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Updated on Jan. 31 at 12:35 a.m. with a comment from the East Carolina Amateur Baseball League. Jan. 30 article: The New Bern Board of Aldermen granted New Bern Baseball, LLC, the exclusive use of Kafer Park and the concession stand for […]
The New Bern Planning and Zoning Board has taken the first steps towards forming a committee to address parking issues within the city. During its Dec. 5 meeting, the board voted unanimously to act on a suggestion from member Rusty Ingram that
The New Bern Board of Aldermen have approved an amendment to the city’s Code of Ordinances that expands the downtown business area exempted from off-street parking requirements. The board voted 5-1 to approve the changes recommended by the city’s Planning and Zoning
Expanded parking zone approved in downtown New Bern to fix “permitting problem” Read More »
A public hearing has been set to address a longstanding parking issue for downtown New Bern businesses that stretches back decades. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen voted 5-1 to call a public meeting for October 10
Public hearing set for October 10 on changes to downtown off-street parking ordinance Read More »
The New Bern Board of Aldermen have voted to officially re-establish an advisory committee to oversee the city’s Municipal Service District, the downtown commercial and residential corridor that pays an additional tax for improvements to the area. The new Municipal Service District
A new parking lot opening to the public in downtown New Bern will add 50 spaces to the area’s available non-leased parking options for residents and visitors. The only catch? They’ll have to pay for the privilege. During their September 26
Pay by the hour parking lot opening on Pollock Street in downtown New Bern Read More »
Plans for a new Municipal Service District Advisory Committee recommended by City of New Bern staff in February appear to be in the final stages. During the August 22 meeting of the New Bern Board of Aldermen, City Manager Foster Hughes explained
Applications to go out soon for New Bern MSD Advisory Committee seats Read More »
Outdoor street cafes will return to downtown New Bern beginning Friday and continuing until the end of June before picking back up throughout the month of September. During their May 23 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved street closures to
Small Batch Specialty Gifts will host a “Sip and Sign” event with Susan Gravely, the founder and CEO of Vietri, on May 17, from 4-6 p.m. During the event, Gravely will share the history of Vietri over the past 40 years and
By Saturday morning West Craven High School FFA had sold its entire inventory of geraniums. Hanging basket planters and ferns also proved to be popular. Even with the ash falling from the sky from the Great Lake wildfire, there was a steady
Photos: West Craven FFA Plant Sale: Garden Favorites and Exotic Delights Read More »