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·
Regional Aging Advisory Committee Meeting will
be held at the COG Office on Wednesday, May 8th at 2:00pm.
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TAC/TCC will be held Thursday, May 23rd at
3:00pm at the COG Office.
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COG Board Meeting will be Thursday, May 23rd
at 7:00PM at the COG Office. Draft budget will be presented.
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Caregiver Retreat will be Friday, June 7th
10AM-3PM at Satterwhite Point, Henderson, NC.
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Elder Abuse Awareness Walk will be held
Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00AM at Terrell Lane Middle School,
Louisburg, NC
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Congratulations
to the Cities of Oxford and Roxboro on receiving 2019
National Main Street Accreditation
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The National Main
Street Center has designated 46 North Carolina communities as
accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2019. Each year,
the national group and N.C. Commerce’s Main Street &
Rural Planning Center recognize communities demonstrating
exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic
development and community revitalization through the Main
Street Approach.
Each community’s
performance is annually evaluated by the North Carolina Main
Street staff in partnership with the National Main Street
Center. The staff identifies the local programs that meet ten
national performance standards. Evaluation criteria determine
the communities that are building comprehensive and
sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such
as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting
programmatic progress and actively preserving historic
buildings.
The following
North Carolina communities achieved National Main Street
Accreditation in 2019 for work completed in the 2018
calendar year:
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*Bold
communities are municipalities of Kerr-Tar Regional Council
of Governments.
For additional
information about the Main Street program visit nccommerce.com/Main-Street, or contact Liz Parham, director of the North
Carolina Main Street & Rural Planning Center at (919)
814-4658.
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On Saturday, April 27, the Town of Bunn held
its 5th Annual
Bunn Fun Day. The event featured live music, craft vendors,
games, food, and activities for all. This event could not
have been possible without the assistance of Bunn Fun Day
Coordinator, Town of Bunn Commissioner Sherry Mercer.
Commissioner Mercer was the recipient of the
Outstanding Municipal Elected Official Award at the COG’s
2018 Annual Banquet. Congratulations to the Town and
Commissioner Mercer on a successful event!
Left: Franklin County Manager, Angela Harris
and Town of Bunn Administrator, Pamela Perry attending Bunn
Fun Day.
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The North Carolina
League of Municipalities is collaborating to support More Powerful NC, a public education campaign geared
towards raising awareness about the opioid epidemic and
empower North Carolinians to take action to address the
crisis in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities.
The campaign website helps people understand the risks
associated with opioids and provides treatment and recovery
resources. The website also gives people a wide range of
tools and ideas to get involved in their communities and be
part of our work to confront the epidemic.
Take the time to
visit More Powerful NC, take the pledge to take action, and
share the campaign website with friends and family. You can
also share on social media to help others learn about the
campaign.
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FUNDING
OPPORTUNITY
NC
Legacy Tree Fund Grant
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The NC Urban
Forest Council is now accepting applications for projects
relating to street tree planting, natural area planting,
neighborhood planting, school projects, arbor day events,
stormwater projects, or storm recovery. Submissions due by
May 31, 2019. Learn more
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NASA
Administrator and Oxford Native Honored with a Highway
Historical Marker
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Former NASA Administrator, James E. Webb was
honored with a historical marker (G 137) at a dedication
ceremony on April 6, 2019. Webb was born in Tally Ho, in
Granville County and raised and educated in Oxford. In 1961,
Webb was picked by President John F. Kennedy to take control
of NASA and charged him and the agency with the mission of
successfully landing on the moon. The marker is located in
front of the C. G. Credle Elementary School (223 College
Street, Oxford), just around the corner from Webb's modest
two-story boyhood home on Broad Street.
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Innovations
in Transit Public Safety
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National
Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and
Rehabilitation
Research
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The National Institute on Disability,
Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research is seeking
applications for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Projects (DRRP): Assistive Technology to Promote Independence
and Community Living. The purpose is to plan and conduct
research, projects and training that will maximize the full
inclusion and integration of individuals with
disabilities. Deadline to apply is
June 17, 2019.
Please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=313654 for further details.
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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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2019
Tentative TCC/TAC Meeting Dates
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Meetings are held from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the
Kerr-Tar COG Offices located at 1724 Graham Avenue in
Henderson
· January
2019 - No Meeting Scheduled
· April 25, 2019 CANCELLED
· July
- No Meeting Scheduled
· November
2019 - No Meeting Scheduled
· December
2019 - No Meeting Scheduled
*Please note, meeting dates are subject to
change in order to accommodate NCDOT deadlines
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Project submission for the next Strategic
Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) will begin July 1,
2019. Previously submitted non-funded projects in
Prioritization 5.0 will be resubmitted for scoring. The KTRPO
P6.0 Subcommittee will review previous projects and select
new projects for submittal in late May. More information will
be forthcoming.
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The NCDOT is conducting a 5 to 10-minute
citizen survey about how transportation is changing, and how
North Carolina could address the challenges and opportunities
resulting from these changes. The results of the survey will
be used to identify transportation priorities and needs for
the state. Citizens are encouraged to provide public comment
and may do so via the following: https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/Transportation/nc-2050-plan/Pages/default.aspx
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Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments was
fortunate to have Kianna Wills and Angela Bolanos-Salazar
serve as interns during the months of February through April.
Both are students at Vance County Early College High School.
During their time with the RPO, Kianna and Angela drafted
memos, conducted researched, attended meetings with NCDOT
officials, and assisted Alrik Lunsford and Stephanie Harmon
with the administration of the NCDOT’s § 5310 grant, CFAT
alternative fuels, and general KTRPO administrative duties.
The two were identified as part of the Women in
Transportation Internship Program sponsored through the U.S.
Department of Transportation, a program designed to partner
agencies with young women interested in transportation.
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The 3rd Annual
Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference will be held August
7-8, 2019 at the Durham Convention Center. Discover the
latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology,
operations, and implementation.
The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference
will showcase the latest and greatest technologies in the
biofuels, electric, natural gas, and propane arenas. The
conference will also have a strong focus on data driven
decisions and technologies. With 50+ speakers and 40+
exhibitors, this event will highlight the leading edge of
sustainable fleet practices and alternative fuel
opportunities.
Register at the following: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/registration/
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Visit
NC Farms Mobile App
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The Council of
Governments, in conjunction with the North Carolina
Department of Agriculture, and local
Co-Operative
Extension Offices are still accepting applications for the
Visit NC Farms Mobile App. If you are a local farmer, local
food producer, a restaurant using local foods, or sale local
goods at a Farmers Market, please contact your local Agricultural
Extension Office for details about being included in the
mobile app.
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NCDOT
Announces Spring 2019 Litter Sweep
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The Region experienced much success during the
2019 Litter Sweep, held April 13–27. Our region’s county and
municipal employees partnered in helping make our region’s
thoroughfares litter-free. We thank all those who
participated in making the 2019 Litter Sweep a
success!
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A
group photo of Granville County and City of Oxford
employees participating in Litter Sweep on Thursday, April
18, 2019.
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Warren
County employees holding Litter Sweep banner.
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Warrenton
Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Public Outreach Event
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KTRPO Coordinator
Stephanie Harmon attended a public outreach event as a member
of the Warrenton Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Steering
Committee. Members of the Steering Committee staffed a tent
at The Town of Warrenton’s Spring Fest on Saturday, April 27.
Members of the public were asked to provide information on
the areas of Warrenton they felt were hazardous to bicyclist
and pedestrians. The public was also asked to provide
information on their travel locations around Warrenton. This
information will assist the Committee in gaining a better
understanding of the Town’s priority corridors. The survey is
available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WalkBikeWarrenton
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Older
Americans Month 2019
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Kerr-Lake
Family Caregiver Retreat
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On Friday, June 7, the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on
Aging will hold The Kerr-Lake Family Caregiver Retreat. This
event will be held from 10:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. at the Kerr-Lake
Recreation Area at 6254 Satterwhite Point Road in Henderson.
The purpose of this event is to enable family caregivers to
comfort the soul and restore the mind through fun and
peaceful day at the lake. Our focus in this event is
self-care. Space is limited and registration is required for
anyone who wishes to attend. Deadline for registration is May
31st. Lunch is provided. Respite services are available upon
advance request to the caregiver to ensure your loved one is
cared for while attending the one-day retreat. For further
details regarding this event, please contact Harvey Holmes at
(252) 436-2040 or hholmes@kerrtarcog.org.
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Caregiver
Support Groups
Caregiver support
groups are offered monthly in the following counties:
Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren. If you
are a caregiver, or know someone who is, we highly recommend
attending! Our caregiver support groups offer information,
assistance, guidance, and support for all caregivers! The
following times for support groups are listed below. For more
information regarding caregiver support groups, please
contact Harvey Holmes, Family Caregiver Specialist at hholmes@kerrtarcog.org
or call (252) 436-2040.
Franklin County Caregiver Support Group
Louisburg Senior Center
2nd Monday @ 7:00 P.M
(919) 496-1131
Granville County Caregiver Support Group
Granville Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Room
1st Wednesday @ 12:00 P.M
(919) 690-3273
Person County Caregiver Support Group
Person County Senior Center
4th Tuesday @ 6:00 P.M
(336) 599-7484
Person County Caregiver Support Group
Cambridge Hills
2nd Tuesday @ 6:30 P.M
(336) 599-7484
Vance County Caregiver Support Group
Vance County Senior Center
3rd Tuesday @ 12:00 P.M.
(252) 430-0257
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Are you having a
hard time landing a job and feel defeated or frustrated?
NCWorks Career Centers have staff that can help assist
you. If you need a little inspiration, read this success
story and how an individual who was living in a shelter and
trying to go to school has now gained employment. Click here for the entire story.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
Kerr-Tar
Regional Council of Governments aims to
promote
regionalism that provides opportunities for
local
governments to enhance and improve the quality
of
life for our citizens through effective delivery of
services
and programs.
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Kerr-Tar Regional
Council of Governments
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Kerr-Tar Regional COG 1724 Graham AvenueHenderson, NC 27536 2524362040
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