, gloves, and scarves in sizes newborn to 8 years old. Donate at 721 Foster Street during normal business hours, and other locations throughout the community. Find out information at www.welcomebaby.org <http://www.welcomebaby.org>.
4. 2025 Tax Bill Payments - The Durham County Tax Administration allows residents the option of making partial payments on real property taxes through January 5, 2026. Payment may be made by check, bank draft, money order, cash, or online at <https://bit.ly/DCoTaxBillSearch>. No payment plans will be extended once bills become delinquent after January 5, 2026. Property owners may visit www.dconc.gov/tax <http://www.dconc.gov/tax> or call 919-560-0300 for more information.
5. LIEAP Applications Open Dec. 10 - Staring December 10, the Durham County Department of Social Services will begin taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applicants aged 60+ who receive services through DCoDSS’ Aging and Adult Services are eligible to apply as well as those with disabilities and those who receive Food & Nutrition Services. On January 2, 2026, all Durham County residents may apply online at <https://epass.nc.gov>. Paper applications are available at our offices at 414 E. Main Street and virtual appointments are available with a LIEAP Specialist by calling 919-560-8192. The program ends on March 31, 2026, or while funds remain.
6. Winter Holidays Closures - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed for the winter holidays on the following dates: Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 26 (reopening on Monday, Dec. 29) and on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 (reopening on Friday, Jan. 2). For more information visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.