|
Hello, neighbors! Thursday, June 19, is Juneteenth, so most Town offices will be closed. Together with the Town of Carrboro, spend the afternoon with us celebrating Juneteenth at Carrboro Town Commons. In other news, Council adopted their FY26 budget this evening, Open Chapel Hill Day is on the horizon, and fireworks are coming. |
|
Juneteenth Celebration and Service Changes
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro on Thursday, June 19 from 4 - 8 p.m. Join us at Carrboro Town Commons for live performances, history exhibits, and a market with art vendors and nonprofits. Enjoy local food, music, dancing, and a Kids Zone for the little ones.
NOTE: It is going to be HOT. Drink lots of water, take breaks while you're enjoying the festivities, and know the signs of heat illness.
|
|
|
Most Town offices will also be closed in observance of the holiday. These are highlights for service and facility changes:
Trash Collection
- Residential trash pickup will not be affected.
- Crews will not collect yard trimmings on Thursday, June 19. There's no make-up day.
Chapel Hill Transit will run Sunday Service, except that FCX and NS will run weekday service. There will be no service from Chatham or Jones Ferry Park and Rides.
Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed.
Parks and Recreation
- Facilities open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Homestead Aquatic Center, Community Center and pool, Nate Davis Sr. Gymnasium, and A.D. Clark outdoor pool
|
|
Town Council Adopts FY26 Budget
At their June 18 meeting, Council adopted the Interim Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Understand the budget at a glance here.
Highlights include:
- $300,000 for deferred facilities maintenance and street resurfacing
- $150,000 in new funding to continue to address vehicle replacement needs
- $413,615 for the increasing cost of doing business and operating efficiencies
- Property tax rate of 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation
|
|
|
Summer officially starts Friday. With highs in the 90s forecast in the coming week and heat indices reaching 95 to 100 degrees, we and our community partners cannot stress enough the importance of taking this kind of heat seriously. Be smart when you're outside, pay attention to the forecast, and never leave people or animals in your car.
|
|
Open Chapel Hill Day is June 28
We’re inviting Chapel Hill community members of all ages to learn and connect with their local government on Open Chapel Hill Day – Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It’s a Townwide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. This event features a bus tour that stops at each facility every 20 minutes for anyone who wants to sit back and relax!
|
|
Open Chapel Hill Day OWASA Tour
But wait, there's more! Interested in learning about where our community's drinking water comes from and how it's treated? Curious about the investments OWASA is making to improve their infrastructure and protect public health? Tour their Jones Ferry Rd. Water Treatment Plant. Registration is required and capped at 25 people.
|
|
Parks and Rec Comp Plan Pop-Ups
Your input will help us decide the types of parks, recreation facilities, programs, connectivity, and open spaces that will serve our community today and in the future. Drop by one of our pop-ups to share your thoughts:
- June 19, 4 - 8 p.m., Juneteenth Celebration
- June 24, 4 - 5:15 p.m., Swim Lessons at Homestead Aquatic Center
|
|
Scam Alert
The Chapel Hill Police Department has received reports of scammers impersonating an investigator who threatens to shut the recipient’s power off. This is a scam. We will never call anyone about their power bill.
|
|
|
Council met on Wednesday, June 18, for a regular meeting. Read the agenda. Highlights of the meeting include:
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TOWN BUDGET
Council voted 5-2 to approve the Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
MODIFICATION TO THE HISTORIC ROGERS ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
Council voted 7-0 to amend the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) to better achieve the goals of the Historic Rogers Road Community.
CONVENTIONAL REZONING FOR 1900 PUREFOY DRIVE
Council voted 7-0 to approve the rezoning of 1900 Purefoy Drive to Housing and Employment Mixed-Use Subdistrict (HR-X).
CONDITIONAL ZONING FOR 11 WHITE OAK DRIVE
Council voted 5-2 to approve a conditional zoning application to rezone 11 White Oak Drive to from Residential-1 to Residential-6-CZD.
Council will meet on Wednesday, June 25, at Chapel Hill Town Hall for a regular meeting. The agenda will be published by the end of the week.
|
|
Public Information Meeting: Lightbridge Project (1165 Weaver Dairy Rd.)
Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m., virtual |
Chapel Hill Transit Partners Meeting
Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. |
|
New for the Week of June 22
Ephesus Church Rd./Elliott Rd. fiber work lane closure
June 23 - 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will help maintain traffic.
Manning Dr. between West Dr. and Emergency Room Dr. road closures
From 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, to 6 a.m. on Monday, June 23
Roads will be closed. Follow any posted detours. Depending on what direction you come from, a visit to the Emergency Department might require a detour.
Dogwood Parking Deck at Jackson Circle/East Drive lane closure
June 23 - 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Follow any posted detours.
Ongoing
Estes Dr. from MLK to Umstead Dr. fiber installation lane closure
June 16 - 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
207-209 Meadowmont Lane sidewalk and bike lane closure
Present to March 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.
TBD
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.
|
|
|
|
|
