Chapel Hill Balks At BoCC Funding Plan For Recycling Pick-Up
The Town Council is asking County Commissioners to consider funding both rural and urban recycling pick-up for next year from the solid waste reserve fund.
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BoCC Looks To Task Force For Solid Waste And Recycling Solutions
Commissioners say they have funds for rural curbside recycling pickup next year, but after that, they hope a newly-formed task force comes up with a plan.
Read MoreLocal Electeds React To State Senate Budget
Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt and CHCCS board member James Barrett react to the Senate budget and other actions by the NCGA.
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Hundreds Call On BoCC To Spend More On Schools
Hundreds came out to Thursday’s budget public hearing to tell Orange County Commissioners to increase school funding.
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Schools Request Increased Budget From Orange County
The North Carolina Legislature has received a lot of criticism for its cuts to public education, adding pressure to the local government’s efforts to support its schools.
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Hauser, McKee Lead In Fundraising For BoCC Races
Bonnie Hauser and Earl McKee have raised and spent more than their competitors in the race for two seats on the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
Read MoreNew And Young Leaders Learning To “Disagree Well”
At WCHL’s Community Forum, new and young local leaders and elected officials talked about how to make a difference.
Read MoreIt Is Time For A Pay-As-You-Throw Trash Plan?
As local leaders ponder solid waste solutions, some are asking “Is pay-to-throw the way to go?”
Read MoreBoCC Seeks Revised Cost Estimate For Southern Branch Library
Orange County Commissioners say it may be time to clarify exactly what’s planned for the Southern Branch Library, and just how much it will cost.
Read MoreTown Council Seeks County Buy-In For Ephesus-Fordham Plan
Chapel Hill Town Council members say Orange County’s help in funding the Ephesus-Fordham renewal plan is key, but commissioners aren’t yet ready to commit.
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