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A monthly digest of news, events, and other updates from The Peak of Good Living!
October 2024
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Highlight - Halloween Happenings
What happens in Apex during the spookiest time of the year?
- Tour of Frights | Oct 12 – 31: Take a tour of the spookiest spots in town
- Scarecrow Row | Oct 24 – 31: Sign up to decorate a scarecrow or take the trail and see what’s been created
- Witches Night Out | Oct 25: Downtown Apex transforms into a Spooktacular place with many local business promotions.
- Goblin’s Groove Family Dance | Oct 26: The perfect excuse to dress up and dance
- Spooky Tails | Oct 30: Dress your pup in a costume and come out to Apex Nature Park
The town does not set a date or time for trick-or-treating. Kids typically do their trick-or-treating on the day that Halloween is nationally recognized (October 31st), no matter what day of the week it falls on.
Visit www.apexnc.org/halloween to check out our Halloween activities!
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Utility Billing Updates
The town continues to recover from a major disruption to our utility billing process, after the July cybersecurity incident. Find answers to frequently asked questions and all other updates on this topic at www.apexnc.org/billing.
Cycle 1 Billing Updates
- Who’s in Cycle 1? Cycle 1 customers are typically billed around the first of each month. Billing was delayed significantly in September, as town staff worked to enter all payment data into our restored billing system.
- Online Portal: September bills are now visible in the portal.
- Paper Bills: Paper bills are being mailed to all customers – you should see that bill in your mailbox sometime during the week of September 30th.
- Bill Amount: Your September bill reflects actual utility usage for about three months (your typical bill shows only one month of usage). Therefore, your Total Current Charges line may be much higher than you expected.
- Due Date: The payment due date for cycle 1 bills is typically the 28th of the month. Due to the delay in processing this bill, the September bill will instead be due on October 11th. No penalties will be issued for late payments on this bill.
Questions about your cycle 1 bill? The information found in this document is intended to help customers fully understand the September bill. Please take some time to read the document completely.
Cycle 2 Billing Updates
- Who’s in Cycle 2? Cycle 2 customers are typically billed around the 15th of each month.
- Online Portal: Your September bill is now uploaded into the online portal.
- Paper Bills: The mailing of Cycle 2 bills for September is delayed, and should happen in early October.
- Bill Amount: Your September bill, and all future bills, will be back to 'normal', reflecting only one month of usage.
- Due Date: Your September bill will be due on October 12th.
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Celebrate Public Power Week October 6 - 12
Public Power Week is October 6th – 12th, and recognizes the dedicated service of our Apex Electric Utilities Department. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes every day to ensure the lights stay on for Apex utility customers! The department is comprised of arborists, line workers, technical services, and administrative roles, all dedicated to providing reliable electric service to Apex homes and businesses.
Whether you've lived here for 5 minutes or 50 years, you know that when the lights go out, the Apex Electric team will respond quickly to get the power back as soon as safely possible.
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Early Voting Begins October 17th
The John M. Brown Community Center, located at 53 Hunter Street, will host an early voting site for the 2024 general election. Early voting begins on Thursday, October 17th, and ends Saturday, November 2nd. See a list of other early voting sites in Wake County that will follow the same schedule.
Election Day is November 5th, when voters must visit their assigned precinct location to vote.
This year, voters will see a bond referendum on the ballot from Wake County. It asks voters to decide on a $142 million bond for new libraries, as well as renovations and expansions for existing libraries. One new library is proposed for the Friendship area of Apex. Details about the library bond can be found at www.wakegov.com.
Learn about voting information, campaign signs, and more at www.apexnc.org/voting
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Hurricane Helene - How to Help and Important Info
When recovering from a natural disaster, an organized effort is critical in getting the needed supplies to the right places for distribution. Take a look at resources provided by Wake County Emergency Management to find ways you can donate funds or volunteer time to the recovery effort.
Donations: The best way to help is through the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Get all the details at https://ow.ly/X6BC50TzozL.
Avoiding Scams: Many people are eager to help those affected, but it's important to stay vigilant against scammers who can try to exploit such situations. Avoid unsolicited requests for donations, especially through emails, social media or phone calls, and always verify the legitimacy of the charity or fundraiser before providing any personal or financial information.
Volunteering: People are asked not to collect and transport supplies into the region unless they are part of an existing NCVOAD organization. Roads are closed to all traffic other than emergency services and pre-approved shipments. To learn about available volunteer opportunities, residents can fill out the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s VolunteerNC survey.
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Love Local Showcase
Jumpstart your holiday shopping at the Apex 'Love Local' Showcase on October 6th from 11 am to 4 pm in downtown Apex!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with special deals and surprises that make shopping, sipping, tasting, and supporting local small businesses easy.
For more information or to register your business, visit www.apexnc.org/love-local-showcase
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Shred Day | October 19th
Twice each year, during the Spring and Fall, the police department encourages all residents to help prevent identity theft by shredding papers containing personal information. Shredding service is free of charge.
This event takes place in the Public Works Parking Lot, located at 105 Upchurch Street. The event is held from 8 - 11 am, or until the shred truck is full.
Keep in mind the following guidelines:
- Only documents containing personal identifying information will be accepted (i.e. bills, bank statements, old check).
- Do not bring books, magazines or newspapers and other recyclables.
- Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.
- Remove all metal from hanging file folder and spiral bound notebooks.
- Limit the amount of items to be destroyed to 2 small boxes/bags.
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New Look for Apex Water Towers
The Town of Apex owns and maintains three elevated water towers designed to provide adequate water storage and water pressure. Our fourth tower will begin construction soon at Pleasant Park.
Over time, weather wears away the paint on a tower. So our towers are repainted on a regular schedule, generally every 8-10 years. Special paint is used to protect the metal from UV rays and other factors, and ultimately extends the life of the structure.
Each time the towers are repainted, the town has the opportunity to either keep the current design, or opt for something new. The Hunter Street tower now features the town’s logo, adopted in 2020 during our community branding study. The Mason Street tower will be repainted in November. The Tingen Road tower will be repainted after the completion of the town’s newest tower at Pleasant Park.
Learn more about the history of the towers at www.apexnc.org/towers.
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Plant the Peak Applications Open October 31st
Who's ready to help 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞?
The 2024 application opens October 31st! Apply to have a tree professionally installed at your home - at no cost to you! Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait to apply.
The Plant the Peak program increases our overall tree canopy by providing professional installation of native species trees on residential single-family properties within Apex’s corporate limits.
Learn more at www.apexnc.org/plant.
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Navigating Downtown Crosswalks
What is (and isn't) considered 'jaywalking' according to North Carolina law? Watch along as Public Information Officer Victorian Simmons and Corporal Shuart share some helpful information about crosswalk safety.
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Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street (physical) | PO Box 250 (mailing)
Apex, NC 27502
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