🌟 What’s Next for Zebulon?

As Zebulon continues to grow, we’re planning for the next five years—and your feedback can help guide the way.

Take a few minutes to complete our community survey and share what you would like the Town to prioritize as we develop Zebulon’s next Strategic Plan.

👉 Take the survey:
https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/index.php?cID=1083&ctask=check-out&ccm_token=1780061928:5adb23d2a6dff5cd1add83a58c7b9074

🩸 Give blood. Help save lives. The Zebulon Community Center will host an American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 25. Appointments are available, and eligible donors may receive a gift card. To schedule an appointment online, visit the American Red Cross donation website, enter 27597 in the search bar and select Zebulon Community Center.

Where do you need to go? Buses help Wake County residents reach work, school, medical appointments, shopping, and more. What destinations matter most to you? Take the survey at WakeTransit.org

We are thankful for our partnership with WakeMed and the opportunity to bring the WakeMed Wellness Bus to Zebulon Town Hall. The onsite visit offered eligible Town employees a voluntary, private and convenient way to complete their annual wellness exams. Thank you to the WakeMed team for helping us support employee health and wellness!

Help us add a splash of color to Downtown Zebulon! 🎨

Community Art Part II is coming Monday, Sept. 14. Volunteers will help transform the parking curbs in the Municipal Parking Lot into colorful works of art.

📅 Monday, Sept. 14
⏰ 5:45–8:30 p.m.
📍 101 N. Arendell Ave.

Paint supplies will be provided. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

RSVP to Tpiner@TownofZebulon.org.

Rain date: Monday, Sept. 21

The 2035 Wake Bus Plan has started — and we want feedback about what matters most to you! WakeTransit.org

🌟 Help Shape Zebulon’s Future!

Thank you to everyone who has shared ideas in the comments on our posts! We appreciate the conversation. To help us gather all feedback in one place, we encourage you to also complete the community survey.

Your responses will help inform Zebulon’s priorities and plans for the next five years. It only takes a few minutes to complete!

👉 Take the survey:
https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/index.php?cID=1083&ctask=check-out&ccm_token=1780061928:5adb23d2a6dff5cd1add83a58c7b9074

We’re getting ready to kick off our next Front Porch Conversation at 6 p.m. tonight! Join Town Manager Catherine Crosby and Town department leaders at Tenampa Sports Bar for an open conversation about growth, development and what’s happening in Zebulon. Come ask questions, share your thoughts and be part of the conversation. See you soon, Zebulon! 👋

**Board of Commissioners Meeting Public Notice**

Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

View the meeting agenda on the Town of Zebulon website:
Agenda: https://aptg.co/F4RF4B


Live Stream Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZgOMpB7TJU

🚐 Need a free ride around eastern Wake County?

GoWake SmartRide NE provides free, on-demand rideshare service for residents of Zebulon, Wendell, Knightdale and surrounding rural areas.

Request a ride:

📱 Download the GoAccess app
📞 Call 919-212-7005

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/programs-services/gowake-smartride-ne

While you’re thinking about transportation, don’t forget to share your feedback on the 2035 Wake Bus Plan:
waketransit.org/e34564

☀️ Need a place to cool off?

During periods of extreme heat, Wake County public buildings serve as cooling stations where anyone can get out of the heat and cool down in the air conditioning.

The Eastern Regional Center, located at 1002 Dogwood Drive in Zebulon, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Additional cooling stations are available throughout Wake County. Please check each location’s hours and rules before visiting.

Stay cool, drink plenty of water and check on neighbors who may need assistance. https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/fire-services-emergency-management/emergency-management/cooling-stations

The Town is currently looking for a Zoning and Code Enforcement Official to work under the direction of our Planning Director.

This role is key in keeping our community thriving—overseeing inspections and enforcement for our Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinance (covering land use, zoning, minimum housing, and property maintenance), while serving as a customer-service resource to the public on planning and permitting matters.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
If you know someone who would be interested, please pass this along to them. Interested candidates can view the full job description and apply directly on our career page.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofzebulon/jobs/5438030/zoning-and-code-enforcement-official?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY | WEST VANCE STREET CLOSURE West Vance Street in Downtown Zebulon is closed between Arendell Avenue and North Church Street now through 11 p.m. tonight, Friday, August 14, for Rock the Block. Drivers should plan to use an alternate route when traveling through Downtown Zebulon. Please use caution and watch for pedestrians in the area. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to see you at Rock the Block tonight!

🎸 Tonight’s the night — Rock the Block is back! 🎸 Come hang out with us in Downtown Zebulon tonight for the first Rock the Block concert of the year, featuring UBU The Band! 📍 West Vance Street 🕕 6–9 p.m. | Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Grab your lawn chairs or a picnic blanket, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a night downtown with live music, food trucks, local craft vendors and plenty of familiar faces. 🎒 And don’t forget the Tools4Schools Supply Drive! The Zebulon Main Street Board will be collecting school supplies during the event to help local students start the school year with what they need. We hope to see you downtown tonight! This program is supported by United Arts Wake County.

NOTICE: Joint Public Hearing Canceled

The Town of Zebulon Joint Public Hearing scheduled for tonight, Monday, August 10, has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. The subsequent Planning Board meeting is cancelled due to lack of agenda items.

Thank you for your understanding.

** Town of Zebulon **

Board of Commissioners Joint Public Hearing Meeting Notice
Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Public Notice and Livestream Information

View the meeting agenda on the Town of Zebulon website: https://aptg.co/DyHBqb
Watch the meeting live on the Town of Zebulon YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPEimfRCB5g

Join us for our second Front Porch Conversation!

Come meet Town Manager Catherine Crosby and Town department leaders for an open conversation about growth, development and what's happening in Zebulon.

📅 Tuesday, Aug. 18
🕕 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Tenampa Sports Bar, 114 W. Horton St.

We hope to see you there!

Raleigh Water customers, take note! Starting September 1, a 3% processing fee will be added to payments made by credit card, debit card or digital wallet, including PayPal, PayPal Credit and Venmo. Want to avoid the fee? Pay by: 💧 eCheck 💧 Check 💧 Cash This change applies to Zebulon residents and businesses served by Raleigh Water. Learn more at raleighnc.gov/water.