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Enjoy the Summer! 

While Carrboro This Week takes a short break, we will still be issuing news and information from the Town of Carrboro. Please consider updating your subscription to include updates from Carrboro Town News. It's easy to update yo...

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Commemorating the End of Slavery, Juneteenth Observed in Carrboro

The Town of Carrboro will celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday on Friday, June 18. Household trash will not be collected on Friday. Residents who normally receive waste collection services on F...

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten 

Catch the final Freight Train Blues concert tonight (Friday, June 11)! We celebrate such amazing talent! If you have missed any of the previous concerts, sit back and relax as ...

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Around Carrboro Pop-Ups Coming Up!

Did someone say pop-up?! Swing by Carrboro Connects Pop-Up booths taking place Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12, 2021, to share input on our Town's very first Comprehensive Plan!

Join your neighbors to talk abou...

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Memorial Day Holiday

Town of Carrboro government offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

The Orange County Veterans Memorial will host a special ceremony on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Site on Homestead...

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Free and Convenient Local Vaccine Options

We're posting everywhere to let the community know about free and convenient options for the COVID-19 vaccine! Help us spread the word! 

Pop-up clinics are being held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m...

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Congratulations to the UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2021 from the Carrboro Town Council!

While the past months have been full of challenges, you have proven that focus, hard work, and dedication can get you to your goal. Thank you for being a wonderful part of...

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Happy Mother's Day

We see you. We honor you. We cherish you. We love you. Happy Mother’s Day!  

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Carrboro Celebrates Bike Month

This May, the Town of Carrboro is celebrating Bike Month!

“I urge all Carrboro residents to...

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Carrboro Day is Sunday, May 2

The annual Carrboro Day Event is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.  This year’s event will be presented in a virtual format with activities presented via YouTube and Zoom.  Content will also be s...

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Town of Carrboro and Music Maker Announce Freight Train Blues 2021!

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro, the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority, WUNC, Music Maker Relief Foundation, Soul Bag, and Artarie will present a livestream version of the annu...

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Affordable Housing Coming to Cobb Street in Carrboro

Friday, April 16, was BRIGHT DAY for new affordable housing in Carrboro! Thanks to Carrboro Town Council (left to right) Members Damon Seils, Susan Romaine, Barbara Foushee (Mayor Pro Tem) and Randee Hav...

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Everyone 16 and older in North Carolina is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TARHEEL TOWN PHARMACY; 370 E Main Stre...

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Town Holiday Service Changes

Town of Carrboro government offices will be closed in observance of the town holiday on Friday, April 2. Residents who normally receive solid waste collection on Friday will be serviced on Monday, April 5. Orange County Solid W...

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School is Open for In-Person Learning

Watch your speed in school zones! It's great to see safety guards like Roy Lungsford again, pictured earlier this week on Hillsborough Road. 

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ return of stud...

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Carrboro Town Council Approves The ArtsCenter Development

The Town Council has approved a conditional use permit application for The ArtsCenter’s new two-story building plan at 315 Jones Ferry Road. 

The $5.5 million building will replace...

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Get Connected!

Participate in the Carrboro Connects Community Workshop to listen, learn and share input into Carrboro’s first comprehensive plan.

• Attend the Community Workshop on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom.
• RSVP to obtain the login informat...

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Frontline Essential Workers Now Eligible for Vaccination

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vac...

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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, ...

At-Home Vaccinations

In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (PTRC AAA) to provide free COVID-19 vaccin...

Chapel Hill Transit returns to full service in August

News from Chapel Hill Transit

Chapel Hill Transit will bring back all of its routes, with schedule adjustments, starting Aug. 1.

Chapel Hill Transit has been running reduced service since last year. Routes including the B, CCX, F, G, JFX, T, and Safe Rides...

Alert Carolina Sirens Test – Tuesday, July 20

Message from UNC-Chapel Hill 

On Tuesday, July 20, between 6 and 7 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill will TEST its emergency sirens. The University tests the sirens regularly throughout the year to make sure the equipment works properly and to remind everyone...

Traffic Calming Interim Installation in Barred Owl Creek Neighborhood

In response to drivers exceeding the speed limit, the Town of Carrboro will be installing traffic calming devices along Carol Street on Thursday, July 29, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Planning and Public Works staff will install the interim devices for testing p...

Carrboro Farmers Market Celebrates Tomato Season

The Carrboro Farmers' Market carrborofarmersmarket.com is celebrating tomato season on Saturday, July 17. 

Drop by the market and get your fill of tomatoes: savor them fresh, freeze and can some for later, and enjoy the taste of summer.

A display w...

National Night Out in Carrboro

The Carrboro Police Department invites community to come out for the National Night Out event being held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.

There will be music, games, free food (beef, veggie and turkey hot do...

Report from the Carrboro Community Garden

About 10 of us gardened together on a warm day. Here is what we did:

Lots of weeding and weed-suppression to clear up some of our aisles, which have been getting pretty wild!  Aisles that have been weeded should either be dug out to the clay layer...

Free Food Distribution July 22

From 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, Carrboro and Orange County volunteers will distribute free food boxes at Carrboro High School, 201 Rock Haven Road in Carrboro. Orange County Animal Services will also have pet food available at no cost. &nbs...

Carrboro Announces New Town Manager

CARRBORO, N.C. – Following a nationwide search, Mayor Lydia Lavelle and the Town Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Richard J. White III as Carrboro’s next Town Manager.

With 24 years of municipal government leadership, including at the Cit...

Orange County Master Aging Plan Community Survey

News from Orange County 

Your input will help to improve equity throughout aging services in Orange County and inform plans to better serve older adults in our community.  Please take a moment to complete the brief, anonymous survey and l...

Town of Carrboro Prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa

While we watch for potential local impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa, the Town of Carrboro’s Public Works team has worked to clear culverts and storm drains to reduce flooding. They are prepared to respond to issues throughout the day. 

C...

July is Parks and Recreation Month in Carrboro

July is Parks and Recreation Month in Carrboro, proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

The global pandemic has highlighted that public parks are crucial to a community’s quality of life; and especially in the last 15 months, people have turned to the...

FEMA Notice: Hazard Mitigation Grant Application

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has received the following application for Federal grant funding. Notice is hereby given of FEMA’s consideration to provide funding in the form of a Hazard Mitig...

Take the Triangle Bikeway Survey

After more than 2,000 individuals shared their thoughts during the Triangle Bikeway’s first phase of engagement, the project team is back to seek public feedback on a recommended route and to find out more about how bicyclists and pedestrians would like t...

Frederick Douglass Community Reading Available for Viewing

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro held its eighth annual Frederick Douglass Community Reading under the old elm tree outside Town Hall on July 4, 2021.

Reading Frederick Douglass brings people together to read aloud Frederick Douglass’ speec...

Declining Tree to be Removed at Martin Luther King Jr. Park

A silver maple tree in the parking lot of Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 1120 Hillsborough Road has extensive decay and presents a possible hazard due to falling limbs and branches.

Town of Carrboro staff members have isolated an area surrounding the tree ...

Town of Carrboro to Observe Independence Day Holiday

In observance of Sunday's Independence Day holiday, Town of Carrboro administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 5.

Yard waste and loose leaves will not be collected on Monday. Residents who normally receive yard waste or loose leaves colle...

New Bulk Item Waste Collection Schedule

The Carrboro Public Works Department announces expanded service to collect bulk waste items such as furniture and appliances on a regular, biweekly schedule.  

Collection Schedule: Residents from Hillsborough Road, Greensboro Street, Hann...

Juneteenth Celebration: Historic Speeches at Carrboro Town Commons Available on YouTube

This June, we celebrated JUNETEENTH to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. 

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Youth Council hosted a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2021, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Before the fes...

Frederick Douglass Community Reading to Feature Cheri Beasley

Mayor Lydia Lavelle will host the eighth annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro.”

The community reading will take place from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, outside Carrboro Town...

Transit agencies suspend bus fares through June 30, 2022

News Release from GoTriangle 

JUNE 28, 2021 – GoCary, GoDurham, GoRaleigh and GoTriangle are pleased to announce that they will continue to suspend bus fares through June 30, 2022.

The transit agencies suspended fares in March 2020 due to...

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...

Call for Applicants: Affordable Housing Advisory Commission

The Affordable Housing Advisory Commission (AHAC) currently has openings for applicants! The AHAC plays a key role in helping the Town further its goal to provide opportunities for safe, decent and affordable housing for all residents.  Learn mor...

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Enjoy the Summer! 

While Carrboro This Week takes a short break, we will still be issuing news and information from the Town of Carrboro. Please consider updating your subscription to include updates from Carrboro Town News. It's easy to update yo...

Attend a Free Virtual Screening of A Ghost in the Making

Wednesday, June 30 at 3 p.m. on Town of Carrboro YouTube 

You are invited to celebrate National Pollinator Week in Carrboro and attend a free virtual showing of A Ghost in the Making: Searching for the Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee, a film by Day&a...

Town of Carrboro July 4th Events

The Town of Carrboro is excited to announce a return to limited in-person events in celebration of July 4th.  Due to recommendations regarding large-scale public gatherings as the event was being planned, the large traditional in-person event wil...

Free! Homebuyer's Education Webinar

Empowerment Inc. is hosting a free webinar for prospective homebuyers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 26.  

Topics will include:

• Affordable Housing Coalition Classes
• Understanding Mortgages
• Household Budgeting/Money Management
• Debt Management
• Pred...

Pollinator Week in the Town of Carrboro

The week of June 21-27 is Pollinator Week in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

“I encourage all Carrboro residents to reflect upon the vital role that pollinators play in sustaining our natural environment and join in th...

Feel Small Town Pride!

Feel Small Town Pride this June! The towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill are collaborating to show LGBTQ+ Pride, and to affirm community values ensuring that all residents, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, are treated with respect and di...

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Commemorating the End of Slavery, Juneteenth Observed in Carrboro

The Town of Carrboro will celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday on Friday, June 18. Household trash will not be collected on Friday. Residents who normally receive waste collection services on F...

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...

South Greensboro Street Sidewalk Project Updates

The Town of Carrboro is offering public information opportunities on Tuesday, June 22, for the South Greensboro Street sidewalk project, currently under design.

The project will extend along South Greensboro Street from Carr Street to Public Works Drive. &...

Eugenia Floyd Day in the Town of Carrboro

Today (Wednesday, June 16) is Eugenia Floyd Day in the Town of Carrboro, in appreciation of the dedicated service she provides to her students. 

“I urge all residents of the Town of Carrboro to congratulate North Carolina Teacher of the ...

Emergency Housing Assistance Listening Sessions

Join us for a candid conversation! 

EmPOWERment Inc., in partnership with Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough, will hold two virtual listening sessions on Tuesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to hear communi...

Commemorating the End of Slavery, Juneteenth Observed in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Lydia Lavelle has issued a proclamation to observe Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery, in the Town of Carrboro on June 19. 

“I encourage residents of Carrboro to learn about and celebrate this historic o...

Community Food Distribution Scheduled June 24

A Community Food Distribution event is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 24, at Carrboro High School, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro, NC 27510. 

Anyone in need is welcome. The distribution is first come, first served. It is free of charg...

Carrboro and Chapel Hill to Celebrate Juneteenth

This weekend, area residents can celebrate Black culture and community with a variety of virtual and in-person Juneteenth events. The festivities are all free and open to the public and are organized by a coalition of community partners that includes the ...

Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team Available for Home Vaccinations

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. ? In an effort to ensure that all community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team is ready to vaccinate people who are homebound or are otherwise unable to travel to a vaccine clinic.

Orange C...

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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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten 

Catch the final Freight Train Blues concert tonight (Friday, June 11)! We celebrate such amazing talent! If you have missed any of the previous concerts, sit back and relax as ...

Call for Applicants: Community Safety Task Force

The Town of Carrboro is recruiting members to a new Community Safety Task Force. 

In the interest of developing new approaches to public safety beyond policing, the task force will include five to seven residents of Carrboro. The Town Council seek...

Around Carrboro Pop-Ups Coming Up!

Did someone say pop-up?! Swing by Carrboro Connects Pop-Up booths taking place Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12, 2021, to share input on our Town's very first Comprehensive Plan!

Join your neighbors to talk about transportation, housing...

Orange County seeking feedback on election methods for county commission races

News Release from Orange County, N.C.

The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the BOCC Elections Advisory Group (BEAG) in February 2021 to study how county commissioners are elected in Orange County and to recommend possible changes for conside...

South Orange Rescue Squad Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Friday, June 11, is South Orange Rescue Squad Day in Carrboro. 

“I encourage all Carrboro residents to celebrate the service that SORS has contributed to our community over the last 50 years,” said Mayor Lydia Lavelle, who issued...

Celebrate Black Community and Culture at the Inaugural Juneteenth Festival

A coalition of local organizations invites the community to be a part of the first annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. Planning partners include the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Office of Equity a...

Town of Carrboro Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro will celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday on Friday, June 18. Household trash will not be collected on Friday. Residents who normally receive waste collection services on Friday will be serviced on Monday, June 21. Town...

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Facilities Reopening Update

The following is an update on the continuing reopening of the Carrboro Century Center and related department programs, events and reservations.

Since May 17, the Century Center at 100 N. Greensboro St. has been open for limited, reduced capacity pre-regist...

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Around Carrboro Pop-Ups Coming Up!

Did someone say pop-up?! Swing by Carrboro Connects Pop-Up booths taking place Thursday, June 10 through Saturday, June 12, 2021, to share input on our Town's very first Comprehensive Plan!

Join your neighbors to talk abou...

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...

Trails Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Saturday, June 5, is “Trails Day” in Carrboro, proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

Residents are invited to enjoy the hiking opportunities that can be found in our region and to celebrate the outdoors.&nbs...

Immigrant Heritage Month in Carrboro

CARRBORO, NC -- Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed June 2021 as "Immigrant Heritage Month” in Carrboro. 

“I encourage all residents to respect and honor the many contributions that immigrants have made in our community and country,” Mayor Lav...

Friday is Gun Violence Awareness Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. – The first Friday in June (June 4) is National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

“I encourage all citizens to support their local communities’ efforts to pr...

Carrboro Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month

CARRBORO, NC -- June 2021 is LGBTQ Pride Month in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle.

LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride Month is celebrated nationally each year in the month of June. This month was chosen ...

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...

Message to the Community from Mayor Lydia Lavelle

CARRBORO, N.C. (May 26, 2021) -- Lydia Lavelle announced today that she will leave office at the end of her current term as Mayor of Carrboro, a position she has held since 2013.

“It has been a great honor to serve Carrboro, the town I consider t...

Call for Applicants: Human Services Advisory Commission

The Town of Carrboro Human Services Advisory Commission http://townofcarrboro.org/292/Human-Services is seeking new members. 

Each year the Commission helps the Town award grants to support nonprofit agencies who provide important services to Carr...

Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro

Recognizing that period poverty is a public health issue, Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed May 24-30 to be Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.

National surveys and research studies report that one in four women and girls struggle to secure enough ...

Call for Applicants: Safe Routes to School Committee

The Town of Carrboro is looking for people to serve on its Safe Routes to School Committee. 

We're interested in filling the following seats: 

• Two (2) students of either an elementary or middle school (from different schools) located in Ca...

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 Free and Convenient Local Vaccine Options

We're posting digital and paper flyers everywhere to let the community know about free and convenient options for the COVID-19 vaccine! Help us spread the word! 

Pop-up clinics are being held from...

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...

BIPOC Business Roundtable Discussion

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Department of Economic Development has announced a BIPOC Business Roundtable Discussion scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, May 27.

The Town of Carrboro seeks to hear the needs and challenges of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and Peopl...

Carrboro Jaguars Men’s Tennis Day

Today (Wednesday, May 19) is Carrboro Jaguars Men’s Tennis Day, proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

The Carrboro High School Jaguars won the NCHSAA 2-A Team Tennis Championship at Cary Tennis Park on Saturday, May 15, 2021. They are the ...

Carrboro Pays Tribute to Public Works Employees

It’s Public Works Week in Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

“Despite the unprecedented challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our public works professionals continue to perform the myriad essential services that allow our Town...

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 

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

Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions

Message from Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle: “Governor Cooper’s announcement today was possible because most of us have taken this pandemic seriously since last spring by following the state’s health protocols, and get...

Congratulations to the UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2021

Congratulations to the UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2021 from the Carrboro Town Council! 

While the past months have been full of challenges, you have proven that focus, hard work, and dedication can get you to your goal. Thank you for being a wonderf...

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Congratulations to the UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2021 from the Carrboro Town Council!

While the past months have been full of challenges, you have proven that focus, hard work, and dedication can get you to your goal. Thank you for being a wonderful part of...

Carrboro Engages with Immigrants through Virtual Community Listening Sessions

CARRBORO, N.C. -- As part of the Town’s ongoing comprehensive planning process, Carrboro Connects, community members from Myanmar participated in a listening session with Mayor Lydia Lavelle on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

The listening session aired li...

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...

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Happy Mother's Day

We see you. We honor you. We cherish you. We love you. Happy Mother’s Day!  

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Carrboro Celebrates Bike Month

This May, the Town of Carrboro is celebrating Bike Month!

“I urge all Carrboro residents to have fun this month by ridin...

Mental Health Awareness Month in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle. 

“I ask all residents to support those who struggle with mental health challenges, to understand the resources that are available t...

May is Bike Month in Carrboro

CARRBOBO, N.C. -- This May, the Town of Carrboro is celebrating Bike Month!

“I urge all Carrboro residents to have fun this month by riding a bike,” said Mayor Lydia Lavelle, who proclaimed Bike Month in Carrboro. 

Established in 1956 and promoted ...

Local Vaccine Providers and NC COVID-19 Update

Note: The following is information provided by the state and Orange County Health Department.

North Carolina is easing the mask mandate outdoors and increasing mass gathering limits in an executive order that takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday, April 30.

The ord...

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...

Greene Tract Environmental Assessment Presentation Available for Viewing

In January 2020, the Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County adopted the Greene Tract Resolution for a Path Forward. This resolution initiated the drafting of an environmental assessment in order to obtain site-specific information on env...

Carrboro Joins Criminal Justice Debt Program to Assist with Court Fees

CARRBORO, N.C. – Residents needing assistance with fees and costs imposed due to criminal justice or traffic court involvement are now able to apply for relief through the Criminal Justice Debt Program. 

The Carrboro Town Council voted o...

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Carrboro Day is Sunday, May 2 

The annual Carrboro Day Event is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.  This year’s event will be presented in a virtual format with activities presented via YouTube and Zoom.  Content will...

CDC Updates Guidance for Vaccinated People

The Orange County Health Department has issued the following information from the CDC:

The CDC has updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people. Some of the changes include:

• Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in cert...

Arbor Day in Carrboro

Photo Caption: We thought it might be fun to glance back to 2019 Carrboro Arbor Day when Mayor Lydia Lavelle planted a tree with Carrboro Elementary School students. This year, a tree will be planted at Anderson Park by our Public Works Department.

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Carrboro is Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Lydia Lavelle has proclaimed the Town of Carrboro to be a 2021 Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and other leading health organizations,...

Feedback Invited on Regional Transportation Plan

News from Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO)

DURHAM, N.C. – If you’re interested in the future highway, bicycle, multi-use paths, and transit projects for our region, you’re invited to give your feedback now on a prop...

Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Program and Facilities Updates

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department will be re-opening the Carrboro Century Center at 100 N.  Greensboro St. for limited indoor programming and reservations beginning the week of May 17, 2021.  

The followin...

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Town of Carrboro and Music Maker Announce Freight Train Blues 2021!

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro, the Carrboro Tourism Development Authority, WUNC, Music Maker Relief Foundation, Soul Bag, and Artarie will present a livestream version of the annu...

Community, Town Build Affordable Housing on Cobb Street in Carrboro

CARRBORO, NC – Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is collaborating with the Town of Carrboro and other partners to build four units (two duplexes) of affordable housing on Cobb Street in Carrboro.

The project is a culmination of a collaboration among th...

Orange County website allows property owners to appeal new appraised values

News from Orange County, NC

North Carolina counties are required to revalue properties regularly to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the property tax burden. The Orange County Tax Office recently completed its 2021 revaluation and mailed notice ...

Virtual Carrboro Day Event Information

The annual Carrboro Day Event is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.  This year’s event will be presented in a virtual format with activities presented via YouTube and Zoom.  Content will also be shared via the Carrboro Recreation, Park...

Town of Carrboro Achieves High Financial Ratings

CARRBORO, NC -- Moody’s recently evaluated the Town of Carrboro’s financial condition and assigned a credit rating of Aa1.

“This rating is the highest of high quality and is only one notch below the highest possible rating of ...

Greensboro-Estes Roundabout Project Update

CARRBORO, NC -- Roundabout construction at N. Greensboro Street and Estes Drive will be about 75% complete when the traffic shifts into an initial roundabout design on Tuesday, April 20. 

This is the final stage of the NC Department of Transportat...

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Traffic to Shift to Estes-Greensboro Roundabout

News from NC Department of Transportation 

Note: Crews plan to be at work on Saturday, April 17, in preparation for the traffic shift. 

CARRBORO, NC – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors plan to shift traffic next week onto a new...

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Affordable Housing Coming to Cobb Street in Carrboro

Friday, April 16, was BRIGHT DAY for new affordable housing in Carrboro! Thanks to Carrboro Town Council (left to right) Members Damon Seils, Susan Romaine, Barbara Foushee (Mayor Pro Tem) and Randee Hav...

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...

Town of Carrboro and Music Maker Announce Freight Train Blues 2021!

LIVESTREAM MUSIC SERIES HONORING PIEDMONT BLUESWOMAN ELIZABETH ‘LIBBA’ COTTEN 

PERFORMANCES BY AMYTHYST KIAH, JOHNNY RAY DANIELS, THE HAMILTONES, ALEXA ROSE, AND HARVEY DALTON ARNOLD

Livestream each concert via the links below:

F...

CASA breaks ground on affordable housing community, Perry Place

News Release from CASA 

ORANGE COUNTY, NC – CASA is pleased to announce that they have broken ground on their newest community in Orange County. The site is located along South Merritt Mill Road and straddles the border of Chapel Hill an...

The 2nd Annual Joint Creek Cleanup Ends on April 17

The Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill are inviting residents and businesses to help clean our urban streams this spring.

 Joining the challenge<https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/departments-services/public-works/stormwater-management/...

State advises providers to follow federal pause on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) sent a message to health care providers around the state advising that they follow the federal recommendation to pause use of th...

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Everyone 16 and older in North Carolina is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TARHEEL TOWN PHARMACY; 370 E Main Street, Suite...

Mayor Lydia Lavelle Signs Mayor’s Monarch Pledge

CARRBORO, NC -- Mayor Lydia Lavelle has signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge nwf.org/mayorsmonarchpledge a step aimed at protecting the iconic butterfly, a species whose eastern populations have declined by ...

Poetry Month in Carrboro

“As we enter the second year of the coronavirus pandemic, it continues to be ever so timely for a proclamation recognizing the value and essence of poetry.” –Mayor Lydia Lavelle 

CARRBORO, NC -- Mayor Lydia Lavelle has declared April Poetry Month ...

Everyone 16+ Eligible for COVID Vaccine

Everyone 16 and older in North Carolina is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Note from Town of Carrboro: Walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) will be held on Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TARHEEL T...

Orange County HOME Consortium seeking public input on draft Annual Action Plan

The Orange County HOME Consortium is seeking public input on the draft Annual Action Plan for the FY 2021-22 HOME Program. 

Each year, Orange County receives funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the HOME In...

Local Resources for Free COVID-19 Testing

Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, has been around people outside of their household or thinks they have been exposed to the virus should get tested. 

Monday-Saturday Testing Chapel Hill:COVID-19 testing is available every weekday Monday through...

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Meeting of the Minds Affordable Housing Panel Discussion + Q&A

Meeting of the Minds will host a virtual, communitywide Affordable Housing Panel Discussion and Q&A on Monday, April 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The discussion will center on the housing needs of people living at 30% AMI and below.

Please sign-up for the e...

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Town Holiday Service Changes

Town of Carrboro government offices will be closed in observance of the town holiday on Friday, April 2. Residents who normally receive solid waste collection on Friday will be serviced on Monday, April 5. Orange County Solid W...

Carrboro Connects: Community Workshop 2 Recap

“Tonight, even though we were virtual, we had a sense of community…and that is what will be remembered about Carrboro in 20 years to come.”  – Council Member Randee Haven O’Donnell

CARRBORO, NC -- More than 100 people from across Carrboro came tog...

Alamance County Chase Ends in Carrboro, Suspect Sought

News Release from Carrboro Police Department 

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle suspected of being involved in a shooting in Graham yesterday evening (Monday, March 29). The vehicle fled and was chased into...

2021 Summer Apprenticeship for 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 a summer apprenticeship.  A total of three (3) apprenticeships are available.

Purpose:To encourage and support eme...

Town Holiday Service Changes

Town of Carrboro government offices will be closed in observance of the town holiday on Friday, April 2. 

Residents who normally receive solid waste collection on Friday will be serviced on Monday, April 5. 

Orange County Solid Waste Manag...

All of Group 4 Will be Eligible for Vaccination March 31, All Adults Eligible April 7

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 31, people in Group 4 who are essential workers ...

2021 Earth Hour in Carrboro

Saturday, March 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., is declared as “Earth Hour” in Carrboro by the Town Council, which is calling on all everyone to join and demonstrate a commitment to address climate change by supporting the effort. &nbs...

Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Timeline for Vaccination Eligibility

News Release from Governor Roy Cooper's Office 

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced on Thursday, March 25, 2021, an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups 4 and 5 for vaccin...

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School is Open for In-Person Learning

Watch your speed in school zones! It's great to see safety guards like Roy Lungsford again, seen here on Hillsborough Road. 

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ return of students to classrooms on Monday, March ...

Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions

News from NC Governor Roy Cooper's Office 

NC Governor As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Co...

Carrboro Fire-Rescue Responds to Apartment Fire

CARRBORO, NC -- On Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 6:09 p.m., members of the Carrboro Fire Rescue Department responded to a report of a fire in the 100 Block of BPW Club Rd. 

Responding fire crews arrived just over five minutes after dispatch and found...

Shred-A-Thons Scheduled April 24 and May 1

Orange County Solid Waste Management will hold two free Shred-A-Thons for confidential paper this spring. Bring your confidential papers for free, safe, and contact-free shredding.

The event is open to residents of Orange County and Carrboro, small busines...

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Carrboro Town Council Approves The ArtsCenter Development

The Town Council has approved a conditional use permit application for The ArtsCenter’s new two-story building plan at 315 Jones Ferry Road. 

The $5.5 million building will replace the nonpr...

Wednesday: People with High-Risk Medical Conditions Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine

News Release from Orange County Health Department

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that pu...

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Get Connected!

Participate in the Carrboro Connects Community Workshop to listen, learn and share input into Carrboro’s first comprehensive plan.

• Attend the Community Workshop on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom.
• RSVP to obtain the login informat...

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NC Governor Announces Group 4 to Begin Vaccines March 17

News from NC Department of Health and Human Services 

Today (Thursday, March 11), Governor Cooper and Secretary Cohen announced that beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk and people who...

The Covid-19 Vaccination: Make an Informed Decision

News from the Orange County Health Department 

Join us on Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m. for a virtual panel discussion, "The COVID-19 Vaccination: Make An Informed Decision."

During this program, you will hear from a panel of four physicia...

Carrboro Farmers' Market hours are changing soon!

News from the Carrboro Farmers' Market 

Mark your calendars - the Carrboro Farmers' Market hours are changing soon! The Wednesday afternoon market will start back up again on Wednesday, March 17, and the Saturday morning market w...

Carrboro Police Investigate Shooting

The Carrboro Police Department responded at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, to a disturbance call on the 200 block of Prince Street.  

Upon arrival, officers found a subject who was shot and who was subsequently treated at the scene. 

Th...

Community Food Distribution Scheduled March 25

A Community Food Distribution event is scheduled for 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at Henry Anderson Community Park, 302 N. Carolina Hwy 54W, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.

Anyone in need is welcome. The distribution is first come, first served. It is free o...

2nd Annual Joint Creek Clean-Up

The towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill are inviting residents and businesses to help clean our urban streams this March.

 Due to the public health safety concerns, we are not leading organized groups for the cleanup effort this year. Families and p...

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Frontline Essential Workers Now Eligible for Vaccination

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vac...

Carrboro Connects Community Workshop

 Get Connected!

Participate in the Carrboro Connects Community Workshop to listen, learn and share input into Carrboro’s first comprehensive plan.

• Attend the Community Workshop on Thursday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom.RSVP to obtain...

Frontline Essential Workers Now Eligible for Vaccination

News Release from Orange County Health Department 

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for ...

Carrboro Celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Lydia Lavelle.  

All residents are encouraged to celebrate this observance, to learn more about the important achievements of women throughout history, and to find insp...

Town of Carrboro Awards Business Loan to Tesoro

The Town of Carrboro has awarded a $60,000 business loan through its Revolving Loan Fund to Tesoro, a pasta-focused neighborhood restaurant slated to open this spring at 100 E. Weaver St. 

The application from David Peretin, a managing member of T...

Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccination Beginning March 3

• Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccination Beginning March 3. 
• Group 4 vaccinations to begin March 24 for people who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk or who live in certain congregate settings....

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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!  

#...

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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...

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...

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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. &...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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 ...

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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...

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...

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...

Carrboro This Week

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...

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...

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...

Carrboro This Week

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...

Carrboro This Week

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...

Carrboro This Week

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...

Carrboro This Week

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Park Maple Tree

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park Tree Removal

The decaying silver Maple Tree in the Parking lot of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Park will be removed Friday, July 23^rd.

If you have questions, please call the department at (919) 918-7364. Thank...

Town of Carrboro July 4th Events

The Town of Carrboro is excited to announce a return to limited in-person events in celebration of July 4th.  Due to recommendations regarding large-scale public gatherings as the event was being planned, the large traditional in-person event wil...

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Facilities Reopening Update

The following is an update on the continuing reopening of the Carrboro Century Center and related department programs, events and reservations.

Since May 17, the Century Center at 100 N. Greensboro St. has been open for limited, reduced capacity pre-regist...

Celebrate Black Community and Culture at the Inaugural Juneteenth Festival

A coalition of local organizations invites the community to be a part of the first annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. Planning partners include the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Office of Equity a...

Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Program and Facilities Updates

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department will be re-opening the Carrboro Century Center at 100 N.  Greensboro St. for limited indoor programming and reservations beginning the week of May 17, 2021.  

The followin...

Virtual Carrboro Day Event Information

The annual Carrboro Day Event is scheduled for Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.  This year’s event will be presented in a virtual format with activities presented via YouTube and Zoom.  Content will also be shared via the Carrboro Recrea...

Town of Carrboro and Music Maker Announce Freight Train Blues 2021!

LIVESTREAM MUSIC SERIES HONORING PIEDMONT BLUESWOMAN ELIZABETH ‘LIBBA’ COTTEN 

PERFORMANCES BY AMYTHYST KIAH, JOHNNY RAY DANIELS, THE HAMILTONES, ALEXA ROSE, AND HARVEY DALTON ARNOLD

Livestream each concert via the links below:

F...

2021 Summer Apprenticeship for 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 a summer apprenticeship.  A total of three (3) apprenticeships are available.

Purpose:To encourage and support eme...

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 ...