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Hello, neighbors! Celebrate May by shopping with purpose during Small Business Week, learning more about historic Chapel Hill places for Historic Preservation Month, and enjoying a springtime activity such as Movie Under the Stars, Bike and Roll to School Day, or Campfire and a Movie.
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Shop with a Purpose During Small Business Week
Whether you’re looking for a bookstore to get lost in, a restaurant for the perfect occasion, or a tailor who just gets it—there’s a small business in Chapel Hill ready to help. This May 4–10, celebrate the businesses that uplift our local economy and strengthen our community by choosing to shop from a neighbor right here in Chapel Hill.
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Hargraves Tennis Courts are Back
Hey, tennis lovers - the Hargraves tennis courts are open again after some finishing touches on recent upgrades. Courts are open dawn to 10 p.m. Find all court schedules on our tennis and pickleball info page.
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Celebrate Our Historic Places this Month
May is Historic Preservation Month, a time to recognize the importance of preserving our historic places and learning about local history. This month, each issue of Our Town will feature Preservation Month activities and historic sites.
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Chapel Hill Transit Recognized for Safety Record
This week, the North Carolina Public Transportation Association awarded our Transit team the 2025 State Safety Award for Urban Fixed Route Systems. This award represents our commitment to safety and professionalism, and the hard work of our operators, supervisors, training, team, safety team, and maintenance team. Congratulations!
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Congrats, Peoples Academy Attendees!
This week, we hosted the Spring Peoples Academy at St. Thomas More with English and Spanish interpretation. Residents got to interact with staff at a tabling event before the session, then learned about our government, current projects, and how to get involved. One participant wrote that what they liked most was "the dedication of staff to explain and orient us about things that we don't know." Thank you to all who attended!
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Join us for a Movie Under the Stars
May the 4th be with you! Grab your lightsabers and join us for a free screening of Star Wars: A New Hope on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Carolina Square lawn. We'll have movie-themed activities prior to the screening. Costumes encouraged!
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Bike and Roll to School on May 7
Students all over the country will be biking and rolling to school on Wednesday, May 7, as part of Bike & Roll to School day. It's a day to celebrate better health, better air quality, and more! Whether your school is hosting an official Bike & Roll event or not, you can hop on a bike and do your part for yourself, the environment, and the community!
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Curious about E-Bikes?
Are you curious about e-bikes but need more information and haven't had a chance to ride one? Do you want to try a car-free alternative to get around town? Bike Month is the perfect time to check out Chapel Hill’s E-bike Lending Library! Chapel Hill residents aged 18 and older eligible to register and reserve a bike for free.
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"the poet is a verb" Event on May 8
We're closing out Poetry Month with our Chapel Hill Poet Laureate, Donovan Livingston. He invites you to the third annual installment of "the poet is a verb" on Thursday, May 8, at the library, where we'll have a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by an open mic.This free event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all ages.
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Grab Coffee with a Cop on May 9
The Chapel Hill Police Department invites you to Coffee with a Cop on Friday, May 9, at Starbucks at 1800 E. Franklin St. Our Guardians will be there from 8:30 to 10: a.m. with 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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Campfire and a Movie on May 9
Bring your blankets, your lawn chairs, and your time machines to Community Center Park on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. and journey Back to the Future. Join us for s'mores and Back to the Future on the big screen. See you there!
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Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 4 - 10
Here are tips from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prepare before hurricane season:
- Develop an evacuation plan
- Assemble disaster supplies: food, water, batteries, charger, radio, cash
- Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions
- Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
- Strengthen your home
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Greene Tract Updates and Upcoming Meetings
Visit our new engagement site, where you can find information about this jointly-owned parcel of land. Keep up to date on the latest, including the upcoming entitlement process (when Council reviews and votes on development plans) for the property. You'll also find our upcoming meeting schedule.
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Parks and Rec Comp Plan Pop-Ups
What do you love about Chapel Hill's parks? What do you want to see in the future? We're collecting feedback for our Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Join us at one of our community engagement pop-ups this month, including one on Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Davis Library on UNC's campus (208 Raliegh St.) Visit our engagement page for a full list of upcoming events.
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Council will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 7, at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
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What's the Latest with Affordable Housing & Community Connections?
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Last week we celebrated National Community Development Week. In the last 20 years, over 8,000 households have benefitted from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the Town of Chapel Hill
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Council approved $1.3M to support 57 affordable housing units. This funding will support a DHIC project for seniors (Maddry Meadows) and an EmPOWERment, Inc. project for renovations in the Creekside Trail community.
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Council approved 53-unit Affordable Housing Community on Homestead Road. DHIC's proposal includes 53 affordable apartments for households ages 55 and older earning less than 60 percent of the Area Media Income (AMI).
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Ready to Serve Your Community?
If you're looking for an opportunity to shape the community, serving on one of our boards or commissions might be right for you. We have various standing boards and commissions that advise the Town Council on a wide range of issues. No experience is necessary. Apply today!
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m., virtual |
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New for this Week
N. Boundary St. tree work
May 6 - 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic around the closure.
Ongoing
Ephesus Church Rd. between Fordham Blvd. and Legion Rd.
April 28 - May 2, 24/7
Road will be closed for utility work, road work, and spray painting a building.This is also accompanied by a lane closure on Fordham Blvd.
Ephesus Church Rd. between Legion Rd. and Elliott Rd. road and utility work
April 28 - May 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic.
121 W. Rosemary St. sidewalk walk-through container on site
April 28 - May 19
A contractor will place a walk-through container on the sidewalk while the building is being demolished.
207-209 Meadowmont Lane sidewalk and bike lane closure
March 13, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists merging into the main travel lane.
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
1102 S. Columbia St. sewer work lane closure, temporary bus stop
May 12 - 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drivers should remain alert to bicyclists merging into the main travel lane.
Pope Rd. near Ephesus Church Rd. NCDOT 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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