Posted on: March 17, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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...
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Creek Week Events & Activities
Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 7, 2023
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 6, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 6, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 1, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 27, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 24, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
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.
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 21, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 16, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 20, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 20, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 17, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 17, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
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.
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: March 3, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 13, 2023
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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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 2, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 8, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 30, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 31, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: February 6, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 12, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 9, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 4, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: January 3, 2023
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: December 21, 2022
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: December 13, 2022
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: December 13, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: December 2, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: November 30, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: November 11, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: November 1, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: October 10, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: October 6, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 21, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 20, 2022
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 16, 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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 8, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 1, 2022
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: September 1, 2022
- 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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: August 9, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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 ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: July 20, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: July 20, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: July 1, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: June 28, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: June 27, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: May 20, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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, ...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: April 25, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: April 18, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News
Posted on: April 13, 2022
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...
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Carrboro Town News