Summary
The city annexed 51 acres of its own vacant wooded land on Royall Avenue — a "donut hole" inside the city limits — so services and boundaries are clear. No residents are affected since the city owns the land.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate fiscal impact — the land is already city-owned with services nearby.
The city, by cleaning up jurisdictional boundaries and preserving land designated for conservation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
About 7.7 acres on Thoroughfare Road could be brought into Goldsboro city limits. If approved, the property would receive city services and become part of an electoral district.
City Council - May 4, 2026
The city annexed 51 acres of its own vacant wooded land on Royall Avenue — a "donut hole" inside the city limits — so services and boundaries are clear. No residents are affected since the city owns the land.
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