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Carrboro Police Chief Search Narrows Down Candidates

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2013 | Local Government

CARRBORO- The search is on for Carrboro’s next police chief. Town Manager David Andrews says they had 101 applicants so far—after he only expected 60 at the most. Now they’ve narrowed it down to seven. “We’re trying to be...

CHCCS BoE Member Wants BoC To Re-Think Budget Proposal

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2013 | Local Government

“I think there is a need to plead the case to the county commissioners that there is a need for a tax increase to support those additional expenses.”

Some Question CH Budget Proposal, Only “Partial Solution” For Library Problems

Posted by Staff | May 19, 2013 | Local Government

“Just putting another $100,000 into the budget and opening another four hours is not going to alleviate what they are going through right now,” Karen Curtin said.

“Political Problem…Led To Firing Of Three Black Men”

Posted by Ran Northam | May 17, 2013 | Local Government

The three black men fired from their employment with the Town of Chapel Hill say it was based on race and for joining a union, not job performance.

Carrboro BOA Discusses Parking

Posted by Staff | May 15, 2013 | Local Government

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen were the most recent local government to discuss the future of parking within their jurisdiction.

County Commissioners Call Library Plan Too Vague

Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL- Orange County Commissioners received the first draft of the Orange County Library’s three-year strategic plan on Tuesday, and although the project involved 800 contributors and took nearly a year to complete, some...

OC Library’s Strategic Plan Gets Attention Tuesday Night

Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government

County Commissioners will review a strategic plan for the future of Orange County’s library system when the board meets Tuesday.

Aldermen Take Their Turn At Budget Talks Tuesday

Posted by Staff | May 14, 2013 | Local Government

Carrboro Aldermen will hash out the details of next year’s budget when the board meets Tuesday.

Chapel Hill Chops Food Truck Fees

Posted by Staff | May 13, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL- The town council on Monday speedily approved a measure to reduce food truck regulatory fees from $600 down to $200. In the year since the council voted to allow more food trucks in town, only one vendor has signed...

CH Manager: Two-Cent Property Tax Rate Increase

Posted by Staff | May 13, 2013 | Local Government

The Council got its first look at next year’s budget proposal, which includes a tax increase to help fund the library and transit system.

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