Property taxes won’t have to go up this year, but inevitable increases are looming next year, County Manager Frank Clifton told the Orange County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.
Category: News
Town launches Twitter accounts
The Town of Carrboro this week launched several Twitter pages, which is the town’s first foray into social media.
Chatham budget proposed
Chatham County Manager Charlie Horne presented a proposed budget for fiscal year 2011-12 to the board of commissioners on Monday.
CHT makes changes to A, T routes
Chapel Hill Transit implemented a minor adjustment to the detour on the A and Saturday T routes on Saturday.
Early treatment prevents HIV transmission, study finds
A UNC-led research team has made a major discovery in the effort to halt the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Weaver Street work continues
Water main installation in the west block of Weaver Street is nearly complete
Chapel Hill manager’s budget includes no tax increase
Roger Stancil presented a budget to the town council on Monday recommending no tax increase.
County addresses EMS
Members of Orange County’s emergency services and fire departments packed the small room to hear the results of a study assessing the performance of emergency crews in the county.
Men’s shelter plans approved
After months of presentations, hearings and deliberations, the Chapel Hill Town Council voted 6-2 to approve plans for the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service’s proposed Community House Men’s Shelter.
Weaver Street upgrade continues
Water main installation in the west block of Weaver Street continues, with the westbound lane closed as work moves toward Carrboro Town Hall, while the east block of the street remains closed to all vehicular traffic.
Judicial center groundbreaking
Nearly 150 people attended the official groundbreaking of the Chatham County Judicial Center on May 5.
Hillsborough proposes budget
The Town of Hillsborough’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 includes no increase in the property-tax rate but does raise rates for water and sewer service.
Carrboro budget holds line on taxes
Carrboro Town Manager Steve Stewart presented the Carrboro Board of Aldermen with a spending plan that would not include a tax increase for the third year running.
Consumers, advocates brace for more change at DHHS
Families and their advocates are concerned that once again the state is unprepared for major changes to the administration and delivery of behavioral health care services.
County OKs plan to reduce midday, increase peak-time bus service
Commissioners said they were concerned about how the reduced midday service would affect county dental-clinic patients traveling to Hillsborough.