June is National Hunger Awareness Month. Here locally, there will be an info station on food insecurity set up at Wendell Community Library on S. Hollybrook Road from 6 PM to 7 PM on June. 2. Additional programs will be held in neighboring Knightdale (6/1) and Zebulon (6/5).

🛜 We are particularly thrilled to share that our Downtown Wi-Fi is now live and FREE to all. Check it out at the Wendell Market this Thursday! Big thanks to our IT staff for providing this service. For a coverage map and connection info, visit townofwendellnc.gov/wifi.

‼️ Due to inclement weather, our Wendell Market for today (June 5) has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Active sidewalk installation on East Third Street is underway! This project will link to our Lakewood Drive sidewalk project and connect the east side of Wendell to the future Carver Community Center. Please follow all posted signage and obey flaggers in the area for safety.

🎆 Back with a boom! Our annual Fireworks Show returns this year on July 2 at Wendell Park. The park opens to spectators at 6 PM, with fireworks beginning around 9 PM. All vehicles must arrive via Landing View Drive. For all the details, visit townofwendellnc.gov/fireworks.

🌳 Want to help shape the future of Wake County parks? Now is your chance. The Eastern Regional Center in Zebulon will host a community meeting on June 11 for Wake County's 1—year roadmap for park spaces. The meeting will be between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM, drop in anytime!

⛈️ Hurricane season is here. Are you prepared? Be disaster ready and make a plan today, so you aren't caught off guard tomorrow. For info on emergency preparedness visit readync.gov. To sign up for ReadyWake alerts, visit readywake.com.

Exciting news for eastern #WakeCounty! The #WakeBOC has approved the schematic design for Wake County Parks' Lake Myra County Park, bringing this long-anticipated vision one step closer to reality. 🎉 Phase I of the park includes a variety of amenities centered on both the east

‼️ Town offices will be CLOSED tomorrow, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. Park spaces will remain open. Offices will reopen on June 20. As always, folks can pay their Raleigh Water bills online on the City of Raleigh's website.

The Town of Wendell recognizes today, June 19, as Juneteenth! Town offices are closed and will reopen tomorrow (Friday). We reflect upon and honor the legacy of our nation's African American history and the significance of freedom. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

⚠️ A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM Monday to 10 AM Tuesday ⚠️ An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM Wednesday. 🥵 Hot temperatures and humid conditions may cause heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside to stay safe from the heat. #NCwx

🎆 Curious about parking for the Wendell Fireworks Show? Maybe seeking a list of food trucks? Wondering about what you can and can't bring? All of that info and more can be found on our website at townofwendellnc.gov/fireworks. See you at Wendell Park, one week from today!

Just as a friendly reminder to all, there will be no Wendell Market next week (July). We look forward to seeing everyone back out on Campen Street on August 7!

We were happy to once again team up with the Wendell Fire Department to conduct another round of training with our Public Works crew! This go-around, we focused on first aid kits, AEDs, first aid and tourniquet training and CPR training. Thank you to WFD for helping us stay safe!

‼️ Town offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 (tomorrow) in recognition of the Independence Day holiday. Our offices will reopen on Monday, July 7. As always, folks can learn more about paying their Raleigh Water utility bills online at townofwendellnc.gov/water.

🇺🇸 The Town of Wendell wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! Enjoy the holiday weekend.

Wendell's annual budget is here! Check out some of our highlights. Priorities are focused on staff, core services and capital needs, all while adhering to our two-year Strategic Plan. The Town's fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. See the full budget at townofwendellnc.gov/budget.

FYI! GoWake SmartRide NE provides FREE rideshare services to Wendell, Zebulon, Knightdale and rural areas in east Wake. Want a ride? Download the GoAccess app or call (919) 212-7005. For more info on this service and other transit options, visit townofwendellnc.gov/transportation.

Have you checked out Hollybrook Park yet? It's now open at 1209 S. Hollybrook Road! Featuring pickleball, an accessible playground, basketball, adventure playground and more. All are welcome to enjoy Wendell's newest park and outdoor facilities from dawn to dusk.

Our Planning Department is hiring! ✅ Planner III: Manages multi-year long-range projects, focusing on areas like land use, transportation, housing & sustainability. ✅ Code Compliance Officer: Performs inspections and enforcement work to ensure compliance with ordinances.