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Weather

Cool weekend

Temps will pop back up to 75 during the day on Sunday, but it will stay plenty cool in the evenings through mid-week.
Via the NWS:

This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light northwest wind.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light west wind.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

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Community

Free flu vaccine clinic set up in honor of Tom Robinson

The Orange County Health Department is going to hold a free flu (H1N1 and regular seasonal) vaccine clinic at Carrboro Town Hall on March 13 in honor of Tom Robinson who died last week (see Citizen story and editorial)
Here’s the official release:
For Immediate Release:

THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, in cooperation with the Town of Carrboro, will offer a free flu vaccine clinic dedicated to well-known Carrboro merchant Tom Robinson, on Saturday, March 13 at Carrboro Town Hall. The clinic will be open to the public from 9 am to 1 pm. No appointment is necessary. Both H1N1 and Seasonal flu vaccines will be available. All vaccine will be offered free of charge.

Robinson, 58, who died March 19 at UNC Hospitals, operated Tom Robinson’s Carolina Seafood Market in Carrboro for four decades.

Despite diminished media attention, the H1N1 virus is still actively circulating. Seasonal influenza normally peaks in February but significant illness can occur throughout the Spring It is not too late to receive both vaccines.

Vaccine is available to all persons 6 months of age and older, without regard to residence. The vaccine supply is currently plentiful in both the injectable form and the nasal mist.

The Orange Count Health Department operates walk-in clinics, weekly, on the following schedule:

Tuesday: 2 – 6 pm, Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough
Wednesday: 9 am – 1 pm, Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough
Thursday: 2 – 6 pm, Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
Friday: 12:30 – 4:30 pm, Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel ill

There is no charge for the flu vaccine. Some young children will require two doses, and may receive the booster dose from the OCHD or local providers.

For more information, call the OCHD nurse line at 919-605-2051.

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Miscellany

Chapel Hill Town Council agenda 2/15/10

It’s public hearing night in Chapel Hill.
Agenda Items

1. Chapel Hill-Carrboro 2035 Long Range Transit Plan. (R-1)
1. Introduction and recommendations by the Manager.
2. Comments by citizens.
3. Comments from the Mayor and Council.
4. Motion to recess public hearing.
PRESENTER: Steve Spade, Transit Director and David Bonk, Long Range & Transportation Manager
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council receive public comment at tonight’s public forum and refer the comments to the Manager.
2. Land Use Management Ordinance Text Amendment – Jordan Watershed Riparian Buffer Protection. (R-2)
1. Introduction and recommendations by the Manager.
2. Comments by citizens.
3. Comments from the Mayor and Council.
4. Motion to recess public hearing to September 20, 2010.
PRESENTER: Sue Burke, Stormwater Engineer
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Council and authorize Town staff to submit the draft ordinance to the State for review and approval.

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Miscellany

Carrboro Board of Aldermen agenda 2/16/10

7:30 Tuesday at Carrboro Town Hall
Link to agenda items.

CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
2. Request to Set a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen
3. A Resolution Giving Staff Direction on the 2010 Legislative Breakfast
4. Request to Set a Public Hearing on an Ordinance Amending the Carrboro Land Use Ordinance Provisions Related to Natural Constraints Mapping for Determining Open Space Requirements and Other Miscellaneous Procedural Requirements
5. Town Code Amendment Related to Parking Along Roberson Street
OTHER MATTERS
1. Request for Board Approval of a Banking Services Contract

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Weather

Road update from Carrboro

Carrboro Public Works crews started plowing off
accumulated snow on arterial and collector streets this morning (2-13-10)
at about 3:00 am and treating with salt/sand as necessary. Temperatures
fell several degrees below freezing at about this time. Many secondary
roads with accumulated snow were also plowed off. As of this writing
(8:00 am) temperatures are beginning to rise, but hovering near the
freezing mark and motorists should be cautious.

The Town of Carrboro, NC Public Works Web Site is available at the
following location:
http://www.townofcarrboro.org/pw/default.htm

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Community Weather

HK on J postponed

This from the organizers:

Due to severe weather conditions that have been forecasted for North Carolina, the 4th Annual HK on J (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) has been postponed until February 27, 2010.

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Weather

Maybe, also, who knows?

The amount of snow we get looks like a total crapshoot. Here’s an excerpt from the forecast discussion via NWS:

WHILE FEEL FAIRLY CONFIDENT ABOUT AMOUNTS ACROSS THE SOUTH…NOT SO CONFIDENT ACROSS THE FAR N-NW. DUE TO THE SOUTHERN TRACK OF SYSTEM AND BEST DYNAMICS OCCURRING TO OUR SE…WILL SEE A DEFINITIVE CUT-OFF OR GRADIENT IN PRECIP AMOUNTS SOMEWHERE OVER THE NORTHERN PIEDMONT. BELIEVE THAT AMOUNTS DEPICTED ACROSS THE NW PIEDMONT ARE WORSE CASE SCENARIO. CLOSER TO RALEIGH/TRIANGLE…WILL LIKELY SEE A SHARP GRADIENT IN SNOW AMOUNTS FROM AN INCH OR SO AROUND FALLS LAKE TO CLOSE TO 3 INCHES NEAR HOLLY SPRINGS AND FUQUAY-VARINA.

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Community

Franklin McCain on the events of February 1, 1960

A couple of years back, one of the Greensboro Four explained the day to a group of students at Rashkis Elementary School.
Sorry about the shaky camera.

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Weather

Hillsborough trash pickup delays

Here’s the info:

Due to road conditions from the winter storm, residential garbage will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 1.

Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 2, if road conditions permit.

If roads still are icy Tuesday, Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday, Feb. 3, and Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday, Feb. 4.

For up-to-date information, call 732-1270 Ext. 78.

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Weather

Update from Carrboro on roads

This from the town:

9:30 am – Carrboro Public Works crews worked Sunday night into Monday morning spreading salt/sand mixture and re-plowing difficult areas. Most main roads are relatively clear but will become slushy again today with rising temperatures. Most residential areas remain snow/ice packed. Crews will be out working again today checking roads as needed. As noted yesterday, the downtown business area roads (Main St., Weaver St.) are in relatively good shape and downtown public parking lots have been cleared. Crews are also clearing snow at bus shelters. The Libba Cotten and Francis Shetley bike paths have both been plowed. All roads and paths remain slippery/dangerous and drivers/walkers should use caution.

Residential trash collection routes normally scheduled for Monday, February 1 have been postponed until Wednesday, February 3. This change was made to minimize having large trucks on slippery and narrow roads in residential areas.

The gates at Wilson Park and Anderson Park will remain closed until Town staff is able to evaluate park facilities and possible tree damage, and clear some of the roadways and parking areas. It is hoped that the gates will be opened sometime on Monday, February 1.

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Weather

Chapel Hill trash collection delayed

This from the Town of Chapel Hill:

Following the weekend snowstorm, normal operations for Town of Chapel Hill services are anticipated tomorrow (Monday, Feb. 1) with the exception of Monday trash collection, which has been rescheduled to Wednesday.

Public works crews will remain busy with snow plowing and de-icing work, necessitating the delay in trash collection. Monday recycling services, provided by Orange County, are cancelled. For more information, contact Orange Community Recycling Programs at
919-968-2788.

Although residents finally got to see pavement on many Chapel Hill streets on Sunday, they are cautioned that hazardous driving conditions persist with slick roads. Expect to encounter ice in the morning. As temperatures rise, melting ice and snow may cause runoff that could result in flooding of some streets and low lying areas. Crews over the weekend have focused on primary roads and bus routes. On Monday, they will address secondary streets.