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Hello, neighbors! This issue is packed with exciting news, from how to plan for the Battle of the Blues to an update on the Homestead Aquatic work and a new episode of Our Town featuring voices of youth in the community. It's an issue you don't want to miss. |
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Plan Ahead for the Battle of the Blues
Downtown Chapel Hill will be a sea of blues on Saturday, March 8, as the UNC Tar Heels take on the Dook Blue Devils. If your plans include going to the game or watching downtown, here are some ways that you can help make it a Great Day To Be A Tar Heel:
- There will be more people walking and driving downtown - stay alert!
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Tar Heel Express is an excellent alternative to driving to and parking at the Dean Dome.
- Our new deck at 125 E. Rosemary St. is a great place to park while you pick up your UNC swag or catch the game at a local business
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Spring and Summer Events Lineup
Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture just announced their spring and summer events. Join us for a movie under the stars, commemorate Pride and Juneteenth, then light up the sky on July 4. All events are completely free and open to the public!
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Homestead Aquatic Renovations Almost Done
Renovations at Homestead Aquatic Center should be done by the end of March. As the project wraps up, we continue to invite you to enjoy the Community Center indoor pool, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, or the Orange County Sportsplex. We appreciate everyone's patience during this process.
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Help Us Care for Our Local Forests
Join us at Booker Creek on March 8 at 10 a.m. for Chapel Hill Parks and Rec's Adopt-a-Trail event. Just a few hours of your time can make a big impact in restoring our local forests. Help us protect wildlife and keep our trails beautiful.
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Get Your Creek Week On
Celebrate Creek Week from March 15 to 22! It's a weeklong series of activities that celebrates the streams, lakes, and rivers that connect our communities. Get a tour of OWASA's wastewater treatment plant, look for frogs and other wildlife on a swamp paddle, or volunteer for a trash cleanup. The lineup has something for everyone.
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Recycle Your Old Electronics
Drop by Carrboro High School on March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a Free Electronics Recycling event. They'll accept items like old cell phones, laptops, printers, vacuum cleaners, small kitchen appliances, chargers, batteries, and more. Some items they won't take include old-school cathode ray tube TVs, large appliances, or styrofoam
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Council met for a work session on Wednesday, March 5. They received two presentations:
- One from community organizations who receive Town funding about how they use those funds.
- One from staff who gave an overview of the Town's Public Housing Program.
Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 12, at Chapel Hill Town Hall. The agenda will be published on Thursday evening.
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New Our Town Hits the Airwaves:
Summer Youth Employment Program
This month, we bring you the story of our Summer Youth Employment program. You'll hear from the people who lead the program and from the youth themselves.
Do you know someone interested in being a Summer Youth Employee? Visit our webpage for requirements, key dates, and more.
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Historic District Commission
Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. |
EZ Rider Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. (virtual) |
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New for Week of March 9
*E. Cameron Ave. closed between Columbia St. and Raleigh St. filming for ESPN College Gameday
March 7, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ongoing
119 E. Franklin St. sidewalk closure
March 10 and March 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pedestrians should follow the posted detour.
1200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. waterline work
March 3 - 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phase 1 will close one of four lanes; Phase 2 will close two of four lanes.
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
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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