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Pine Ridge's population is around 1800 people, about 760 houses, and who knows how many pets and special animals. Yes we are still considered somewhat rural, but Pine Ridge is approaching Spring, which means we are about to burst wide open in full bloom. That bloom, or should I say BOOM, is the result of a lot more folks discovering the good life that is present in Pine Ridge. Families are waiting in line for homes in Pine Ridge!
Good schools, good housing, good recreation facilities, good churches, a new community library, and a great place to grow families, or just a great place for a retirement home. The annual Pine Ridge Neighborhood Festival is scheduled for September 14 and 15, two days of family fun and entertainment. Special events, craft vendors, fun food, rides for everyone, the Great Turkey Shoot, Saturday Night Fireworks, and a Special family ride will be here for our community families.
The 2007-08 Pine Ridge Budget is $373,600 and includes an additional full-time police officer for Pine Ridge. A new sign for Town Hall is planned along with some additional landscape improvements for the Senior Center/Town Hall complex. Several federal mandates requiring local funding have been completed, most notably the completion of all requirements for the Pine Ridge NPDES MS4 General Permit for Storm Water Discharge. Several residential areas adjacent to Pine Ridge have expressed a desire to be annexed into Pine Ridge and this is an ongoing project.
While we have accomplished much and have a great community, Pine Ridge continues to face a critical shortage of fire flow water service in the event of a residential fire, as well as municipal water and sewer services needed for expansion of our future commercial and current residential development. Town Officials have sought out sources for community development grants to fund the planning of water and sewer systems, consulted with other suppliers of municipal water and sewer services to review feasibility studies and cost proposals, and are working with a group of local developers in an effort to fund the construction of a municipal water and sewer system to serve portions of the town.
Pine Ridge is your town, and town government needs your involvement, your comments, and your support to ensure Pine Ridge continues to be a great place to grow families. I want to personally thank all of the volunteers who serve on the various town committees, the individuals that help keep the sidewalks and streets of Pine Ridge clean, all the teachers at our local schools that teach, love, and care for our children, the future of Pine Ridge.
General Election November 5, 2007 Two Council Seats Up For Election
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Protect Your Property
Want to get faster response when calling 911 in an emergency situation, then you need to pick up a 911 Emergency Information form from town hall to provide Chief Wright and Lexington County Dispatch with essential information. For more information, call Chief Wright at 755-2500.
Pine Ridge Senior Center
Ms. Beverly Smith, Director of the Pine Ridge Senior Center, desperately needs for volunteers to help with the Meals on Wheels program. Even if you cannot commit to a regular schedule, they can still use you as a substitute. They really need the support of the community in order to make this program benefit your community. Most schedules can be made to fit around your lunch routine. Won't you please give them a call at 755-1274 and volunteer?
Got A Problem, Need An Answer?
If you have a question or concern about the Pine Ridge Administrative Department, please call Mayor David Busby at 755-2500. If your concern is about the Pine Ridge Police Department, please call Chief Wright at 755-2500.
If you have a problem or a concern you feel has not been properly addressed with one the above individuals, please call a member of the Pine Ridge Town Council to voice your concern.
Sanitation Services
The Pine Ridge Town Council has contracted with Jennings Sanitation to provide you with affordable sanitation services. If you are interested, please contact them at (803)564-5874.
If you have questions or comments call any member of Pine Ridge Town Council.
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