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Topics getting the most attention in New Bern, NC public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Additional Street Lights on Pasteur, Cypress, and North Cool Streets

A resolution was scheduled to add street lights on three streets — a safety and visibility improvement for those neighborhoods.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Johnson Street streetlights

A resolution would authorize adding streetlights on Johnson Street, improving visibility and safety on that corridor.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

LowPublic Safety

2814 Oakland Avenue demolition

A house that's been out of code compliance since 2023 will be demolished once funding is available, at an estimated cost of $9,243 plus asbestos work.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 14, 2026