Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew and Public Information Officer Alex Carrasquillo spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. They discussed the town’s planning for Halloween, when they anticipate temporary closing Franklin Street for festivities. They gave tips for a safe evening for those who will be going downtown to celebrate, and those who will not. They also discussed the police department’s upcoming move to the Parkline Building on Fordham Boulevard, and more.

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