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It could be a huge benefit to the community to have a sidewalk running from the new parking lot (just south of the Haw River) to the park – both for extending recreation options for hikers, as well as for supporting the MST.

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Oak Ridge Town Manager Bill Bruce told us there are no immediate plans to extend the sidewalk along Linville Road, although, he noted, “it is one of several options to connect the new Headwaters Trail trailhead parking lot on Linville Road with the Town Park.”

The Town’s MST Committee is exploring these options, Bruce said, with the goal of routing as much of the current MST route off of roadways and onto trails.

“Our MST Committee is actively planning and constructing trails in Oak Ridge and is always looking for volunteers to join their committee,” Bruce added. “If interested, please contact Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.”

What’s the protocol for placing political signs in the township of Oak Ridge?

Rules about placement of political signs in Oak Ridge are consistent with those of other municipalities in Guilford County with street systems maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The rules adhere to North Carolina G. S. § 136-32, which states that compliant political signs are permitted in the right of way of the state highway system starting the 30th day before the beginning date of Early Voting – which is April 28 for the upcoming May 17 primary – and must be removed by the 10th day after the election.

The state statute says no sign is permitted in the right of way of a fully controlled access highway (i.e., a four-lane divided highway). In areas where signs are permitted in the right of way of the state highway system, no sign shall be closer than 3 feet from the edge of the pavement; no sign shall obscure motorist visibility at an intersection; no sign shall be higher than 42 inches above the edge of the pavement; no sign shall be larger than 864 square inches; no sign shall obscure or replace another sign; illumination is not permitted.

For political signs on private property, state law requires “…permission of any property owner of a residence, business, or religious institution fronting the right of way where a sign would be erected.”

Questions about political sign placement can be directed to the Guilford County Board of Elections (www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/board-of-elections) and/or the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

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