Questions and answers from Carrboro Municipal Candidates in the 2023 Election
On September 11, The Local Reporter sent questions to all the Municipal Candidates for the Town of Carrboro, including the Mayoral Candidates.
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Questions and answers from Chapel Hill Municipal Candidates in the 2023 Election
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Carrboro Town Council Discusses Cemetery Expansion, Sound Ordinance
September 13 Town of Chapel Hill Council meeting update
King’s Arms redevelopment plan comes before town council
Rezoning ordinance would allow 12-story condo building on East Rosemary Street
Public meetings advance Chapel Hill bus rapid transit plan. Support grows for a route along Rte. 86 from Eubanks to Southern Village
Jay Street affordable housing concept begins development in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill seeks to eliminate pedestrian fatalities
Chapel Hill wants to lower vehicular deaths and serious injuries on town streets to zero by 2031.
Update on Legion Road pond
The Town of Chapel Hill sought written statements of qualifications as it moves forward with plans to drain the water at 1714 Legion Road.
Chapel Hill provides timeline for LUMO changes to be implemented
The Town of Chapel Hill made the decision earlier this summer to fundamentally change its Land Use Management Ordinance.
One road project wraps up while another is about to begin
The Elliott Road extension project was completed last month.
Chris Blue appointed CH Town Manager after months as interim
Chapel Hill gained a new town manager with a familiar face Monday evening.
Area transportation planning as a TIP-ing point: Transportation authority priorities are safety, improving transit and reducing traffic
The agency in charge of coordinating area transportation projects is looking for public input on its new plan before the end of the month.
New grant aims to keep longtime businesses in downtown Chapel Hill
The Town of Chapel Hill opened up an application process for a series of grants aimed at helping downtown businesses stay there.
Solarize The Triangle heats up Orange County group energy savings for its second summer
A solar crowdsourcing group is trying to inject more green energy into the Triangle.
Rabid fox attacks dog and owner in Orange County
Orange County Animal Services has received a positive rabies test on a fox that attacked a Hillsborough resident and their dog.
E2E greenway study to begin in early 2024, could be complete in two years
Work on a lengthy greenway study largely funded by a federal grant is expected to begin next year.
Orange County Animal Shelter sees rise in adoptions after hitting capacity, lowering fees
Now is the time to adopt a pet if you have a place in your home and heart.
Chapel Hill awarded $1 million to expand greenways
A $1 million grant will help Chapel Hill make its ambitious greenway project come to fruition.
Chapel Hill Town Council passes zoning amendments
Chapel Hill’s Town Council made the decision to move ahead with amendments to its land use management ordinance Wednesday evening.
Town Council Adopts Carrboro Town Budget for 2023-2024
Carrboro adopted a budget for the coming fiscal year Tuesday evening with no tax increase.
NCDOT tries to allay fears over 15-501 plan in response to town
The state transportation authority says a controversial highway project design is an “intermediate step” in a response to Chapel Hill’s mayor.
South Creek development gets final approval CH Town Council
A 43-acre development across from Southern Village, received a unanimous green light from Chapel Hill Town Council last week.
Disparity study on the table as Carrboro looks to revise business loan program
Carrboro is revamping its business loan program to support more companies and launching a disparity study.
Jay Mebane named Chapel Hill Fire Chief
A fire service leader from a nearby town will take over the top job for Chapel Hill.
Town council debates budget, holds public hearing
Land use management ordinance dominated much of the conversation at the May 24 Chapel Hill Town Council meeting.
Driver charged in death of motorcyclist
A woman has been charged after allegedly causing the death of a motorcycle rider.
Booker Creek Working Group issues final report
Chapel Hill’s Booker Creek Working Group formally approved its final recommendations report last week.
CH council draws crowd for land use hearing
Chapel Hill Town Council came one step closer to overhauling parts of its land use regulations Wednesday.
Will Potter named Carrboro fire chief
Longtime firefighter Chris Potter has been named chief of the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department.
Ridership rebounds for Chapel Hill Transit
Chapel Hill Transit, one of the largest fare-free bus systems in the country, is at an inflection point.
Carrboro Council member Barbara Foushee announces run for mayor
Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee is making a run for the town’s top office.
Town council discusses transit update, Refuel redevelopment
Chapel Hill’s Town Council convened last Wednesday evening for an expansive agenda.
Chapel Hill recommended budget includes 5-cent tax increase
Chapel Hill town staff are proposing a tax increase in line with budget discussions earlier this year as the town tries to catch up on expenses.
Chapel Hill officer dies in Chatham County after traffic accident
Chapel Hill Police are grieving after the death of a veteran officer Mike Mineer.
How is Chapel Hill trying to tackle economic development?
Chapel Hill is looking at several avenues to improve its downtown economy and other business districts with an emphasis on underserved groups.
CH Town Council talks boundary agreement, skate park, Bolin Creek extension.
Chapel Hill Town Council came together the evening of Wednesday to discuss a wide range of local topics.
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils will not seek reelection
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils intends to bow out of town government after a decade of public service.