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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Holly Springs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Panhandling ordinance
Mayor Pro Tem Drees wants the town attorney to review the panhandling ordinance for constitutional accuracy and current language. Council agreed.
E-bikes and Scooters on Greenways
After ten written comments and retreat discussion, police are revising the greenway ordinance, meeting with youth groups, and planning a public education campaign.
Safety and multimodal gaps in the transportation network
Council members repeatedly named safety the top goal of any bond, citing rapid growth in the Piney Grove corridor, missing sidewalks in pre-2006 neighborhoods, and rising e-bike use. Targeted fixes like turn lanes and restriping showed big delay reductions at low cost.
Police Advisory Group
Holly Springs is looking for three locals to join its Police-Community Advisory Group. If you want a direct line to help shape how local policing works in your town, now is your chance to apply.
Fire department retains ISO Class 1 rating
The fire department kept its top-tier ISO Class 1 rating, scoring 49.03 of 50. Fewer than 1% of departments earn it, and it may help lower your property insurance.
Emergency vehicle access and fire-lane parking concerns in Bridgewater West
A written public comment from Marta Rothstein raised emergency vehicle access issues in Bridgewater West Townhomes, plus an anonymous note about parking in fire lanes.
Fire Department future needs
Chief Smith's first annual report showed nearly 2,900 calls last year — mostly EMS — and laid out what growth means for firefighting: two new stations planned on Rex Road and in the Northeast Gateway, plus rising apparatus costs.
ADA Transition Plan Update Contract
A contract to update the town's plan for making sidewalks and facilities accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
New Southwest Fire Station (Rex Road)
The budget funds design only for a new fire station on Rex Road to cut response times in the fast-growing southwest; construction expected to start in 2028.
Police Department 2025 Annual Report
Crime dropped 14% versus the five-year average, but fraud and internet crimes against children are rising, especially targeting seniors and kids. The department hired a financial crimes investigator and recovered over $120,000 for victims.
E-Bike Safety Concerns Near 12 Oaks
Six written comments about e-bikes near 12 Oaks, and multiple council members asked parents to make sure kids wear helmets and follow road rules. The topic goes to the February retreat.
Winter Weather Preparedness
With a potential snowstorm looming, public works outlined plow routes, 24-hour shifts, and asked residents to park off the street. Trash pickup may slip if the landfill closes.