Yo Chapel Hill and Carrboro: there’s a LOT going on this week, civics-wise. Let’s take a look at what’s on the docket. Monday Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commissions special meeting Our parks and rec friends are holding a special meeting to discuss the Splash Pad and Inclusive Playground Feasbility Analysis and Report Project. We’re major […]
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Five things we want to see Town Councils tackle this term
It’s the start of the Town Council cycle for Chapel Hill and Carrboro, which means we’re once again planning to keep you informed about issues involving civic life in both of our towns. We also have opinions about what the Town Councils should tackle this term. Here are five ideas we plan to track: Connecting […]
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A look at the week ahead: September 12, 2022
They’re back! After a long summer off, Chapel Hill Town Council is back in session, so we’re going to resume our weekly report of local government meetings. In other exciting news, with the end of the governor’s COVID-19 meeting, the governing boards will be meeting in person, though there will still be an option to […]
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Celebrating successes: Chapel Hill and Carrboro Town Councils, 2022
This piece was written by Melody Kramer, Caroline Dwyer, Martin Johnson and John Rees. Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Town Councils are wrapping up their first six months in office and will be taking their annual summer breaks during July and part of August. And what a six months it’s been. Despite our occasional criticisms, […]
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A look at the week ahead: June 20, 2022
The local governing bodies are winding down their work before the summer recess, but there are still a few key items taking place this week, June 20-24, 2022. Two annual budgets are on track to be approved, and the Chapel Hill Town Council is getting an update about one of its many ongoing planning projects. […]
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A look at the week ahead: June 13, 2022
The busy season in local politics continues this week. Although Chapel Hill passed its budget last week, Carrboro is still debating theirs. (In their defense, Carrboro passed its Comprehensive Plan last week, which will shape development in the community for years to come). Here’s a few highlights: In their meeting this Tuesday, Carrboro Town Council will be […]