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Report Water Leaks To 311
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In maintaining more than 3,500 miles of water pipes, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities responds to water repair requests on a daily basis. It relies on residents to report leaks or damage caused by suspected leaks.
If you see any of the following, call 311 to ensure Utilities is aware of the problem:
Water leaking from a broken pipe
Water coming from under street pavement
Water leaking from a fire hydrant
Water collecting around a water meter
All water leaks are a priority, and those posing a public safety risk or causing property damage are addressed first. For more information, visit www.cmutilities.com
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Explore A Career In Law Enforcement
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) invites students with an interest in a law enforcement career to participate in the Police Exploring program. Interested individuals should attend an informational meeting:
Monday, August 28 at 6:30 pm
Police Training Academy, 1770 Shopton Rd.
The Police Exploring program introduces students to the world of law enforcement at the local, state, and national levels. Explorers are trained in several aspects of police work and have the opportunities to compete with other posts in state, regional and national conferences.
To be eligible, students must:
- Be 14-20 years of age
- Have no serious arrests
- Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in school
- Have a good school record (attendance and behavior)
- Have parental approval
For more information, contact Officer Tom Allen at 704-432-0432 or tallen1@cmpd.org.
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Labor Day Holiday Schedule
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Clean Streams, Green Lawns
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Do you find fertilizer and pesticide packages confusing? How do you know how much fertilizer is enough? Are you throwing money down the drain? Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for a workshop about lawn care in Charlotte.
Attendees will learn valuable tools including when to do routine lawn maintenance and how to trouble-shoot yard problems. Information also will be provided on protecting water quality while maintaining the health and appearance of lawns.
Workshops are free. To register, call 704-432-0970 or email jkrupowicz@ci.charlotte.nc.us. For more information, visit http://cleanstreams.charmeck.org.
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South Corridor Construction Update
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South Corridor Infrastructure and LYNX Blue Line Light Rail construction is under way in areas near the railroad tracks from Seventh Street in Center City to I-485 in South Charlotte. Find out where construction will take place this month.
Remember to Look, Listen and Live! Light rail testing has begun, and trains may run 24-hours-a-day. Initially, testing runs from the South Boulevard Light Rail Facility north of Clanton Road, across Remount Road to Tremont Avenue in South End. The test area will expand as track is completed.
Stay informed about the latest construction information including lane closures by signing up for NotifyMe email updates on www.charlottefuture.com.
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Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.
City Source – Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 pm
Find out about an innovative pilot program to keep young robbery suspects off the streets after dark. Also, take a look at plans for a roof-top garden at Discovery Place.
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