Our Roots Run Deep: Reflecting on Orange County’s First Married Interracial Couple

In the late 1960s, Carrboro residents Alvin and Omelia Garner met while working at a local restaurant. They immediately fell in love, and it wasn’t long after that they decided to marry. However, not everyone was supportive of the upcoming coven...

Our Roots Run Deep: How Hilliard Caldwell Impacted Civil Rights in Carrboro

The 1960s were a challenging and often disheartening time in our country, and the town of Carrboro was going through a particularly difficult time. Two large textile mills in Carrboro closed, leaving a lot of residents unemployed. While black children wer...

Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative Host Community Meetings

The Orange County Local Government Affordable Housing Collaborative invites residents and organizations to a series of five community meetings seeking input to help shape the Collaborative’s Annual Action Plan, Assessment of Fair Housing, and th...

Orange County Health Department Releases Information on Emerging Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

Black History Month February 2020 Celebrations in Orange County

February marks Black History Month — a time to reflect on, recognize, and honor the invaluable contributions of African Americans who have strengthened, inspired, and empowered our nation’s economic, political, cultural and social land...

Be Counted! Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Census in Carrboro

Much of the funding that comes from the Census helps the most vulnerable among us. It provides health care, education, food and nutrition programs, housing and child care for families.

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and fiv...

Google Fiber to Start Back Construction Next Week

After re-evaluating construction Plans Google Fiber is set to start back construction in Carrboro the week of January 13, 2020. The Town of Carrboro and Google Fiber are excited to move forward with this process that will provide faster, fairer, kinder, i...

Who's Digging in my Yard? Google Fiber Construction Information

In December 2019, Google Fiber started construction in the Town of Carrboro. Throughout this process, residents can expect to see Google Fiber crews in various permitted areas. The town is closely monitoring and communicating with Google Fiber and will pr...

UPDATE: Google Fiber Construction in Carrboro

Introduction of Planning, Zoning, and Inspections' News Flash listserv

Welcome to the Town of Carrboro Planning Department's News Flash listserv. Information regarding development, land use, and other topics relevant to planning in Carrboro will be distributed through this listserv. Announcements will include but not be limi...Read on...

Estes/North Greensboro Roundabout Construction Starts in August

Please be alert! Construction of the new roundabout at Estes Drive/North Greensboro Street in Carrboro is set to begin the week of August 5^th. Work will take place from 9:00 AM until Sunset and travelers should expect delays and lane closures at this inte...

Wilson Playground

The 5-12 year old playground at Wilson Park will remain closed for resurfacing maintenance until further notice. Thank you for your patience. 

Feb 25, 2020 Board of Alderman Agenda Packet Available Online