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Hello, neighbors! Monday is a Town holiday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to reflect on Dr. King’s life and legacy. Keep reading to get the details on service and facility changes, meet our new Poet Laureate, and find out about an award for the North-South Bus Rapid Transit (NSBRT) project. |
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Holiday Service and Facility Changes
Monday, January 20 is a Town holiday. Most offices will be closed. Here are some service change highlights.
- No residential trash collection. The make-up day is Wednesday, Jan 22.
- No curbside recycling.
- Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed.
- Chapel Hill Transit will run Sunday routes: A, CM, CW, D, J, N and NS. U and NU routes will not run. EZ Rider hours are 8:15 a.m. - 6:52 p.m.
- Parks and Recreation Admin Offices, Hargraves Center, and Teen Center will be closed.
- Community Center, its Indoor Pool, and Nate Davis, Sr. Gymnasium wil be open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Meet Chapel Hill's New Poet Laureate
We're thrilled to introduce Chapel Hill's third Poet Laureate: award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, Dr. Donovan Livingston. Livingston serves as Teaching Assistant Professor of Music and Director of College Thriving at UNC-Chapel Hill. With a passion for empowering young minds and communities, his work uses culture, hip-hop, and spoken word poetry to ignite change and foster student success.
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$24.4M Awarded to NSBRT Project
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded the Town an additional $24.4 million in federal funding for the NSBRT project, an 8.2- mile route along Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., S. Columbia St., and US 15-501 south corridor. It'll connect the Eubanks and Southern Village Park & Rides.
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"Everybody Can Be Great Because Anybody Can Serve"
In honor of Dr. King's call to service, staff members were guest readers at Northside Elementary last week. Want to read to a young person in your life about community service? Check out the library's curated selections.
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Community Center Park to Close for New Inclusive Playground Construction
Starting in early February, Community Center Park will be closed to construct a new inclusive playground. The playground design includes equipment that's accessible to children with a variety of abilities. While this park is closed, we invite you to enjoy one of our many other parks in town.
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New Art + Transit Projects on Display
With the help of nine new installations in 2024, our collection of artistic bus shelters has grown to more than 40 pieces around Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Check out these Transit-related masterpieces.
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Quilt Show: Sewing a Story
Local sewing enthusiast David Lyles and members of the Sewing a Story class are hosting a Quilt Show! Quilts they've made will be on display, and they'll share their sewn stories.
- Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St.
- January 24: 6-9 p.m.
- January 25 and 26, 12-5 p.m.
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New Year, New Self-Checkout Machines
Have you seen the library's new self-checkout machines? They work just like the old ones — but better! With a sleek design, adjustable height tables, and easy-to-view account info, you'll be on your way with your books in no time. Check it out!
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Flashing Lights at North St.
The intersection work at North St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. is almost done. NCDOT needs to test the signals, which means they'll flash for several days. If you encounter red flashing lights, treat it as a stop sign. If you encounter yellow flashing lights, proceed with caution.
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Council met for a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15.
Read the agenda.
Council will meet at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Wednesday, January 22 for a work session.
Read the agenda.
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Learn about Your Local Government
Registration is open for our FREE winter session to inform and educate the community about Town services, projects, and processes. The Peoples Academy is one of many opportunities to learn about local government, connect with Town staff and community members, and engage on important issues. This session is both in-person and virtual.
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Do Your Teens Need a Summer Job?
If your 14- to 18-year-old is looking for some summer cash, our Summer Youth Employment program is perfect for them. They'll work about 20 hours a week in different Town departments or area non-profits. They'll also attend career prep workshops to learn interviewing skills, resume writing, and more! (Must meet household income guidelines)
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Human Services Funding Process Gets Update, Applications Due by January 17 |
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We've improved the process for nonprofit organizations requesting funding for their community programs and services. Changes include:
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Increased funding award amount
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Simplified funding award types
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Prioritization of Public Housing resident needs
The Human Services Funding application will be available online starting December 6, 2024. For more information contact Jackie Thompson at 919-969-5081 or email humanservices@townofchapelhill.org.
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Everywhere to Everywhere Greenways Projects Kicking Off Soon
Join Town staff and our project consultant for an open house to learn about the Bolin Creek Greenway Extension and Estes Drive Ext. bike-ped projects. We invite you to ask questions, share your opinions on different designs, and review maps, renderings, and technical details about the options. Here are more event details:
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Last Chance! Safe Routes to Schools Survey
We're committed to improving connectivity and safety for everyone walking, biking, and rolling. The Safe Routes to Schools survey will help us identify current behaviors and perceptions of these methods This feedback will inform programs, policies, and infrastructure for our Safe Routes to School Action Plan.
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Add Us to Your Safe Senders List
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!
If you haven't already, please add OurTown@mail.chapelhillnc.gov and info@mail.chapelhillnc.gov to your safe senders list.
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m. |
Public Information Meeting: 2510 Homestead Rd. Senior Affordable Apartments
Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5:00 p.m. |
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New for Week of January 19
Portion of Willow Dr. sidewalk ADA ramp work
Jan. 17 - Jan 18
Follow the pedestrian detour
718 E. Franklin St. tree work
Jan. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Use caution in this are as a lane will be closed.
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Ongoing
Ridge Rd. at Boshamer Stadium residence hall work
Starting Jan. 15
South lane of Ridge Rd. closed in front of Avery Residence Hall. Two-way traffic will be maintained with automated signals.
Hayes, Brandon, Flemington, and Hamilton Rds. Google fiber work
Jan. 10 - March 10 (approx.), 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Country Club Rd. from Gimghoul Rd. to Laurel Hill Rd. Google fiber work lane closure
Jan. 15 - Mar. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Meadowmont Ln. and parts of Barbee Chapel Rd. Google fiber work lane closure
Jan. 15 - Mar. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Oaks Google fiber work
Dec. 9, 2024 - extended to Feb. 28, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Berkley Rd., Oakwood Dr., Rogerson Dr., Douglas Rd. Google fiber work
Dec. 12, 2024 - extended to Jan. 31, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ephesus Church Rd. lane closures for water and sewer work
Dec. 2, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025*, 24/7
Southbound lane of Ephesus Church Rd. from Fordham to Legion Rd. closed.
Follow posted detours. U-turns are not allowed at the intersection.
*Extended due to weather
S. Columbia St. Carrington Hall work
Present to December 2026
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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