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Wilson This Week -- Sept. 15, 2023
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Help shape Wilson's future
You have two more in-person opportunities and 16 days of online opportunity to share your opinions on the 2043 draft Comprehensive Plan. The survey closes on Sept. 30. The plan will help guide Wilson's growth for the next 20 years.
What's the use of planning for life in 2043? Well, the group that went through the same process in 2010 set the course for many projects we're enjoying now.
- Parks improvements like Lake Wilson's bridge, expanded parking, and 2 mile walking track - and also Rotary Park and Wilson's first dog park
- Freeman Place neighborhood
- U.S. 301 Improvements, including new sidewalks, fixing long-standing drainage issues, and paving the way for the new businesses in the area
- Downtown development planning that led to the Whirligig Park, new restaurants, shops and events
The draft Comprehensive Plan uses a new platform with photos and short summaries of the plan components. Please take five minutes out of your day to learn more - you can choose the categories that most interest you. We hope it pulls you in enough that you want to complete the survey or maybe even attend a session to speak one-on-one with a city planner who can answer questions or record your ideas.
The final open houses are Monday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:30 -9:30 a.m., both at 316 Douglas St. S, right beside the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park (also an idea that arose from the 2010 discussions!). These are drop-in events so stop by and see the work that's been done so far.
You can also use the link below to look at the plan and take the survey.
The draft plan will go before the Wilson City Council for its discussion and final approval so these are your final chances to say you took part in the process. Do it now, we want to hear every voice!
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City creates new videos
for Wilson newcomers
The City of Wilson has been preparing a series of videos that will give newcomers a quick lesson on how city services work. They are also great reminders for residents who might not remember, say, how to get rid of leftover paint. These "Welcome to Wilson" videos will be on our website, social media and Channel 8.
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Once finished, this library will give anyone either a chance to browse many city topics or to dig down and get specific information about a service.
Since you, Wilson This Week subscribers, are our most interested audience, we are sharing a few ahead of time. Let us know what you think!
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'Play ball' now means everyone as Miracle Field opens
Wilson Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the first season of Miracle League of Wilson City! The brand new Cannon Hinnant Field will open September 28.
Come join us and if you know someone interested in playing in the league register at wilsonnnc.org/webtrac or at one of our centers!
Miracle League provides youth, teens and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league. We are dedicated to increasing community awareness and support while providing sustaining funds to maintain facilities that meet the unique needs of players and their families.
For more information contact 252-246-1133 or email knewsome@wilsonnc.org
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Join the magic of the 2023 Wilson Christmas Parade!
The Wilson Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at 11 a.m. Parade route will be along Nash Street from Whitehead Avenue to Douglas Street.
The parade welcomes everyone from marching bands to cheer squads, businesses to non-profit organizations, all invited to transform the streets of Wilson into a magical Christmas spectacle.
We will be bringing back the "Quiet Zone" for sensory sensitive patrons. For this block only all parade entries will turn off sirens, music, noise-makers, and flashing lights.
The deadline to enter is Nov. 17, 2023. Click on the button below for more information on how to register or contact the parade coordinator, Hannah El-Ramey at hannahelramey@gmail.com or 252-363-1756.
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