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Local Government Meetings: April 14-18, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 14, 2025 | Local Government

This week in local government: a budget vote for Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and a crisis diversion facility for Orange County.

Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 14, 2025 | Development, Housing, Instagram, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community.

Orange County Commissioners to Review Land Purchase for New Crisis Diversion Facility

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 13, 2025 | Development, Health, Local Government

The Orange County government hopes to build a Crisis Diversion Facility on this property in Hillsborough by late 2026 or early 2027.

Orange County Preps for Revenue-Neutral Property Tax Rate Discussion; Board Chair Shares Threshold to Watch for Property Value

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 11, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss the county’s updated revenue-neutral property tax rate at its meeting on Tuesday, with the board chair revealing the threshold for how much property owners will see increases.

Chapel Hill Collecting Feedback on W. Cameron Avenue Bike Lane Options Via Survey, Open House

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 10, 2025 | Instagram, Local Government, Safety

Chapel Hill is asking for feedback of design options for future bicycle lanes on West Cameron Avenue through a survey and an open house.

Carrboro Endorses Vision Zero Plan for Improving Bike and Pedestrian Safety

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 9, 2025 | Local Government, Traffic

The Carrboro Town Council recently endorsed an action plan to help improve bike and pedestrian safety in the community.

Local Government Meetings: April 7-11, 2025

Posted by Aaron Keck | Apr 7, 2025 | Local Government

This week in local government: local school boards hold budget meetings, while Chapel Hill and Orange County talk long-term planning.

‘A Really Big Step’: Carrboro Council Reviews Recommendations for Expanding Affordable Housing

Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 4, 2025 | Housing, Local Government

The Carrboro Town Council recently met to consider options on how to “move the needle” on its affordable housing goals.

Carrboro Named Finalist in All-America City Competition for ‘Outstanding’ Civic Engagement

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2025 | Local Government, National

The Town of Carrboro is a finalist for the National Civic League’s annual All-America City Award, as announced on Wednesday.

Chatham County Responds, Asks for Dismissal of Summit Church Lawsuit Alleging Religious Discrimination

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2025 | Development, Instagram, Local Government

Chatham County filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its officials violated the religious rights of a church seeking a new campus.

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