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Stantonsburg, Wilson plan for growth, future
28 February 2008 – By Sarah A. Wise • NL Staff WriterThe town of Stantonsburg recently met with the Wilson 20/20 Community Vision team to develop a clearer picture of the town’s future.
Luella Gunter and Lynn Medlin, who have worked on the project since its inception, visited the Stantonsburg Town Council meeting earlier this month to explain the project, and to gain insight on what Stantonsburg wants for its future.
The project began in 2005, when a group business and government leaders gathered to create a future vision of the Wilson County area. The group conducted community forums from across the county, collecting insight from 600 people. They also collected data from 900 online surveys.
From the surveys, information was compiled to outline how citizens see the area now, and what they want to see in their communities in the future.
The second stage of the project, which is ongoing, involves providing for and assisting communities in realizing the goals they set for their municipality.
Mayor Bill Edmundson, who has served on the steering committee of the project, invited Mrs. Gunter and Mrs. Medlin to the Stantonsburg meeting in hopes of jumpstarting a plan of progress in the town.
During the meeting, the ladies asked for input from the board and citizens at the meeting. They asked for feedback on what the citizens would most like to see from the town, as well as what they need assistance with.
The group identified assistance with obtaining grant money and economic growth in town as their top priorities.
“We’ve talked about improvements downtown,” said Councilman Robert Watson, “but in the past we’ve done some research on obtaining grants. Unless you’re doing housing revitalization, you hit a dead end every time; merchants could use some help.”
Town Manager also pointed out that the town is working on replacing antiquated sewer and water infrastructure, which has been in the ground for almost 80 years.
The members also pointed out an interest in investigating resources for parks and recreation improvements in town, as well as addressing health and technological issues.
Commissioner Hubert Tyson also brought up the issue of transportation around the community. He pointed out that, as the city of Wilson shifts its growth westward, it provides more transportation issues for people outside of the city. He asked that the group examine public transportation within the county.
Mrs. Gunter thanked the town for their input, and assured them that she and the committee intended to be proactive in helping the town grow.
“Our goal is to be proactive about addressing these issues,” she said. “We do intend to come back to another meeting and bring some people with us who can address some of your questions and issues in the town of Stantonsburg.”
Fremont Rescue and EMS BBQ
A barbecue chicken dinner sponsored by Fremont Rescue and EMS will be held on Sunday, March 2 starting at 11; eat in, take out, or drive-thru, at the EMS Building on Sycamore Street. Plates will be $6, with half a chicken, potatoes, beans, a roll, and a homemade desert.
The doors will open at 11, and the dinner will go until the food runs out.
Statewide burning ban
Due to hazardous forest fire conditions and the continuing drought, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources have enacted a statewide burning ban.
For further information, visit www.dfr.state.nc.us.Storytime for preschoolers
Preschool story time for children ages 2-5 is held at the Fremont Library on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. Children are invited to come and participate in songs, craft projects, and the reading of fun books.
Fremont Free Clinic
The Fremont People's Free Clinic is held every third Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 107 Ward Street. Please come fasting if you would like your labs checked. The clinic is sponsored by Duke Med Students, Goshen Medical Center, and your local Fremont Area Health Coalition. Call 242-3126 or 242-8009 with questions.
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