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GoRaleigh Launches a New MicroTransit System in Rolesville and Portions of Wake Forest

GoRaleigh launched MicroLink in Rolesville on September 16, 2024. Mayor Ronnie Currin, Commissioner Dan Alston, and Town Manager Eric Marsh took part in the maiden voyage. The new service covers Rolesville and portions of Wake Forest, that are not currently serviced by a GoRaleigh fixed route. MicroLink is a shared, curb-to-curb, on demand ride service that offers the convenience of a private ride...

Historical Marker Memorializing George Taylor Unveiled at Main Street Park

Town of Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, held ceremony at Main Street Park today unveiling a historical marker dedicated to George Taylor, an African American man who was lynched two miles southeast of Rolesville on Nov. 5, 1918. This remains one of the only documented lynchings to happen in Wake County. Over 100...

Town of Rolesville Awarded Grant to Renovate Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheater

The Town of Rolesville is receiving an Accessible Parks Grant Award of $202,162 to renovate Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheater. The Accessible Parks Grant program allows for either the construction of special facilities or the adaption of existing facilities to meet the unique needs of persons living with disabilities. The Town is thankful for this grant and excited to use this funding to make...

Big Turnout for 2024 Golden Years Expo on National Senior Citizens Day

The inaugural Golden Years Expo had great attendance on August 21. Droves of people stopped by to speak with our wonderful vendors as well as hear messages from guest speakers. Speakers included Mayor Ronnie Currin and Commissioner Michael Paul. The Golden Years Expo was held in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day, a day that provides an opportunity to show our appreciation for seniors’...

Rolesville Planning Department Moves to a New Location on S. Main Street

The Town of Rolesville's Planning Department has moved into its new location at 211 S. Main Street. For all questions and service requests, please call (919) 554-6517 or email planning@rolesville.nc.gov.

Ceremony to Unveil a Historical Marker at Main Street Park Scheduled for September 7

The Town of Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, will hold a ceremony unveiling a historical marker dedicated to George Taylor on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. at Main Street Park. The ceremony was originally scheduled to happen on Aug. 10, but the decision was made to postpone the ceremony due to the expected impacts of...

Back to School Surprise and Supplies Free Giveaway was a Resounding Success

This year's Surprise & Supplies Back-to-School FREE Giveaway was a tremendous success, and we couldn't be prouder of the community's involvement! Together with the Thorne to Rose Foundation, we provided backpacks to 119 children, conducted on-site sports physicals, promoted mental health coping strategies, and supported local businesses through sponsorship. The festivities also included face...

Water Main Break Within Town Limits Contained

City of Raleigh Public Utilities notified the town of a water main break within town limits this afternoon. Within an hour, it was contained, and there should be no disruption to water services.

Voters to decide on $142 million bond that includes a public library in Rolesville

A new public library may be in the future for the town of Rolesville. Yesterday, the Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution calling for a $142 million bond referendum on Nov. 5 to build, expand and renovate local libraries. This plan includes allocating $13.3 million to build a public library in Rolesville. Right now, the town is the only municipality in Wake County that doesn’t...

Town of Rolesville Announces Hiring of Town Manager

The Town of Rolesville’s Board of Commissioners appointed Eric L. Marsh as Town Manager at their regular meeting held June 4, 2024. Mr. Marsh was hired as Rolesville’s Assistant Town Manager on November 19, 2021 and has served as the Interim Town Manager since December 2023. A nationwide search was conducted by an outside recruitment firm, and Mr. Marsh’s skillset proved to be an asset for...

Unification of Rolesville Rural Fire Department with Town of Rolesville

At the May 21 Town Board Meeting, Commissioners approved a resolution to merge the Rolesville Rural Fire Department (RRFD) with the Town of Rolesville. The RRFD, currently a nonprofit corporation, has been providing fire protection, emergency medical services and other hazard mitigation services to the Rolesville area for over 60 years. During the past three years, the RRFD and Town have met...

Interim Town Manager presents FY 2024-25 proposed budget to Town Board

On May 21, 2024, the Interim Town Manager presented his Proposed Budget for FY 2024-25 to the governing board. The total recommended budget is $18.8 million, with a property tax rate of 40 cents per $100 valuation. This is a decrease from the current tax rate of 46 cents per $100 valuation. A public hearing on the budget will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 7:00 pm at Rolesville Town Hall. The...

Young and Main Street Intersection Construction

Construction is beginning this summer at the Young and Main Street intersection. The intersection will be closed to thru traffic starting in the evening on June 16. Please know that all businesses are open and will remain open during the summer construction work. Bear with us as there will be traffic delays and lane closures throughout the duration of the project. The Main Street Project is a $23...

Assistant Town Manager Eric Marsh honored as Top Influencer in Local Government 2024

In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), Assistant Town Manager Eric Marsh was recognized as one of 100 Top Influencers in Local Government nationwide. https://elgl.org/top-influencers-2024/ Every year ELGL asks their members to nominate outstanding public servants for the Top Influencers in Local Government list. The recognition honors people...

Parkers Ridge Blasting to Begin

The Parker Ridge development project located near your property/home/business (Food Lion/ballfields/Villages of Rolesville) is beginning the blasting phase. Seismographs will be used in order to measure ground vibration and airblast levels. The schedule for each week’s blasting is below. • Monday – Friday • Blasting – between 10:00am & 12:00pm • Blasting – between 1:00pm & 3:00pm • Times might be...