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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Bern, NC public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Demolition by neglect and enforcement cases
The commission tracks formal violations and long-running demolition-by-neglect cases, including 221 E. Front St., a case dating back decades. Enforcement aims to keep historic buildings from deteriorating beyond repair.
Demolition by neglect enforcement
The commission tracks buildings in the historic district whose owners are letting them deteriorate. The long-running case at 221 E. Front St. shows progress — windows, roofing, and porch work are underway — and the 726 Pollock St. case continues under a set timeline. These cases determine whether historic buildings are saved or lost.
Open Burning Permits for Land Clearing
Smoke from land clearing on County Line Road drew complaints, and the Board considered pausing burn permits. The developer offered to use air-curtain equipment that cuts smoke dramatically, and the permit could be reissued with Fire Department monitoring.
Communication with redevelopment-area residents
A new public relations framework aims to raise the commission's visibility through local media partnerships, community events, and homeowner education seminars, with the goal of bringing displaced residents back to Duffyfield.