The Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday postponed a decision on the proposed Shelton Station mixed-use development until January.
Author: Susan Dickson
Chapel Hill mulls towing measures
Following pleas from residents to tighten regulations on towing companies, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday took a look at possible changes to the town’s towing ordinance.
Town photo shoot for Lovetown on Friday
Carrboro is still in the running to become the setting for Lovetown USA, and producers are coming to town on Friday to see just what our little town is all about.
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Main Street sewer repair stalled
Attempts to resolve a sewage problem on the south side of Main Street have run into unforeseen difficulties, leaving businesses to rely on a temporary fix that state officials could deem unsuitable early next year.
Aldermen mull deer measures
In an effort to curb the growth of the exploding deer population in town, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted unanimously to ban the intentional feeding of deer within town limits and scheduled a future discussion to consider allowing bow hunting in town.
FROM THE EDITOR: A tax for the future
There’s been a lot of talk about the quarter-cent sales-tax referendum lately, and with that, promises of jobs and funding for schools.
LETTER: Vote Castellano for school board
Please consider voting for Kris Castellano for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education this Nov. 8.
Food truck debate continues for Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill took another step in the food truck debate on Monday with a public hearing on proposed regulations for food trucks.
Error changes school board race
Due to an error by the Orange County Board of Elections office, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education election this November was until last week incorrectly identified as two separate races.
Carrboro candidates discuss development
Candidates for the Carrboro Board of Aldermen talked development, where it should go and what it ought to look like at a forum hosted by the Carrboro precincts of the Orange County Democratic Party on Monday.
Carrboro considers denser projects
The Carrboro Board of Aldermen voted 6-1 on Tuesday to pursue possible zoning changes that would allow greater residential density in certain projects.
Residents speak out against Charterwood
A number of residents spoke in opposition to a plan for Charterwood, a mixed-use development proposed for MLK. Boulevard, at a Chapel Hill Town Council public hearing on Monday.
Chapel Hill candidates talk environment, economy
Balancing economic priorities with environmental sustainability was the theme of the evening at a Chapel Hill candidates forum last week.
Shelter plan process contentious
Upon hearing conflicting reports regarding a committee formed to develop a Good Neighbor Plan for the new homeless shelter, the Chapel Hill Town Council on Monday asked the IFC to consider allowing audio recording of meetings and to add four neighbors of the project site to the committee.