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Town Council Update

CARRBORO, N.C. -- 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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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Saturday is Bus Operator Appreciation Day in Carrboro

Saturday is Bus Operator Appreciation Day in Carrboro! We thank all transit operators for their dedication, hard work, and the essential services they provide.

“I encourage all residents and visitors to incorporate public transit into their transportation ...

Traffic Alert

Duke Energy is performing utility work around the construction site of The 203 Project today and Friday, March 16-17. Traffic impacts will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  

Roberson Street traffic will be detoured to use the Main Stre...

Town Council Update

CARRBORO, N.C. -- 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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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

Celebrate Creek Week with a Kid's Buffer Ball Activity

Town of Carrboro staff members are hosting a fun hands-on activity for children on Saturday, March 25 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road. 

Children will learn about wetlands and vegetative water quality buffers while making...

2023 Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts

The Carrboro Arts Committee is offering an award of up to $1,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through the Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts program.  A total of up to three (3) apprenticeships are ava...

Carrboro celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town of Carrboro recognizes Wednesday, March 8, 2023 as International Women’s Day and March 2023 as Women’s History Month.

“I encourage all residents to participate in Women’s History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the l...

Grant to Fund Social Worker at Law Enforcement Agencies

A $1.2 million state grant will enhance how Orange County law enforcement agencies interact with individuals during a mental health crisis.

The grant award from the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services of the N...

Carrboro to Celebrate Earth Day!

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2023! 

With the Chapel Hill Service League, the Town of Carrboro is partnering on an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main ...

March 2023 Community Update for The 203 Project

CARRBORO, NC  -- Construction continues to progress on The 203 S. Greensboro Street Project in Carrboro. 

Duke Energy will be performing utility work around the construction site on March 16-17 which will have traffic impacts between the ...

No Parking on E. Winmore Avenue

To improve public safety, “No Parking” signs have been installed along E. Winmore Avenue from Jewel Drive east to Homestead Road. 

The Carrboro Police Department reminds residents to not block neighborhood streets adjacent to s...

Town Council Update

CARRBORO, N.C. -- 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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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

Seeking Views about Local Government Communications

Do you follow Town of Carrboro news and information? 

Please take a few minutes to share your views about local government communications at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3CD9788 

Through this survey, the Town seeks to measure the communi...

Music Maker Foundation's Ninth Annual "Freight Train Blues" Coming to Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro, N.C., proudly presents the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. The series is a col...

Town Council Update

CARRBORO, N.C. -- 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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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

Duke Energy Project on W Main Street

A contractor for Duke Energy is performing work on power lines along West Main Street, which is causing traffic impacts and potential power disruptions to nearby residents. 

Currently (Friday, Feb. 24), there is a lane closure and flaggers are dir...

Upcoming Poetry Workshops and Events For March

Poetry Workshops for Women-identified Women

Come write a poem for women!

Two workshops are being offered on Saturday, March 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (in English) and from 3 to 4 p.m.  (in Spanish) at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. 

This ...

Forwarded News From OWASA: Temporary Change in OWASA's Water Disinfection Process in March

Water will remain safe to drink; taste and odor might differ.

In support of our commitment to provide high-quality drinking water, OWASA will temporarily alter its drinking water treatment process beginning at 12 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and continui...

Registration Opens for the 2023 Orange County Senior Games

Orange County Senior Games is one of 53 sanctioned programs of North Carolina Senior Games, Inc.  They are pleased to announce registration for the 2023 Games is now open through March 24, 2023.

Orange County Senior Games will be held April 13 &am...

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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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

Orange County’s Creek Week is March 17-26

Carrboro, NC – Show your love for Orange County’s streams, lakes, and rivers during Orange County Creek Week, scheduled for March 17-26. The annual event is part of the Clean Water and Education Partnership’s (CWEP) third ann...

Help Stop Invasive Species: National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Please note the locations and times for the NISAW events have been updated.

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town Council recognizes Feb. 20 - 26 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in Carrboro.

NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive...

What's the Town of Carrboro's Ecosystem Module?

As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Town of Carrboro invites the public to learn more about local ecosystems and how they are affected by the changing climate. 

This virtual presentation on the Town's Ecosyst...

Calling for Volunteers: Invasive Plant Removal Event

Join us as a volunteer at the Town of Carrboro Invasive Plant Removal event! This is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Highway 54. 

We will fight invasive plants, save trees and native plant communiti...

BIPOC Elected Officials of Orange County, N.C. Present Poetry Readings for Black History Month

For Black History Month 2023, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of two poetry readings: “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Making the Struggle Every Day” by Ella Baker.

WATCH THE VIDEO on YouTube at...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

The week of March 5-11 is North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service https://www.weather.gov/rah/ and its partners will focus on topics to ensure you are ready for the upcoming severe weather...

Cemeteries in Carrboro to undergo improvements

Improvements are coming to cemeteries in Carrboro, following Town Council action taken on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. 

The Town owns and maintains two public cemeteries, the Old Carrboro Cemetery at 110 Old Cemetery Road and Westwood Cemetery at 401 Da...

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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP

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

Tree planting underway at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

The Town of Carrboro is planting more than 50 trees and shrubs this February at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road. 

The project will replace declining trees and enhance the natural habitat of the park. The plantings consist o...

Carrboro Town Council approves resolution in solidarity with Carrboro’s LGBTQ+ Community

CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Town Council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 7, affirming the full civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ spaces, and LGBTQ+ events.  

The resolution states the Council’s opposition to a NC Se...

Celebrating Black America: The Black Resistance (history lecture)

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro welcomes the community to join us as we host “The Black Resistance,” a history lecture for Black History Month.

The free event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Gr...

February is Black History Month in Carrboro

CARRBORO, NC – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month in Carrboro.

The proclamation recognizes that Black people have played and continue to play significant roles in Carrboro’s economic, cultural, spiritu...

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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town C...

Carrboro Town Council Passes a Resolution in Support of Medicaid Expansion

CARRBORO, NC – On January 10, the Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution in support of closing North Carolina’s health insurance coverage gap through Medicaid expansion.

Closing the health insurance coverage gap through expansion of Medicaid would exten...

Coffee with a Cop at Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. This Month

Carrboro Police will be at Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. located at 360 E. Main Street on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. to host this year’s first Coffee with a Cop. 

The simple act of having a cup of coffee with community members can be the f...

Black History Month in Carrboro

Black History Month in Carrboro is coming up in February, and a series of events are being organized by the Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department. 

From music and dramatic performances to history lectures, there will be an...

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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach ...

National Mentoring Month in Carrboro

CARRBORO, NC – The Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, Jan. 10, recognizing National Mentoring Month in Carrboro and encouraging residents to encourage and celebrate mentoring throughout the community.

Mentoring programs like 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 https://www.carrboronc.gov/list.aspx  Civic involvement is a valued tradition in...

Carrboro Event Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

UPDATE -- Now included among our guest speakers for this special event is Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. 

Join us for a youth-led event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We will have guest speakers featuring U.S. Rep. Valerie Fou...

Stormwater Rolls Out New Residential Assessment Pilot Project

The Stormwater Division is rolling out a new Residential Assessment Pilot Project to perform assessments and provide technical advice to homeowners regarding possible solutions to flooding, drainage, erosion, and other stormwater and stream related concer...

Carrboro Celebrates Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten on Her Birthday

CARRBORO, N.C. – Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown with her very own day on this birthday anniversary. 

Mayor Damon Seils is officially proclaiming Thursday, Jan...

Save the Dates for Poetry Events this January

Two special events to dig deeper into poetry and connect with community are scheduled this January! All are invited to come celebrate Carrboro's rich arts history and meet community members at these free and open events. 

Unearthing Ourselves! is ...

Mayor Damon Seils Proclaims Dec. 13, 2022 as Sergeant Brent Hobby and Firefighter Michael Miller Day

Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed December 13, 2022, to be Sergeant Brent Hobby and Firefighter Michael Miller Day in Carrboro and encourages all residents to celebrate their service and dedication to the community.

Each December, the Chamber for a Greater ...

203 Project Update

Construction is underway on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., the project to complete a new library and civic building. Currently, the site is being graded and excavated for the concrete foundations and floor slab. A tower crane is beginning to go...

Town of Carrboro Announces ARPA Pre-Application Workshops

CARRBORO, N.C.--The Town of Carrboro invites agencies and individuals who are interested in applying for funds through the American Rescue Plan Act /Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program to attend a Pre-Application Workshop on Thursday...

Carrboro receives perfect score in the 2022 Municipal Equality Index

The Town of Carrboro is excited to announce a score of 100 in the 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). 

Since 2014, the Town has been rated by the Human Rights Campaign in their annual report of the MEI. The index examines how inclusive m...

Carrboro In Motion is on the way! Saturday, Nov. 19

The Town of Carrboro together with community partners is hosting a series of Carrboro In Motion events to increase neighbor-to-neighbor participation and engagement with the community. 

The events leverage community assets and strengths from publi...

Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten to be honored by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced earlier this year that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

Cotten will be honored with the Early Influe...

Carrboro residents to benefit from major investments approved by Town Council

Carrboro residents to benefit from major investments in affordable housing, community infrastructure including bike-ped improvements, improvements to parks and economic development 

Projects advance Council goals and policies; racial equity and in...

Carrboro Announces New Poet Laureate

Liza Wolff-Francis has been selected as Carrboro’s new Poet Laureate, a unanimous selection by the Carrboro Arts Committee. 

Liza Wolff-Francis is an award-winning poet and writer whose work has been featured in publications and exhibits across th...

Carrboro considers plan for use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

The Carrboro Town Council is considering a plan to spend its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. 

The American Rescue Plan Act 2021 signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, provides $350 billion to state, local, and Tribal governme...

Carrboro increases town employees’ pay to more competitive levels

CARRBORO, N.C. -- On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, the Carrboro Town Council authorized implementation of a compensation and classification study designed to increase town employees’ pay to more competitive levels.  A study showed that the t...

Carrboro receives planning award for Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan

The American Planning Association-North Carolina Chapter (APA-NC) has recognized the Town of Carrboro with the Marvin Collins Award for a comprehensive plan developed for a community of less than 25,000 population. 

The award was announced during ...

The 203 Project Update: September 2022

Construction has recently begun on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., currently the site of a Carrboro municipal parking lot across from Open Eye Cafe. The project to complete a new library and civic building will be underway through spring 2024.&a...

Stay connected with Town of Carrboro

Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime resident, we welcome your participation in local government and the Carrboro community. 

Ways to stay connected with local happenings and get involved: 

Carrboro This WeekOur news dige...

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

The NC Department of Transportation resurfacing project for East Main Street in Carrboro and West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is nearing completion.  

The pavement work is completed.   The signal hardware is in place, and all ...

Town of Carrboro announces lineups for Fall Arts Festivals

• Carrboro Music Festival: October 2 
• West End Poetry Festival: October 14-15
• Carrboro Film Fest: November 18-20 

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town of Carrboro has announced festival lineups and date information for three of the Tr...

The 203 Project construction begins this August

CARRBORO, N.C. – Construction is about to start on the 203 Project at 203 S. Greensboro St., currently the site of a Carrboro municipal parking lot across from Open Eye Cafe. The project to complete a new library and civic building will be underway for th...

Town of Carrboro receives national award for resident satisfaction

The Town of Carrboro has been recognized with a national award for outstanding resident satisfaction. 

The Town received the “Leading the Way Award” from ETC Institute to recognize local governments for outstanding achievement ...

Carrboro Town Manager announces Chief Race and Equity Officer fulltime position

Carrboro Town Manager announces Chief Race and Equity Officer fulltime position and recruitment for more leadership positions

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro has established the Chief Race and Equity Officer as a fulltime position within the Town Ma...

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

The NCDOT resurfacing project for East Main Street and West Franklin Street is underway; Carolina Sunrock is the project contractor.  

As of Friday, July 22, all paving and installation of temporary paint pavement markings have been completed thro...

Resurfacing project underway to improve safety with new bike lanes and left turn lanes

NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) resurfacing project for E. Main Street and a portion of Rosemary Street in Carrboro and W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is underway to improve the road condition and safety through the corridor. 

Coming so...

Update on the E. Main Street Resurfacing Project

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) resurfacing project for E. Main Street and W. Franklin Street is underway; Carolina Sunrock is the project contractor.  

The subcontractor Fulcher continues to cut traffic signal sensor loops at intersec...

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) resurfacing project for E. Main Street and W. Franklin Street is underway; Carolina Sunrock is the project contractor.  

The subcontractor Fulcher continues to cut traffic signal sensor loops at intersec...

Joint Statement from Orange County Mayors

June 27, 2022

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The decision effectively reverses Roe v. Wade, contradicting nearly 50 years of settled law. As a result, abortion is no longer federally pro...

E. Main Street resurfacing project set to begin May 23

Crews for the NC Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin work to improve a prominent stretch of roadway in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The work will begin Monday, May 23, and run through mid-August. 

West Franklin Street/East Main Street...

In Memory of Carrboro Mayor Robert Drakeford

The Town of Carrboro expresses its deepest sympathy following the death of Carrboro Mayor Robert “Bob” Drakeford (April 25, 1945 - May 16, 2022).  

Mr. Drakeford made history as Carrboro’s first and only Black mayor, ...

Town of Carrboro receives NC3C Excellence in Communications Awards

GREENVILLE, NC – The Town of Carrboro was among 29 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2022 Excellence in Communications Awards. The Town of Carrboro won two awards in the Citizen Par...

Legendary NC Musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today (Wednesday, May 4, 2022) that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 

Ms. Cotten will be honored with...

Town of Carrboro recognized by NC League of Municipalities

The Town of Carrboro was among 13 municipalities recognized by the North Carolina League of Municipalities Local Leadership Foundation in its 2022 Annual Awards program. 

Carrboro was recognized with an Honorable Mention for its Town Information C...

Carrboro launches new website shaped by user input

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town of Carrboro has officially launched a revamped website www.carrboronc.gov in its continuing commitment to provide exceptional services and enhance transparency, communication and community engagement.

The site r...

Thursday: We’re breaking ground on a new library and cultural center!

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Everyone is invited as we break ground on the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center for Carrboro (also named The 203 Project) at 203 S. Greensboro St. 

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thurs...

Local residents express high satisfaction for town services and quality of life in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Carrboro ranks as a “high performing city” with nearly all (98%) of the residents surveyed rating the Town of Carrboro as excellent or good as a place to live, as a place to raise children (98%), and as a place they feel welcome (96%), a...