Clean-Up Henderson will be meeting at the City Operations Center at 8:00 this morning. Also, don’t forget the Farmer’s Market today at the YMCA parking lot on Ruin Creek Road. To paraphrase Aristotle, form is content. Does Henderson look better than it did ten years ago, and, if so, does that make Henderson a better place to live? Let your thoughts on this or anything else be known on today’s open line.
Author: Jason Feingold
House passes emergency communications bill
Etheridge speaking about the Emergency Communications Bill. Washington, D.C. — As North Carolina braces for the height of hurricane season, the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation introduced by Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would improve the ability of local, state and federal responders and governments to communication during emergencies.
Tuesday’s open line
There will be a meeting at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall for Beacon Light residents to talk to HUD officials about relocation and other concerns. The city will be providing transportation for Beacon Light residents without means of their own to and from the meeting. We’re very interested in the discussion of what second language is best to study. As an educator, it is my belief (and there is some science to back this up) that the study of any …
No applications ignored, investigation concludes
According to a report by Charles Davis of Dispute Resolutions, LLC, the Search and Transition Committee did not ignore an application submitted for the position of Henderson City Manager.
Pick of the day: Being appreciated
From left to right, Henderson City Council member Lynn Harper and Henderson Mayor Clem Seifert present HUD-provided consultants Yolanda Porche and Dorothy Reiser Certificates of Appreciation for their work on the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing.
City recycling successful
During this morning’s Public Works Committee meeting, City Manager Jerry Moss indicated that the city’s takeover of recyclables collection has been largely successful.
City will pause relationship with Action Audits
During this morning’s FAIR Committee meeting, City Manager Jerry Moss informed committee members that the North Carolina legislature has voted to take over cable franchising for the state.
Report on council self-investigation possible tonight
Among various items scheduled for tonight’s city council meeting, Attorney Charles Davis, who has been retained by the Henderson City Council to investigate allegations made by Dennis Tharrington, may make a report to the council.
Monday’s open line
Forgive us if we’re stating the obvious, but what is the point of going through the time, trouble, and expense of hiring an attorney to get everything out into the open if he’s going to report in secret? If anyone would like to explain what we’re missing, our ears are open. Otherwise, this space is yours. Happy Monday.
Good news coming for Beacon Light residents
On Tuesday, July 25, HUD representatives from the Greensboro office will meet with residents of Beacon Light Apartments to share some good news.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Legislators made more progress this week on dozens of bills as we tried to finish our remaining work and adjourn for the year.
Butterfield wants house vote on min. wage
Washington, D.C. — After casting the eighth vote to increase the federal minimum wage in the past month, Congressman G. K. Butterfield says he’s hopeful the issue will be moved forward by the House.
Corner Kitchen: Tastes just like chicken
This week we have taken it upon ourselves to solicit recipes involving the ubiquitous bird in all forms. Frankly, we’re running out of ideas on how to cook it and serve it, and unlike good beef, it doesn’t cost $8 a pound; at least, not yet.
Friday’s open line
To continue this week’s unofficial theme, one thing that is demonstrated both by a survey of the history of American education and by frequent discussions here on Home in Henderson is that schools in America are more creatures of politics than anything else. Ronald Reagan was elected in 1980 with the dismantling of the newly-created Department of Education as part of his platform (created during the Carter administration), and a generation later fellow Republican George W. Bush expands that very …
Thursday’s open line
The JCPC will meet today at 8:30 a.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center Conference Room. Also, the Vance County Coalition Against Crime will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Community Center. As many are already aware, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results were released by the NC Department of Public Instruction yesterday. Those results may be reviewed in detail here. An explanation of the meaning of AYP within the context of the “No Child Left Behind” law can be found …
Etheridge will vote to override veto
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that he will vote to override a Presidential Veto of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.
Beacon Light transitions through inspections
Some progress was shown yesterday in the transition of Beacon Light residents to new housing.
Tuesday’s open line
Once again, there are no government meetings to spark discussion or the public fancy, so the topic is up to you. Have at.