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On behalf of the approximately 18,500 citizens of Holly Springs, I welcome you to one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina. We are moving in nearly three families a day! Why, you ask? There are many reasons. We are a "customer friendly" town, and our citizens are our customers. In 2005, we were the safest in North Carolina among towns over 10,000. People just want to live here. In 1990, our population numbered just under 1,000. Despite the rapid growth since, we still want to retain the best of small town life. We're addressing infrastructure needs such as water, sewer, and schools. Roads remain a real challenge. Our Public Works Department patches potholes and performs other maintenance that really is the state's responsibility. However, this is an issue elsewhere in the state and nation. One of our goals is to increase commercial development to balance our tax base and improve our quality of life and the convenience of our citizens. We continue to make giant strides in commercial development. The pharmaceutical giant Novartis has begun working on a flu vaccine manufacturing facility here that will bring hundreds of well-paying jobs. Holly Springs Crossing and Harris Teeter Center are two other recent examples of development. More projects on the radar screen. In 2006, we celebrated the opening of our new Holly Springs High School. We've completed a new fire station. A combination Town library and Wake County library opened in December 2006. We await the opening of additional medical facilities and restaurants, plus exciting additions to one of our crown jewels, Bass Lake Retreat Center. Education, public safety, and quality of life remain the most important strategic goals for Holly Springs . As I have said perhaps too often, "If it's good for the kids, it's good for Holly Springs.” I think we have stayed the course on that concept. Our Town Staff and Town Board are working hard to build a town from the inside out. Watching this progress is exciting. Please stop by and visit anytime. I am happy to talk with you and try to answer any questions you might have. You are also invited to reach me via telephone or e-mail. Holly Springs is a Town with an attitude, and that attitude is a positive one. If you are thinking about moving here, you will be welcome. It is a friendly place.Dick Sears |
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Town of Holly Springs - PO Box 8 - 128 South Main Street - Holly Springs, NC 27540 - (919) 552-6221 - Holly.Springs@hollyspringsnc.us |
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