LEAD IN:  The fun won’t end at the Farmer’s Market in the fall, but the hours will change.

The Chapel Hill Farmer’s Market is still open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon, but the Tuesday hours are shifting. You can visit the market from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.

And don’t miss out on the Halloween Harvest Festival on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Come to show off your Halloween costume, to grub on local vendors’ freshly-made dishes, or to play games. Farmers will even tell you the secrets of their favorite recipes.

For more information about the Chapel Hill Farmer’s Market, click here.

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The Orange Water and Sewer Authority has a new General Manager of Operations.

Todd Taylor is a professional engineer, and he just got the job. He is responsible for the drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, water pipe systems, laboratories, and maintenance.

Taylor has 14 years of experience in the engineering and utility fields.

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Late Night with Roy is a tradition that attracts hundreds of UNC basketball fans every year. And Chapel Hill Transit has a plan to supplement the crowd.

Shuttles will run every 10 to 15 minutes from the FridayCenter to the Dean Dome Friday night. The increased shuttle operations run from 5:30 p.m. until 45 after the event is over.

Roundtrip rides are $5. A one-way trip will cost you $3.

For more information about the shuttle schedule, click here.

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