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  • November 2nd Invasive Plant Removal Event November 2, 2024

    Durham residents and SOLVE are teaming up to remove invasive plant species from the City’s treed lot located on Upper Boones Ferry Road between SW Rivendell Drive & Willowbottom Way. The event takes place on November 2nd from 9 – 11 am. Drop boxes, to dispose of the invasive plant material, will be provided by Pride Disposal.

    For more information, or to sign up for the event, please visit here.

    What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

    What’s Provided: Tools and gloves will be available, but it is helpful if you can bring your own gloves, hand saws, and loppers/pruners.  Drinking water container will be available.

    Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

  • 2024 City Council Election: Candidate Update November 30, 2024

    Eligible voters in Durham will elect 4 new City Council members on November 5th, 2024. The three candidates running for the three 4-year term City Council positions are: Leslie Gifford (incumbent), Gary Paul (incumbent) and David Streicher. The one candidate running for the one unexpired 2-year term City Council position is Sean Lee. Durham’s newly elected City Councilor members will be sworn in at the January 2025 City Council meeting.


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