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Hello neighbors! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we want to share some info so you can have a safe and hassle-free holiday. Take note of our upcoming holiday service changes, learn some essential cooking safety tips to keep your celebrations joyful and secure, and take advantage of our police department's free residential house checks if you plan to travel. |
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November 28 and 29 are Town Holidays, Some Services are Affected
November 28 and 29 are Town holidays, which means most of our offices will be closed. Here are the highlights for impacted services:
Trash and Recycling
- No impact to residential trash collection.
- No curbside recycling on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed both days.
Chapel Hill Transit won’t operate on Thursday; they'll operate Sunday service on Friday.
All Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed on Thursday. Read more info on facilities that will be open Friday.
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Staff Spread Holiday Cheer
Affordable Housing and Community Connections staff partnered with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina to hand out 150 turkeys to public housing residents last week. It was a great opportunity to connect with and appreciate our wonderful residents in time for the Thanksgiving holiday!
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Our Fire Marshal and the National Fire Protection Association urge community members to take extra care this Thanksgiving as you prepare for and cook on Thanksgiving. Here are some quick tips:
- Stay in the kitchen while cooking on the stovetop
- Stay home while your turkey cooks, and check it regularly
- Keep a lid handy in case you need to smother a grease fire
- Fire in the oven? Turn off the heat and keep the door closed
- Avoid deep-frying your turkey
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Free Residential House Checks
Are you traveling for the holiday and live in Town limits? You can request a house check from the Chapel Hill Police Department while you're away. They'll look for things like damage to property or windows and entries that don't look secure.
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The Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit needs donations of new sweatpants, hoodies, socks, easy-to-carry blankets, and hand warmers. Drop items off to the Chapel Hill Police Records Department at 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. |
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Town Manager to Retire Next Year
Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue has announced that he will retire in early 2025, after 27 years of service to the Town of Chapel Hill.
“It has been my honor to serve as manager for two years, and I know that the next Town Manager will build upon the excellent work of our Town team," Blue said.
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Chapel Hill Receives MEI's Perfect Score
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) shared its 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) scores. For the fourth year in a row, the Town of Chapel Hill scored 100 on the index. A top score reflects the Town’s commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in its laws, policies, and services – ensuring a welcoming space for all.
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Cedar Falls Park Tennis Courts to Temporarily Close
Reconstruction on Cedar Falls Park tennis courts starts on Monday, Dec. 2 to repair weather damage, drainage issues, and the accessibility path. While this work happens, we invite our tennis community to play at Ephesus Park, Phillips Middle School, and Oakwood Park courts. We expect work to finish in June 2025.
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Town Staff Meet UNC Peoples Academy Students
Town staff met with students at the UNC Peoples Academy to share how our local government works. As one participant said, this session "allowed students to connect local government roles to the faces of people." Thank you to the staff and students who participated!
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Nov. 20 Council Meeting Highlights
Council met for a regular meeting at Chapel Hill Town Hall on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. At their meeting, they proclaimed November 30 as Small Business Saturday and November 21 as Care to Share Day.
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New Art at the Creek
Six local artists are hard at work adding a pop of color to the Bolin Creek Trail greenway. Each concrete pipe between Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. and the Chapel Hill Community Center has its own unique look and feel. Check them out the next time you walk, run, or bike down the trail.
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Start Your Own Book Club
What's better than reading? Reading + food + yapping + friends. Host a book club with help from the library! They have new book club kits with at least 10 copies of the same book, ready for checkout. They have lots of titles available as a kit!
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Save the Date: Holiday Parade on Dec. 7
Celebrate the magic of our community this holiday season at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Holiday Parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 at 140 West Plaza. It travels along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, Main Street in Carrboro, and ends at Carrboro Town Hall.
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Engage 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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Learn about LUMO
We're hosting several meetings this month and next 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 Dec. 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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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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Last Chance! Arts and Culture Awards
There's still time! 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 community events, public art, and art experiences. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
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If you drive a 2011-2022 Kia or Hyundai with a turn-key ignition, you might want to swing by the Chapel Hill Police Department to pick up a free steering wheel lock (they're first come, first served). There's been a national trend of vehicle thefts involving these vehicles as well as certain Chrysler Street and Racing Technology (SRT) models. Our Guardians of the Hill remind you not to leave your keys or valuables in your car, and always lock it.
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Check the Town calendar for a variety of public meetings. The upcoming schedule includes: |
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Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board
Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m.
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New for the Week of November 17
Pritchard Ave. Ext. at Trinity Court waterline work
Dec. 2 - Dec. 6, 24/7
Use Umstead Rd. and E. Longview St. as detours. Use caution in the area.
N. Estes Dr. and Piney Mtn. Rd. utility work
Nov. 21 - 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Work on Estes Dr. will end at 2 p.m. to minimize school impacts. Flaggers will be on site to move traffic.
Ridge Rd. at Boshamer Stadium residence hall work
Dec. 1, 2024 - Jan. 8, 2025
Ridge Rd. closed in front of Boshamer Stadium. Follow posted detour signs.
Tenney Circle tree removal
Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Road will be closed. Follow posted detour signs.
Ongoing
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.
Nov. 24, 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Road closed overnight.
*Road will be open for the holidays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 1. Road will return to northbound traffic only starting Dec. 2 - Dec. 18.
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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