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    Emery G. Doughtie, Mayor; Suetta S. Scarbrough, District 1 Councilwoman; Sandra W. Bryant, District 2 Councilwoman; Ernest Bobbit, District 1 Councilmember; Carl Ferebee, District 3 Councilmember; Wayne Smith, district 2 Councilmember

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    The vision of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department is to strive to be a progressive law enforcement...
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  • Roanoke Rapids Fire Department

    Protecting an area of seven square miles, the department is comprised of two stations with 32 personnel
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  • Public Works

    39 full time employees dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the infrastructures and appearances of Roanoke Rapids.
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  • Parks & Recreation

    Serving the community by providing a well-rounded program of activities for all ages
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  • Main Street Development

    Nestled near pristine lakes and the mighty Roanoke River, Historic Roanoke Rapids blends...
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 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING MEETINGS:

(All City meetings are open to the public)

 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall
700 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC

Citizens are invited to attend the meeting or may join the meeting via Zoom.

Join the meeting through Zoom on your computer or smartphone
Please click on the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81045462133?pwd=ZTFEUHFtLy9OR1grVlE3aWZPREwrUT09

Webinar ID: 810 4546 2133
Passcode: 816196
 
If you have not used Zoom before, we encourage you to download the application from their website at https://zoom.us prior to the meeting. There is no costs associated with the software or to attend the meeting.
 
Join the meeting through audio only via telephone
Call 1-301-715-8592. When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 810 4546 2133 followed by the pound sign (#) and then enter the meeting passcode: 816196  followed by the pound sign (#). Depending on your telephone carrier, long distance charges may apply.
 
Watch the meeting on television
We will live broadcast our meeting on Spectrum Channel 193 beginning at 5:30 p.m. 
 
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LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Roanoke Rapids Public Library
319 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC

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    CITY HALL WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 
Monday, February 22, 2021
 
 Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The City will re-open the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station to the public beginning Monday, February 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. The City encourages visitors, if possible, to schedule an appointment prior to coming into City Hall.

Members of the public continue to have the option to conduct business with the City of Roanoke Rapids by phone at (252) 533-2800 or online at www.roanokerapidsnc.com. Examples of services that can be conducted online include the option to download permit applications (such as building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit); employment applications; and departmental information.

DROP BOX. A collection drop-box is available in the foyer of City Hall for deliveries, permit applications and payments by check-only (please do not include cash). For immediate concerns, please call the intended department phone number listed so we may work with you on a solution for your operational needs.

The City of Roanoke Rapids remains committed to providing all essential services while limiting the impact of the COVID-19 virus in the community. We ask that all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing while visiting City Hall and other City facilities.

The Magistrate’s office is open for business with public access.

Below is a list of helpful phone numbers for those seeking to contact city staff. In case of emergency, please dial 9-1-1. 

• Directory/Switchboard: (252) 533-2800
• City Manager: (252)533-2840
• Public Works: (252) 533-2846
• Planning & Development: (252) 533-2844
• Parks & Recreation: (252) 533-2847
• Police (non-emergency): (252) 533-2810
• Fire Department (non-emergency): Station 1 (252) 533-2880; Station 2 (252) 573-9032
• Finance: (252) 533-2841    • Tax / Revenue Collections: (252) 533-2842
• Human Resources: (252) 533-2845
• Main Street: (252) 533-2838

CITY RECYCLING CONTAINER SITES

The City of Roanoke Rapids has two recycling container sites. One is at the Public Works facility located at 1313 Hinson Street and the other is located at the Aquatic Center at TJ Davis Recreation at 500 E. 6th Street.  The public will have 24-hour access to these facilities for combined recyclable materials.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (252) 533-2846.

 COMMITTEE VACANCIES

Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.

  • Beautification Committee
  • Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
  • Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ Members)

Leaf Collection Notification

  • Leaf Collection Notifications

      We have started collecting loose leaves in the alleys. Alleys are only collected once during the season. Also, we are still collecting loose leaves on the street front. Reminder that loose leaf season ends at the end of February.       Crews work a daily assigned route and cannot take special requests or...

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