December
The Heart of the Holidays
celebration and Tree Lighting
Ceremony had over 650 in
attendance.
The Gifting Tree Project moved
to Town Hall Campus due to the
Downtown construction for its
fourth year. Over 2,000 votes
were cast, which included online
voting.
Veterans Freedom Park hosted the annual
Veterans Day Remembrance event, with
over 350 people in attendance.
November
Fire Station 2, the newest station, is a
13,395 square foot, two-story building
that houses both an engine and
rescue company. In addition to its two
trucks and 27 firefighters, Station 2
has additional space to store reserve
apparatus (engine or truck) and two
fire poles that allow easy access to the
apparatus floor from the second floor
and aid quick turnout times for the
firefighters.
Mayor and Council were on hand for
the dedication on December 18.
Speakers included Dutch native Saskia
Leary and Lt. Col. Dianne Jinwright,
United States Air Force (retired), both
Cary residents. In addition, members of
The Old North State Brass Band
performed patriotic music and
refreshments were served following the
ceremony.
