The Chapel Hill Town Council started its Nov. 17 public hearing with the swearing in of new council member James Merritt. Merritt will serve the remaining 13 months of Bill Thorpe’s term. Thorpe passed away in September.
Merritt acknowledged Thorpe’s service and said that he wanted to continue Thorpe’s commitment to the town.
“I give my sincere thanks to all the people who supported me in the community, and promise that I will do everything in my power to gain your trust,” Merritt said.
In other action, the council delayed a hearing on a new building proposed for Southern Village.
Rosemary Waldorf, project manager for Bryan Properties, said it was agreed to delay the hearing at the request of the Southern Village Homeowners’ Association.
“We’ll work with them on answering any questions they have and any ideas they have,” Waldorf said.