Despite dozens of passionate individuals sharing their disapproval in person and online, the Cary Village Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 2 to change current zoning laws in downtown Cary. Since the closing of Maplewood School in 2010, the property had been offered to various government bodies including School District 26 and Cary Park District. The village eventually purchased it for $5.525 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds. Since its acquisition, they

“Roosters will be STRICTLY prohibited,” Samantha Jelinske stressed in her presentation before the Village Board on May 19. During the public forum portion of the evening she proposed an amendment to our municipal code that would allow Cary residents to raise hens. She stressed that only hens should be allowed, as the noise complaints that target backyard chickens have been primarily caused by roosters’ typical early morning cock-a-doodle-doos. What is the Benefit of Backyard

Tami Moore-Kedzie invited me to Cary Apothecary on a Friday, which she claimed was her slow day. The minute I stepped into the store, the soothing aromas, sounds, and shelves of enticing goodies, beckoned me to stay. Sitting in the reading nook, surrounded by books and candles, I looked forward to a relaxing conversation. It didn’t take long for me to realize that Tami’s idea of “slow” was different from mine. Busy Woman in a Calming Shop During the short time I was there,

“I just watched a kid pull out onto Montana Dr. right in front of an SUV going about 15 miles per hour over the speed limit. The kid probably could have kissed the front bumper of that car. Your kid on a fancy bike won't be one of the cool kids when they're dead.” Cary’s Mayor and Village Board passed an ordinance on April 7, 2026, but many residents remain unaware of existing restrictions and penalties. In response to the confusion, Chief of Police, Nathan Hayes, sent a let