Today in The Chapel Hill News

Here's a look at today's local headlines:

STROM SEAT DECISION DELAYED: The Chapel Hill Town Council has decided to delay appointing a successor to Bill Strom's seat until after the newly elected council is seated. Read Jesse James DeConto's story to see what changed current council members' minds.

HOW SAFE IS THE SLUDGE : That's the question the county Board of Commissioners had recently, as it told the Health Department and Commission for the Environment to proceed with planning a potentially regional forum on biosolids or treated sewage sludge. Orange County ranks fifth in the state for acreage permitted for sludge application.

RURAL RESIDENTS WANT OUT: Several challengers for mayor and Board of Aldermen joined  some local rural residents Friday to call for Carrboro to return land in its planning area back to the county. Read Julian March's report, including a response from Mayor Mark Chilton.

MORSEL: It's light and fluffy. But if you take it home and don't eat it quickly, freeze it. Correspondent Elizabeth Shestak reports on Jamil Kadouras' new pita bread oven in her monthly look at the local food and dining scene.

Lots more, including your letters; a report on Monday's launch of Justice United, the new Orange County community organizing effort; and local sports.

Thanks for reading,

Mark