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A monthly digest of news, events, and other updates from The Peak of Good Living!
January 2023
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| Event Highlight: MLK Celebration Weekend
Join the Town of Apex in commemorating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr! For more information, visit www.apexnc.org/MLK or call (919) 249 -1047.
Friday, January 13th
- Halle Cultural Arts Center, 6:30 pm
- Black Authors & Black Artist Exhibit
- Apex Student Oratorical Contest
Saturday, January 14th
- MLK Unity March, Prayer Rally, and Youth Summit
- 8 am: Gather for March at Apex First Baptist Church
- 9 am: March begins at Apex First Baptist Church, and ends at Apex Town Hall with a brief outdoor program
- Youth Summit immediately following at the Apex Senior Center
Sunday, January 15th
- Social Justice Sunday
- Apex First Baptist Church, 11 am
Monday, January 16th
- National Day of Service
- Activities will be available for all ages and abilities
These activities are led by community organizer Tayon Dancy and planned in partnership with the Town of Apex, Apex First Baptist Church, Apex Baptist Church, Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Xi Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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Reminders from Last Month's Issue
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Celebrating our 2022 Employee of the Year
If you’ve ever reached out to the Town of Apex by phone or connected with us online, our 2022 Employee of the Year has been a key figure in helping to provide that connection!
Mike Boyd, IT Analyst with the town’s Information Technology Department, received nominations not only from his own department, but from departments across the organization. Mike has been with the town for 18 years, and is described as a dedicated and professional teammate who is always quick to respond and provide high-quality customer service to those he interacts with.
One nomination stated that Mike displays a “constant positive, warm, and cheerful spirit that makes him a joy to work with”. Others describe him as being “open to new ideas and ways to improve things for his department and town”.
Mike is known for always ensuring that critical needs are met and problems are solved promptly, sticking with a project until it's completion, even when faced with other demands or obstacles. He embodies each of the town’s PEAK Principles - Performance, Empowerment, Accountability, and Knowledge.
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Seven Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
When temps dip below freezing, it can mean trouble for your pipes! Here are seven ways to help prevent frozen or busted pipes:
- Ensure your garden hoses are disconnected from hose spigots.
- Keep the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors open to circulate warmer air around the pipes.
- Open one faucet to a slow drip (running water does not freeze).
- Maintain an indoor temperature of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Consider insulating pipes located in unheated areas such as garages, basements, attics, or crawl spaces.
- Inspect your home for cracks or openings that could let in cold air and then seal those areas.
- Irrigation customers should winterize their systems by closing the main shut-off valve to the system, close the shut-off valves on the backflow preventer, open the quarter-inch test ball valve to drain the body of the backflow preventer, and insulate the assembly with insulation (do not block the relief valve vent with insulation) or simply remove the backflow preventer entirely from the system for the winter.
If you experience frozen or busted pipes, contact the Town of Apex Water Resources Department at (919) 362-8166 during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. After hours, weekends, and holidays, dial (919) 372-7475 to notify on-call staff of your water/sewer emergency.
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Service Changes for January Holidays
Week of January 2nd: All Town facilities and offices will be closed January 2nd. Trash and recycling will run on normal schedule this week. Yard waste crews will service as many homes as possible Tuesday through Friday, collecting for ALL routes.
Week of January 16th: All Town facilities and offices will be closed January 16th. Trash and recycling will run on normal schedule this week. Yard waste crews will service as many homes as possible Tuesday through Friday, collecting for ALL routes.
Remember! You can receive push notifications when collection schedules change due to holidays or inclement weather via the 'Apex Collects' mobile or web app!
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New Year - New Budget Survey
The creation of the town's annual operating budget is a year-long process involving the Apex Town Council, Town staff, and YOU. As an Apex resident, your input is crucial in helping us set our service priorities.
Complete the budget priority survey and let us know what’s important to you!
If you prefer an in-person option, speak up at our pre-budget public hearing during the regular Apex Town Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10th. Learn more about council meetings and how to participate.
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Next Steps - Filling the Town Council Vacant Seat
A special meeting of the Apex Town Council is scheduled for Friday, January 6th to conduct interviews of four candidates to fill the vacant Council seat. A public hearing will follow the interviews, providing the general public the opportunity to weigh in.
The four candidates being considered are: John M. Barnes, Tayon N. Dancy, Shagufta Hakeem, and Arno Zegerman.
Learn more about the process here.
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Reminders from Last Month's Issue
Saving Trees by Removing Mistletoe
Did you know? Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant that sends out root-like structures into tree branches, stealing water and nutrients from the limb it is attached to. Town staff is currently working to reduce the mistletoe infesting our larger downtown oak trees. This is a great time of year to identify and remove mistletoe, when leaves have fallen off of deciduous trees.
If you notice five or more patches of mistletoe in a tree, contact our arborist, Phillip Barnes.
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2022 Town of Apex Wrapped
What a year it has been - take a look at some of our playlist highlights from 2022!
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Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street (physical) | PO Box 250 (mailing)
Apex, NC 27502
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