Honoring the Past, Building a Future
July 27, 2015 - It began like this - "In launcing this new blog, I hope to make an enthusiastic contribution to the new chapters that are being written about this place we call home. The theme of this site is Honoring the Past, Building a Future. I will be writing about places and people, past … Continue reading Celebrating the Beginning of the 5th Year on Main Street Rocky Mount
FYI: Posting Mr. Pitman's Post From Social Media I’m glad members of the CCRP are deciding to speak out instead of taking the blame. If you take a look at the Ratio plan, which as a member of the CCRP I participated in. You will see on the front page that it was a joint … Continue reading Terrick Pitman and Jesse Gerstl – Speak Out – About A PLAN For Historic Downtown Rocky Mount
These photographs are but a sample of the state of things under this long term Councilman. Don't you think Mr. Knight's expiration date is past due? Here is a treasure of historic housing with no champion to help with things like applications for incentive money that from time to time is available from the city. … Continue reading How Long Is Long Enough? Andre Knight – Ward 1 (2003-2020 and Counting) – Some Ward Photographs
“In those days in my small town, parents didn't seem to worry so much about what their kids were doing as long as they made it home in time for dinner.” ― K. Martin Beckner, Chips of Red Pa Forty years ago, Tarboro was one of the original five towns that became members of The … Continue reading Let’s Ride Over To Tarboro And View How Commitment And Hard Work Wins Accreditation
When I read the erroneous remarks from the City Council meeting that keep declaring there is no difference between Main Street Accreditation and Affiliate, I repeat, there is a difference, dagnabbit! An Affiliate status has resources that help new communities get started with this successful program, BUT, Accreditation comes along later when you submit the … Continue reading Our Future With The Main Street Program Is In The Hands Of The ‘My Will Be Done’ Councilmen
The current song, 'There Is No Difference' that is playing on the City Council music station is a clap your hands - Texas two-step - around the facts of the matter. Accreditation is Main Street America’s top prize of recognition rewarded to a local Main Street program because it has shown a commitment to the revitalization of downtown. … Continue reading The Gospel According To The Majority Vote On The Council – OUR WILL BE DONE!
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