Posted on November 18th, 2008 by David Boraks
Three of the Davidson Town Board’s five members were newly elected just a year ago, unusual turnover for a body that has been fairly stable in recent years. The board will gather in Charlotte Thursday and Friday for a 1½ day mid-year retreat that Town Manager Leamon Brice said will be a sort of mid-term [...]
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Posted on November 14th, 2008 by David Boraks
It’s fall, and with leaves falling, you’re probably wondering what to do them all. Alas, we have no leaf elves here in Davidson to help you with the raking and pickup. But once you’ve raked or bagged them, the Town of Davidson or its contractor will collect them at curbside, according to a weekly schedule. [...]
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Posted on November 7th, 2008 by David Boraks
Construction barrels line Griffith Street as the N.C. Department of Transportation resurfaces the road. Over the next few days, workers will install switches in the pavement at the Beaty Street that will trigger the signal. Davidson Public Works Director Doug Wright says the project is on schedule for “substantial completion” by Thanksgiving.
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Posted on October 22nd, 2008 by David Boraks
Charlotte Area Transit System has revised its parking advisory for commuters who ride the 77x bus to and from Charlotte. Parking along Griffith Street is temporarily unavailable beginning this week because of repaving. CATS said Wednesday commuters now may park at Children’s Community School, 565 Griffith St.
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Posted on October 17th, 2008 by David Boraks
Road resurfacing is set to begin on Griffith Street next week and it could put park-and-ride commuters in a bind. Charlotte Area Transit System officials are warning commuters who park along the street to use other parking options beginning Monday.
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Posted on October 17th, 2008 by David Boraks
Want to help plan for our town’s future? The Town of Davidson is seeking volunteers to join study groups that will help develop a new comprehensive plan – a town-wide vision that will guide future development and policy decisions. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Oct. 22. Details below.
Meanwhile, in other news from Town Hall: [...]
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Posted on September 25th, 2008 by Laurie Dennis
A dump truck that clipped a power line caused sections of Davidson-Concord Road to be closed late Thursday afternoon and caused some brief power outages. The accident occured near the intersection with Kimberly Road in the McConnell neighborhood. According to a notice put out at 5:58 p.m. by the Town of Davidson, “a utility pole [...]
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Posted on September 17th, 2008 by David Boraks
The N.C. Department of Transportation has turned on traffic signals at the intersection of Sloan, Beaty and Griffith streets. For now, the lights will operate on a timer, Davidson public works director Doug Wright said Wednesday.
The signal had been installed in late July and was supposed to have been operational by mid-August. But it was [...]
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Posted on July 30th, 2008 by David Boraks
Traffic signals will be turned on Aug. 11 at Griffith and Beaty streets.
A long-awaited traffic light has been installed on Griffith Street at Beaty Street, and will be turned on Aug. 11. The light will flash yellow for a week for testing, and go into regular signal opration on Aug. 18, town officials said this [...]
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Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by David Boraks
A town-commissioned telephone survey in Davidson beginning this week will gather residents’ views on local issues including priorities for a variety of potential town projects. The Charlotte-based firm MarketWise will conduct a random survey of 300 households. The calls, which take about 10 minutes, will begin this week and continue for two to three weeks.
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