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Hello, neighbors! Most Town offices are closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Whether you're pool-, beach-, or lake-side, there's plenty to do in this week's Our Town: register for Parks and Recreation's summer programming, mark your calendars for our Pride Promenade and Open Chapel Hill Day, and take a survey about the future of 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. |
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Memorial Day Service and Facility Changes
Monday, May 26, is a Town holiday. Most Town offices will be closed. Please plan for these changes and read more at the link.
- We fully expect to open A.D. Clark Pool this weekend pending a final inspection and required maintenance. We encourage you to check our social media before you head out to make sure the opening isn't delayed to next weekend. Should all go according to plan, it'll be open this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Monday’s hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Homestead Aquatic Center will be open on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Crews will not collect residential trash on May 26. The make-up day will be Wednesday, May 28.
- Orange County will not collect curbside recycling on May 26. Collection will be delayed by one day.
- The Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed.
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Chapel Hill Transit will not operate. EZ Rider will also not operate.
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Town of Chapel Hill Receives AAA Credit Rating
Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Moody's both reaffirmed the Town's AAA credit rating. The AAA rating reflects our strong economy, healthy financial position, and manageable leverage. Fund balance and liquidity have long been strong and stable. These trends continue to be supported by strong management with conservative budgeting practice.
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Parks and Rec Summer Programs
Registration is open for Parks and Recreation's summer programming. This summer, check out the Slide Rock day trip, Action! Improv, pickleball programs, and the Family Fun Day and Bookbag Giveaway. Dive into summer fun and find the perfect fit for you and your family!
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Save the Date:
Pride Promenade
Pride Month is coming up, which means the 4th annual Chapel Hil Pride Promenade is almost here. Join us at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Peace & Justice Plaza. We'll promenade together to 140 W. Franklin Plaza for a celebration with art vendors, performances, local food, and more.
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Hit the Trails on National Trails Day
On Saturday, June 7. Lace up your walking shoes and step into arts adventure with our self-guided 5K Mural Walk along Bolin Creek Trail in celebration of National Trails Day.
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Gun Violence Awareness Rally Friday, June 6
Join elected officials and local community leaders on Friday, June 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Peace & Justice Plaza for a rally and flag raising in support of Gun Violence Awareness/Wear Orange Day.
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Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate community and culture at the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. Join us at Carrboro Town Commons on Thursday, June 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. Watch live performances, hear oral histories, and meet local small businesses and nonprofits.
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Save the Date: Open Chapel Hill Day
We’re inviting Chapel Hill community members 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. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. We'll share a webpage with more details in next week's Our Town.
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Open House: Morgan Creek Trail West Extension
Join us Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the library for drop-in open house to share your thoughts and review proposed alignment and timelines for the Morgan Creek Trail West Expansion project.
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Manager's FY25-26 Recommended Budget
Check out the highlights of the Interim Manager's recommended budget for FY25-26, then share your thoughts. Email Council at mayorandcouncil@townofchapelhillorg.
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Historic Town Hall Cupola to Come Down
Built in 1938, Historic Town Hall is a redbrick two-story Georgian/Federal (Colonial) Revival structure laid in Flemish bond with glazed headers, with a full basement, and a hipped slate roof. The crest of the roof is topped by an arcaded octagonal wooden cupola with a domical, copper-clad roof, set on a louvered base.
Staff have determined the cupola needs significant repairs, partly because it's allowing water to leak into the building. We plan to take it down and put it in storage at the end of the month.
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Council met at Town Hall for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
Read the agenda.
Read the highlights.
Council will meet for a budget work session at the library on Wednesday, May 28.
The agenda will be published later today.
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Artist Call: Public Spaces 2025-2026
We're looking for the next round of Public Spaces exhibitions at the library and Town Hall. Selected art will be displayed for two-month periods between September 2025 and September 2026. This call is open to Triangle-area artists, collectives, and curators ages 18+ who create original art that we can hang on indoor walls. Each exhibit's lead artist gets a $300 stipend.
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Take the 828 MLK Survey!
Interim Town Manager Mary Jane Nirdlinger and Community Sustainability Manager John Richardson sat down with WCHL to discuss the options for property at 828 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. They also promoted an online survey that’s active for anyone who wants to weigh in with their thoughts about how the we should use the property.
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Chapel Hill Staff Prepare to Test Downtown Public Space Pilot
We’re testing out ideas for the future of the Rosemary-Columbia parking lot. With items like new seating, activity areas, art, landscaping, and shade, we can transform a gathering space with low-cost, flexible materials. Find more details on our project page, which is also a place to share feedback.
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New for the Week of May 25
Estes Dr. Extension near Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. utility work lane closures and delays
May 27 - June 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will move traffic, but you should plan for longer wait times.
Coming Up
Ephesus Church Rd. between Fordham Blvd. and Legion Rd. road closure for final paving
June 9 - 13, 24/7
Follow posted detours.
Ephesus Church Rd. from Legion Rd. towards Elliot Rd. road closure for final paving
June 9 - 13, 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, North St., and Columbia St. crosswalk work
June 2 - 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Traffic will be maintained, but expect lane closures. North St. will be closed at a certain point during the work. Follow posted detours during that time.
218 Pittsboro St. sidewalk closure for tree work
June 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Follow any posted detours.
Manning Dr. between West Dr. and Emergency Room Dr. road closure
From 8 p.m. on Friday, June 6, to 6 a.m. on Monday, June 9
Road will be closed. Follow any posted detours. Depending on what direction you come from, a visit to the Emergency Department might require a detour.
Ongoing
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. from Estes Dr. to Barclay Rd. fiber installation May 19 – June 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lane and sidewalk closures. Follow any posted detours.
Merritt Mill Rd. lane closure fiber installation
May 19 - May 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flaggers will maintain traffic.
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.
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
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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