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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-10-27 — Downtown parking lot rebuild starts early 2027, and police report nearly 2,000 MSD calls this year](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/1569d6c0-472b-43b7-a088-c2f93fe459d2): Municipal Service District Advisory Committee
- [2026-10-22 — Veterans' dog training program wins special use permit for Pinetree Drive facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/8edfc367-9bff-4895-bf49-6b0d0ac538a6): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-10-21 — Historic commission OKs Children's Museum storefront makeover and shutters, plus a contentious addition amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/4ac18aa8-ec30-41a2-a8bd-2e60620e22ee): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-10-15 — Board updates its own rulebook and starts talking ADUs and data center rules](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/6914b16a-73f2-4420-9ecb-8ea55e7ce3c0): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-10-14 — Big night for affordable housing: First Ave lots sold to Housing Authority, Habitat gets 8 lots](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/32d4bda7-09b4-4c6f-a168-6f2118d6d5fc): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-10-13 — Board pumps brakes on Weyerhaeuser rezoning after residents demand time to read development agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/2bb09461-e3aa-4031-9dda-6f75df2d7d52): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-10-13 — New Bern moves toward feral cat census and faces utility rate hikes to fund $150M in infrastructure](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/9d338c11-21aa-46bc-93e0-463089a2b977): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-10-07 — Historic commission gives green light to three downtown projects — shutters, museum entrance, and a rear addition all headed for approval](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/00334707-e1fa-4552-8d35-d69568a58f84): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-09-17 — Board recommends OK on 3 huge Weyerhaeuser rezonings off US 70 — Greenbrier neighbors push back hard](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/72db7b0b-62a6-4910-975a-af89b5d74c8d): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-09-16 — Historic Preservation Commission OKs Sky Sails ceiling repair and Front Street additions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/d5d3464b-858c-4f8c-af04-742f6cede03c): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-09-09 — Redevelopment Commission buys First Avenue lot for $2,500, delays several property sales to October](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/db9f8d72-960e-4d48-a0fc-01168ad2652a): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-09-08 — Board approves three rezonings, OKs downtown 'vehicles for hire' rules 4-3, celebrates $25M housing grant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/643deb83-ead9-44f6-a02e-368b2a52713d): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-09-02 — Historic district projects up for design review: two Front Street renovations headline September meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/c91cf942-f117-4353-aae5-980943878574): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-08-27 — Board of Adjustment takes up Epiphany School facility special use permit at 2211 Henderson Avenue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/4dfb1a19-48e8-4570-8306-c6cdc74d4d49): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-08-26 — Historic Preservation Commission to tackle revisions to New Bern's design standards](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/afa83ae6-799e-458a-abb9-fa48fe5f305e): Special Called Historic Preservation
- [2026-08-20 — Board of Adjustment took up two school special-use permits Thursday — St. Paul expansion and Epiphany TK facility](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/7008dfe6-a405-40ee-bc8a-97ccabec2219): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-08-19 — Historic Preservation Commission takes up patio roof request for 205 King St. plus design standards update](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/acb0ac42-a65f-474f-9572-85b902270efc): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-08-18 — MSD Advisory Committee to review finances and hear new project proposals at Tuesday meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/cd81e47e-0cac-43f7-8b1a-34a083582ae9): Municipal Service District Advisory Committee
- [2026-08-13 — Big 98-acre rezoning near NC Hwy 43 back before the Planning Board tonight](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/95574bd0-1a17-41e3-8ac0-1589eb56dc3d): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-08-12 — Redevelopment Commission to weigh property sales, manufactured home rules](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/5572a3ad-f144-4472-9e52-effc08a61052): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-08-11 — Board moves forward on $13M bond sale, funds kids' museum display, and eyes a no-wake zone at Brice's Creek quarry](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/208bdb83-3100-44cd-b2c5-8d3f9da11745): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-08-05 — Historic district porch roofs, soffits and simmering demolition-by-neglect cases on tap at New Bern HPC](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/e4173b02-c1ab-4386-8513-1f8a438d2f5b): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-07-23 — Board of Adjustment to weigh two school special-use permits Thursday evening](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/04abc84e-8ef3-47ff-8189-b967caa45ae1): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-07-16 — Five rezonings up for New Bern Planning Board action — from downtown Pollock Street to 98 acres off Hwy 43](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/3bade91d-326f-410a-a86e-503bdd367bb1): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-07-15 — New Bern Historic Preservation Commission to take up Queen's Point windows, downtown infill parking, and Minor Works changes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/c8cf56e5-12e7-41da-bea7-ef67681b3dcd): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-07-14 — New Bern aldermen sign off on Duffyfield street closures, new sewer deal — and a new Redevelopment Commission seat](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/a59c7c36-eef9-45cb-84d8-53fd440ddbbb): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-07-08 — Redevelopment Commission met July 8 — official record not yet available](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/906d1482-2ca4-4af1-95f3-d17fe011382e): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-07-07 — Historic Preservation Commission to hold public hearing on design standards revisions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/3c9ed9a7-9fc7-43e7-8578-0d24465516f0): Special Called Historic Preservation
- [2026-07-01 — Historic commission to review parking garage plan for downtown building and other exterior projects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/d5f3765c-0cdb-462d-9f5e-82f5223e5c2a): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-06-25 — Board of Adjustment takes up two special use permits — a church on MLK Blvd and a school on First Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/d0a5a5f4-c804-4537-b78c-d152e389b425): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-06-19 — New Bern aldermen were set to adopt the final FY2026 budget at a special meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/1458c6ae-e468-48f8-b580-da0f08ce6b63): Special Board of Aldermen
- [2026-06-17 — Historic Preservation Commission to tackle awards program, CoA worksheet changes, and minor works list additions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/be528f21-e3d5-40fc-9043-4cf5f8cdbc0d): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-06-16 — New Bern Aldermen gathered for summer retreat — budget, bonds and board talks were on the table](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/c86e161d-9690-49ca-a97b-d8ea1566c148): Board of Aldermen Summer Retreat
- [2026-06-10 — New Bern Redevelopment Commission set to weigh bids on Mechanic and White Street lots](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/3195074a-0828-4083-8150-a0edd8f9ec13): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-06-09 — City leaders sit down with Redevelopment Commission, zero in on 'Avenues' housing project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/0df26062-7768-40ae-891d-8365744fafc3): Special Board of Aldermen
- [2026-06-09 — New Bern aldermen set to weigh street closures, two rezonings and a slate of fees Tuesday](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/6dd835a6-7072-40fc-a027-0780522bafdd): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-06-03 — New Bern historic preservation panel to take up demolition-by-neglect cases and 2026 COA follow-ups](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/c26c29ef-76bf-4c31-9a88-a1ae8a3df595): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-06-01 — Historic Preservation Commission huddles on updated design rules for New Bern's historic districts](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/d7cc0e70-4995-4332-a175-9fffd0d25c7e): Special Called Historic Preservation
- [2026-05-21 — Board of Adjustment took up two special use permits — a school and a church — plus updated rules](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/d0f231c7-b51b-4356-8ef1-7a03b5cf4fa8): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-05-20 — New Bern HPC to hold public hearings on Tryon Palace fencing plans and a new parking lot at 400 E. Front St.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/bf2730e4-29d4-4526-a2dd-ccd03da6402c): Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-05-19 — Downtown sound system pitch takes center stage at New Bern MSD committee meeting](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/501538d7-3fed-4adc-9454-eac05a247cc8): Municipal Service District Advisory Committee
- [2026-05-14 — 5.86 acres on US 70 headed for C-3 commercial zoning — board takes up initial zoning request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/b80ca8b6-46f1-49e7-bac5-fa559aa6f164): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-05-13 — New Bern Redevelopment Commission met May 13 — no official record available yet](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/12616077-82d8-4103-bf29-28e0c2c31566): Redevelopment Commission
- [2026-05-12 — New Bern passes FY27 budget with quarter-cent tax hike — Mayor Odham the lone 'no'](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/802b0468-3121-4864-aa90-962812946d93): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-05-06 — Historic preservation panel to take up rooftop garden, Tryon Palace fence, and four COA applications](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/70c5df52-b2c2-4305-b6bc-d6aceadc23c7): Historic Preservation Commission Design Review
- [2026-05-05 — Budget work session trims fees, adds electric job, votes 7-0 to oppose state bill on board vacancies](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/3c51afa8-35ec-43cd-b85d-dfb15977c86c): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-04-28 — New Bern board greenlights feasibility study for family entertainment complex, debates downtown alcohol district](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/68021774-28ae-4153-9f0f-daa4ffe27dcd): Board of Aldermen
- [2026-04-23 — Board of Adjustment to hear special use request for a new Christian academy school downtown](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/6511d6f9-f56f-4d89-b7b6-e6ae24c062e2): Board of Adjustment
- [2026-04-16 — New Bern Planning Board Takes Up Dog Boarding Rules and a Pinetree Drive Rezoning Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/3435cc57-7d5d-43a4-a32d-0c656d91a9a2): Planning & Zoning
- [2026-04-15 — Historic Preservation Commission to take up two house demolitions and Doubletree hotel updates](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/meetings/6f17a612-a787-48f1-a65a-a401bea2af3c): Historic Preservation Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [Updates to Historic District Design Principles and Standards](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/historic-preservation-commission-changes): governance · priority: high
- [Disposition of Redevelopment Parcels (First Avenue, Mechanic Street, Bloomfield Street, Sampson Street)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/disposition-of-redevelopment-parcels): development · priority: high
- [Electric Rate Ordinance Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/utility-rates): general · priority: critical
- [Weyerhaeuser Rezoning and Development Agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/weyerhaeuser-rezoning-and-development-agreement): development · priority: critical
- [Properties Sold After Upset Bid Process](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/real-estate-development): development · priority: medium
- [Epiphany School special-use permit (TK facility)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/rezoning-request): general · priority: high
- [Adding 722 Third Ave to Sellable Lots List](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/adding-722-third-ave-to-sellable-lots-list): development · priority: medium
- [Demolition by neglect and enforcement cases](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/demolition-by-neglect-and-enforcement-cases): public-safety · priority: high
- [Municipal Service District projects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/municipal-service-district-projects): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Historic preservation awards program](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/historic-preservation-awards-program): development · priority: medium
- [HPC Member Terms Expiring](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/hpc-member-terms-expiring): zoning · priority: medium
- [Avenues Project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/road-construction): transportation · priority: high
- [Clarifying and Revising Purchasing Conditions for Salable Lots](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/clarifying-and-revising-purchasing-conditions-for-salable-lots): zoning · priority: high
- [Certificates of Appropriateness for Three Historic Properties](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/certificates-of-appropriateness-for-three-historic-properties): zoning · priority: high
- [Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) Grant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/public-housing-transformation): development · priority: critical
- [Revenue Bond Financing](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/revenue-bond-financing): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Rezoning of 1100 Pinetree Drive](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/zoning-change): general · priority: high
- [Johnson Street streetlights](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/johnson-street-streetlights): public-safety · priority: low
- [Yellow Creek Enterprise Property Requests and Upset Bids](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/yellow-creek-enterprise-property-requests-and-upset-bids): development · priority: medium
- [Demolition by neglect enforcement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/demolition-by-neglect-enforcement): public-safety · priority: high
- [Housing Authority / Habitat for Humanity Partnership](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/housing-grant): development · priority: high
- [Long-running demolition by neglect at 221 E. Front St.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/long-running-demolition-by-neglect-at-221-e-front-st): development · priority: high
- [Communication with redevelopment-area residents](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/communication-with-redevelopment-area-residents): public-safety · priority: high
- [Paws of War Eastern NC dog training permit](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/paws-of-war-eastern-nc-dog-training-permit): zoning · priority: medium
- [Feral Cat Management](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/feral-cat-management): public-safety · priority: high
- [Formal violation at 215 Pollock St.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/formal-violation-at-215-pollock-st): development · priority: medium
- [Demolition by neglect at 221 E. Front St.](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/demolition-by-neglect-at-221-e-front-st): development · priority: high
- [Initial zoning of US 70 parcels as Commercial 3](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/initial-zoning-of-us-70-parcels-as-commercial-3): zoning · priority: high
- [Avenues/Duffyfield affordable housing redevelopment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [Duffyfield Stormwater Street Closures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/duffyfield-stormwater-street-closures): water-utilities · priority: high
- [FY2027 budget amendments and grant funds](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/fy2027-budget-amendments-and-grant-funds): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Board rules and procedures update](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/board-rules-and-procedures-update): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [$24 million general obligation bond projects](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/24-million-general-obligation-bond-projects): roads · priority: medium
- [Pedestrian safety at downtown crossings](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/pedestrian-safety-at-downtown-crossings): public-safety · priority: high
- [Children's Museum of New Bern entrance renovation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/childrens-museum-of-new-bern-entrance-renovation): development · priority: medium
- [Data Centers](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/data-centers): zoning · priority: medium
- [Additional Street Lights on Pasteur, Cypress, and North Cool Streets](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/additional-street-lights-on-pasteur-cypress-and-north-cool-streets): public-safety · priority: low
- [City Strategic Plan](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/city-planning): general · priority: medium
- [Water and Sewer Infrastructure Replacement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/fy27-water-and-sewer-improvements-project): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Trash and recycling service in the redevelopment area](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/trash-and-recycling-service-in-the-redevelopment-area): environment · priority: medium
- [Schedule of Fees and Charges Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/schedule-of-fees-and-charges): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Manufactured homes in the Redevelopment District](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/manufactured-homes-in-the-redevelopment-district): zoning · priority: high
- [Carolina Colours Aston Cluster Subdivision – Phase I Streets](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/carolina-colours-aston-cluster-subdivision-phase-i-streets): roads · priority: medium
- [2027 meeting schedule and turnaround times](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/2027-meeting-schedule-and-turnaround-times): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Street Light Maintenance and Ordinances](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/street-light-maintenance-and-ordinances): public-safety · priority: low
- [Inner Court parking lot reconstruction](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/inner-court-parking-lot-reconstruction): infrastructure · priority: high
- [C-3 Commercial Rezoning of Two Agricultural Parcels](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/c-3-commercial-rezoning-of-two-agricultural-parcels): zoning · priority: high
- [Downtown policing and event security](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/downtown-policing-and-event-security): public-safety · priority: high
- [Trent Court redevelopment adjacent to MSD](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/trent-court-redevelopment-adjacent-to-msd): development · priority: medium
- [Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/issues/accessory-dwelling-units): zoning · priority: medium


## Development applications (50)

- [Trent Court Redevelopment (Choice Neighborhood Initiative)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/trent-court-redevelopment): other · under-review
- [Inner Court Parking Lot Reconstruction](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/inner-court-parking-lot-reconstruction): site-plan · under-review
- [TK Facility for the Epiphany School](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/tk-facility-for-the-epiphany-school): conditional-use · approved
- [Paws of War Eastern NC Program](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/paws-of-war-eastern-nc-program): conditional-use · approved
- [218 Pollock St. Rear Addition Amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/218-pollock-st-rear-addition-amendment): other · approved
- [510 E. Front St. Shutter Addition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/510-e-front-st-shutter-addition): other · approved
- [408 Hancock St. Storefront Door and Windows](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/408-hancock-st-storefront-door-and-windows): other · approved
- [Sellable Lots List Addition — 722 Third Avenue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/sellable-lots-list-addition-722-third-avenue): other · approved
- [New Bern Housing Authority Property Request — 721 and 703 First Avenue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/new-bern-housing-authority-property-request-721-and-703-first-avenue): other · approved
- [Yellow Creek Enterprise Property Requests — Bloomfield and Sampson Streets](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/yellow-creek-enterprise-property-requests-bloomfield-and-sampson-streets): other · pending
- [Habitat for Humanity — nine-property request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/habitat-for-humanity-nine-property): other · pending
- [Yellow Creek Enterprise Offers — Bloomfield Street Properties (withdrawn)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/yellow-creek-enterprise-offers-bloomfield-street-properties): other · approved
- [Torrance Chapman Property Request — 1213 Mechanic Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/torrance-chapman-property-request-1213-mechanic-street): other · tabled
- [Weyerhaeuser NR Company Rezoning and Development Agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/weyerhaeuser-nr-company): rezone · tabled
- [Rezone Tax Parcel IDs 8-210-044 and 8-210-23001](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/rezone-tax-parcel-ids-8-210-044-and-8-210-23001): rezone · pending
- [Savoy Drive / NC 43 Connector Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/savoy-drive-nc-43-connector): rezone · approved
- [REZ-003679-2026, East of Future NC 43 Connector](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/rez-003679-2026-east-of-future-nc-43-connector): rezone · under-review
- [REZ-003680-2026, Southwest and Southeast Corner of US 70 and NC 43](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/rez-003680-2026-southwest-and-southeast-corner-of-us-70-and-nc-43): rezone · under-review
- [REZ-003678-2026, Southeast Corner of US 70 and US 17 Bypass](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/rez-003678-2026-southeast-corner-of-us-70-and-us-17-bypass): rezone · under-review
- [100 Skysail Blvd. soffit, ceiling, and lighting replacements](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/100-skysail-blvd-soffit-ceiling-and-lighting-replacements): other · approved
- [411 E. Front St. Certificate of Appropriateness](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/411-e-front-st-certificate-of-appropriateness): other · under-review
- [205 King St. rear patio roof addition](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/205-king-st-rear-patio-roof-addition): other · approved
- [Offer to Purchase 913 Sampson Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/offer-to-purchase-913-sampson-street): other · tabled
- [720 First Avenue Purchase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/720-first-avenue-purchase): other · approved
- [922 Pollock Street Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/922-pollock-street-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [MLK Jr. Boulevard Rezonings](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/mlk-jr-boulevard-rezonings): rezone · pending
- [1822 S. Glenburnie Road Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/1822-s-glenburnie-road-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [MLK Boulevard Split-Zoning Cleanup](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/mlk-boulevard-split-zoning-cleanup): rezone · approved
- [Remodel of contributing accessory building](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/remodel-of-contributing-accessory-building): other · under-review
- [St. Paul School Annex](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/st-paul-school-annex): conditional-use · under-review
- [Savoy Drive and NC Hwy 43 Rezonings (REZ-003581-2026)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/savoy-drive-and-nc-hwy-43-rezonings): rezone · under-review
- [606 White Street Purchase Request](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/606-white-street-purchase-request): other · pending
- [606 White Street bid (PID 8-006-126)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/606-white-street-bid): other · pending
- [1822 S. Glenburnie Road Rezone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/1822-s-glenburnie-road-rezone): rezone · pending
- [MLK Jr. Boulevard Rezone (3 parcels)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/mlk-jr-boulevard-rezone): rezone · pending
- [Doubletree Deck Renovation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/doubletree-deck-renovation): site-plan · pending
- [Dayspring Christian Academy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/dayspring-christian-academy): conditional-use · pending
- [201 Ellington Street Rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/201-ellington-street-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [748 E. Front St. (Queen's Point) — replacement windows](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/748-e-front-st-replacement-windows): other · under-review
- [226 E. Front St. infill project amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/226-e-front-st-infill-project-amendment): other · pending
- [406 Avenue A accessory storage buildings](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/406-avenue-a-accessory-storage-buildings): other · pending
- [Galloway Road Five-Lot Development](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/galloway-road-five-lot-development): other · approved
- [201 Ellington Street Rezone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/201-ellington-street-rezone): rezone · under-review
- [226 E. Front St. CoA amendment — parking garages and floodplain modifications](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/226-e-front-st-coa-amendment-parking-garages-and-floodplain-modifications): other · pending
- [406 Avenue A — after-the-fact demolition and new accessory storage building](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/406-avenue-a-after-the-fact-demolition-and-new-accessory-storage-building): other · pending
- [Refreshing Lives Church SUP-003479-2026](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/refreshing-lives-church-sup-003479-2026): conditional-use · pending
- [Dayspring Christian Academy SUP-003438-2026](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/dayspring-christian-academy-sup-003438-2026): conditional-use · pending
- [Initial Zoning — 4095 E US 70 Hwy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/initial-zoning-4095-e-us-70-hwy): rezone · pending
- [Rezone — 1100 Pine Tree Drive](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/rezone-1100-pine-tree-drive): rezone · pending
- [Front porch flooring amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/development/front-porch-flooring): other · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [REZ-003680-2026 commercial rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rez-003680-2026-commercial-rezoning): environment
- [REZ-003679-2026 R-6 rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rez-003679-2026-r-6-rezoning): zoning
- [Weyerhaeuser Rezoning and Development Agreement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/weyerhaeuser-rezoning-and-development-agreement): development
- [Feral cats](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/feral-cats): public-safety
- [Paws of War Eastern NC Program SUP-003702-2026](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/paws-of-war-eastern-nc-program-sup-003702-2026): development
- [Electric rate increase](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/electric-rate-increase): taxes-budget
- [REZ-003680-2026 environmental impact](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rez-003680-2026-environmental-impact): environment
- [510 E. Front St. shutters](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/510-e-front-st-shutters): zoning
- [Historic Preservation Commission](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/historic-preservation-commission): zoning
- [Open burning permits](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/open-burning-permits): public-safety
- [Public comment procedures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/public-comment-procedures): public-safety
- [Neighborhood nuisance on Oaks Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/neighborhood-nuisance-on-oaks-road): public-safety
- [Craven County Detention Center conditions](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/craven-county-detention-center-conditions): public-safety
- [Hancock Street parking changes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/hancock-street-parking-changes): roads
- [REZ-003680-2026 stormwater drainage](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rez-003680-2026-stormwater-drainage): water-utilities
- [Corporal C.W. Wright Jr. memorial](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/corporal-cw-wright-jr-memorial): public-safety
- [218 Pollock St. rear addition amendment](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/218-pollock-st-rear-addition-amendment): zoning
- [Union Point Park sidewalks](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/union-point-park-sidewalks): infrastructure
- [MLK Boulevard Rezoning / Haywood Farms Road](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/mlk-boulevard-rezoning-haywood-farms-road): zoning
- [Elgin Britt police incident](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/elgin-britt-police-incident): public-safety
- [REZ-003680-2026 traffic and construction](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rez-003680-2026-traffic-and-construction): roads
- [Rebuild NC and City Procedures](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rebuild-nc-and-city-procedures): development
- [Barbecue Festival / City Event Process](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/barbecue-festival-city-event-process): business-jobs
- [Hurricane recovery](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/hurricane-recovery): public-safety
- [Election charter change](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/election-charter-change): taxes-budget
- [Hurricane Florence recovery / ReBuild NC](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/hurricane-florence-recovery-rebuild-nc): public-safety
- [Hurricane recovery programs](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/hurricane-recovery-programs): public-safety
- [Historic Preservation Commission reform](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/historic-preservation-commission-reform): zoning
- [West Street School / CNI project](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/west-street-school-cni-project): development
- [RebuildNC hurricane recovery](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/rebuildnc-hurricane-recovery): public-safety
- [Paws of War rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/paws-of-war-rezoning): zoning
- [No-wake zone at Brice's Creek rock quarry](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/no-wake-zone-at-brices-creek-rock-quarry): public-safety
- [Lantern Light Tours business launch](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/lantern-light-tours-business-launch): business-jobs
- [Street Repairs and Housing Assistance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/street-repairs-and-housing-assistance): roads
- [Property purchase protocol and 1213 Mechanic Street](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/property-purchase-protocol-and-1213-mechanic-street): development
- [Redevelopment-area community engagement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/redevelopment-area-community-engagement): development
- [Electric Department Appreciation](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/electric-department-appreciation): public-safety
- [Community Outreach](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/community-outreach): community
- [Brice's Creek Quarry No-Wake Zone](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/brices-creek-quarry-no-wake-zone): environment
- [Citizen engagement](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/citizen-engagement): taxes-budget
- [Electric rates](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/electric-rates): taxes-budget
- [Neuse Boulevard rezoning](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/neuse-boulevard-rezoning): zoning
- [Vehicles for Hire ordinance](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/vehicles-for-hire-ordinance): business-jobs
- [Shriner's parking lot fencing and gate access](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/shriners-parking-lot-fencing-and-gate-access): development
- [Water rates in Deerfield](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/water-rates-in-deerfield): water-utilities
- [West Street closure in Duffyfield](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/west-street-closure-in-duffyfield): roads
- [Community fundraiser](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/community-fundraiser): community
- [NCDOT survey / stormwater bridges](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/ncdot-survey-stormwater-bridges): roads
- [CDBG Contracts / Public Comment Policy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/cdbg-contracts-public-comment-policy): budget
- [E Street Renaming (Item 26)](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/community/e-street-renaming-item-26): zoning


## Officials (19)

- [Jeffrey Odham](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/jeffrey-odham): Mayor
- [James "Trey" Ferguson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/james-trey-ferguson): Ward 1 Alderman
- [Sharon C. Bryant](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/sharon-c-bryant): Ward 2 Alderman
- [Robert "Bobby" Aster](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/robert-bobby-aster): Ward 3 Alderman
- [Lainy White](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/lainy-white): Ward 4 Alderman
- [Barbara J. Best](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/barbara-j-best): Ward 5 Alderman
- [Dana E. Outlaw](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/dana-e-outlaw): Ward 6 Alderman
- [Brad Jefferson](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/brad-jefferson): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Danielle Peoples](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/danielle-peoples): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Mike Duffy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/mike-duffy): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Kellie Kiser](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/kellie-kiser): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [David Harshman](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/david-harshman): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Marshall Ballard](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/marshall-ballard): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Margo Fesperman](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/margo-fesperman): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Kip Peregoy](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/kip-peregoy): Planning Commissioner — Planning and Zoning Board
- [Brenda E. Blanco](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/brenda-e-blanco): City Clerk — Administration
- [Foster Hughes](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/foster-hughes): City Manager — Administration
- [Jessica Rhue](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/jessica-rhue): Development Services Director — Development Services
- [Michael Scott Davis](https://northcarolinarecord.org/newbern/officials/michael-scott-davis): City Attorney — Administration