Special Events & Festivals
The Events & Festivals calendar shows March 2026 upcoming events: Apex Holi on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and Women's History Month: Time for Tea on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
(From Senator Batch) New Efforts to Lower Energy Costs
As many families continue feeling the strain of rising costs, new state efforts led by Governor Stein are focused on lowering household energy bills in North Carolina.
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I was glad to welcome Scouts from Troop 2051 to Town Hall this week! If other Scout troops, school groups, or youth organizations would like to arrange a similar tour or visit a Council meeting, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help connect young residents with how their town works.
World Sleep Day is a good reminder that sleep is not a luxury, it’s maintenance. If you want a simple upgrade: consistent bedtime, cool room, and screens down 30 minutes earlier. Your future self will thank you. 😴
Town Council Votes to Begin Data Center Moratorium
And other actions at the 3/10 Town Council meeting
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Elections & Voting
In-person early voting for the 2026 General Election runs Thursday, October 15, 2026 through Saturday, October 31, 2026; the John M. Brown Community Center will serve as an early voting site and other Wake County early voting sites will follow the same schedule.
Engineering Specifications
Section 700 (Wastewater Collection Systems) effective date is June 11, 2024.
Board of Adjustment
The next regular Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The March 17, 2026 Board of Adjustment Agenda (PDF) is available: apexnc.org/DocumentC...
Elections & Voting
The next election cycle is the 2026 General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2026.
Bulk Item Collection
Mattresses and box springs are $15 each; this charge is in addition to a $15 trip fee, with a $30 minimum charge.
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Shamrock Showdown
Participating businesses for the Downtown Apex Shamrock Showdown are: Adventures in Bloom; Alleyway Bookstore; Bear Hands; Kilwins; Lichen or Knot Plant Co.; Oaklyn Springs Brewery; Peak of the Vine the Cellar; Rose & Lee Co; The Spice and Tea Exchange of Apex; The Tulip Magnolia.
Apex Updates for March
Street Hockey, GoApex, Peak Plan 2055
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From the NYTimes today, we've gotten to the point where 19% of all political contributions in the country come from a handful of billionaires. Seems bad.
What are we doing here guys
I demand a one year moratorium on smash burgers until we can figure out what is going on
This is a crime
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Open Gym
Senior 55+ Pickleball Indoor Schedule is available at apexnc.org/DocumentC....
EarthFest
The low-waste food truck rodeo will include specific vendors Arepa Culture, Buoy Bowls, and Peak City Cocktails (offering mocktails), and the event will feature compost and recycling demonstrations by community partners.
On International Women’s Day, I’m grateful for the women serving our community in every role: parents, educators, entrepreneurs, first responders, advocates, and public servants. Thank you for showing up.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8. Clocks forward one hour. If you can, shift bedtime a little earlier Saturday night and get some sunlight Sunday morning to help your body adjust. ⏰
Holi Celebration
The event is not a rain-or-shine event and may be canceled due to weather; follow the town’s event page for any weather-related cancellations.
Environmental Leadership
The Town added the 2018 Trees & Stormwater Study materials: a Town Council presentation, the 2018 Trees & Stormwater case study (PDF), and a Codes & Ordinance Review (PDF) from the USDA Forest Service-funded study examining how trees help meet municipal stormwater goals.
Stormwater Volunteer Opportunities
A Feedback Form is available to report clogged storm drains, missing grates, pollution in waterways, and similar issues: survey123.arcgis.com...
Billing Updates
The town will offer payment plans to spread past-due balances for up to 12 months; customers are urged to check account balances and contact information now and may use available financial assistance resources (see apexnc.org/1502/Fina...).
Planning Board
The Planning Board agenda for March 9, 2026 is available.
GoApex Route 1 Fixed Route Service Improvements to begin April 18, 2026
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How do we grow from here? Attend Public Forum 2 to share your thoughts!
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BREAKING NEWS: Apex Data Center Project Withdrawn
What happened, and what comes next
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The Data Center project in Apex has been withdrawn, and Mayor Pro Tem Mahaffey will be proposing a further one year moratorium on Data Center development in Apex at the March 10th meeting
Adult Softball
The men's softball handbook reference is labeled for Spring 2026 (Men's Softball Spring 2026 Handbook) instead of Fall 2025.
Adult Softball
Spring 2026 game schedules are provided as linked documents: Competitive League Game Schedule; Recreational League — EAST Game Schedule; Recreational League — WEST Game Schedule; Church League Game Schedule.
