Town Hall
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The Town of Spencer is renovating part of the former Park Plaza shopping center at South Salisbury Avenue and Fifth Street into a new Town Hall and Police Department. The new Town Hall provides improved space for citizens and staff, while allowing for future flexibility and expansion without expensive renovations. Spencer’s new town hall will efficiently serve the Town of Spencer as it continues to grow for decades to come.
The project aims to revitalize the heart of Spencer by repurposing a former grocery store and adjacent space with a distinct and understated design on the exterior and flexible space planning on the interior. As one of the most prominent blocks in town, the much needed improvements seek to encourage thousands of visitors to the NC Transportation Museum to also visit shops and boutique restaurants in the Historic District.
For more information, download the one-sheet promoting the new Town Hall and Police Department.
Town Hall Staff
The Town Hall staff partners with departments to implement the vision, goal and initiatives for the Town of Spencer on behalf of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. An administrative team works collaboratively under the leadership of the Town Manager to support the Board of Aldermen, oversee departments delivering services, connect with the community, manage the budget, plan for the future, and work with appointed boards and commissions.
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Peter L. Franzese
Town Manager
Peter Franzese joined the Town of Spencer in October of 2020 after working with the City of Concord for over 12 years. Peter holds Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has completed the UNC School of Government’s Leading for Results and Municipal Administration programs. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the North Carolina City and County Communicators (NC3C), UNC General Alumni Association, and previously served as president of the UNC MPA Alumni Association. Peter and his wife, Chelsea, reside in Rowan County with their two children. He enjoys spending time with family, aviation, UNC athletics, tinkering with gadgets, and home and auto repair.
Doing Business with the Town
Current Contracting Opportunities:
Request for Bids: 2023 Street Improvements – Due June 1, 2023
Additional information for Street Improvements: Click here for Technical Specifications