City Hall Blog

May Race to Education: Mayor Padgett proclaims “Marcos Ambrose Days” in Concord

franzese@concordnc.gov — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:38:00 GMT

Mayor Scott Padgett is teaming up with NASCAR Driver Marcos Ambrose (Richard Petty Motorsports #9 Ford) for Charlotte Motor Speedway's May Race to Education Program, with hopes of winning up to $40,000 for Cabarrus County Schools.

The #9 Ford will be parked in front of City Hall on Tuesday, May 15 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. At noon, Mayor Padgett will be joined by Charlotte Motor Speedway's Lug Nut and other guests for a special presentation to Cabarrus County Schools.

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Taking Customer Service to the next level

franzese@concordnc.gov — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:57:00 GMT

The City of Concord has achieved a new milestone in its commitment to making excellent service its top priority.

In January, the City’s two existing Customer Service teams combined in an effort to achieve customer service excellence. The Customer Care Center staff was relocated from Fire Station 3 to the Municipal Building where the walk-in Customer Service group is located.

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Urban Search and Rescue training scheduled at former Cabarrus detention center

franzese@concordnc.gov — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:18:00 GMT

On Friday, April 27 and Monday, April 30, members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team will use the former Cabarrus County detention center for special training. In order to support the training, on-street parking will not be available on Means Avenue between Church Street and Union Street. In addition, the right lane of Church Street used to turn right on Corban Avenue will be closed. Traffic will be able to turn in both directions in the remaining lane, which is normally used to turn left. These closures are scheduled for Friday, April 27 and Monday, April 30 from about 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on both days.

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Everything you need to know about VVEF 2012!

franzese@concordnc.gov — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:10:00 GMT

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, the City of Concord will partner with the City of Kannapolis and Cabarrus County to host the third annual Viva Verde Earth Fest. The event, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m at North Cabarrus Park, offers something for everyone. Here are a few things to note before you head to the park!

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Arrival of the cankerworms

franzese@concordnc.gov — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:11:00 GMT

City of Concord staff members have received many questions about the recent arrival of cankerworms in the area. Aside from the unpleasant presence of the worms and their droppings, the defoliation can have a negative impact on trees that are already unhealthy. There appears to be less of a long-term impact on healthy trees.

The cankerworms or “inch worms” are moth larvae (like caterpillars). As they do each spring, the eggs hatching now were left in trees and flowering bushes last November by the wingless females. Agricultural experts agree that “banding” tree trunks in the fall is the most effective way to prevent females from laying these eggs.

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Try transit and let us do the driving

franzese@concordnc.gov — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:10:00 GMT

Have you tried transit? More and more people in our community are. In September, Rider Transit reported record ridership after several months of passenger growth following the November 2010 launch of the Rider Transit Center facility. This has continued as more passengers Try Transit to get around Concord and Kannapolis.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2012: March 4-10

franzese@concordnc.gov — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Governor Perdue has declared March 4 - 10 as North Carolina's Severe Weather Awareness Week in an effort to spread the educational messages about how to prepare for various types of severe weather from tornadoes to flooding and lightning. Municipal emergency preparedness officials urge families to have safety plans for home, work, or school and practice these regularly.

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Public-private partnership results in first solar energy project on City facility

franzese@concordnc.gov — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:53:00 GMT

The City of Concord’s Downtown Municipal Parking Deck on Cabarrus Avenue has a new look. Solar modules have been installed on the deck's top level, providing shade to 32 parking spaces. The nearly $500,000 project, owned by a private investor, was funded in part through a North Carolina Main Street Energy II Grant. Power produced from the solar array will be sold back to the energy grid.

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2012 Urban Archery season set for January 14 - February 18

franzese@concordnc.gov — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:08:00 GMT

The City of Concord will participate in North Carolina’s Urban Archery season for the second time in 2012. Hunting and fishing in North Carolina is regulated by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC). The WRC gives municipalities the option of participating in a specified Urban Archery season by submitting a letter of intent to participate in the season along with a map clearly defining the area to be included in the season.

The established dates for North Carolina’s 2011 Urban Archery season are January 14 - February 18, 2012.

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Gearing up for this winter's snow and ice removal season

franzese@concordnc.gov — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:40:00 GMT

A few weeks ago on the City Hall Blog, you learned about the City’s policy for garbage and recycling collection during adverse winter weather. The weather has been quite mild recently, but City’s Transportation Department staff members are also thinking ahead to prepare for what lays ahead this winter.

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