Ballentine subdivision approved
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the Ballentine subdivision — a 96-unit project off Old N.C. 86 near the new Twin Creeks Park.
The plan for the subdivision, which is being built by M/I Homes, includes 62 single-family homes and 34 townhomes. Seventeen of the townhomes would be set aside as affordable units under an arrangement between the developer and the Orange County Land Trust.
The approval at Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting came after the board heard concerns about how an access road to the site, which will be shared with the park, will affect traffic on Old 86.
New county construction website
Ongoing county construction project updates are now available at a new county website.
County residents can view information regarding the status of county construction projects at www.co.orange.nc.us/construction.
The website provides pictures, information and updates for county construction projects.
County appoints new HR director
Orange County Manager Laura Blackmon has appointed Michael McGinnis as the county human resources director.
McGinnis comes to the Orange County Personnel Department from the City of Durham, where he served as human resources manager. He has lived in Orange County since 1991.
McGinnis has a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, a master’s degree from UNC-Greensboro and 25 years of human resources experience. He holds professional certifications including Senior Human Resources Professional and Certified Human Resources Professional from the International Personnel Management Association.
McGinnis will begin work September 17.
County commissioners agenda
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session tonight at 7:30 at the Southern Human Services Center on Homestead Road. Here’s the agenda:
- Update on Legislative/General Assembly Actions
- Proposed 2008-18 Capital Investment Plan and 2008-09 Budget Timeline
- County Capital Funding Policy and 2008-18 Capital Plan Revenues
OWASA Water Advisory
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority has declared a water supply advisory for its customers.
The advisory does not formally impose water use restrictions but indicates that restrictions may become necessary if water supply conditions don’t improve.
OWASA already has year-round water use restrictions, which remain in effect during a water supply advisory unless they are replaced by additional limitations during a water shortage.
For more information, visit www.owasa.org.
Domestic violence forum
The Human Services Advisory Commission will sponsor a forum on domestic violence on September 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The theme for the 18th annual HSAC forum is “Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Community.†Last year’s forum, which was focused on the aging population, raised more than $1,000 for Senior Care of Orange County.
To register for the forum, contact Corinthia Barber at cbarber@co.orange.nc.us or 245-2301 by September 7. The registration fee is $25 and covers materials, continental breakfast, boxed lunch and snacks.
The forum will be held at the Chapel Hill Bible Church on Erwin Road.
Belafonte to speak at UNC
Hollywood legend Harry Belafonte – an award-winning singer, actor, producer and humanitarian – will discuss “The Importance of the Arts in America†Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the university.
The free public lecture, presented by the college and Carolina Performing Arts, will be in Memorial Hall. Free tickets are required and are available now at the hall box office on Cameron Avenue, or by calling 843-3333.
During a career spanning four decades, Belafonte recorded 40 albums and appeared in 28 films and more than a dozen television shows. He’s made headlines for his human rights activism, became close friends with Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela and raised funds globally for the civil-rights movement and the fight against South African apartheid.