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 Correction: We incorrectly stated the start date for intermittent lane closures near the N. Estes Dr. at Halifax Rd. intersection. This work starts today, November 5, and continues weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until November 18.
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Hello, neighbors! Most Town offices will be closed next Wednesday, the Festifall Arts Market returns to downtown Chapel Hill this Saturday at a new location, and the draft recommendations for our Short Range Transit Plan are ready for your review. |
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Wednesday, November 11, is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed.
- The food distribution scheduled for November 11 is rescheduled to Friday, November 13 at 1 p.m. at the Eubanks Park and Ride lot.
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Public Works administrative offices will be closed, but Trash and Yard Waste Collection will not be impacted.
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Orange County Recycling Collection will operate normally, and their facilities will be open. View their holiday schedule.
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Chapel Hill Public Library and book drop will be closed.
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Chapel Hill Transit will operate normally.
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Parks and Recreation facilities and administrative offices will be closed.
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Public Housing administrative offices will be closed.
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Congratulations to the community members who recently participated in a multilingual People's Academy session. In partnership with Refugee Community Partnership (RCP), our Engagement team hosted this session for participants to learn about Town services, connect with staff, and explore how local government works. Thank you to all who joined us! |
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Festifall Returns November 7
Join us from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, for our annual celebration of creativity from around the Triangle. Meet 50+ artists, enjoy live music, and shop paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more. This year’s market will be at 100 East Rosemary Street in downtown Chapel Hill. Free and open to all!
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Talk to a Rose Specialist November 7
Join us Saturday, November 7, at the Strowd Rose Garden for a talk and open Question and Answer session with rose specialist, Paul Zimmerman. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Paul will share insights about rose care and answer questions you have!
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Orange County Veterans Day Celebration
Honor veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces on Wednesday, November 11, at the Veterans Memorial at 2501 Homestead Drive in Chapel Hill. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. and features a keynote address from Col. Jennifer B. "Brooke" Schmidly, U.S. Air Force Reserve.
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Poet Laureate Farewell Event November 13
Join us Friday, November 13, to celebrate the end of Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston's term and the official release of "Talk of the Town: A Chapel Hill Mixtape." We'll be at Epilogue Books & Chocolate Brews from 6 to 8 p.m. listening to the mixtape, which was created to be an audio artifact reflecting what it means to call this town home.
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Register for Senior Holiday Adventures
If you're 50+, join us for festive holiday trips this December.
We'll enjoy a day of history and scenic views on December 2 at Biltmore House.
On December 14, we'll drive through miles of dazzling light displays at the Tanglewood Festival of Lights.
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New Community Center Art
Check out "Staying Centered," a new mural at the Community Center. This piece by Loren Pease is a celebration of many of the activities that Parks and Recreation offers. It highlights the future climbing wall, water activities, archery, ceramics, and more. This project was a collaboration between Community Arts & Culture and Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation.
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Apply to Electrify the Triangle
Homeowners in Orange County and Chapel Hill Town limits are eligible to apply to this program designed to help lower utility bills and upgrade to high-efficiency electric home technologies. You can connect with a local, vetted contractor, schedule a free Home Energy Navigator session, or explore the solutions marketplace.
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Review Draft Short Range Transit Plan Recommendations
The draft recommendations for the Blueprint 2035 Transit Plan are now available. Review proposed route and service recommendations, explore the interactive map, and share your feedback through a short survey or at a virtual public meeting. Take the survey or register for a virtual meeting on our project website: chapelhillnc.gov/short
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Celebrate Diwali Safely
The multi-day festival lights known as Diwali starts Friday, November 6. If you're celebrating, keep these safety tips in mind:
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Diyas: place them on stable surfaces away from curtains and decorations. Don't leave a flame unattended.
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Electric lights and diyas: check them for damaged wires or plugs before use, and avoid touching hot bulbs.
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Fireworks: North Carolina restricts certain types, so check that yours are legal. Light them outside and on a paved surface clear of flammable materials. Have water nearby.
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Children and pets: keep them away from diyas, fireworks, matches, lighters, and hot cooking surfaces.
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Cooking: stay near food you're cooking, keep flammable items away from heat, and turn pot handles inward.
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Apply: Funding for Orange County Nonprofits
Applications are open for 2027-2028 Arts & Culture Awards. We invite Orange County nonprofits to apply for up to $10,000 in funding for your community festivals, public art installations, and arts experiences. Projects must take place within Chapel Hill Town limits, occur between July 2027 and June 2028, be free and open to the public, and incorporate a paid artist.
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Artist Call: Cedar Falls Pathway
We’re looking for an NC-based artist or team to create artistic features along the path to the tennis courts at Cedar Falls Park. We'll consider many art concepts, including sculptures, installations or artistic environments, light-based pieces, and artistic amenities. Selected project artist will receive $30,000 and chosen finalists will each get $750 stipends. Open to NC-based artists with liability insurance.
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Historic District Commission
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. |
EZ Rider Advisory Committee
Wednesday, November 11 at 4 p.m., virtual |
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New for this Week
608 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. from Carriage Row to Central Park Ln. utility work
November 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Duke Energy will replace existing streetlights. This work requires a lane closure in each direction, one side of the road at a time.
Correction: Estes Dr. at Halifax intersection pedestrian infrastructure work
November 5 - 18, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Expect intermittent lane closures with flaggers for a contractor to install curb ramps, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, and a new crosswalk.
Fordham Blvd. between Walnut St. and Ridgefield Rd. tree work
November 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Expect intermittent right lane closure for tree work as part of the Fordham Sidepath project.
Ongoing
Fordham Sidepath from Cleland Drive to Ridgefield Road
The sidepath is closed while the Town improves the path and extends it to Willow Drive. Learn more about this work.
Bluefield Rd. and Charleston Ln. from Standish Dr. to Old Durham Rd. utility work
October 15 - November 15, 8:30 - 4 p.m.
A lane will be closed. Follow any posted signs.
Kildaire Rd. and Copperline Dr. intersection closure
November 21 - 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The road will be closed at this intersection for ground plane art installation. Follow any posted signs.
3 Ridge Rd. to Country Club Rd. tree work
November 25, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The road will be closed. Follow any posted detour signs.
Barbee Chapel Rd. near Finley Forest Dr. and Stancell Dr. and Stancell Dr. near Little John Rd. sewer work
September 15 - December 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Follow any posted signs.
Burning Tree Dr. waterline work lane closure
September 8, 2026 - May 8, 2027, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Traffic will be maintained.
Rosemary St. road closure
OWASA is replacing an aging water main along W. Rosemary St., which will require significant road closures and detours.
119 Bennett Way sidewalk closure
Feb. 16, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027, 24/7
The sidewalk will be closed to accommodate protective fencing around the property to secure the site during land-clearing activities and underground utility installation.
Long-term lane closure: S. Columbia St. UNC steam tunnel replacement
Present to Dec. 2027
One lane will be closed between South Rd./McCauley
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.
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NCDOT Work
NC-54 near Westbrook Dr. intersection improvements
View updates on NCDOT's page.
- NCDOT is upgrading the intersections at NC-54 and Westbrook Dr., Abbey Ln., and Kingswood Apartments.
- They expect work to happen between now and December 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- The median crossings along NC-54 at Kingswood, Laurel Ridge, and Chase Park Apartment complexes are closed. Motorists won't be able to cross NC 54 when exiting the complexes.
- NCDOT recommends using the Merritt Mill/Smith Level Rd. or NC 86/Columbia St. interchanges to turn around.
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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