Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting
Since the 2002 Greene Tract resolution was adopted, several different land-use needs have been suggested, but no development has started on the lot.
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Chapel Hill Transit wants community members to weigh in on the future of its services
The development of the Short Range Transit Plan began in September 2017. The six goals of the plan are to improve transit mode shift, increase ridership, create high-frequency transit corridors, emphasize equity, improve weekend service and enhance the convenience of living without a private vehicle.
Carrboro celebrates the opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Park
“He’s not a hero for some of the community, he’s not my hero because I’m an African-American, he’s not the hero of women because he heralded women’s rights, he’s not the hero of the immigrant because he fought for their rights,” Richards said. “He’s not the hero of soldiers or those who would do war because he fought for peace. He is the hero of all of us.”
Here's how you can celebrate MLK Day this weekend
Over the next few days, organizations in Orange County will host events celebrating and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. These events will include a memorial banquet, an NAACP rally and even more.
Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz resigns
In a press release, Chapel Hill Town Council member Rachel Schaevitz said she'll be leaving the council in February to move to New Zealand.
Meet the new members of the Chapel Hill and Carrboro town councils
Carrboro and Chapel Hill Town Councils have three new members, one of which is a current UNC student, who all seek positive change in the area.
Great Recession to presidential elections: three town leaders reflect on past decade
Mark Kleinschmidt, Nancy Oates and Hongbin Gu recollect on their time as town leaders as the political landscape of Chapel Hill changes.
Chapel Hill ranks second statewide in LGBTQ+ equality index, falls behind national cities
Chapel Hill has scored its highest score ever in the LGBTQ+ Equality Index, but due to limitations from HB2, it cannot meet all the needs it wants to.
Did you know Chapel Hill is a scorpio? Town government celebrates 200th birthday
The government of the Town of Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th birthday with remarks from past and present public officials, singing from the UNC Tarpeggios and the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule.
After a recount, Oates is out, Huynh is in
Per Orange County election law, non-prevailing candidates within one percent may request a recount after results are certified at the Board of Elections’ canvas meeting. After requesting a recount of the Chapel Hill Town Council race, incumbent Nancy Oates will finish her term on Dec. 4, and UNC student Tai Huynh will join the Council.
Chapel Hill Town Council meeting combines celebration and business
At the latest Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, the Town Council recognized the 200th anniversary of Chapel Hill government, discussed community programs, and considered issues related to land use and UNC Health Care.
Oates to request recount in Chapel Hill Town Council race
Incumbent Chapel Hill Town Council candidate said she will request the Orange County Board of Elections conduct a recount. The Board met Friday for their canvas meeting to certify the results of the Nov. 5 municipal and school board elections. Three candidates — Oates and challengers Sue Hunter and Tai Huynh — stood at around 13 percent of the vote after certification. The recount will be conducted next Thursday.
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting
At the most recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, topics included the Language Access Plan, on-street parking and more.
Extra income or a neighborhood nuisance? How Chapel Hill grapples with Airbnbs
“Any new Chapel Hill regulations will affect not only those property owners who use the STR system for profit, but also residents like us for whom the system simply makes it possible to plan for the future." Following multiple other cities, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill's Short-Term Rental Task Force will be recommending regulations on short-term rentals, like Airbnb, to the Town Council. Chapel Hill residents have mixed opinions on short-term rentals as some think they are beneficial for the Town and some do not.
Orange County celebrates Veterans Day at new town memorial
“In the midst of what our country’s going through right now, we need to be reminded of what unites us, and Veterans Day is a perfect reminder of that, what our country stands for, the values and commitments that our veterans have fought to protect,” Price said.
I am the mayor who speaks for the trees: Chapel Hill holds Tree of the Year contest
Celebrate Arbor Day by entering the Town of Chapel Hill's "Tree of the Year" contest.
Town celebrates opening of new nature preserve in Chapel Hill
The North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation recently acquired 12.8 acres of biologically diverse land in Chapel Hill.
UNC graduate student denied from Town of Chapel Hill transportation advisory board
People are frustrated over the lack of diversity in Chapel Hill councils, and Mayo's loss against Jack Whaley exemplifies an debate over the nomination.
Here's how Chapel Hill is working to preserve affordable housing
The Town's affordable housing preservation strategy is organized around three key objectives: preserve affordable housing, improve or maintain quality of affordable housing and support tenant protections for households at risk of displacement.
Who won in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro local elections?
Tuesday's local election saw little changes in some areas of Chapel Hill and Carrboro but major potential upsets in others.
