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Town Announces 2026 Recipient of Cal Horton Service Award

Published on October 15, 2026

At a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14, Chapel Hill Town Manager Ted Voorhees announced Karin Michel as the recipient of the 2026 Cal Horton Service Award, the Town’s highest employee honor.

Chapel Hill Exploring Providing Police Services to Carrboro

Published on October 14, 2026

At the Town of Carrboro’s request, the Town of Chapel Hill is exploring the possibility of providing police services to Carrboro residents.

Heads Up: Downtown Tree Pruning to Support Vibrant Long-term Health

Published on October 05, 2026

The Town of Chapel Hill is pruning the trees on Franklin Street on October 15 - 17 to support tree health and sustainability.
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Events

Upcoming Events

Chapel Hill Día de Muertos

October 25, 2026

Chapel Hill Día de Muertos returns for its third year! Celebrate this joyful, heartfelt holiday with eclectic art vendors, music, and community as we honor loved ones through art and culture.

Food Distribution

October 28, 2026

The Town of Chapel Hill Food Distribution provides fresh fruits and vegetables and non-perishable food items to support community members. There are no income, residency, or ID requirements.

All are welcome!

Haunted Hill Trunk or Treat

October 30, 2026

This is the perfect family-friendly alternative to traditional trick-or-treating! Local organizations and individuals will participate by decorating their vehicles trunks and providing pre-packaged candy for trick or treating for youth in the community.

25 Years in Bloom – Anniversary Celebration

November 07, 2026

Celebrate 25 Years in Bloom with three special events at the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden:

Sept. 27: 2026: 25 Years in Bloom Celebration
Oct. 10: Youth Art Workshop
Nov. 7: A Conversation with rose specialist Paul Zimmerman

Join Strowd Roses throughout the season to celebrate the garden’s history, creativity, and community.
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Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Continued Joint Public Hearing

October 20, 2026

Council Meetings

The Chapel Hill Town Council and Orange County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Public Hearing to receive public input on a rezoning request for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church project in the Chapel Hill Transition Area/ETJ. The request follows Chapel Hill’s zoning regulations and requires approval from both bodies. Additional information is available on the website.

Planning Commission Meeting

October 20, 2026

Boards and Commissions Meetings

The Planning Commission assists the Council in achieving the Town’s comprehensive plan for orderly growth and development by analyzing, evaluating and recommending responsible town policies, ordinances and planning standards that manage land use and involving the community in long-range planning.

Council Special Naming Reception

October 21, 2026

Council Meetings

The Council will hold a reception for an upcoming naming item.
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Learn about LUMO

Review the draft LUMO and Share Your Thoughts

We've released a draft of our updated LUMO, which is a comprehensive rewrite of regulations that guide how and where growth happens in Chapel Hill. Review the draft and learn how to provide your feedback.

Engage Chapel Hill

Bus Rapid Transit

Ongoing consultation

CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY Our North-South route is getting an upgrade—making it easier to get to class, work, healthcare, shopping, and home. * Get to downtown, UNC Campus, and UNC Hospitals faster and more reliably. * Walk, bike, or roll on new multi-use paths. * Reduce your time spent waiting behind a stopped bus. WHAT IS NS RAPID? NS RAPID (formerly North-South Bus...

Everywhere-to-Everywhere Greenways Feasibility Study

Ongoing consultation

Everywhere-to-Everywhere Greenways (E2E) is the Town’s vision for a Chapel Hill that is safer, more connected, and easier to navigate, regardless of where you’re going, and how you chose to get around.

Vision Zero Chapel Hill

Ongoing consultation

Through traffic safety solutions and equitable mobility options for all, Vision Zero uses strategies informed by data to increase road safety to prevent serious injury and decrease crashes.
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