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Wilson This Week -- May 23, 2024

Celebrating men & women who keep Wilson running

The City of Wilson is marking Public Works Week this week, May 19-25. It is our annual recognition of the men and women who work every day to keep everyone safe and our quality of life as high as possible.

Public works professionals do such jobs as operate a massive trash and recycling collection system; design utility systems; maintain hundreds of miles of roads; process millions of gallons of drinking water and treat wastewater; keep water and sewer lines in order; mount and maintain signs at work sites; and many other jobs.

Every part of public works is a massive job, it takes a team effort, and we truly appreciate everyone who works under Public Works Director Bill Bass.

Wilson City Council acknowledged these men and women at last week's meeting and we have continued to recognize them on social media this week. If you know a Public Works professional or see them on the job, say "thank you!"

Draft budget presented

The Wilson City Council has been presented a draft 2024-25 budget. This is for the fiscal year that starts July 1 so Council will adopt a budget in June. If you missed last week's special edition of Wilson This Week or simply want more information, here is a quick summary:

See draft budget summary

Public meetings on budget scheduled

An information session has been scheduled for Monday, June 17, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 316 Douglas Street, and a public hearing on the budget will be held during the City Council meeting on Thursday, June 20 at City Hall.

See entire budget proposal

Memorial Day schedule changes; program set Monday

The City of Wilson will be closed Monday, May 27, in observation of Memorial Day.

Here’s how the closure affects city services:

Environmental Services: Monday’s garbage and recycling routes will be delayed until Tuesday. Tuesday routes will be serviced Wednesday. Environmental services will have no special junk pickups this week for appliances, bulky items, etc.

Customer Service: The customer service office on Nash Street will be closed Monday before reopening on Tuesday, May 30. Other options to pay bills are:

• Doing so online at www.WilsonNC.org;

• Using the automated system at 252-399-2200; or

• Use the kiosk in the first drive-thru lane for cash, check and card payments 24 hours a day that are applied to City of Wilson utility and Greenlight customer accounts instantly.

Parks: All city parks will be open, recreation centers will be closed.

Wilson RIDE: The city’s transit system will operate on Monday. Use the Via app to schedule rides.

All emergency services will operate on normal schedules. Utilities will be staffed and ready to respond to outages or other situations; call 252-399-2424.

If you are traveling, please do so safely. There will be a lot of traffic on the roads.

If you will be in town, please join us for the 2024 Memorial Day Program beginning at 10 a.m. Monday in front of the Wilson County Courthouse. In the case of rain, it will be moved to City Council Chambers, third floor of City Hall, 112 Goldsboro St. N.

Memorial Day Program Details

Gig East Summit returns on June 13

Since 2016, the Gig East Summit has united entrepreneurs, creators, community partners, and thought leaders from Wilson and beyond to focus on how advancements in technology and innovation can transform our community. This year’s event on Thursday, June 13, is all about growth. At the Gig East Summit, you'll learn how growth is taking place in Wilson, how it impacts the region, and how you can benefit from it.

This year's event is fast-paced and interactive, featuring short, dynamic pitches and talks focusing on the latest developments in innovation, technology, agritech, economic development projects, and the vibrant local arts scene. This year's keynote message will be delivered by Chris Heivly, serial entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of MapQuest.

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Wilson Youth Council wins Most Outstanding Council, other awards at state convention

The Wilson Youth Council (WYC) has proudly been named the "Most Outstanding Council" at the recent State Youth Council annual Spring Convention. Our young leaders brought home an impressive five state-level awards!

Congratulations to our award winners:

Janesha Isom: Best Volunteer
Gabby Harris: Most Active Council Member
Katy Webb: Growth Award

In addition, WYC was recognized for their creative annual report, a unique scrapbook presented as a telephone booth time machine, showcasing their activities over the past year.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Wilson Youth Council is thrilled to achieve this significant milestone. This marks the 6th time since 2007 that WYC has been recognized as the best in the state.

Join us in congratulating the Wilson Youth Council and Theresa Mathis of the city's Human Relations office for their outstanding achievements and dedication to our community!

Wilson Energy competes in annual Lineman's Rodeo

Earlier this month a team from Wilson Energy competed in the 61st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems (NCAMES) Lineman's Rodeo in Concord, NC.

The rodeo tests linemen’s skill in many different areas they face both daily and during storm restoration. Training for and competing in the rodeo keep their skills sharp to serve all our Wilson Energy customers.

The team includes Ryan Black, Dawson Batts, Thomas Morrisette, Logan Whitley, Connor Franks and Brandon Proctor.

Ryan Black came in 5th overall! Congratulations to the entire Wilson Energy team. You made us proud!

Hundreds celebrate stadium project groundbreaking

Hundreds of people came out for the stadium groundbreaking ceremony on May 9. City officials along with our partners -- Wilson County Government, NSV Development, Wilson County Tourism Development Authority, and the Milwaukee Brewers/Carolina Mudcats -- joined in the ceremony at the site of the the new stadium that will host its first game in spring 2026.

It might be minor league ball, but Wilson's reception was nothing less than major league. We sincerely thank everyone who came out for the groundbreaking and listened to Milwaukee Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold and others speak about the project.

Pictured are the officials who made remarks at the ceremony: Mayor Carlton Stevens, County Commissioner Chair Rob Boyette, Mayor Pro Tem James Johnson, Michael Lemanski with NSV, Tourism Chair Charlie Bedgood, Rick Schlesinger (Milwaukee Brewers President), Matt Arnold (Milwaukee Brewers General Manager), and City Manager Grant Goings.

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