by Rich Fowler Staff Writer Chapel Hill residents can expect an 11.3 percent increase in town property taxes should the town council approve the proposed 2008-2009 budget at its meeting Monday. It would be the first increase in property taxes in two years. Town Manager Roger Stancil’s recommended budget contains a 5.9-cent property tax increase…
Obituary – Bruce Little Williams
Mrs. Bruce Little Williams, formerly of 409 Patterson Place, Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully at age 97 on May 31, 2008. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Spring Arbor of Durham retirement home. Mrs. Williams grew up in Ayden, Green County, NC and it was there she met her future…
Town budget passes
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer With little fanfare and virtually no discussion, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen unanimously passed the town’s fiscal 2008-09 budget Tuesday night. The final vote came after Town Manager Steve Stewart modified his original proposal to include an additional $4,000 for the Orange County Land Trust. Stewart had trimmed the Land…
News Brief: Buckhorn vote delayed
The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to postpone a decision regarding the special-use permit application for Buckhorn Village until September 2. The Orange County Planning Board had requested more time to make a recommendation regarding the proposed 1.1 million square foot development off Buckhorn Road, near I-85/I-40 in the western part of Orange…
News Brief: Dog tethering decision delayed again
The Board of County Commissioners postponed a decision on proposed dog tethering restrictions on Tuesday after nearly 60 people signed up to speak at the meeting about the restrictions. Commissioners said they needed more time to consider the restrictions and public comments. The board previously delayed a decision on the restrictions on May 20.
News Brief: Fiesta Latina cancelled
This year’s Fiesta Latina scheduled for June 21 at Shakori Hills has been cancelled. According to a Hispanic Liaison press release, “the decision was made in large part due to the difficult financial situation that is affecting consumers and businesses nationwide.†Fiesta Latina is rescheduled for June 20, 2009 at Shakori Hills. Fiesta Latina is…
News Brief: Rock against cancer
Young cancer patients in N.C. Children’s Hospital’s School of Rock will soon be jamming after the presentation of a generous $20,000 check from Rock Against Cancer, a national nonprofit organization that uses music to empower young cancer patients, on Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. The School of Rock opened in February 2006 to incorporate…
Community Calendar: 06/05/08
Special Events The Secret Life of Turtles: A Family Program — Sunday, June 8, 2–4 pm, with Bob Palmatier, naturalist and environmental Educator. Learn about turtles living in the Triangle area. NC Botanical Garden, $22/family or $12/single. 962-0522. Computer classes — free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, Jun….
Community Brief: Low-cost rabies vaccination
The Orange County Animal Services Department has organized four low-cost rabies vaccination clinics. They are: Wednesday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Animal Shelter at 1081 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd; Wednesday, June 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Fairview Community Park, Hillsborough; Wednesday, June 18 from 6…
Community Brief: Fall softball
The Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department will sponsor a 2008 Fall Co-Rec Softball League on Tuesdays and Thursdays from late July through October. Each team will play one or two games per week, followed by a double-elimination tournament. A team fee of $608 is required, with at least $150 due at registration. To register, call…
Noticia en breve: Festival Latino
Actuaciones de Latin Project, Carnavalito, Los Gallegos mariachi y más. Fútbol para adultos y niños. Premios. Vendedores de comida. Información sobre los servicios en la comunidad de la salud. Toman la presión sanguÃnea gratis. El sábado 14 de junio, 3-8pm. Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Drive, Durham. Para más información, llame al 560-4355.
Noticia en breve: Concierto gratuita
La orquesta sinfónica de Carolina del Norte presenta el noveno concierto anual de música clásica. El viernes, 13 de junio, 8pm. Market Square de Southern Village, Chapel Hill. ¿Qué opinas? ¿Cuáles son las cosas que le interesan? DÃganos. Aceptamos sugerencias y comentarios al correo electrónico betsy@carrborocitizen.com.
Carrboro Elementary’s Corke named teacher of the year
Carrboro Elementary School teacher Briana Corke was named Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Teacher of the Year last week at the district’s annual recognition banquet. Corke teaches the fourth-grade Spanish dual-language class at Carrboro Elementary, where she began her teaching career in 2003. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a bachelor’s degree in…
School Brief: Project grad
The 15th annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Project Graduation needs volunteers and donations. Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol- and drug-free party for graduates, will be held graduation night, June 14, at the UNC Student Union. The event is free of charge to participants to reward seniors for a job well done and to encourage maximum participation. All…
School Brief: Kid council
The Town of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation invites youth in grades 9 through 12 to join the Chapel Hill Youth Council. The Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to participate in local government and to learn skills in leadership and responsibility. Members will work with other groups to carry out programs that…