Chapel Hill Town Council Archives

Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2026-27

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 4, 2026 | Local Government

The final totals and changes for Orange County governments’ budgets are being finalized. Here are the details of each approved so far.

As Chapel Hill Library Weighs Options Amid Possible Funding Cut, Supporters Speak Up to County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 22, 2026 | Local Government

After receiving more than $620,000 annually from the Orange County government, the Chapel Hill Public Library may soon lose that funding.

Blue Sky Robotics Expanding Chapel Hill Headquarters, Moving to Rosemary Street

Posted by Michael Koh | May 21, 2026 | Business

Blue Sky Robotics, which has been headquartered in downtown Chapel Hill since its founding in...

No Tax Increases and Increased Spending Featured in Chapel Hill Staff’s Proposed FY27 Budget

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 8, 2026 | Local Government

Following a year with improved revenues and a new town manager at the helm, the Town of Chapel Hill may go into the next fiscal year without a tax increase or significant cuts.

Impassioned Public Comment Leads Chapel Hill Town Council to Drop Discussion of Downsizing

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 5, 2026 | Local Government

A discussion by the Chapel Hill Town Council about trimming its seats and extending the length of mayoral term was met with swift, vocal opposition during a public hearing last week.

Orange County Clerk of Court Mark Kleinschmidt Wins State, National Honors

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 20, 2026 | Local Government, National, State

Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Mark Kleinschmidt has been recognized with two awards – one...

Climate Action, A New Hotel and Downsizing Council? Highlights from Chapel Hill Town Council’s Apr. 15 Meeting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 17, 2026 | Development, Environment, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council held its first official business meeting of the month on Wednesday, Apr. 15 to cover a full agenda — which included discussing affordable housing funding, ongoing climate action efforts, parking incentives for a hotel project, and more.