News Digest for Town of Carrboro, NC (March 28, 2023)
Amazing! Only a few days left of March! Check this issue for news about the recently named Assistant Town Manager, get the Town Council update, and read their priorities provided to our legislative delegation. Time to pull out the Easter baskets! The egg hunt is Saturday . |
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Town Manager Announces Selection of New Assistant Town ManagerTown Manager Richard J. White III has announced the selection of Marie Parker as the new Assistant Town Manager. Parker brings more than 23 years of public sector experience, with her most recent position as the Executive Director for Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (CFPTA) in Wilmington, N.C. She was formerly General Manager at GoRaleigh, prior to her advancement to CFPTA. “Marie has extensive skills in management, operations, human resources and staff development, as well as planning, budgeting and project management,” White said. “After a national search process, I am excited to have her join the town and help lead our team of dedicated employees.” A graduate of Poole College of Management at NC State University, Parker is a member of the International City/County Management Association and has received training in local government management from the UNC School of Government. She has one son and is an active member of the Wilmington community, serving on multiple local and statewide boards and committees. “I look forward to joining the Town’s vibrant team,” Parker said. “As a lifelong resident of the Triangle, I am delighted to return to the area and especially to Carrboro, which has an energizing culture and charm, and innovative community vision.” Marie Parker’s first day in her new role will be June 5, 2023. |
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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 St. Carrboro's Earth Day event will feature a variety of information and education tables to learn more about climate and environmental topics in our community and Community Climate Action initiatives such as Carrboro's Green Neighborhood initiative, Solarize Carrboro, weatherization, sustainability, food footprint, composting, recycling and EV vehicles. There will be activities for children including a parade (animal and plant costumes welcome), planet-friendly vegan and vegetarian food for purchase, and climate and environmental Earth Day Free Book giveaways. Celebrate the Earth with Carrboro! Together, we can create a strong sense of community as we work to better our Earth. Come get inspired. The earth is in our hands! Food trucks, organizations, vendors and crafters wishing to participate in Carrboro's Earth Day Celebration can apply at: https://www.carrboronc.gov/FormCenter/Communication-and-Engagement-Department-31/EARTH-DAY-and-PRIDE-Celebrations-at-Carr-219 |
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Join us on Saturday, April 1 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Town of Carrboro, NC Community Egg Hunt! The event will be held at Hank Anderson Community Park and is free for youth ages 2 through 10. Bring your basket to collect eggs and enjoy arts & crafts, a food truck, and face painting! |
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Don't Miss the Deadline for Solarize The TriangleCarrboro residents have a few more days to meet the March 31 deadline to be under contract with Yes Solar Solutions for the Solarize the Triangle program. We're thrilled to have reached tier 7 pricing of $2.75/watt! One more tier to go to reach our lowest campaign pricing tier ( Tier 8 )! |
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Carrboro In Motion at Berkshire 54 Apartments Carrboro In Motion rolled into Berkshire 54 Apartments this Saturday, March 25. We had a blast in spite of the early raindrops and are so happy that others came out to join in the fun! Town of Carrboro is deeply appreciative of all our community partners including Chapel Hill Transit, Red Ridge NC, Carrboro Bicycle Coalition, El Centro, Takiri Folclor Latino dance group, Oscar Garcia’s Zumba group, Carrboro Fire-Rescue, Kramden Institute, Carrboro Transportation Choices, Carrboro Run Club, NEXT, Orange Literacy, Orange County Public Library, and Piedmont Health! Between performances of Zumba and Latin dance, we provided information about Town of Carrboro services and programs; offered bike, ped and transit resources, map and routing info; fixed bicycles (and strollers); gave away reflective gear, gloves and bike helmets; provided information on literacy, technology, recreation and educational resources; and encouraged volunteering and neighborhood connections. Learn more about Carrboro In Motion at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2735/Carrboro-In-Motion |
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Experience Carrboro Open StreetsDance. Bike. Jump. Play. Experience your streets in a whole new way! Mark your calendars and save the date for the Carrboro Open Streets, which will be held Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 12:00pm until 4:00 pm along Weaver Street in Carrboro. Carrboro will close the street to motor vehicle traffic and open it to all sorts of other traffic and activities at this popular event. Bring your friends, family, bikes, and your comfortable shoes to experience the streets and your community in a whole new way. All of the activities are free! For more event information visit: http://townofcarrboro.org/745/Carrboro-Open-Streets |
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2023 Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the ArtsThe 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 available. Purpose:
To encourage and support emerging young artists who are residents of Orange County by facilitating a summer apprenticeship with an Orange County artist or arts organization. Eligibility:
Apprenticeships are available to rising high school juniors and seniors, graduating seniors, as well as college students and those who have graduated from college within the past year. Applicants must live in Orange County. Carrboro residents will be given priority consideration. Applicants must have an interest in the arts (visual arts, performing arts, arts administration, etc.) and have secured an apprenticeship with an Orange County artist or arts organization. The apprenticeship must be for at least 15 hours a week for at least 5 weeks. Students who may need assistance finding a local artist or arts organization may contact arts@carrboronc.gov Additional Information:
Prospective applicants should seek out artists and arts-related organizations for potential sponsorship of their apprenticeship. Some past organizations have included The ArtsCenter, local dance studios, local metalsmiths, and more. Additional administrative apprenticeship opportunities, such as the creation of a public art inventory, may also be available directly through the Arts Committee. Application:
An online application is available at https://www.townofcarrboro.org/FormCenter/Recreation-Parks-Department-3/Summer-Apprenticeship-Application-166 PDF/Word copies of the application are available upon request. Applications will also be accepted via email, mail, or by dropping off at the Carrboro Century Center. Please include two (2) letters of reference with your application. Carrboro Arts Committee
c/o Charles Harrington
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 2751
Email: arts@carrboronc.gov Deadline: May 1, 2023 at 5 pm |
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Do You Want to Appeal Your Tax Valuation?If you disagree with your tax value, you can appeal it. To submit an appeal: Mail: PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 |
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Town Council UpdateMeeting 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 with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov 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 with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Coming Up The Carrboro Town Council will hold a Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The agenda is available at https://bit.ly/3ZmrZMb and at https://carrboro.legistar.com/ This meeting will be held at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream at https://carrboro.legistar.com/ OR YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR Cable TV 18 (in Carrboro). To download a copy of the full meeting calendar visit https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12313 Past Meetings The Carrboro Town Council met Friday, March 24, 2023, for a Legislative Breakfast with NC Representatives Renée Price (District 50) and Allen Buansi (District 56) and NC Senator Graig Meyer (District 23) to discuss local priorities. See their full list of priorities at https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12569/2023-Town-Council-Legislative-Priorities-_-adopted-32123 The Carrboro Town Council met Tuesday, March 21, 2023, for Council Meeting and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://bit.ly/3JQdtpY Town Council The Town Council, which is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, comprises Mayor Damon Seils, Mayor Pro Tempore Susan Romaine, Council Member Barbara Foushee, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Danny Nowell, Council Member Eliazar Posada, and Council Member Sammy Slade. More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council |
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