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Council Sets Decorum Rules, Debates Dark-Sky Lighting, Considers Future of 505 W. Chapel Hill

The council addressed meeting disruptions with new enforcement and speaking limits, then dug into park lighting standards, costs, and timing for dark‑sky compliance. Later, members weighed preserving the Milton Small building, interim activation at 505 W. Chapel Hill Street, and how affordable housing, parking, and subsidies shape near‑term options.
December 4th, 2025 •
Highlights by Wes Platt
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Farewells, New Oaths, And A Historic First
The council honored departing members, navigated a brief protest during swearing-in, and seated new representatives and a mayor for fresh terms. The board then made history by selecting its first Hispanic mayor pro tem and unanimously approved a 22-townhome rezoning, while the mayor outlined a possible shift to even-year elections and a longer term.
December 1st, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Durham Unites on Immigrant Safety, Hayti Street Closure Denied
The council affirmed support for immigrant neighbors amid heightened federal enforcement and urged residents to look out for one another. A proposed Hayti Lane closure drew concern over precedent and community voice.
November 17th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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DAP’s Future: Preservation vs. Open Green Vision
The council debates three paths for Durham Athletic Park—from preserving its baseball legacy to opening a larger, barrier-free green—while weighing costs, survey feedback, and the impact on pro sports. The board also reviews financing and oversight for the Villages of Hayti and hears resident concerns about new landlord rules.
November 6th, 2025 • By Wes Platt
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Gravel Safety vs. Equity: a Durham Paving Decision on one Low-Volume Street
The council approved a paving contract 6–1 after debating whether gravel roads provide safer, slower streets in sidewalk‑sparse Lakewood. Members weighed opt‑outs, Vision Zero input, and traffic calming—ultimately directing staff to consult safety staff before implementation.
November 3rd, 2025 • By David Bradway
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