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Welcome to the Town of Chapel Hill

Contact Information

Town Hall
405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: 919-968-2743
Fax: 919-967-8406

Welcome to the southern part of heaven! Chapel Hill is a town rich with traditions, ideas, spirit, and exuberance for healthy living. Our web site is one source of information about our government and community and continues to evolve to meet the information needs of our community. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Topics of Interest

Hot Topics– To provide the most up-to-date information about some of the current issues being considered by the Town of Chapel Hill, we are now offering "Hot Topics." This information round-up is intended to help the public understand issues surrounding important topics in the community. We welcome your feedback at . More…

Funding PEG Channels on Cable– Questions have arisen regarding the funding for PEG channels on cable. The Town of Chapel Hill continues its operating agreement with The Peoples Channel at the same level of funding as in previous years. The Peoples Channel would like a greater share of funding from PEG supplemental funds distributed to the Town from the NC Department of Revenue. However, these PEG supplemental funds are a new source of funds (about $29,000 last year) and have not yet been appropriated by Council. More…

Voter Owned Elections – A draft ordinance to establish the Town of Chapel Hill Voter Owned Election Program has been posted on the Town’s website for public review. A public hearing on the proposed program is scheduled for May 14. The Town is the first municipality in the State of North Carolina to be authorized to establish a program to provide public funding to candidates for municipal office. More…

Drawings of 140 West – Architectural drawings for the Downtown Economic Development Initiative (also known as the Lot 5 Project and 140 West) are now available for viewing on the web at townhall.townofchapelhill.org/projects/dedi/
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. The renderings show the elevation and building materials of the three-section complex featuring condominiums, retail, and parking on Town-owned Parking Lot 5 in downtown Chapel Hill.

Smart Commute Challenge – Explore alternative methods of transportation during the 2008 Smart Commute Challenge. To enter the Challenge, pledge that at least once before May 30 you will carpool, vanpool, bike or walk, ride the bus, or telework. In addition to helping reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, participants are eligible for discounts and prizes, including a vacation for two. More…

Drought Continues – Help us conserve water. Stage 1 Water Shortage restrictions are now being enforced. Spray irrigation is limited to 1 day per week, between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. More…

Need Wi-Fi? – Connect with TOWNofCH-WiFi. Open access hotspots in downtown are a new service provided by the Town of Chapel Hill. More…

Code Red – Register today for this geographic data-based system that uses street addresses to select phone numbers to receive emergency notification calls. More…

Town Caps Available – Town of Chapel Hill baseball caps are available for purchase. The caps are sold for $20 each at the Revenue Collections Window on the first floor of Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Chapel Hill history books and lapel pins are also sold here.

XXXXXXXX Planning in the Northern Area – A group of concerned citizens has provided input and advice on how to better manage the future development of the Northern Area of Chapel Hill. More…

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News Flash
Memorial Day Holiday
Most municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. [Read on...]
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