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Happy Thursday, neighbors! With Sunday’s time change, we are well into fall, so it’s time to share a few updates. We’re also sharing info about next week’s Council meeting, an Arbor Day celebration, and opportunities to learn about LUMO. Scroll through to the end to listen to the latest installation of Our Town on WCHL and learn about the Town’s language access initiatives. |
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As we start to embrace cooler weather, changing leaves, and holiday planning, there are several things to remember:
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It's dark out there! Morning and evening commutes got darker with the time change. Be extra alert for cyclists, pedestrians, and deer as you make your way through town.
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Leaves are falling. We have options for what to do with them. Support local wildlife and Leave Your Leaves. Not for you? We still have our seasonal looseleaf collection.
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Tar Heel Express ramps up for UNC basketball. While the football season winds down, Tar Heel Express is ramping up for basketball season.
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Check your smoke alarms. When you change your clocks in spring and fall, our fire experts encourage you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms, too!
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Lights Out for birds. Billions of birds are migrating south and most of them navigate with the night sky. Turning off upward-facing lights like we are at Town Hall is one way you can help keep the birds on the right path.
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Update: Fees Start at 125 E. Rosemary Deck November 11
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 put the finishing touches on some technology. Enjoy more than 1,000 new parking spots plus EV charging and bike racks.
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Town of Chapel Hill 2024 Bond Referendum Passes
The 2024 municipal bond referendum passed, which means the Town of Chapel Hill can borrow up to $44 million in general obligation bonds for projects that reflect Council's strategic goals around affordable housing, connectivity, community safety, and economic stewardship.
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Council Regular Meeting on Nov. 13
Council will meet for a regular meeting at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Wednesday, November 13 at 6 p.m.
Can't make it to the meeting? Stream it online or watch the video.
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You're Invited: Arbor Day Celebration
Join us Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. for an Arbor Day celebration at Estes Hills Elementary School. We'll enjoy a presentation of the Tree City U.S.A. award and plant new trees in a learning garden. We'll also be planting 20 more trees throughout town.
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We're Planning for Creek Week
Whether you're a local business or a community member, we invite you to participate in our 4th annual celebration of local waterways. Creek Week is March 15-22, 2025, and we're currently accepting your ideas for engagement. Want to host water-based activities or share valuable resources? Let us know!
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Grab a Coffee with a Cop
Join our Guardians of the Hill for a cup of coffee on Thursday, Nov. 21, at Fifth Third Bank at University Place. They'll be there 9 to 10:30 a.m. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the community they serve.
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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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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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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! Public Information Meetings are Nov. 18 and 21. We'll be at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market on December 7.
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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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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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Our Town on the Radio
Our Town is on the radio! This month, listen to Rebecca Buzzard and Katelyn Robalino tell the story of Language Access and Language Justice in Chapel Hill. Our Town: Stories of Chapel Hill shares stories from the people at the heart of your local government who are learning, serving, and working together to build a community where people thrive.
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New for the Week of November 10
Ephesus Church Rd. lane closures water and sewer work
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.
Stephens St. sewer line work
Nov. 11 - Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will be on site to move traffic.
Hillsborough St. fiber work
Nov. 11 - Nov. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will be on site to move traffic. Pedestrians should follow posted detour.
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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