Chapel Hill Town Council Archives - Page 35 of 52

Chapel Hill Leadership Criticized for Hosting Israeli Delegation

Posted by Staff | Apr 11, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

The Chapel Hill Town Council received backlash from community members after hosting Israeli delegates Monday. The town council received 93 emails and heard four speakers in opposition to the town hosting four members of the...

Chapel Hill Joins Fight Against House Bill 2

Posted by Staff | Mar 28, 2016 | Local Government

Following Carrboro’s lead, the Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the repeal of House Bill 2 in an emergency meeting Monday night. They also passed a second resolution condemning governor Pat...

Aldermen Call For NC To Repeal House Bill 2

Posted by Staff | Mar 26, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen spoke out against NC House Bill 2 in an emergency meeting Saturday afternoon. “We want to be out front as a municipality, as a county, with our outrage at House Bill 2,” said mayor...

Town Council Talks About Debt

Posted by Staff | Mar 17, 2016 | Local Government

In preparation for a possible bond issuance, Chapel Hill’s business management director Kenneth Pennoyer gave the town council an update on how the town is handling its current debt in their meeting Wednesday night. “There...

Town Council Continues To Review American Legion Possibilities

Posted by Staff | Mar 16, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

The debate over what to do with the 36-acre property soon to be the former home of the American Legion is far from over. “We have this opportunity now,” Mayor Pam Hemminger said during the town council’s work...

Town Considers Changes to Ephesus-Fordham Code

Posted by Staff | Mar 15, 2016 | Development

The Chapel Hill Town Council heard opinions on Monday regarding changes to the Ephesus-Fordham Form Based Code and voted to extend the public comment period until April 18. The council is considering eight modifications in all...

UNC to Tear Down Odum Village Apartments

Posted by Staff | Mar 14, 2016 | Featured, UNC

Built in the 1960’s, Odum Village is comprised of 36 apartment buildings that hold nearly 500 students on the southern end of UNC’s campus. The UNC General Administration required that all residences halls have sprinkler systems...

Town Council To Review Ephesus-Fordham Changes

Posted by Staff | Mar 9, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

The town council unanimously approved opening public comment on possible changes to the Ephesus-Fordham zoning district in their meeting Monday night. Planning manager for sustainability John Richardson said these changes were...

UNC, Town Council Discuss Student Housing

Posted by Staff | Mar 8, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

UNC officials and members of the town council discussed the issue of student housing Monday. Council members expressed concern over the upcoming closure of Odum Village Apartments, a student housing complex that can hold nearly...

Town Talks Ephesus-Fordham Changes

Posted by Staff | Mar 1, 2016 | Featured, Local Government

Before putting the issue in front of the Chapel Hill Town Council, the town held an informational meeting about possible changes to the form-based code in the Ephesus Fordham District. The meeting held Tuesday night was in...

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