Curbside recycling will not be collected on Friday, Dec. 25. The make-up recycling day is Saturday, Dec. 26. Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Centers will resume normal hours on Dec. 26. The Orange County Landfill and all associated services, including hazardous waste collection, electronics recycling and mulch sales,…
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Waste transfer station vote looms
Residents, civil rights center challenge site near landfill on Millhouse Road By Taylor Sisk, Staff Writer As the Orange County Board of Commissioners prepares to vote on the county’s future solid-waste disposal options, one site under consideration is a county-owned plot of land on Millhouse Road. But Millhouse Road homeowners, with support from the UNC…
New board sworn in
By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer CARRBORO — The 2010 Carrboro Board of Aldermen was sworn in Tuesday night at its weekly meeting at Town Hall. Mayor Mark Chilton, who heartily thanked his family for their work on the campaign trail, starts his third term as mayor. He received 1,667 votes, 1,216 votes more than his…
Texting ban takes effect: put it down and drive
By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer North Carolina’s ban on sending text messages while driving went into effect Dec. 1. Getting caught in the act will mean a $100 fine. And don’t expect police officers to go easy on first-time offenders. Carrboro Police public information officer Captain Joel Booker said that though it’s up to each…
El Centro Latino closes its doors
By Kirk Ross, Staff Writer CARRBORO — El Centro Latino, a 10-year-old organization aimed at assisting Latino immigrants, has closed its doors and will cease operations, its board of directors announced last week, citing lack of funding. “For the past few years, El Centro Latino has been dealing with many challenges including reduced grant funds…
Aldermen discuss 2035 transit plan
By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer Most of last week’s Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting was spent discussing the Chapel Hill and Carrboro 2035 Long Range Transit Plan. The objectives behind the plan are an introduction of transit services that better serve the most populated bus routes and the enhancement of local bus service by eventually…
No funds for Carrboro library plan
The Assembly of Governments meeting Monday night addressed the issue of library financing between Orange County, Chapel Hill and Carrboro, including whether Orange County should contribute more to the Chapel Hill Library. About 40 percent of those who use the Chapel Hill Library do not live in Chapel Hill and do not pay taxes in…
Affordable housing ordinance
The Town of Chapel Hill has started a public review process for a draft Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to help address the need for more affordable housing in Chapel Hill. A public information open house is scheduled for tonight (Thursday) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St. Repeating presentations will…
Information session on traffic
The Town of Chapel Hill will hold an information session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Chapel Hill Public Library to share and receive comments on the draft Transportation Impact Analysis Update for Carolina North. The Carolina North development agreement required an update to the June 2009 Transportation Impact Analysis….
Town and schools argue billing
By KIRK ROSS, Staff Writer CHAPEL HILL — The Town Council plans to examine the cost to the town for services provided to local schools, such as aquatic center use, grounds maintenance and other arrangements. The decision came during a meeting Monday night at Town Hall after several council members bristled over a past-due $60,000…
Aldermen meeting
By Beth Mechum, Staff Writer The Carrboro Citizen went to press a day early so that staff could spend Thanksgiving with family. The happenings of Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting will be updated in next week’s edition. First on the agenda for the meeting that took place at Town Hall was a resolution supporting…
Avoiding H1N1
With H1N1 flu causing illness all across the country, the American Red Cross has some steps to take that will lessen the chances of getting sick over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Before traveling … • If sick, stay home. It’s disappointing to not be able to join in the family celebration, but act responsibly…
Locals selected to Lineberger board
Lillie Atwater of Carrboro, Lisa Jones and Ashley Osment of Chapel Hill and Bill Wagner, formerly of Chapel Hill, were selected to serve on the Patient and Family Advisory Board for the North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill. The hospital is the clinical home of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The new 19-member advisory…
Leaves available in Hillsborough
The Town of Hillsborough has leaves available for delivery to citizens in and around Hillsborough who would like them for mulch or compost. The minimum amount the Hillsborough Public Works Department will deliver is half a truckload, about 10 cubic yards. The area where the leaves are to be dumped must be accessible by a…
Animal services holiday events
During November and December, the Orange County Animal Services Department features tours, activities and special outreach events designed to raise awareness of adoption and lost-pet recovery during the holiday season. Orange County Animal Services also will participate in the Hillsborough Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the Chapel Hill Carrboro Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12….