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By D. Lars Dolder, Chatham News + Record Staff It’s not often businesses host ribbon-cutting ceremonies for their lavatories, but last Wednesday’s Bath House reveal at The Plant on Lorax Lane matched the site’s commitment to “quirkiness.” The new Bath House isn’t what it might sound like — it’s not a meeting place for public bathing, […]
Pittsboro’s New Welcome Center Opens Arms To Visitors Pittsboro’s new Welcome Center is officially open to the public, and its representatives are eager to help newcomers and longtime residents alike find new and exciting things to do in Chatham County. “We can’t wait to tell people about all the local restaurants, local shops and opportunities for recreation,” said Lesley Landis, one of many Chathamites who collaborated on the Welcome Center’s evolution from concept to completion. “And we want to expand people’s impressions of all of Chatham, beyond even Pittsboro as the coun...
Pittsboro Board Addresses Fire Truck Purchase, Microbrewery Definition, UDO and More in Whirlwind Meeting The board of commissioners stepped through several action items in its regular meeting on Monday, voting on land use proposals, town ordinance on microbreweries, a resolution of support for congressional climate change legislation and more. New fire truck The board held a public hearing to consider a proposed installment loan between the Pittsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and First Bank to fund purchase of a new ladder truck. The loan amount would not exceed $1,433,477. While ...