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Where To Live
Craven county An activity-filled suburban area, Craven County offers you the best of all worlds: breath-taking natural beauty offering numerous outdoor opportunities, the small town pace of life in a historic setting, and cultural and shopping venues equal to an urban center. But Craven County’s most treasured assets are the friendly people that inhabit it. Eight area townships provide you a wide array of facilities and attractions. Some of our nation’s oldest and most historic buildings, like the Tryon Palace, lie nestled in the county seat, New Bern. New Bern, the colonial capital of North Carolina, is home to a rich history chronicling our nation’s greatest figures and most trying times. During his tour of the South, George Washington stayed two nights in New Bern, and during the Civil War, Union and Confederate forces clashed only miles away. That patriotic legacy is not lost to Craven County today. The nation’s largest marine base, MCAS Cherry Point, is only 19 miles from New Bern. Thousands of Marines and sailors from around the world stand ready to defend our freedom at a moment’s notice. Craven County is only 45 minutes from Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach. The sea and sand, plus the quaint mixture of shops and towns, make the county a popular tourist spot. Founded 1705 Name’s Origin Known first as the Archdale Precinct, the name was changed in 1712, honor-ing Lord William, Earl of Craven, a Lord Proprietor of North Carolina. Population91,754 Tax rates $0.61 per $100 evaluation Garbage and recycling Craven County offers a “Pay As You Throw” program, in which residents pay only for the trash they produce. Residents buy stickers for $2.50 at outlets or through the mail and place them on solid waste containers. Trash must be outside before 7 a.m. the day of pickup. Recyclables must be in county dispensed bins. Call 252-636-6659. Water/sewage County water and sewage is available in most unincorporated areas. Craven County has a Water and Sewage Board that meets montly. Utilities Progress Energy, also known as Carolina Light and Power Company, serves Craven County. Call 1-800-452-2777 for more information. Government Board of Commissioners. The Chairman of the Board is Perry Morris. Other members of the board are Leon Staton, Lee Kyle Allen, Steve Tyson, George Brown Jr., Johnnie Sampson Jr., and M. Renee Sisk. All members are elected for four-year terms. The board meets the first and third Monday of each month. The board holds the first meeting at 7 p.m. and the second meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the Craven County Commissioners Room at the Craven County Administration Building, in New Bern. Animal Control ACO, Kathryn Smith, 252-637-4606. The Animal Rabies Control Center is on 1639 Old Airport Road. They provide pet adoptions, public education about vaccines and rabies, and help with rabies control. Board of Elections Chairman: William Miner. The Board of Elections is on 406 Craven St. in New Bern, 252-636-6610. The board helps conduct Craven County’s local, state and federal elections. It also helps arrange polling places and election schedules. Cooperative Extension Service County Director: Thomas Glasgow, 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, 252-633-1477. The Cooperative Extension Program helps provide information on agriculture, horticulture, home economics, and a community resource development. Health Department Director Wanda Sandele, 252-636-4920, 2818 Neuse Blvd, New Bern. The Health Department promotes good health with services such as immunizations, vaccines, and check ups. Home Health Hospice PHN Director: Kathy Evans, 252-636-4930, 2818 Neuse Blvd., New Bern. The hospice provides dignity and comfort for those who are suffering the final stages of terminal cancer or disease. Planning and Inspections Director, Don Baumgardner, 252-636-6618, 2828 Neuse Blvd., New Bern. The planning and inspections depart-ment promotes and coor-dinates the development of land within the county. They also offer aid to the government in orderly development. Recreation Director: Jan Parker, 252-636-6606, 406 Craven St., New Bern. The recreation department provides opportunities to promote health and fun through athletics, classes, projects and workshops. Social Services Director: Kent Flowers Jr., 252-636-4900, 2818 Neuse Blvd. New Bern. The social services department helps enhance and protect the lives and well being of Craven County’s most vulnerable citizens. Solid Waste and Recycling Director: Rusty Cotton, 252-636-6659, 406 Craven St., New Bern. The solid waste and recycling department provides assistance to Craven County residence for their curbsiderefuse. Transportation Director: Phyllis Toller, 252-636-4917, 2822 Neuse Blvd., New Bern. The transportation department, known A as CARTS, provides se-vices within in its capabilities, to the general public, with special emphasis on people who are more than 60 years old and people with handicaps. Trent Woods Founded 1959 Name’s Origin Named for the woods by the Trent River Population 3,961 Township Town of Trent Woods Polling places West New Bern Volunteer Fire Department (in Trent Woods) Tax rates $0.27 per $100 valuation Garbage and recycling Trent Woods participates in the Craven County “Pay As You Throw” program, in which residents pay only for the waste they produce. See a description of the “pay as you throw” program above. Water/sewage City of New Bern Water and Sewer, 2825 Neuse Blvd. 252-636-4056 Utilities Progress Energy 1-800-452-2777, City of New Bern Electrical 252-636-4070, NC Natural Gas, call 252-636-4000. Telephone provided by Sprint, call 252-633-9011. City Hall 912 Country Club Drive Government Mayor-council form of govern-ment. A mayor and three commissioners are elected every two years in odd numbered years. Meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Mayor Don Day Police Trent Woods Police Department: Chief Michael Register, 252-637-3030 Fire/Rescue West of New Bern Volunteer Fire Department, 911, non-emergency 252-633-3043 Medical facilities Craven Regional Medical Center 2000 Neuse Blvd. Call 252-633-8111 or 252-633-8154 Library New Bern Craven County Public Library ; 400 Johnson St., 252-638-7800. Post office 1851 S Glenburnie Road, 252-638-6752 River Bend Incorporated 1980 Population 2,783 Township Town of River Bend Polling places River Bend Municipal Building, 45 Shoreline Drive Tax rates $0.22 per $100 valuation Garbage and recycling River Bend participates in Craven County’s “Pay As You Throw” program, in which residents must pay only for the waste they make. See above for more information on the program. Water/sewage Town of River Bend Water Resources, 252-658-3540. Utilities Progress Energy 1-800-452-2777, City of New Bern Electrical 252-636-4070, NC Natural Gas. Call 252-636-4000. Telephone provided by Sprint. Call 252-633-9011. City Hall Town Manager is Randy Beeman, 252-638-3870 Ext. 213; town clerk is Ann Katsuyoshi, 252-638-3870 Ext. 202 Government composed of a mayor and five council members. They meet in the town hall on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Mayor John R. Kirkland, 252-633-1363 Police River Bend Police Department; Chief, Duke Pratt; 252-638-1108 Fire New Bern Fire Department - chief, Bobby Aster; 252-636-4020 Rescue New Bern Fire and Rescue Department, 252-636-4020; emergencies, 911 Medical facilities Craven Regional Medical Center 2000 Neuse Blvd., call 252-633-8111 or 252-633-8154. Library New Bern Craven County Public Library 400 Johnson Street, 252-638-7800. Post office 233 Middle Street 252-638-6921 Bridgeton Incorporated 1907 Name’s Origin Came from the bridge that crosses the Neuse River and connects in New Bern Population 317 Township Bridgeton of Craven County Polling places Tri-community Fire Department, St. Delight Church Road. Tax rates $0.58 per $100 valuation Garbage and recycling Bridgeton participates in Craven County’s “Pay As You Throw” program, in which residents only pay for the trash they make. See above for more details about the program. Water/sewer City of New Bern Water and Sewer, 2825 Neuse Blvd. 252-636-4056 Utilities City of New Bern Electrical, NC Natural Gas, call 252-636-4000; telephone provided by Sprint, call 252-633-9011. City Hall 202 B St., 252-637-3697 Government Mayor-council. The mayor and four aldermen meet the first Tuesday of every month. Mayor Rodman Williams, 401 B St., 252-637-3077. Police New Bern Police Department, 601 George Street; Chief, Frank Palombo; call 252-672-4100. Fire/Rescue Tri-community Volunteer Fire Department, 252-633-3200 Medical Facilities Craven Regional Medical Center 2000 Neuse Blvd, call 252-633-8111 or 252-633-8154. Library New Bern Craven County Public Library, 400 Johnson St., 252-638-7800. Post Office 601 D Street, 252-638-6350. New Bern Founded 1710 Name’s Origin Christopher de Graffenried, leader of the German and Swiss adven-turers who settled the town, named New Bern after his home town in Switzerland, Bern. “Bern” means “bear” in Swiss. Population 25,600 Township City of New Bern Tax Rates $0.47 per $100 valuation Garbage and Recycling City of New Bern Sanitation provides service for $4 per month for residents, with a $2 senior-citizen discount available. City provides trash can. The city participates in Craven County’s curbside recycling program. Call 252-639-7501 for more information Water and Sewage Provided by City of New Bern Water and Sewer at 300 Pollock St. 252-636-4056. Utilities Provided by City of New Bern Electric Utilities at 303 1st St. 252-639-2821 Government The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen govern New Bern. The mayor is elected at-large every four years. The aldermen are six officials elected by ward, or district, every four years. The board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Courtroom at 300 Pollock St.. City Hall 300 Pollock St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 252-636-4000 Mayor Thomas Bayliss, 252-639-2702 City Clerk Vickie Johnson, 252-639-2703 City Manager Walter Hartman Jr., 252-639-2701 Police City of New Bern Police Department; Chief Frank Palombo, 601 George St., emergency 911, non-emergency 252-672-4100 Fire and Rescue New Bern Fire-Rescue, Fire Chief Robert Aster, 1401 Neuse Blvd., emergency 911, non-emergency 252-639-2931 Medical Facilities Craven Regional Medical Center, 2000 Neuse Blvd., 252-633-8111 or 252-633-8154 Library New Bern Craven County Public Library, 252-638-7800, 400 Johnson St. Post Office 1851 S. Glenburnie Road, 252-638-6752
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