Duke Energy is performing some aerial utility work on S. Greensboro St on Wednesday, May 31. There will be a lane closure on S. Greensboro with flaggers starting around 2 p.m. and lasting for approximately 2 hours. Read on...
The Carrboro Town Council will hold its next Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Get the recap of the Council's last meeting on May 23 and find ways to stay informed. Read on...
“After a national search process, I am excited to have Chief Potter lead our talented team at the fire department,” Town Manager White said. Read on...
Bring a picnic, lawn chair and blanket to enjoy music on the lawn at Carrboro Town Commons, Friday at 6:30PM. The Blue Ridge Opry hosted by Kelley Breiding at this week’s Freight Train Blues Concert. Read on...
NCDOT’s summer resurfacing work begins next week. NCDOT has engaged Carolina Sunrock as the prime contractor for the resurfacing of Merritt Road from Rosemary Street to South Greensboro Street. Read on...
Come out this Saturday to the Carrboro Farmers Market and learn how to use the bike rack on the front of the bus to load and unload your bike in a no pressure situation. At noon, we're launching the inaugural Ride for the Ages! Join us! Read on...
As part of its Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) implementation, the Town of Carrboro is hosting an information session on the Green Neighborhoods Grant Program. Attend in person or via zoom! Read on...
“To win an award in this field of outstanding communicators is a real accomplishment,” said NC3C President Stacie Galloway. “The NC3C board extends our sincere congratulations to those working so hard to reach communities in creative and effective ways.” Read on...
"The Town Council encourages residents of Carrboro to speak out against these egregious attacks on bodily autonomy and make their views known to members of the General Assembly." Read on...
Carrboro is planning for its Pride Food Truck Rodeo & Dance Party to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Read on...
The Town of Carrboro offers Earth Machine’s Backyard Compost Bins for just $45 and kitchen pails for $5. To learn more about backyard composting or order a backyard compost bin or kitchen pail visit https://www.carrboronc.gov/2500/Composting . Read on...
Bring a picnic, lawn chair and blanket to enjoy music on the lawn at Carrboro Town Commons, Friday at 6:30PM. Music Maker Blues Revue feat. Aretta Woodruff, Sugar Harp, Hermon Hitson, Albert White and Ardie Dean at this week’s Freight Train Blues Concert. Read on...
More than 80 people gathered at the Century Center on Thursday night (May 11, 2023) for an Advisory Board Appreciation Banquet held by the Town of Carrboro. Read on...
As part of its Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) implementation, the Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce the Green Neighborhoods Grant Program that offers grants for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read on...
Crews are currently working on forming up the third and final floor of the building. Concrete for the third floor is scheduled to be poured on the morning of Thursday, May 18. Read on...
Come out to hear the music of Thomas Rhyant and David Childers at this Friday’s Freight Train Blues Concert The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. Read on...
The Town Council will meet next for a Work Session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Check here for the agenda, as well as a recap of the last meeting on May 2. Read on...
Over the next year, a team comprised of UNC BIC staff, representatives from the Town of Carrboro, and the Refugee Community Partnership will bring stakeholders together to write and implement a language access plan. Read on...
Join us this Friday, May 5 to kickoff the Freight Train Blues concert series with Gail Ceasar and Lil’ Jimmy Reed. This series of eight concerts will run every Friday evening between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town Common 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Read on...
The Carrboro Town Council will hold its next Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Check here for the meeting agenda, as well as a recap of the last meeting on April 25. Read on...
Carrboro Day is coming to the Carrboro Town Commons, Sunday, May 7, from 1 - 5 p.m. This event is about meeting your neighbors, learning about the Town’s history, connecting with the Town and learning about Town services, and celebrating Carrboro! Read on...
Carrboro proudly presents the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues Concert Series. Come enjoy concerts every Friday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town Commons. Read on...
The Carrboro Town Council will hold its next Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Check here for the meeting agenda, as well as a recap of the last meeting on April 18. Read on...
In celebration of Earth Day, the Town of Carrboro welcomed artist Kathrine Cays and her temporary art installation at the elm tree in front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The poem "Mother Elm" was read by Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis. Read on...
At its Tuesday meeting on April 18, 2023, the Carrboro Town Council renewed its support for the Temporary Protected Status program for Guatemala and urged the Department of Homeland Security to designate Guatemala as a Temporary Protected Status country. Read on...
An individual is charged under the Death by Distribution statute as investigation revealed he sold a qualifying controlled substance and that substance was the proximate cause of a death. Read on...
There will be no Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
The Carrboro Town Council will hold the next Council Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Read on...
A contract crew for the Town of Carrboro will be cleaning and performing a video assessment of stormwater infrastructure over the next couple of weeks. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
OWASA will complete its annual switch to using chlorine to disinfect drinking water at 12 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. Customers may notice continued taste and odor in early-to-mid April. Read on...
Mayor Damon Seils has officially proclaimed April as Poetry Month in Carrboro. This proclamation recognizes the importance of poetry in the community and celebrates the legacy and ongoing achievements of poets in Carrboro. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Come Zumba with us, learn how to load your bike onto a Chapel Hill Transit bus, visit the bike fix-it station, watch a dance performance, enjoy games and snacks, and so much more! Read on...
Marie 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. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
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. Read on...
The Carrboro Arts Committee is offering an award of up to $1,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through a summer apprenticeship. Read on...
The $42 million development will be the future home of the Carrboro Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and the Orange County Southern Branch Library. Read on...
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
2023 artists include Piedmont Blueswoman Gail Ceasar, documentary film subjects Faith & Harmony, Rolling Stone featured artist Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen, and Music Maker Blues Revue featuring Jimi Hendrix collaborator Hermon Hitson. Read on...
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. Read on...
OWASA will temporarily alter its drinking water treatment process throughout the month of March. Water will remain safe to drink during this time, but customers might notice a change in taste or odor of drinking water. Read on...
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. Read on...
The Town Council recognizes Feb. 20 to Feb. 26 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in Carrboro.
NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Read on...
The Town's Ecosystem Module highlights local ecosystems and how they are affected by the changing climate. Join a presentation to learn more! Read on...
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. Read on...
The week of March 5-11 is North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service and its partners will focus on topics to ensure you are ready for the upcoming severe weather season. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Greensboro St. Read on...
On January 10, the Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution in support of closing North Carolina’s health insurance coverage gap through Medicaid expansion. Read on...
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. Read on...
From music and dramatic performances to history discussions, there will be an array of interesting activities and programs. We invite everyone to get involved in learning about and celebrating the lives, history and contributions of Black people. Read on...
The Town Council will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 17. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
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. Read on...
The Town Council will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan .10. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Read on...
Guest speakers feature U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee, Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee, illustrator Keith Knight, historian Danita Mason-Hogans, as well as student artwork and videos. Read on...
The Stormwater Division is rolling out a new Residential Assessment Pilot Project. Applications from homeowners are now being accepted and will be screened and scheduled for assessments as they are received and as capacity allows. Read on...
Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown Carrboro with her very own day on this birthday anniversary. Mayor Damon Seils is officially proclaiming Thursday, Jan. 5, as “Libba Cotten Day” in Carrboro. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
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, Dec. 15, 2022. Read on...
Our next neighborhood block party will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Estes Park Apartments off Estes Extension in Carrboro. Stop by to join the free event - no registration required. Read on...
Elizabeth Cotten will be honored with the Early Influence Award as part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2022 class. The 37th annual ceremony will take place Nov. 5 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Read on...
"These are important investments in the people of Carrboro,” said Mayor Damon Seils. “Many of the projects advance priorities the community has had for some time and that have become more pressing during the pandemic." Read on...
The Town’s framework for use of ARPA is centered around Council goals and policy; racial equity and inclusion; and environmental justice and climate action. Read on...
"We are pleased that the new compensation ranges are competitive with the market," Town Manager Richard J. White III said. "I appreciate the Town Council’s support and approval of the implementation plan.” Read on...
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. Read on...
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. Read on...
All festivals made possible with support from the Town of Carrboro and the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority. Schedule highlights below with full details and updates online. Read on...
Construction has started 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 the next 19 months. Read on...
All paving and installation of temporary paint pavement markings has been completed throughout the Carrboro portion of the project-- East Main Street from Jones Ferry Road to the Carrboro-Chapel Hill town limits at Merritt Mill Road and Rosemary Street. Read on...
Coming soon, portions of the road will have a new traffic pattern where two lanes become one lane with new bike lanes and turn lanes for vehicles. Read on...
At this time, the milling and resurfacing is anticipated to begin the week of July 5. The milling and resurfacing work will also take place during the night. Read on...
Mayors of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough have issued a joint statement in the shared commitment to building communities where everyone feels safe and welcome and has the ability to thrive. Read on...
Carrboro ranks as a “high performing city” with nearly all (98%) residents surveyed rating the Town of Carrboro excellent or good as a place to live, as a place to raise children (98%), and as a place they feel welcome (96%). Read on...
