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Wilson This Week -- Oct. 19, 2022

Wiggins Mill set to be next great city park

The City of Wilson has been overhauling our parks for years, taking the good and making them great. Lake Wilson, Rotary Park and Lane Park are some of the parks supercharged in recent years. Now it's time for Wiggins Mill. Come out on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. to hear more about planned improvements at Wiggins Mill Park. Enter from Wiggins Mills Road and follow the driveway to join us. The street address is 3834 Wiggins Mill Park Road.  Our Parks and Recreation Director David Lee and Parks Manager Dale Edmonds will give details about the $2.5 million renovation planned for the park, including new kayak launches, fishing pier, picnic pavilions, walking trails and much more. Everyone is invited to stop by to learn more. But don't worry if you can't make it, we will provide a full recap in the next edition of Wilson This Week and at wilsonnc.org.

Council meets Thursday

The Wilson City Council's October night meeting is Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. See the agenda below. You can attend in person or watch live on Channel 8 or Vimeo. 

Leaf season coming!

Leaves are hanging in there across Wilson, but their day is coming! We will be sharing information with you soon about leaf season, including pro tips for efficient collection from our Environmental Services department. Ready your rakes!

Wilson Energy's Natural Gas News aims to protect your wallet this winter

Natural gas prices recently hit a 14-year high, which should get the attention of everyone who uses natural gas for heating. Luckily, there are some things you can do that can help keep your home warm without burning a hole through your wallet. Step #1 -- sign up for our Natural Gas News newsletter, which will arrive in your inbox, chock full of what we know about natural gas costs, tips on keeping your costs low, and other news you can use. You are a picture or a click away from subscribing.

Housing & Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan Available for Review

Here's your chance to have a say in neighborhood revitalization plans in Wilson! All are invited to attend a community meeting to discuss the city's draft Housing and Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan. The October 26 meeting will provide an overview of the plan's purpose, major findings, and possible next steps. Meeting attendees will have an opportunity to give feedback on proposed next steps to help prioritize the many different actions proposed in the plan. 

The draft Housing & Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan is available for review prior to the meeting at www.wilsonnc.org/housingplan

Police collecting food for pantry at two sites Oct. 26

The Wilson Police Department will holding food drives next Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 4-7 p.m.,  at both the Neighborhood Wal-Mart on Ward Boulevard, near Brentwood, and at Fred's Food Club on Tarboro Street, near Forest Hills Drive.

The drive is hosted by the Special Operation Division. Donations of nonperishable, shelf-stable and canned food are all welcome. Specific items needed are peanut butter, pasta (whole grain preferred), canned meat (SPAM and Ham), canned vegetables, canned chicken, canned fish (tuna and salmon), canned fruit, as well as beans and lentils. Other popular items are rice, nuts, pasta sauce, granola bars, powdered milk, whole-grain cereal, applesauce, crackers, cooking oil (olive and canola), instant mashed potatoes, soup, stew, and chili, meals in a box, dried herbs and spices.

The Wilson Police Department maintains a food pantry year-round to help citizens in need. It also does special distributions at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please help them help our neighbors in need by donating!.