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Hello, neighbors! We've got big news for Bolin Creek Trail users, resources for folks who are facing food shortages, and several opportunities to get to know our Guardians of the Hill. |
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How to Support Those in Need of Food Assistance
Where can I get food assistance?
If you, your family, or your neighbor are facing food instability, there are local resources that can help. Check out these resources compiled by the Town, the County, and the State:
Where can I donate money?
There are many community organizations who accept monetary donations to support their work to address food insecurity. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina supports many of those agencies, including PORCH, Table, and the Town’s food distribution. They are able to purchase food at wholesale prices, so monetary donations can often go further.
Before donating food to an organization, please contact them first to understand what they need and/or can accommodate. The Town of Chapel Hill does not have the ability to receive and store perishable or non-perishable food, so we ask that monetary donations be made to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, our partner agency for our bi-weekly food distribution.
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Bolin Creek Trail Reopening
Thank you for your continued patience as we make progress on repairing trails damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal. Here's the latest:
- The Bolin Creek Trail will reopen at dawn on Friday morning.
- We’re working on the Fordham side path right now and expect to have it finished in two weeks, weather permitting.
- After the side path work is complete, we’ll work on Morgan Creek Trail repairs.
- Big thanks to our Public Works and Parks Maintenance crews for working hard on these repairs!
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Thank You, Employees!
We wrapped up Employee Appreciation Month on Tuesday, but we're proud of our team every day. Is there an employee out in the field that you appreciate? Don't wait until next October to say so - say hello and share your thanks when you see them.
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Tar Heel Express to UNC Football and Basketball
On Friday, the Tar Heels meet the Kansas Jayhawks on the court at 7 p.m. On Saturday, they'll meet the Stanford Cardinals at Kenan Stadium at 4:30 p.m. The Tar Heel Express (THX) will run for both:
- Basketball: THX starts at 5 p.m. and runs until 45 minutes after the game ends.
- Football: THX starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 45 minutes after the game ends.
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Grab Coffee with a Cop on November 11
The Chapel Hill Police Department invites you to Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, November 11, at Joe Van Gogh at 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd. Our Guardians will be there from 8 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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Seniors: Take a Trip to Biltmore House
We invite seniors 50+ to take a memorable senior trip to the stunning Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina on Wednesday, November 12. Explore America’s largest privately-owned home, stroll through beautiful gardens, and enjoy a fun day of history, scenic views, and time with friends.
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Community Open House: Celebrate New Police Department Headquarters
We invite you to a community open house on Thursday, November 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate our new Police Department headquarters at 7300 Millhouse Rd., Ste. 150. Join the Guardians of the Hill, along with our Town partners in Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management and Technology Solutions, for a ribbon cutting, tours, and refreshments!
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Senior Service Project: Friendsgiving
On November 25 from 1 to 4 p.m., help us create beautiful floral arrangements for older adults in our community who may need a little extra love this time of year. To register as a volunteer, call Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. To nominate a senior recipient: email Rachel Whitney, rwhitney@orangecountync.gov.
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The Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit needs donations of new blankets to use when they're responding to calls or helping people in cold weather. Drop items off in the lobby of the new Police Headquarters located at 7300 Millhouse Road, Suite 150.
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Listening Session: Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan
Join us at the Seymour Center Auditorium (2551 Homestead Rd., #6) on November 20 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. for an in-person, public listening session. Share your thoughts about parks, Parks and Rec facilities, and open spaces as part of our Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan engagement.
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Council will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 12, at Chapel Hill Town Hall.
Read the agenda.
They're expected to:
- Review Town Council Vacancy Applications
- Discuss Amending the Council Procedures Manual
- Discuss Glen Lennox Neighborhood Stream Restoration Project Funding
- Open a Public Hearing for Housing and Community Development Needs for the Community Development Block Grant
- Open the Public Hearing for Modification to Conditional Zoning for 146 Stancell Dr.
- Discuss a Special Use Permit Modification Application for 1721 E. Franklin St.
- Review a Concept Plan for UNC Faculty Club at 1 Alice Ingram Dr.
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Artist Call: Cedar Falls Artistic Gate
We're looking for an NC artist to design, fabricate, and install a set of artistic gates for new outdoor tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park. Gate designs should celebrate the natural beauty of the wooded Cedar Falls environment, the reconstruction of the six tennis courts, and the sport of tennis.
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Apply: Community Holiday Parade
Applications are open for the 2025 Carrboro–Chapel Hill Community Holiday Parade! We need local groups to showcase the cultural, artistic, and community traditions that make our towns shine. Walk, dance, bike, and scoot your way into the holidays with us.
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Apply: Funding for Arts or Cultural Project
Are you an Orange County nonprofit with a great arts or cultural project idea? Apply for up to $10,000 in funding through our Arts & Culture Award Program! Eligible projects include Chapel Hill-based community events, art installations, and art experiences.
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Community Design Commission
Monday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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EZ Rider Advisory Committee
Wednesday, November 12 at 4 p.m., virtual |
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New for Week of November 9
OWASA's W. Rosemary St. project is expected to start mid-November.
OWASA is replacing an aging water main along W. Rosemary St. They expect to start this 18-month project on Monday, and it’ll eventually require significant road closures and detours.
Legion Road/Ephesus Church Rd. paving
November 10 and 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic.
Ongoing
Both sides of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and S. Columbia St. from Market St. to Dixie Ln. lane and sidewalk closures
Revised 5 to 6 weeks starting October 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Parts of both sides of the corridor might have lane and sidewalk closures as part of soil boring for the NSBRT project.
Sidewalk on S. Elliott Rd. at Fordham Blvd.
Due to the current condition of the railing in this area, this sidewalk is closed.
207-209 Meadowmont Ln. 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 conditions.
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