WHAT'S NEW
IN FEARRINGTON

temporary change in water treatment

Beginning January 15, 2010, Chatham County Utilities will temporarily stop adding ammonia to its water treatment disinfection process, as required by state law. Chatham County will resume adding ammonia to the water treatment disinfection process on February 15, 2010.

Chatham County Utilities will also conduct flushing of the water distribution system during this period to speed up the change of chloramines to chlorine residual disinfectant. The system flushing may result in some minor discoloration of water, so be cautious in laundering light-colored items during this period.

Click here for more details.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact customer service at 919-542-8270.

Assessment for FHA

Community Association Management Specialists (CAMS) is under contract to the FHA Board to handle certain business, including collecting the 2010 FHA Assessment for ALL Fearrington residents who are property owners.  This assessment is described in the Deeds of Property that everyone received when they bought their home.

• You may pay by check (send check & coupon in the enclosed envelope)

     OR

• You may pay by Bank Draft.
   

  1. If you have previously paid by bank draft and all your information is the same, call CAMS accounting office (919) 883-3200, ext. 1321 and verify your account information,

              OR

2. If your banking or personal information has changed, call the CAMS office (919) 833-3200, ext 1321, and request a form which you will return to them with a canceled check

 Assessments received after January 30, 2010 will be considered late.

Changes in recycling rules
& trash pickup holiday schedule

First Choice has updated their recycling rules.  Click here to see the updated information and to see the holiday trash/ recycling pickup schedule.

 
Photo by Fred File

New Medical Transportation Services
Offered by Chatham Transit Network

Effective immediately, Chatham Transit Network is offering a medical transportation program, Health Rides, for county residents age 60 and older and adults age 18 and older with a disability or health condition that prevents them from driving. The program will help them get to medical and dental appointments and pharmacies.

The new program is funded by a $60,000 grant from the NC Department of Transportation, with $6,000 in matching funds from the Chatham County Council on Aging.

It is offered as a voucher program, which means that an agency, such as the Council on Aging, must provide a voucher or request to Chatham Transit Network on behalf of the Chatham resident needing the service. The voucher is simply a written form requesting the transportation and providing the details needed, such as date, time, address and destination.   Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Click here for more information.

changes to schedule for
Bus Service Effective November 30

Effective November 30, some of the early morning runs will not stop in Fearrington Village.  Bus schedules and additional information are available by clicking here and will be available at the FHA office.  For more information you can also contact Chatham Transit at 542-5136; Chapel Hill Transit at 969-4900 or http://www.chtransit.org/.  Schedules are subject to change (and typos) so it is advisable to call the bus service before your trip to confirm your plans. 

There are two stops in Fearrington: 1) on Weathersfield at the entrance to Galloway Ridge, and 2) at the intersection of Village Way and Swim & Croquet. These are not park and ride locations - they are intended for pedestrian access or for kiss and go drop-off. The fare for each ride will be $3, or a $65 monthly pass is also available.

proposed Sewer rate
increase information

Click here to see the docket documents relating to the proposed sewer rate increase.  The docket documents include the application for a rate increase, responses by the North Carolina Utility Commission, and comments that have been received from consumers.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RECOGNIZES
FEARRINGTON VILLAGE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY VOLUNTEERS

The state of North Carolina has expressed its appreciation for the twenty years of service provided by Fearrington residents to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of Highway 15/501 outside Fearrington Village. Click here to see the letter.

Chatham County Council on Aging
Has A Need for Home Meal Delivery Volunteers

The Chatham County Council on Aging relies on a committed group of volunteers to serve and deliver an estimated 41,000 nutritious meals to older adults this year. Due to record-high demand, the Council needs 20 to 25 additional volunteers and back-up volunteers to deliver meals to older adults who are home-bound or are unable to prepare their own meals. Click here for details.

2009 United way community
needs survey

To read the report of the 2009 Community Needs Survey conducted by the United Way of Chatham County, click here.

WATER RESTRICTIONS: A REMINDER

Chatham County has year round restrictions on water usage, particularly on the use of county water for irrigation. In Fearrington Village watering is permitting only on Tuesday and Saturday mornings between 12:00AM (midnight) and 7:00 AM. You can view the ordinance by clicking here.

FEARRINGTON CARES WEBPAGE REDESIGNED

Fearrington Cares has redesigned its webpage. Click here to check it out.

MILLCROFT TRAIL DAFFODILS

If you missed the beautiful daffodil display on Millcroft trail this spring, it's a shame. It was thanks to the work of the volunteers who planted bulbs last fall. John Hammond was there with his camera to capture the experience for you so you can see what you missed. Click here to see John's pictures.