While 2020 handed us hardship, it also gave us the opportunity for reflection, empathy, and community. 

During the first quarter of FY 2021, Cary lent a hand when a third of the Clayton Fire Department contracted COVID-19; started two new housing and social service programs to support residents in need; and distributed more than 13,000 reusable cloth facemasks in neighborhoods disproportionally affected by the spread of the virus.

Great work continued at the Town of Cary, including resuming citizen advisory board and commission meetings and beginning to offer virtual Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources programming. Although many Cary facilities remained closed for the safety of our citizens and employees, staff worked tirelessly to continue to provide the quality services our citizens rely on every day. 

I’m pleased to report that permits for residential and non-residential projects picked up this quarter, showing that despite the pandemic, projects are moving forward. One major project that took a big step was Fenton, which received a $200 million construction loan — the second largest commercial construction loan for private development in the Triangle’s history, behind the Amazon distribution center in Garner. We look forward to sharing more planning and economic development related trends when we’re together at the next Quarterly Meeting.

Our Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for November 19 at the Herb Young Community Center, where we will provide financial, development, and public safety updates for the quarter. We’re also planning to discuss Cary’s environmental future. As always, I treasure this time together, now more than ever. 

#BeSafe 
#BeKind 
#BeCary 

Sean R. Stegall
Town Manager