Apply to Orange County Broadband Task Force by Oct. 26 |
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| Orange County has reconvened its Broadband Task Force to continue expanding access to high-speed internet for all residents — and we’re looking for three new volunteers to join!
Residents with experience in telecommunications, public infrastructure, customer service, or those living in underserved areas are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply online by Oct. 26 and be sure to select “Orange County Broadband Task Force” from the dropdown menu on page three.
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Orange County Board of Commissioners Select Design for Future Crisis Diversion Facility |
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During their Oct. 21 business meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners selected a design for the county’s future crisis diversion facility. The chosen design—the original scheme with simplified architectural features—includes all the components recommended by the Crisis Diversion Facility Subcommittee while saving the county approximately $1 million.
The 19,825-square-foot facility is estimated to cost $27.2 million and will include the following features:
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12-bay Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) unit for individuals ages 4 and older with short-term triage, stabilization, assessment, and observation needs
- 16-bed Facility-Based Crisis (FBC) unit for adults requiring longer-term (more than 23 hours) care
- Community wing featuring a peer living room and resource center to support discharge and connect individuals with treatment and supportive services
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Early voting is open until Saturday, Nov.1. Here is where you can cast your ballot:
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Orange Works at Hillsborough Commons: 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough
- Drakeford Library Complex: 203 S. Greensboro Street, Carrboro
- Chapel of the Cross: 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
- The Seymour Center: 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill Library: 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill
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Remember to bring your photo ID when you go to vote. Early voting ends Saturday, Nov. 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Upcoming Board of County Commissioners Meetings |
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| Board of County Comissioners (BOCC) Business Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center at 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough.
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Take the Survey to Help Shape a More
Connected Orange County by Oct. 31 |
THANK YOU to the community members who attended the listening sessions! Your valuable input will change the way we share information and support civic engagement in Orange County. If you were not able to attend a listening session, please take the survey.
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Deadline for SBA Disaster Loans for Nonprofits Affected by Tropical Storm Chantal is Nov. 10 |
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds eligible private nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that the deadline to apply for disaster loans related to Tropical Depression Chantal is Nov. 10, 2025. These loans help offset losses from physical damage caused by the storm on July 6–7, 2025.
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. For more information, contact SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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Help Shape the Orange County Trails Plan |
Orange County Network Cable Project Continues in Hillsborough |
Orange County Department on Aging Announces Iceland Trip |
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Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7 |
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic on Oct. 25 |
Composting Workshop on Oct. 28 |
Longterm Homeowner Assistance Applications Due by Nov. 3 |
Housing Search 101 on Nov. 6 |
Register by Nov. 6 for Genealogy Workshop |
Cultural Practices of Death and Dying Discussion on Nov. 11 |
Sign up for the Board of County Commissioners’ Sunshine List to get meeting notices, agendas, and press releases delivered to you. You can also subscribe to BOCC News and Planning updates—so you’ll never miss a chance to be informed and involved. To livestream Board of County Commissioners' meetings or watch recordings of past meetings visit the Meeting Videos page.
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