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Family Fun Sunday Series with JeGhetto

Join in for this free online zoom program scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.Tarish Pipkins a.k.a. Jeghetto has fine-tuned his skills by doing street performances with his puppets. He has worked with Pap...

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Blue Skies Ahead! 

Most days this past week were cold, raining and dreary -- but we did have blue skies on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as seen here from McDougle Middle School Track. Blue skies are ahead, and the first day of spring is March 20!  

#...

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For the Love of Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Business Alliance and the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA) encourage all local residents to show and share their #CarrboroLove this Valentine’s Day in commemoration of For the L...

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Carrboro Celebrates Black History Month

Carrboro is proud to recognize and honor the history of Black people in Carrboro and throughout the nation, and to remember and celebrate them during Black History Month.

Black History Month grew out of the establishm...

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Town of Carrboro to Commemorate George Henry White as part of Black History Month

CARRBORO, NC – The Town of Carrboro will be hosting a virtual program to commemorate the 120th anniversary of George Henry White’s historic farewell addre...

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First in Line to apply to a town advisory board.

Apply at http://townofcarrboro.org/228/Advisory-Boards-Commissions

Yes, we're having a little fun with the Bernie Sanders meme from Inauguration Day. Seriously, we hope you might consider applying an...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Town of Carrboro administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 

Residents who normally receive yard waste collection on Monday will be serviced on Tuesday. 

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Local Governments to Consider New Protections for LGBTQ People in Orange County, NC  

Local governments in Orange County, North Carolina, will consider adopting new safeguards against LGBTQ discrimination this January, following the expiration of ...

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Winter Holidays Service Schedules 

In observance of winter holidays, Town of Carrboro offices will be closed for services Dec. 23-25, 2020, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

Carrboro Public Works will collect residential trash routes as follows: 

• W...

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Black Lives Matter Mural Installation Begins in Carrboro

Artist Tyrone Small and a student artist team has begun work this week on a Black Lives Matter mural on the side of the CommunityWorx building facing West Main at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road...

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We wish you all a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

In observance of the holiday, Town of Carrboro offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and E...

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Meet the Designers Event  

The public is invited to meet the designers for the 203 Project, a public center-library planned for 203 S. Greensboro St.

The building will house the Orange County Southern Branch Library; Town of Carrboro Recreation, Pa...

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Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

The Town of Carrboro is launching our first comprehensive plan, Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

Through Carrboro Connects we will be exploring our community’s needs and priorities sur...

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Carrboro People Photo Album

In time for Thanksgiving, the Town of Carrboro is creating a Carrboro People Photo Album. 

If you would like to be included, take a photo of yourself, your pod, or your family pets to be included, and feel free to add yo...

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Happy Halloween!

We hope you're enjoying the fun activities brought by the Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources. For more guidance on celebrating Halloween safely during a pandemic, please check out this information provided by the O...

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Residents Celebrate Barred Owl Creek Neighborhood 

There’s a new neighborhood in Carrboro! Named Barred Owl Creek, it is a series of subdivisions formerly designated Plantation Acres until a unanimous vote on Oct. 13 by the Town Council ...

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New Mural of Elizabeth Cotten Coming Soon

A new mural will celebrate legendary blues musician and local hero Elizabeth Cotten.

Located on the Carrboro-Chapel Hill line at 111 N. Merritt Mill Road, the mural is part of a statewide project to honor famous Nor...

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West End Poetry Festival To Be Held Virtually 

Carrboro’s West End Poetry Festival, on the theme Poetry for a Change, will take place Oct. 16-17.  

As always, there will be readings by nationally known and locally famous poets, a workshop,...

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Orange County Moves into Reopening Plan

Orange County will align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order taking North Carolina into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, effective at 5 p.m. Oct. 2. The order allows bars, movie theaters and outdoor venues, ...

31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards Ceremony

The Orange County Human Relations Commission is delighted to announce the winners of this year's Pauli Murray Awards.

Congratulations to Quinton Harper (adult winner), Savannah Clay (youth winner), and Present Day on Main (business winner...

Carrboro This Week

Family Fun Sunday Series with JeGhetto

Join us for this free online zoom program scheduled from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.Tarish Pipkins a.k.a. Jeghetto has fine-tuned his skills by doing street performances with his puppets. He has worked with Pap...

Virtual Stream Restoration Q&A

The Town received a 2020 Legacy Tree Fund Grant from the NC Urban Forest Council to restore a stream buffer in Henry “Hank” Anderson III Community Park. 

Attend a virtual presentation from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, March 6, to learn more about ...

Gov. Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize

News Release from the Orange County Health Department 

As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Gov. Cooper has announced that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restric...

PreK-12 School Personnel and Child Care Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

Governor Roy Cooper announced Feb. 10 that childcare workers, educators and school personnel in pre-K through grade 12, including private and charter schools, will be eligible to receive a COVID v...

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Blue Skies Ahead! 

Most days this past week were cold, raining and dreary -- but we did have blue skies on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as seen here from McDougle Middle School Track. Blue skies are ahead, and the first day of spring is March 20!  

#...

Scholastic Journalism Week in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Feb. 21-27 as Scholastic Journalism Week in Carrboro.

“I ask all residents to express their encouragement and gratitude to our student journalists and the teachers and advisers who support them,” Mayor...

Invasive Species Awareness Week

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Feb. 22-28 as “Carrboro Invasive Species Awareness Week” and asks residents to join in the efforts to support native species. 

An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or econ...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community.  Reach the Town...

Carrboro Project Updates

Get updates on Town of Carrboro Projects from the Climate Action Plan to sidewalk improvements and business outreach initiatives -- and much more at https://bit.ly/3dsI9zh     

Curious about the CASA Merritt Mill Affordable Housi...

Winter Storm Warning

The Town of Carrboro is preparing for winter weather expected to bring freezing rain and ice to our area late Wednesday to Friday, Feb. 17-19. 

Winter Storm Warning The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 7 a....

BIPOC Business Roundtable Discussion

CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Department of Economic Development has announced a BIPOC Business Roundtable Discussion scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

The Town seeks to hear the needs and challenges of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color bu...

Swearing-In Ceremony: Police Chief Chris Atack

The swearing-in ceremony of Chris Atack as the new Carrboro Police Chief took place today (Monday, Feb. 15) in a short, socially distanced event at Town Hall. 

The ceremony was led by Town Clerk Catherine Dorando with Town Manager David Andrews. I...

Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Carrboro area through noon Saturday, Feb. 13. 

Winter weather includes precipitation of snow, sleet, freezing rain or a mix of the three. 

NC Emergency Management reports a possibility for ...

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For the Love of Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Business Alliance and the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA) encourage all local residents to show and share their #CarrboroLove this Valentine’s Day in commemoration of For the Love of Car...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community.  Reach the Town Council w...

Carrboro Town Council to Recognize Black Lives Matter Mural Artists

The Carrboro Town Council plans to recognize the artists who were commissioned for Black Lives Matter murals at its next virtual meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. 

The community is invited to join the live stream program at YouTube.com...

Fire Strikes Multi-Family Dwelling

CARRBORO, N.C. – On Friday, Feb.12, 2021, at 3:04 a.m., members of the Carrboro Fire Rescue Department responded to the 200 block of Cedarwood Lane, for the report of a smoke coming from the roof of a residence.

Responding fire crews arrived in just over f...

PreK-12 School Personnel and Child Care Workers Become Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine Feb. 24

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

Governor Roy Cooper announced Feb. 10 that childcare workers, educators and school personnel in pre-K through grade 12, including private and charter schools, will be eligible to receive a COVID v...

Carrboro Town Manager Announces New Police Chief

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Town Manager David Andrews has announced the appointment of Police Capt. Chris Atack, a 22-year veteran of the Carrboro Police Department, as the next Police Chief for the Town of Carrboro, effective Feb. 15, 2021.  

“Chris has t...

For the Love of Carrboro 2021

Three ways to show and share your #CarrboroLove this Valentine’s Day and celebrate all that makes Carrboro a great place to live, learn, work, play, and visit.

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Business Alliance and the Carrboro Tourism Development ...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup

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Carrboro Celebrates Black History Month

Carrboro is proud to recognize and honor the history of Black people in Carrboro and throughout the nation, and to remember and celebrate them during Black History Month.

Black History Month grew out of the establishm...

February is Black History Month in Carrboro

Carrboro is proud to recognize and honor the history of Black people in Carrboro and throughout the nation, and to remember and celebrate them during Black History Month.

Black History Month grew out of the establishment, in 1926, of Negro History Week by ...

Carrboro Town Manager Announces Retirement

After more than 30 years in local government service, Town Manager David Andrews has announced plans to retire from the Town of Carrboro on July 31, 2021.

“While I will leave with many enjoyable memories, I am also looking forward to making new o...

Carrboro Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Racial Equity Commission

The Town of Carrboro is recruiting for the newly established Racial Equity Commission. 

The Racial Equity Commission is empowered to make short, mid- and long-term recommendations that will make significant progress toward repairing the damage cau...

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Town of Carrboro to Commemorate George Henry White as part of Black History Month

CARRBORO, NC – The Town of Carrboro will be hosting a virtual program to commemorate the 120th anniversary of George Henry White’s historic farewell address to Congress. &...

Town of Carrboro to Commemorate George Henry White as part of Black History Month

CARRBORO, NC – The Town of Carrboro will be hosting a virtual program to commemorate the 120th anniversary of George Henry White’s historic farewell address to Congress.  The online event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1. 

Aft...

Town Council Update

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Police Chief Walter Horton Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Monday, Feb. 1, is Police Chief Walter Horton Day in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

“I want to offer my thanks and appreciation to Chief Horton for his twenty-seven year career with the Town of Carrb...

Summary: Town CARES Support to Carrboro Residents and Businesses during Pandemic

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Congress passed the federal stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), in March 2020 to aid individuals, business and communities throughout the U.S. affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19...

Orange County Health Department Recognizes Local Businesses with Upcoming Contest

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

The Orange County Health Department would like to recognize local businesses that have been vigilant in ensuring that their staff and customers feel safe, secure and well-served during the COVID-1...

CANCELED: Community Food Distribution For Jan. 28

Due to inclement weather, there will not be a food distribution at Carrboro High School on Thursday, Jan. 28.  

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. 

A Community Food Distribution event scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Ca...

Comment Period Ends Jan. 29 for Plan on COVID-19 and Other Recovery

Don’t miss the chance to review and provide comment on a draft plan for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions. The comment period ends Friday, Jan. 29.

The draft Orange County Long-Term Recovery and Transformation Plan is attached and a...

Winter Weather Advisory

Carrboro and Orange County are under a Winter Weather Advisory from midnight Wednesday, Jan. 27, through 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. 

While accumulation amounts are highly subject to change, roughly 0.5 - 1 inch of snow may fall overnight (greater a...

Update on the South Greensboro Street Sidewalk Project

Please join us for an update on the South Greensboro Street sidewalk project! 

The Town of Carrboro will be holding two remote public meetings on the installation of a sidewalk along South Greensboro Street from the north end of Old Pittsboro Road...

Orange County Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Update

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

For the third week in a row the Orange County Health Department has not received any first dose allotment of COVID-19 vaccines from the NCDHHS. The lack of first dose allotment will not affect or ...

Carrboro Fire-Rescue to participate in a digital community risk assessment program

CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) www.nfpa.org to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to...

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Day in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Tuesday, Jan. 26, as Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Day in the Town of Carrboro to honor the Orange County native who played a key role in developing one of the COVID-19 vaccines.

“We recognize her remarkable research an...

Traffic Alert: Greensboro-Estes Roundabout

Construction on the N. Greensboro Street-Estes Drive roundabout continues. 

Work on the installation of a large stormwater pipe will resume the week beginning on Monday, Jan. 25. 

Please be alert. Traffic patterns may change and there may ...

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First in Line to apply to a town advisory board

Apply at http://townofcarrboro.org/228/Advisory-Boards-Commissions

Yes, we're having a little fun with the Bernie Sanders meme from Inauguration Day. Seriously, we hope you might consider applying and...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2021-22 BUDGET

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TO

RECEIVE COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ON CARRBORO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES 

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021

On February 2, 2021, the Carrboro Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive commen...

Orange County Health Department Shares Information to Speed Vaccine Effort

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

The Orange County Health Department is receiving an extremely high volume of phone calls and emails regarding vaccine registration. It is asking for the public’s patience and sharing inf...

31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards

The Orange County Human Relations Commission will present the 31st Annual Pauli Murray Awards at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28. The community is invited to acknowledge and celebrate the honorees for their displays of courage in upholding the ideals of social jus...

Carrboro Extends Park Pavilion Fee Waivers

Responding to community needs for social distancing and outdoor gathering spaces, the Town of Carrboro will continue to waive fees through March 31 for pavilion rentals at public parks.  

Pavilions are located at the following parks: 

• Carr...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Town of Carrboro administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 

Residents who normally receive yard waste collection on Monday will be serviced on Tuesday. 

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Black Lives Matter Installation at the Century Center

CARRBORO, N.C. -- A Black Lives Matter mural was completed Friday, Jan. 15, at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St.

The selected artist, Erbriyon Barrett of Atlanta, painted the mural on the building’s side facing E. Main Street. Mr...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

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Long-Term Recovery Plan Ready for Review

The draft Orange County Long-Term Recovery and Transformation Plan is ready for review, with two virtual public meetings occurring this week and public comment available online through Jan. 29.

The draft plan for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and oth...

NCDHHS Revises the Vaccine Plan to Simplify Who is Eligible

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ― The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) revised its vaccine distribution plan on Jan. 14 to simplify who is eligible to receive the vaccine.

North C...

He Had a Dream. Are We Living It?

Join the community from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a webinar event with special guest speakers.

The panel discussion titled "He Had a Dream. Are We Living It?" will feature the fo...

COVID-19 Memorial Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- To pause and reflect on the lives that we have lost to COVID-19, Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Tuesday, Jan. 19, as COVID-19 Memorial Day in the Town of Carrboro.

“Carrboro Town Hall will be lit on this evening, and I urge all church...

CANCELED: Community Food Distribution For Jan. 28

Due to inclement weather, there will not be a food distribution at Carrboro High School on Thursday, Jan. 28.  

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. 

A Community Food Distribution event scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Ca...

Orange County Health Department Gives Update on Phase 1b COVID Vaccine Effort

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.  ― The Orange County Health Department has more than 4,200 people signed up for vaccination in Phase 1b Group 1 for individuals 75 and older since registration opened, Jan. 7, and appointment slots are being filled already for ...

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Local Governments to Consider New Protections for LGBTQ People in Orange County, NC  

Local governments in Orange County, North Carolina, will consider adopting new safeguards against LGBTQ discrimination this January, following the expiration of ...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

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Local Governments to Consider New Protections for LGBTQ People in Orange County, NC

JOINT NEWS RELEASE FROM Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill, Town of Hillsborough and Orange County, NC

Local governments in Orange County, North Carolina, will consider adopting new safeguards against LGBTQ discrimination this January, following the exp...

Residents Directed to Take Immediate COVID-19 Safety Actions

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- Gov. Roy Cooper has extended North Carolina’s modified stay at home order through at least Jan. 29, and the state health department has issued a secretarial directive for North Carolinians to take immediate actions to prote...

Orange County Health Department Prepares to Move into Phase 1B of COVID Vaccine Effort

News Release from the Orange County Health Department

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- North Carolina has moved into Phase 1b Group 1 of COVID vaccine distribution, meaning individuals 75 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. There is no requireme...

Carrboro Police Chief to Retire

CARRBORO, NC -- After 27 years in law enforcement, Carrboro Police Chief Walter Horton has announced that he plans to retire effective Jan. 31, 2021. 

“I want to thank Chief Horton for his service to Carrboro,” Town Manager Dav...

Town of Carrboro Awarded $900,000 for Emergency Housing Assistance

Mayor Lydia Lavelle announced today (Monday, Jan. 4) that the Town of Carrboro was awarded $900,000 in CDBG-CV funding for emergency housing assistance. This is the maximum grant amount awarded by the NC Department of Commerce.  

The funds will al...

Carrboro Installs Neighborhood Message Centers

In an effort to reach people who do not access information via computers or the internet, the Town of Carrboro is piloting a Neighborhood Message Center system.

The first message center was put up on Christmas Eve at the Rocky Brook Mobile Home Park, a com...

Black Lives Matter Mural Unveiled in Carrboro

Artist Tyrone Small and his student artist team joyfully unveiled on Friday, Dec. 18, their completed Black Lives Matter mural on the side of the CommunityWorx building facing West Main at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro.

Friday’s unveilin...

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Winter Holidays Service Schedules 

In observance of winter holidays, Town of Carrboro offices will be closed for services Dec. 23-25, 2020, and Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

Carrboro Public Works will collect residential trash routes as follows: 

• W...

Friday is Ron Stutts Day in Carrboro

In honor of WCHL Radio Host Ron Stutts’ last day on the air before his retirement, Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Friday, Dec. 18, as “Ron Stutts Day” in the Town of Carrboro.

While on the air, whenever noting the temperat...

Free COVID-19 Testing

The Orange County Health Department will be hosting various free COVID-19 testing events during the week of Dec. 14, 2020.

For the most up-to-date information on testing please visit: orangecountync.gov/testing . 

Daily testing will conti...

Orange County Plans for Phased, Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine

News Release from Orange County Health Department

When a COVID vaccine is available for the general public, the Orange County Health Department has a plan to ensure the vaccine is distributed equitably and efficiently to county residents.

To help determine...

Carrboro Annual Holiday Program

The Town of Carrboro is excited to present our Annual Holiday Program for 2020!

Each year, the Town welcomes the community to gather in front of Town Hall for the lighting of the holiday tree along with remarks from our elected officials and songs from our...

With Key Metrics Increasing Rapidly, NC to Begin Modified Stay at Home Order

News Release from NCDHHS/Orange County Health Department 

North Carolina will begin a modified stay at home order at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, due to a rapid increase in North Carolina’s key COVID-19 trends. The order requires people to stay at home...

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Black Lives Matter Mural Installation Begins in Carrboro

Artist Tyrone Small and a student artist team has begun work this week on a Black Lives Matter mural on the side of the CommunityWorx building facing West Main at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road...

Introducing: Carrboro Cheer

News Release from Carrboro Business Alliance

The Carrboro Business Alliance (CBA) has launched the new Carrboro Cheer Gift Guide (www.CarrboroCheer.com), which showcases more than 60 curated, uniquely Carrboro gift ideas for the holiday shopping season. Th...

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community.  Reach the...

Carrboro receives successful review of efforts to promote LGBTQ inclusion

The Town of Carrboro is happy to announce another successful review of the Town’s efforts in promoting LGBTQ inclusion. 

Since 2014, the Town has been rated by the Human Rights Commission in their annual report of the Municipal Equality Index (MEI...

Black Lives Matter Mural Installation Begins in Carrboro

Artist Tyrone Small and a student artist team has begun work this week on a Black Lives Matter mural on the side of the CommunityWorx building facing West Main at the intersection of Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro.

The Carrboro Town Council selected the mura...

Traffic Shift to Occur Monday at Greensboro-Estes Intersection

Construction on the N. Greensboro Street-Estes Drive roundabout will move to the east side of the roadway on Monday, Dec. 7. 

Traffic will experience a lane shift when the westside lane reopens, and the eastside lane closes. Flaggers will continue...

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We wish you all a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

In observance of the holiday, Town of Carrboro offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and E...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Dec. 1 Meeting Notice and Past Meeting Summary

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup 

Civic involvement is a...

North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. November 24, 2020 ― Gov. Roy Cooper has issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Caroli...

Help Select Top Strategies for COVID-19 Recovery

The Orange County Long-Term Recovery Group has identified potential strategies for recovering from COVID-19 and needs your input on which strategies best meet the community’s needs.

Community members are asked to take a 10-minute online survey be...

With Cases Rising Rapidly, North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement

News Release from the Governor's Office 

Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country. Executive Order ...

Small Business Saturday in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday in Carrboro.  

“This year, more than ever, supporting our local businesses is even more necessary to their survival; support is easily accompl...

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Meet the Designers Special Event

The public is invited to meet the designers for the 203 Project, a public center-library planned for 203 S. Greensboro St.

The building will house the Orange County Southern Branch Library; Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Past Meeting Summary and Dec. 1 Meeting Notice 

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup 

Civic involv...

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today (Friday, Nov. 20) is Transgender Day of Remembrance in the Town of Carrboro, proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

Mayor Lavelle asks all residents to reflect on the challenges facing the transgender members of our community, and work to ensur...

It’s Care to Share Day in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 19, as Care to Share Day to help raise funds for the Care to Share bill-assistance program administered by OWASA and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service.

This year’s Care to Share Day will, like most...

Community Invited to Meet the 203 Project Designers

The public is invited to meet the designers for the 203 Project, a public center planned for 203 S. Greensboro St.

The building will house the Orange County Southern Branch Library; Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department; the ...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Nov. 17 Meeting Agenda and Past Meeting Summary 

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup 

Civic invol...

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Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

The Town of Carrboro is launching our first comprehensive plan, Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

Through Carrboro Connects we will be exploring our community’s needs and priorities sur...

Recreation Participants - Help Us Ensure We Are Reaching Everyone In Our Community

HELP US BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY!

As part of the Town of Carrboro’s race and equity initiative, maintaining data is important to ensure we are reaching and serving all members of our community.  In order to achieve this goal, we hope to gain a b...

Community Food Distribution Scheduled Thursday

A Community Food Distribution event is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Carrboro High School, 201 Rock Haven Road.

Anyone in need is welcome. The distribution is first come, first served. It is free of charge, and there are no eligibilit...

Carrboro Police Department Responds to Shots Fired Call

The Carrboro Police Department is investigating an incident involving gunshots being fired from a vehicle in the area of Old Fayetteville Road.  

An off-duty officer heard shots shortly after 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and notified on-duty officers o...

Indoor Gatherings Limit Reduced to 10; Precautions Need to Be Taken Now for Thanksgiving

News Release from Orange County Health Department

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ― North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people again, effective at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Anyone planning to gather with non-household members for ...

Applications for Housing Assistance Close Today

The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) program will no longer accept new applications for housing assistance after 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 11).  Eligible applicants should apply online today:  http://...

Carrboro Announces BIPOC Business Roundtable Meeting

CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Department of Economic Development has announced a BIPOC Business Roundtable Discussion scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

The Town seeks to hear the needs and challenges of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and People of Color bu...

Carrboro Honors Veterans: Thank you to all who have served

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed this Veterans Day on Nov. 11, as a day to remember the invaluable contribution of our veterans, and urges all residents of Carrboro to take every opportunity to honor our veterans today. Thank you to all who have served....

Introducing Visit Carrboro!

CARRBORO, NC -- Last week, the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA) launched “Visit Carrboro,” an initiative to promote safe travel and tourism in the Town of Carrboro. The new initiative includes a dynamic new website (www.Vi...

Free Healthy Homes During COVID-19 Class

The Orange County Health Department is offering a free, virtual Healthy Homes Class from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. 

Participants will learn about potential environmental triggers in the home, green cleaning principles, and home injury prevent...

Orange County Health Department Offers Guidance on Safer Holiday Breaks

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ― Any scenario in which people gather together poses a risk for COVID-19 transmission. The Orange County Health Department offers information on how to gather more safely during the holidays, including guidance for students leaving coll...

Carrboro This Week

Carrboro People Photo Album

In time for Thanksgiving, the Town of Carrboro is creating a Carrboro People Photo Album. 

If you would like to be included, take a photo of yourself, your pod, or your family pets to be included, and feel free to add yo...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community.  Reach the Town Counc...

We're Planting Trees in Carrboro!

Carrboro, NC – Volunteers will pick up their shovels from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, to plant trees in Henry “Hank” Anderson III Community Park at 302 N Carolina Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

The tree planting is part of a town project to ...

Statement from Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle

November 4, 2020

I have been asked to share my thoughts about the Black Lives Matter flags currently flying at Carrboro Town Hall.

Shortly after the killing of George Floyd in May, the Town Council began conversations about placing a Black Lives Matter mura...

Introducing: Moving Orange County Forward Website

The work of a group developing a plan for recovery from COVID-19 can now be seen on the group’s website, orangencforward.org.

The Orange County Long-Term Recovery Group is a partnership of nearly 150 community stakeholders, Orange County and the towns of C...

Carrboro This Week

Happy Halloween!

We hope you're enjoying the fun activities brought by the Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources. For more guidance on celebrating Halloween safely during a pandemic, please check out this information provided by the O...

Fire Strikes Single-Family Home

On Friday, Oct. 30, at 9:25 p.m., members of the Carrboro Fire Rescue Department responded to the 300 block of Warren Court, in the South Orange Fire District, for the report of a kitchen fire.  

Responding fire crews arrived within six minutes an...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup  

Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community.  ...

Carrboro Awards $100,000 for Affordable Housing

This week, the Carrboro Town Council granted Habitat for Humanity of Orange County $100,000 from its Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund in support of the construction of four new units (two duplexes) on Cobb Street in the Northside neighborh...

Town of Carrboro Receives Financial Reporting Award

The Town of Carrboro has received an award for exceptional financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

The award is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the comprehensive annual financial...

Carrboro This Week

Residents Celebrate Barred Owl Creek Neighborhood 

There’s a new neighborhood in Carrboro! Named Barred Owl Creek, it is a series of subdivisions formerly designated Plantation Acres until a unanimous vote on Oct. 13 by the Town Council approving ...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Oct. 27 Meeting Agenda and Oct. 20 Meeting Summary 

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is a value...

Yard Waste and Loose Leaf Collection

Yard waste and loose leaves are collected year-round on Mondays. Residents from Hillsborough Road, Greensboro Street, Hanna Street, and points south will have yard waste collection on 1^st and 3^rd Monday of each month.  All points north of Hillsbo...

Town Halloween Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department Events

The Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources is excited to share to fun, socially-distant activities for the community to safely enjoy for Halloween!  With traditional activities, such as trick-or-treating being discouraged thi...

Free COVID-19 Testing at McDougle Middle School this Sunday

Free COVID-19 testing will be offered Sunday, Nov. 1, at McDougle Middle School, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. See flyers below. 

Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done online.

Regular testing events offered in Orange Co...

Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

The Town of Carrboro is launching our first comprehensive plan, Carrboro Connects: Creating Community Together!

Don’t miss a beat! Get involved:

1. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. when we hope you can join us for the Comprehensive...

Visit Carrboro Launch Event

• What: Invitation to the Visit Carrboro Launch Event
• When: Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 12pm-1pm 
• Where: Zoom (register to get the URL)
• Who: Hosted by the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority (CTDA),...

Carrboro This Week

New Mural of Elizabeth Cotten Coming Soon

A new mural will celebrate legendary blues musician and local hero Elizabeth Cotten.

Located on the Carrboro-Chapel Hill line at 111 N. Merritt Mill Road, the mural is part of a statewide project to honor famous Nor...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Oct. 20 Meeting Agenda and Oct. 13 Meeting Summary 

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at townofcarrboro.org/signup 

Civic involv...

AVISO DE AUDENCIA PÚBLICA

SOBRE LA SOLICITUD DEL CONDADO DE ORANGE PARA FONDOS DEL PROGRAMA CDBG-CV PARA ASISTENCIA DE VIVIENDA DE EMERGENCIA - el 27 de octubre de 2020, a las 7:00 de la noche

Antecedentes

El ciudad de Carrboro va a aplicar para conseguir $900,000 en fondos...

Free COVID-19 Testing and Free Flu Shots

There will be a COVID-19 testing event Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will also be FREE Flu Shots during this event!

Where: 

Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church1701 Jimmy Ed Road EHurdle Mills, NC 27541

When:  Saturd...

Orange County Climate Council - Annual Community Update

Join the Orange County Climate Council for its Annual Community Update from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.

The update will be held online, and a participation link will be sent to meeting registrants. Register at https://bit.ly/31eAg9I

The Orange County...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF CARRBORO APPLICATION FOR CDBG-CV FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE - October 27^th, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Background

The Town of Carrboro plans to apply to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for $900,000 in Federal Community D...

Early Voting Starts This Week

News Release from Orange County Government 

Early voting starts Oct. 15 and continues through Oct. 31 in Orange County with a key difference this year due to the coronavirus pandemic: The Orange County Board of Elections Office will not serve as a...

New Mural of Elizabeth Cotten Coming Soon

A new mural will celebrate legendary blues musician and local hero Elizabeth Cotten.

Located on the Carrboro-Chapel Hill line at 111 N. Merritt Mill Road, the mural is part of a statewide project to honor famous North Carolina musicians in their hometowns....

Make a Plan to Get a Flu Shot

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

The Orange County Health Department is urging community members to protect themselves, their families and those around them by getting vaccinated against Influenza as the county enters flu season ...

Community Food Distribution Scheduled Oct. 22

A Community Food Distribution event is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Carrboro High School, 201 Rock Haven Road.

Anyone in need is welcome. The distribution is first come, first served. It is free of charge, and there are no eligibilit...

Carrboro Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, Monday, Oct. 12, is Indigenous Peoples Day in Carrboro.

The Town Council of Carrboro recognizes the second Monday of October as “Indigenous People’s Day” in Carrboro. The Council strongly supports the proposition that Indigenous Peoples' Day shall b...

Marriage Equality Day in Carrboro

Saturday, Oct. 10, is Marriage Equality Day in Carrboro!

The Town Council of Carrboro, North Carolina (then known as the Board of Aldermen) voted unanimously in 2014 to recognize October 10th each year as “Marriage Equality Day.”

On Octo...

Carrboro This Week: Oct. 9, 2020

West End Poetry Festival To Be Held Virtually

Carrboro’s West End Poetry Festival, on the theme Poetry for a Change, will take place Oct. 16-17.  

As always, there will be readings by nationally known and locally famous poets, a workshop...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda and Past Meeting Summary  

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

Civic involvement is ...

UPDATED Call To Artists: Black Lives Matter/End Racism Now Mural Project

What initially was envisioned as a community activity to bring people together to create a mural has continued to evolve.  We have received feedback from community members and local artists and we have heard you.  Therefore, the Black Li...

Mayor Lavelle Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed October "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH” in the Town of Carrboro.

“I encourage residents to show support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, and to work toward a future when all peo...

West End Poetry Festival To Be Held Virtually on October 16-17

PRESS RELEASE FOR WEST END POETRY FESTIVAL

Carrboro’s West End Poetry Festival, on the theme Poetry for a Change, will take place October 16 and 17,  2020.   As always, there will be readings by nationally known and locally famo...

Headed to the Park? Take Your Mask

Now that patronage of Town park facilities has increased, due to the re-opening of park amenities and the nice weather, it is important that all park patrons practice safe social distancing guidelines.  Additionally, masks are currently required ...

Carrboro This Week: Oct. 2, 2020

Orange County Moves into Reopening Plan

Orange County will align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order taking North Carolina into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, effective at 5 p.m. Oct. 2. The order allows bars, movie theaters ...

Orange County Moves into Phase 3 of State’s Reopening Plan

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ― Orange County will align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order taking North Carolina into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, effective at 5 p.m. Oct. 2. The order allows ...

Guidance on Celebrating Halloween Safely During a Pandemic

News Release from the Orange County Health Department

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ― Halloween is typically celebrated in ways that include prolonged and repeated contact with non-household members. This year, because of COVID-19, it is important to plan early and i...

23rd Annual Carrboro Music Festival Goes Virtual

The Town of Carrboro will present the 23rd Annual Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 2020. This year's event will be presented in a virtual format with a combination of live and pre-recorded music featuring 100 performances with an ...

Community School Celebrates 50 Years

 HAPPY 50^TH! Mayor Lydia Lavelle proclaims Saturday, Sept. 26, as Community School for People Under Six Day in the Town of Carrboro. 

 “We join the faculty, staff and many volunteers who support the Community School for...

Diaper Need Awareness Week

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Sept. 21-27 “Diaper Need Awareness Week” in the Town of Carrboro.

“I encourage residents of Carrboro to donate generously to diaper banks and diaper drives, maybe even host your own diaper dr...

Voter Registration Day in Carrboro

Today is Voter Registration Day in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle.

“I ask all citizens in Carrboro to make your voting plan,” Mayor Lavelle said. “This means making certain you are properly register...

Carrboro Town Council Update

Carrboro Town Council Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Town News at www.townofcarrboro.org/signup

The Town Council encourages your civic participation for a more i...

Carrboro Prepares for Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Sally

While we watch for potential local impacts from Tropical Storm Sally, the Town of Carrboro’s Public Works team is making sure that culverts and storm drains are clear of debris to reduce flooding.

Are You Prepared?

Check for news and weather updat...

Carrboro Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Carrboro celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15)! Receiving the proclamation from Mayor Lydia Lavelle and the Town Council at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept 15, with “thanks for our welcoming community” was Elizar Posa...

Public Meetings: The 203 Project

The Town of Carrboro invites the public to learn more about renewed plans for the 203 Project, a public center planned for 203 S. Greensboro St.

The estimated $25 million project will house the Orange County Southern Branch Library; Town of Carrboro Recrea...

Minority Enterprise Development Week in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Sept. 13-19 as Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in the Town of Carrboro.  

Carrboro has more than 60 BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) owned businesses making up about 15% of the Town&r...

Won’t You Be a Neighborhood Liaison?

The Town of Carrboro is looking for residents who would like to share and exchange information between the Town and residents in their neighborhoods.

Register to be a Neighborhood Liaison at https://www.townofcarrboro.org/FormCenter/Town-Managers-Office-20...

Take the Survey: Identify values for a more resilient community

Orange County’s Long-Term Recovery Group is creating a plan for recovery from COVID-19 to help strengthen our community for all people. Your input is needed to identify the values that will help shape the County’s path forward. Please ...

Recap of Sept. 8 Council Meeting

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, Sept. 8, to consider an agenda with the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/3bQdf0J

Budget Amendment The Council approved a budget amendment. The Fire Department has be...

Orange County, North Carolina Takes Another Step Forward in Reopening

News Release from Orange County Health Department

Following the state’s lead, Orange County will move into Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 2.5 of the statewide reopening plan at 5 p.m. today, Sept. 4, with a few exceptions.

Orange County has...

Recap of Sept. 1 Council Meeting

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, Sept. 1, to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/32U4HC7

Council meeting recaps are issued from the Town Manager’s Office....

Carrboro Courier: Black Lives Matter Special Issue

A Message from Carrboro Town Hall

From Town Manager David Andrews and Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair 

With Labor Day marking the unofficial end of summer, it’s timely to look back at the season spent in Carrboro. As in parts o...

Child Care Hotline Available

With school now underway, many working parents are facing the added stress of finding a safe place for their children during the day that can also support their remote learning. The good news is that there is ample licensed child care available across the...

COVID-19 Cases Increase in Orange County; Safer at Home Restrictions Remain

Community Message From Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle: 

“The health and safety of our community continues be paramount during this pandemic. Everyone should be following the Phase Two restrictions regarding gatherings, and wearing their ma...

Council Meeting Summary

Council Meeting August 18 Summary 

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, Aug. 18, to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/34kKwQa

Council meeting summaries are is...

Need help with rent, eviction or housing?

The Orange County Housing Helpline is available for residents to find emergency housing and assistance for security deposits, utility deposits and rent.

Call 919-245-2655 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday or email housinghelp@orangecountync.gov

Th...

Welcome to Carrboro. Be a Good Neighbor.

Carrboro welcomes new and returning residents arriving for UNC-Chapel Hill’s fall semester. The Town of Carrboro reminds newcomers that you share this community with neighbors.

Welcome to Carrboro. Be a good neighbor. Due to the coronavirus pande...

Town of Carrboro Approves Twelve Local Businesses for Emergency Funds

The Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce that twelve local businesses have been approved for funds from the Emergency Loan and Grant Fund, created to assist Carrboro-based businesses and non-profits that serve Carrbo...

Carrboro Prepares for Potential Impacts from Hurricane Isaias

While we watch for potential local impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the Town of Carrboro’s Public Works and Stormwater Management teams are making sure that culverts and storm drains are clear of debris to reduce flooding.

Are You Prepared?

Check fo...

The Carrboro Courier

Together with our partners, the Town of Carrboro is responding to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more in this special issue of The Carrboro Courier. 

Distributing Free Masks to All 

North Carolina has mandated the use ...

Americans with Disabilities Act Day in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed Sunday, July 26, 2020, as “Americans with Disabilities Act Day” in the Town of Carrboro.

“I encourage all residents to celebrate the positive changes brought about by the ADA, to reaffirm our...

COVID-19 Testing in Carrboro

ATTENTION: The Town of Carrboro was forwarded the following information on 10/1/2020 from the Orange County Health Department in response to complaints about billing from this testing event: 

To Our Patients,

We have been notified that you may have...

Council Meeting Summary

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, July 14, to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/2CB9iPZ

Council meeting summaries are issued from the Town Manager’s Offi...

Orange County issues new standards for food-service establishments

With COVID-19 cases rising in Orange County, the county amended its emergency declaration to provide new standards for the onsite consumption of food and beverages at restaurants, private clubs and other food-service establishments.“Cases in Ora...

Community Reading of Frederick Douglass on July 4th

Mayor Lydia Lavelle will host a virtual gathering of community members for the 7th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." Join us for this Carrboro tradition at 12 noon...

Carrboro relaxes rules temporarily to assist local businesses

Under an emergency proclamation signed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle on Friday, June 26, 2020, the Town of Carrboro is relaxing rules temporarily to give businesses more flexibility in the use of private lands and the opportunity for increased use of and access ...

Carrboro reaches out to minority businesses with roundtables

The Town of Carrboro recognizes that in order to better serve our minority businesses, we need to learn about their needs and provide support.

We invite our minority business owners and/or leaders to share with the Town through two Minority Busine...

Council Meeting June 23 Summary

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, June 23, to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/2A6rgsR

Council meeting summaries are issued from the Town Manager’s Offi...

Carrboro Shows Its Small Town Pride

There may not be rainbow floats in the streets, but Pride is still happening in Carrboro, N.C.

You’re invited to take a trip down memory lane and sample the Pride vibe that took place in Carrboro in 2019 through the film Small Town Pride ...

Temporary Bikeway Closure during Roundabout Construction

To protect pedestrians and cyclists during roundabout construction, the Frances Shetley Bikeway that leads from the Greensboro Street/Estes Drive intersection to Shelton Street will be closing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays June 22-29.

The sewer line reloc...

Inequality, Policing and Injustice Panel Discussion this Thursday

A moderated panel discussion on inequality, policing and injustice will be held online at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

Registration is required for the free event, which is sponsored by the Orange County Local Reentry Council in partnership with the towns...

Council Meeting June 16 Summary

The Carrboro Town Council met virtually Tuesday, June 16, and continued its meeting on Thursday, June 18, to consider an agenda that includes the following highlights. View the complete agenda and video at https://bit.ly/3egMDGN

Council meeting summaries a...

Immigrant Heritage Month in Carrboro

Mayor Lydia Lavelle proclaimed June as Immigrant Heritage Month 2020 in Carrboro at the Town Council’s meeting of Thursday, June 18.

This was also the day that the Supreme Court blocked the attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (D...

Town of Carrboro Juneteenth Program Now Available

We are pleased to announce a program honoring Juneteenth is now available.  Current and former African American elected officials of Orange County have come together to share a Resolution in Recognition of 400 Years of the African American Story....

Carrboro to Offer Free Virtual Showing of Flight of the Butterflies

Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed June 22-28 as “Pollinator Week,” encouraging all Carrboro residents to reflect upon the vital role that pollinators play in sustaining our natural environment and join in the efforts to create pollina...

Community Reading of Frederick Douglass on July 4th

Mayor Lydia Lavelle will host a virtual gathering of community members for the 7th annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." Join us for this Carrboro tradition at 12 noon...

Mask distribution underway in Carrboro

Orange County has mandated the use of face coverings in indoor or outdoor situations where people cannot maintain a 6-foot physical distance from others. By covering your face when you are out in public, you help reduce the risk of infecting those around ...

Town of Carrboro Announces Economic Development Director

The Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce Jon Hartman-Brown as our new Economic Development Director.

Jon Hartman-Brown comes to the Town of Carrboro from the City of Elizabethton in East Tennessee. During his tenure there, he worked to recruit new retai...

Orange County Extends Emergency Declaration, Mandates Face Coverings

HILLSBOROUGH ― Orange County has extended its COVID-19-related state of emergency through Aug. 31 and has mandated the use of face coverings in many situations.

The face covering requirement, which goes into effect at 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, applies to:

• All...

Gun Violence Awareness Day & Wear Orange Weekend

Join us to observe Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 5) and Wear Orange Weekend (June 5-7) in Carrboro to show your support for efforts to prevent the tragic effects of gun violence.

This is when Americans across the country mourn victims, speak the truth a...

Carrboro announces second round recipients of Emergency Loan and Grant Fund

The Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce that 10 small businesses and non-profits will receive a total of $187,500 from a second round of funding to ease the economic impact of COVID-19.

“Now more than ever, local businesses need our support,&...

Mayor Lavelle signs onto pledge to fight racism following death of George Floyd

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle and more than 70 other North Carolina mayors have issued a joint statement, condemning the actions of Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd.

 “As mayors of cities in North Carolina, we ha...

Recreation Participants - Help Us Ensure We Are Reaching Everyone In Our Community

HELP US BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY!

As part of the Town of Carrboro’s race and equity initiative, maintaining data is important to ensure we are reaching and serving all members of our community.  In order to achieve this goal, we hope to gain a b...

Town Halloween Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department Events

The Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources is excited to share to fun, socially-distant activities for the community to safely enjoy for Halloween!  With traditional activities, such as trick-or-treating being discouraged thi...

UPDATED Call To Artists: Black Lives Matter/End Racism Now Mural Project

What initially was envisioned as a community activity to bring people together to create a mural has continued to evolve.  We have received feedback from community members and local artists and we have heard you.  Therefore, the Black Li...

West End Poetry Festival To Be Held Virtually on October 16-17

PRESS RELEASE FOR WEST END POETRY FESTIVAL

Carrboro’s West End Poetry Festival, on the theme Poetry for a Change, will take place October 16 and 17,  2020.   As always, there will be readings by nationally known and locally famous poets, ...

Headed to the Park? Take Your Mask

Now that patronage of Town park facilities has increased, due to the re-opening of park amenities and the nice weather, it is important that all park patrons practice safe social distancing guidelines.  Additionally, masks are currently required ...

23rd Annual Carrboro Music Festival Goes Virtual

The Town of Carrboro will present the 23rd Annual Carrboro Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 2020. This year's event will be presented in a virtual format with a combination of live and pre-recorded music featuring 100 performances with an ...