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Hello, neighbors! It's Valentine's Day Eve - treat yourself to the newest issue of Our Town, where you'll find information about a new commitment we've made, new funding for affordable housing, and a coffee date with our Guardians of the Hill. Share the love by passing along this e-newsletter to someone special in your life! |
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Town Commits to Children's
Bill of Rights in Sports
The Town of Chapel Hill is endorsing the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports - an ongoing initiative designed to respect the human rights of young people as they develop through sports.
"We know the realities of adulthood can sneak into sports at even the youngest ages. This commitment is a great reminder that we all play a part in this important conversation," said Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell.
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Town Launches $20M Affordable Housing Loan Fund
We're excited to launch a $20 million Affordable Housing Loan Fund in partnership with UNC Health and Self-Help Ventures Fund. The fund is expected to support preserving or creating at least 600 affordable housing units over the next 20 years.
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We Need Your Help to Make Our Website Better
In our ongoing work to improve our communications and engagement efforts, we want to make our website easier to use, easier to search, and easier to navigate. What can you do? Take a five-minute survey to let us know what your experience is like, then forward the survey to your neighbors.
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Last Chance! Sign Up for Peoples Academy
Register for our Peoples Academy winter session by Feb. 14. Learn about Town services, projects, and processes. Peoples Academy is free and one of many ways you can find out about local government, connect with Town staff and community members, and engage on important issues.
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Grab Coffee with a Cop on Feb. 17
The Chapel Hill Police Department invites you Coffee with a Cop on Monday, Feb. 17, at Starbucks at 100 E. Franklin St. Our Guardians of the Hill will be there from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (also...free coffee). The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers between police officers and the community they serve.
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Last Call for Leaves
After four collection cycles, seasonal leaf collection is wrapping up. There's no collection this week, but our Public Works crews will start their final round on Monday, Feb. 17. In preparation for pickup, pile your leaves behind the curb and out of any bike lanes or sidewalks. Make sure the leaf piles don't have any tree limbs or yard debris.
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Black History Month Community Read and Conversation
Join us at the library on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. for a conversation about We Know What We Need with Charlie Cobb, the creator of the original Freedom Schools. This year's Community Read & Conversations series focuses on the history of education in our local schools while centering the experiences of Black students and educators.
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Ongoing
W. Cameron Ave. emergency sewer work
Feb. 10 - 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The center lane will be closed, but traffic will be maintained.
Purefoy Rd. near Merritt's Grill sewer work
Feb. 3 - extended to Feb. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic.
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 Feb. 28, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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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