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Happy Halloween, neighbors! In this issue, you can learn more about the bond referendum on your ballot, fees at the new 125 E. Rosemary St. parking deck, and more options for folks who use Homestead Aquatic Center while it's closed. Mark your calendars for one more day of Festifall, LUMO public meetings, and a special Friendsgiving opportunity. |
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Town of Chapel Hill Bonds are on the Ballot
If you live in Chapel Hill town limits, you can vote on a municipal bond referendum.
- Your vote will decide if the Town of Chapel Hill can borrow up to $44 million in general obligation bonds.
- The language on the ballot might be a little confusing. When you read that "the estimated amount of property tax liability increase...would be zero," know that this means the Town can borrow the money without raising property taxes.
- These bond orders reflect Town Council's strategic goals around affordable housing, connectivity, community safety, and economic stewardship.
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Last Weekend to Early Vote
Early voting ends Saturday, Nov. 2, and the library is an early voting site for people who live in Orange County. Visit the Orange County Board of Elections website for all the details on early voting, registration, and voter ID requirements.
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Fees Start at 125 E. Rosemary Deck on November 4
All systems are go at the 125 E. Rosemary St. parking deck, which means we'll be charging to park. This was always the plan - we just had to wait for the technology and infrastructure to come online. Enjoy thousands of parking spots plus EV charging and bike racks.
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Fire Department Connects with the Community |
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Last week, the Town of Chapel Hill partnered with the American Red Cross to install free smoke detectors in the Tarheel mobile home community. With help from our firefighters, UNC students, and community partner volunteers, we installed more than 40 smoke detectors in residents' homes!
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Chapel Hill Fire Department's dedicated team of puppeteers took fire safety lessons on the road. Every October they put a on a show for Fire Prevention Month, sharing their message with local schools, and sometimes with State Fair-goers! |
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Have a Safe and Happy Halloween
We know many of you enjoy spending Halloween evening downtown! We’re not limiting parking and we don’t expect any road closures this year. Our Guardians of the Hill will be out watching for everyone’s safety. If you’re driving, give yourself plenty of time to help keep folks who are walking, biking, and rolling safe.
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One More Weekend for Festifall
Join us on November 2 from 12 to 5 p.m. for a street market featuring artisan vendors, music, performances, and more that celebrate Día de los Muertos. This event is dedicated to uplifting the Latino/a/e communities of Chapel Hill and the Triangle area.
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Learn Benefits to Leaving Your Leaves
Barbara Driscoll will lead a presentation and Q&A on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. to help you discover the importance of leaves for birds, insects, and other wildlife. You'll learn how leaves play a key role in soil health and water conservation, suppressing weeds, and enriching soil as they decompose.
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Other Pool Options While Homestead is Closed
Homestead Aquatic is closed through March 2025 to replace two major systems. While they're closed, pool pass holders can visit Orange County Sportsplex in Hillsborough or the YMCA on MLK in Chapel Hill.
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Share a Little Love this Holiday Season
Join us for our first annual service project tradition with Orange County's Department on Aging. We'll package goodie bags for older adults in our community who might need a little love this holiday season. We'll meet at the Seymour Senior Center on Nov. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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Building Community, One Cookie at a Time
Members of the Chapel Hill Police Department hosted a Cookie with a Cop event at Crumbl Cookies. The purpose of the event was to give community members opportunities to ask questions and get to know the officers in the neighborhood. Folks also got to meet Frankie, the Guardians of the Hill new facility dog.
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What's in a Sign? Tell Us What You Think
As we work on future plans for the downtown streetscape, we also want to help people navigate downtown. This concept is called "wayfinding." Give us feedback on wayfinding concepts and a temporary sign near 125 E. Rosemary Parking Deck.
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What is LUMO?
We're hosting several meetings next month to tell you about an update to our Land Use Management Ordinance. Come learn about this important step towards realizing a Chapel Hill that's more connected, sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant! We'll be at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market on Nov. 2. Public Information Meetings are Nov. 18 and 21.
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Learn with Us!
Engage Chapel Hill is a space for you to learn and share feedback about major Town projects and initiatives. Right now you can learn about Vision Zero Chapel Hill, Bolin Creek Greenway Extension, Rewriting Our Rules: LUMO Update, Downtown Streetscape, and the Greene Tract We encourage you to interact with the feedback components!
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Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to Our Town, our weekly e-newsletter, for news, events, stories, and alerts from the Town of Chapel Hill. It's one of the best ways to stay in the know!
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Arts and Culture Awards
Are you an Orange County nonprofit with a great idea for an arts or cultural project? Apply for funding through the Town's Arts & Culture Award Program. Eligible projects include Chapel Hill-based comunity events, public art, and art experiences. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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Hauntingly Good Time at Haunted Hill |
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Did you catch our staff at Haunted Hill last weekend? We had so much fun dressing up, handing out candy, and providing resources for Town services. Haunted Hill's Trunk-or-Treat is one of our favorite ways to connect with our community and help put faces to names! |
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New for the Week of November 3
Ephesus Church Rd. lane closures water and sewer work - two phases
Phase 1: Nov. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will be on site to move traffic.
Phase 2: Nov. 6 - Nov. 26, 24/7
Southbound lane of Ephesus Church Rd. from Fordham to Legion Rd. closed.
Follow posted detours and use caution in the area.
Pritchard Ave. Ext. at Trinity Court intersection waterline work
Nov. 5 - Nov. 7, 24/7
Use Umstead Rd. and E. Longview St. as detours and use caution in the area.
Stephens St. sewer line work
Nov. 11 - Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will be on site to move traffic.
Ongoing
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2024
A pedestrian detour is in place along S. Columbia St. near Medical Dr. as crews work on Carrington Hall.
Upcoming
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. culvert repair
Dates to be determined.
For more information, email Jcmanuel-nelson@ncdot.gov
All road work depends on the weather. Schedules may change accordingly. Google Maps and Waze show the most up-to-date traffic conditions
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