On the agenda: Honoring the life and legacy of Hank Kaminsky, a plan to accept proposals to address the housing of homeless residents, encouraging free mental health certification for city employees, and more.
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Nelson Hackett street signs replace Archibald Yell’s name in Fayetteville on Juneteenth
Archibald Yell Boulevard was officially changed to Nelson Hackett Boulevard on Juneteenth. New street signs were installed honoring Hackett, an enslaved man who fled Fayetteville nearly 182 years ago in search of freedom.
Fayetteville city offices closed for Juneteenth
The city will officially celebrate Juneteenth when government offices close on Monday, June 19.
Fayetteville to dedicate Nelson Hackett historical marker, unveil new street signs on June 16
City officials are set to host an historical marker dedication commemorating Nelson Hackett, an enslaved man who fled Fayetteville in 1841 in search of freedom.
City Hall phones restored in Fayetteville, most other services still offline
Phone lines at City Hall were restored Monday, but most other services are still offline after a cybersecurity incident that occurred last week.
UPDATED: Fayetteville network services offline after cybersecurity incident
Fayetteville city services went offline Thursday after a cybersecurity incident that occurred early in the morning.
Fayetteville City Council recap: June 6, 2023
A short-term rental appeal, an arts and culture master plan, changes to the city’s false alarm regulations, authorizing the mayor to purchase real estate for Black history preservation, a Planned Zoning District and more.
City opens intersection at South College, Archibald Yell and Rock
The intersection along with parts of South College and Rock had been closed for nearly a year as part of a series of improvements to Archibald Yell. All previously closed areas were open as of early Thursday morning.
Sonia Harvey resigns from Fayetteville City Council
Sonia Harvey has resigned from the Fayetteville City Council. The remaining council members have two options for replacing Harvey, whose term wasn’t set to expire until the end of 2026.
City seeks input for Walker Park master plan
City officials are looking for some input from residents for the development of the Walker Park Master Plan.
Fayetteville to begin investigating illegal short-term rentals
The city may soon have a better idea of how many people are operating illegal short-term rental businesses around town.
Fayetteville City Council recap: May 16, 2023
Hiring a company to investigate illegal short-term rental properties, repealing the city’s ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats, changes to the city’s parking regulations and more.
Fayetteville seeks 14 volunteers for boards and committees
Officials are looking to fill 14 positions on 10 of the city’s boards, commissions and committees.
Fayetteville council moves forward with plan to hire more school resource officers
The City Council is moving forward with a plan to add more police officers to work in the city’s public schools.
UPDATED: Council to consider grant to help pay for school resource officer salaries
A proposal that would help pay the salaries of new school resource officers is up for discussion this week.