Good morning, Cooleemee and neighboring residents,

I hope this update finds everyone well and staying warm as another cold front moves through. Don’t worry—spring is just around the corner! And nothing signals that better than springing your clocks forward this weekend on Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m.—or just before you go to bed Saturday night.

Newsletters finally went out after a brief delay due to printer issues. For those who may not have a P.O. Box in Cooleemee, I’ve included a copy of the newsletter in this update.

The Cooleemee Historical Association (CHA) is hosting its 10th annual BBQ event on Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out). Join us at the Zachary House Grounds, located at 131 Church St., Cooleemee, for great BBQ, fellowship, and a chance to check out some of the recent updates.

The Town has begun the initial steps for the 2025–2026 budget. We expect things to remain fairly consistent as we work with the Sheriff’s Department and other town services to ensure we meet the needs of all our citizens.

Spring Cleanups are scheduled within the town limits on March 24 and 25.

If you live on Joyner, Watt, Duke, Church, Yadkin, Erwin, Davie, Cross, Marginal, or Main Streets, your pickup will be on Monday, March 24. Please note that backtracking will not be performed—items placed out after your pickup day will not be collected.

If you live on Center, Grove, Holt, Midway, 801, Hickory, Ruffin, Westview, Riverside, or within the town limits on Neely, Junction, and Gladstone Roads, your pickup will be on Tuesday, March 25. We recommend placing your items out after trash service on Friday, March 21, and no later than sunset on Sunday, March 23. Again, once your location is passed, there will be no return for additional items.

Planning continues for the new Community Center, and we expect to see much activity on this project in early spring. Additionally, paving is set for Ruffin and Erwin Streets this spring, with Cross and Church Streets scheduled for paving after the Community Center construction wraps up.

The Town’s next Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, at 6 p.m.

This is an important meeting where we’ll discuss purchasing equipment for shuffleboard, bocce, and pickleball.

We’ll also discuss whether the Town and Davie County Schools can reach an agreement on the property at Neely Road, where the basketball court is located. The Town leases and maintains this property, but that lease has recently expired. We’ll also cover a few other items, including the budget. Your participation is crucial, and we look forward to your input.

We hope everyone has a wonderful March. By the time of the next update, we should be enjoying some warmer, outdoor-friendly weather. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely, Steven Corriher
Clerk/Finance

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Download or read online a copy of the 2024 Cooleemee End of Year Newsletter below: