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We're committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments, events, and initiatives in our community. This newsletter is your go-to source for updates, upcoming events, public safety information, and ways to get involved in making Knightdale an even better place to live. Share with this with your #KnightdaleKneighbors and friends!
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Knightdale residents enjoyed a beautiful day for the annual Fourth on First Avenue celebration. The weather was perfect, and everyone seemed to have festive spirits at Knightdale Station Park.
The day began with a colorful bike parade held concurrently with the opening and ribbon cutting of the new playground at Knightdale Station Park. DJ Highrise played all the classics and latest hits, while attendees enjoyed the Splash Pad, over 20 inflatables, the Touch-a-Truck, activity, waterslides, rock wall climbing, food trucks, cooling stations and live entertainment from the Liquid Pleasure Band.
It was a great day to spend time in the community, and we want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate with us. If you missed it, click the video below to see the recap!
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Finance Department Receives Distinguished Budget Award
The Town has been awarded, for the first time, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award!
This award acknowledges and recognizes the government for preparing a budget document of the VERY HIGHEST QUALITY that reflect both guidelines established by the National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices on budgeting. To earn this recognition, the budget document must meet the program criteria and excel as a policy document, financial plan, operations guide and communication tool.
We are so excited about this award because it reflects our dedication to organizational excellence, one of the five pillars of our Strategic Plan. Our Finance Department truly is TOP NOTCH!
Knightdale Welcomes New Business Support Specialist
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Joshua (Josh) Padgett is the new Business Support Specialist in the Community Relations department.
Josh is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University and has been with the Town of Knightdale for over a year and a half as an intern in Community Relations. As the Business Support Specialist, Josh’s role includes supporting local businesses, helping foster economic growth by facilitating communication between the Town, businesses, and community stakeholders, researching and recommending initiatives, promoting business engagement, and overseeing the Town's Launch Knightdale program.
Josh is pivotal in working to close the gap in supporting budding and aspiring entrepreneurs as they create small business opportunities. We’re thrilled to have Josh as a part of the Knightdale team!
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The Knightdale Police Department sponsored its Camp P.R.I.D.E. program once again this summer. The camp provided an exciting and educational experience for young campers as they engaged and interacted with the dedicated officers of the Knightdale PD. During the camp, campers explored what it means to have perseverance, respect, integrity, determination and excellence (PRIDE).
Camp P.R.I.D.E offered a wide range of exciting activities and engaging speakers each day. Activities included sports play, internet safety seminars, experience with the "Fatal Vision" Goggles, spending time with Support Dog Winston, crafts projects, photos with Star Wars characters, and time with wild animals with Dan the Animal Man.
The program aims to create lasting memories, foster personal growth, and build positive relationships between campers and the police. This year's group of students had a ball, and we can't wait to do it again next year!
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 Our Arts and Education Festival is happening on Saturday, August 16th, at Knightdale Station Park from 10 am until 1 pm, and we’re getting more excited by the day! The Parks and Recreation team has many activities planned, including opportunities for your child to receive FREE braids or a haircut!
A's for Kids will have professional stylists who will offer 2-4 braids hairstyles for children who register and are selected to get appointments with the stylists. Space is limited, and registration opens on August 6th at 8:00 AM.
Cutz by Quick will have 7 professional barbers who will offer one of two style haircuts (tapers and even brush cuts) to a limited number of students in grades K-12 only.
Please note: ALL STUDENTS' HAIR MUST BE WASHED, DETANGLED, DRYED, AND FREE OF OILS AND OTHER PRODUCTS TO RECEIVE BRAIDS AND HAIRCUTS.
We hope to see you and your family out on August 16th!
New Knightdale Station Park Playground Is Officially Open
 As a part of our Fourth on First Activities, Knightdale Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Programs hosted a ribbon-cutting event for the new playground located at Knightdale Station Park. Attendees included Mayor Jessica Day, members of the Town Council, and a host of Knightdale residents and families.
The new park will showcase a completely fresh look for the playground. Amenities include shade structures over benches, poured-in-place flooring paths for safe accessibility, farm animal play fixtures, newly planted trees, and so much more. Two original swings retained from the previous park will be repainted but remain in their original places to preserve historical aspects of the park.
We are so excited about the updated playground, and we hope you and your family will enjoy it for years to come!
Destination 2055: We Need YOUR Input
 If you’re interested in transportation in our region, including the transit (bus and rail), bicycle, pedestrian, and highway networks, then we invite you to learn more about Destination 2055, also known as the 2055 Triangle Region Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
A public comment/feedback period for Destination 2055's Preferred Alternative is open until August 10th. Click the link below to find out more information and provide your input.
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