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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 12, 2025
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1. Durham Transit Tracker Dashboard - The Durham County Transportation Department is excited to announce it has launched a new Durham Transit Tracker Dashboard dedicated to tracking progress on accomplishing the goals of the Durham Transit Plan. It outlines budgets and expenditures on transit projects funded by the Durham County Transit plan, including key metrics of projects. Find it here: https://durham-transit-tracking-dashboard-fitp.hub.arcgis.com/.
2. Family Fun Day 2025 - Families & Communities Rising Head Start & Early Head Start presents ... Carnival: Family Fun Day 2025 on Friday, May 16. This event runs from 1-4 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive.
3. DCo 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 for easier access for residents. The site will close to the public on Monday, June 9 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. Sheriff Birkhead to Host Community Meeting in Bahama - Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead will host a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 to answer general questions about public safety at the Bahama Ruritan Club, located at 8202 Stagville Road in Bahama. Sheriff Birkhead looks forward to hearing from residents about concerns and issues impacting North Durham. Contact GJMarsh@DurhamSher...
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