September 8, 2026- 10:00 am: Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Notably, the board approved a $330,000 expenditure from the open space fund to purchase a 48-acre tract of land along the Neuse River in partnership with Triangle Land Conservancy, supporting the Neuse River Trail project. Additionally, there was a detailed update on the Bright Speed broadband expansion project, highlighting progress on fiber deployment to approximately 34,400 addresses with a completion target by the end of 2026. The board discussed contract amendment considerations to ensure timely use of ARPA grant funds related to the project, with ongoing coordination with NCDIT to meet federal expenditure deadlines. Other agenda items included budget revisions, appointments to the hospital authority, and proclamations recognizing firefighters and child passenger safety efforts. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.