🚨 24 HOURS OUT: It’s Time to Turn Out Chatham!
Dear Petition Supporters,
Tomorrow, September 1st, is the day. This is the moment we’ve been working toward. The Planning Board will make their recommendation on the massive Fearrington Preserve proposal—the project that threatens to double density and overwhelm the roads serving our local schools.
Our strategy so far has been research, data, and legal arguments. But tomorrow night, the strategy is simple: Turnout.
A packed hearing room at the Agricultural Center is the single most powerful statement we can make to county leadership. We need hundreds of neighbors standing together to show that this community is united.
Your 3 Action Items Today: Mobilize Your Network
We are asking every single one of our 1,200+ petition signers to activate their personal networks today. Who are the 5 people in your neighborhood, friend group, or family who care about Chatham’s future? Contact them right now.
1. CALL & TEXT Your Friends and Neighbors
Personal outreach is incredibly effective. Pick up the phone or send a quick text reminder. Tell them why their presence matters.
2. POST on Social Media
Share the details immediately on your neighborhood Nextdoor group and Facebook page. Urge your community to show up.
3. Share these Meeting Details Everywhere:
📅 WHEN: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center (1192 US-64 W Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Copy/Paste This Mobilization Message:
Here is a short template you can use for texts or social posts:
"CHATHAM NEIGHBORS: Tomorrow is the crucial meeting on the massive Fearrington Preserve proposal on Andrews Store Rd. If approved, this will double density and traffic on narrow roads serving four local schools (Pollard Middle, Chatham Grove Elementary, Woods Charter, Willow Oak Montessori)]. We MUST pack the Planning Board meeting to show opposition. Please join me tomorrow! It takes all of us. Tuesday, Sept 1 @ 6:30 PM at the Chatham County Ag Center in Pittsboro. See you there!"
We have presented the facts, the data, and the technical arguments. Now, let’s show them the people.
See you tomorrow night!
— The Smart Chatham Team
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