Carrboro This Week - Oct. 11, 2022

Carrboro to feature 17th Annual West End Poetry Festival: Music In Poetry

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 17th Annual West End Poetry Festival returns in person, Oct. 14-15, 2022. This year will provide all in-person events on Friday and Saturday at both Carrboro To...

Carrboro This Week - Oct. 5, 2022

Electric Vehicle (EV) Rodeo Comes to Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C.  –  Saddle up, cowhands! The EV Rodeo is coming to Carrboro! 

Explore various electric vehicles, test ride EV bikes, and bring the kids out for veggie-mobile r...

Carrboro This Week - Sept. 28, 2022

Carrboro Music Festival This Sunday! 

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 25th Annual Carrboro Music Festival is scheduled to take place at venues all over the Downtown Carrboro area on Sunday, Oct. 2.  The daylong festival starts at 1 p.m. 

Es...

Carrboro This Week - Sept. 22, 2022

The ArtsCenter Groundbreaking Celebration 

The ArtsCenter has announced a public groundbreaking at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at its new home located at 400 Roberson St.  The Town Council approved a special use permit in June 2022 to reno...

Carrboro This Week - September 12, 2022

Help to Solarize in Carrboro

Thanks to a coordinated effort across the Triangle, it's easier to add solar to your home or business in Carrboro.

The Town of Carrboro is a community partner of Solarize the Triangle, a community-based group-purchasing program ...

Carrboro This Week

The Town of Carrboro’s Annual Community Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled to be held on the Carrboro Town Hall grounds on Monday, July 4th from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Kickoff Event activities will be held at Weaver Street Market beginning at 9:30 a...

Carrboro This Week

Pride Food Rodeo & Dance Party 

Small Town Pride in Carrboro and Chapel Hill continues this June with the Pride Food Rodeo & Dance Party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.

To get the party ...

Carrboro This Week June 14 2022

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration

A coalition of local organizations invites the community to be a part of the second annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Hargraves Commun...

Carrboro This Week May 6 2022

Swearing-in Ceremony to take place Tuesday

Following results of a May 17, 2022, special election, Eliazar Posada will be sworn into office at the beginning of the Carrboro Town Council meeting this week.  

The Carrboro Town Council was le...

Carrboro This Week

Gun Violence Awareness Day in Carrboro 

The Town of Carrboro will display orange flags at the entrance of Town Hall on Wear Orange Weekend, and the Town of Chapel Hill will host a rally and flag raising ceremony at Peace and Justice Plaza on East ...

Carrboro This Week

Freight Train Blues Concert this Friday 

Sister Lena Mae Perry of The Branchettes says her gospel music is like medicine. We can use her medicine about now. 

Come hear her amazing voice at the Freight Train Blues concert this Friday, May 2...

Carrboro This Week May 16 2022

An annual tradition during Bike Month in Carrboro, the Bike Breakfast is coming up! 

Everyone out on the Libba Cotten Greenway off Robeson Street from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, is welcome to drop by for breakfast treats! Cycling information an...

Carrboro This Week May 9 2022

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

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today (Wednesday, May 4, 2022) that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician ...

Carrboro This Week for May 2, 2022

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

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Everyone is invited as our community breaks ground on the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center at 203 S. Greensboro St. 

The groundbreaking...

Carrboro This Week for April 27, 2022

Carrboro Day is Sunday,  May 1 

Our annual Carrboro Day event will be returning in person this year!  The event is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. 

Carrboro Day is an annual event...

Carrboro This Week for April 18, 2022

Carrboro Celebrates Earth Day! April 22 from 5-7:30 pm

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2022! In partnership with The Climate Reality Project's Orange County chapter, the Town of Carrboro will host an Earth Day Celebration on Apr...

Carrboro This Week for April 18, 2022

Carrboro Celebrates Earth Day! April 22 from 5-7:30 pm

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2022! In partnership with The Climate Reality Project's Orange County chapter, the Town of Carrboro will host an Earth Day Celebration on Apr...

Carrboro This Week for April 11 2022

Come help us find all the lost eggs!

Saturday, April 16 will be the date of not one, but two community egg hunts this year. The Carrboro Community Egg Hunt originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9 has been moved to Saturday, Ap...

Carrboro This Week for April 4 2022

Nothing but LOVE for our Tar Heels! 

Our fingernails were chewed down to the nubs this past Saturday night when the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball team beat Duke to advance to the NCAA Finals. More than 35,000 people joyfully spille...

Carrboro This Week for April 4 2022

Nothing but LOVE for our Tar Heels! 

Our fingernails were chewed down to the nubs this past Saturday night when the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball team beat Duke to advance to the NCAA Finals. More than 35,000 people joyful...

Carrboro This Week for March 28 2022

Open Streets is coming Sunday, April 3! 

We are excited for Open Streets 2022! Please mark your calendars and join us for our in-person event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. We will close East and West Weaver Street to vehicles and reopen thi...

Carrboro This Week for March 21 2022

Local governing boards approve new library and cultural center for Carrboro

Separate votes by the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, gave final approval to a new Orange County Southern Branch Libr...

Carrboro This Week for March 14 2022

Countdown to Spring begins!

This year, Spring will arrive on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT.  Does this mean we can officially put away our cold-weather clothes?

Stay tuned!

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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in solidarity with Ukraine

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Carrboro This Week for March 14 2022

Countdown to Spring begins!

This year, Spring will arrive on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT.  Does this mean we can officially put away our cold-weather clothes?

Stay tuned!

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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in solidarity with Ukraine

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Carrboro This Week for March 7, 2022

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Carrboro Annual Kite Fly

Celebrate National Kite Flying Month (a couple of weeks early) by flying a kite! This welcome-to-spring event of the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department provides plenty of fun. Bring a kite and ...

Carrboro This Week for March 1 2022

Carrboro Named One of America's Top 5 Small Arts Towns 

CARRBORO, N.C. –  In a recent special report, 24/7 Tempo named Carrboro one of the country’s Top 5 Small Arts Towns. The town shares the honor with such ...

Carrboro This Week Feb. 21, 2022

Community invited to Carrboro Conversations

Note: A new topic has been added to Carrboro Conversations. The process to advance Carrboro's affordable housing goals calls for researching town-owned property for possible future development. Learn more about t...

Carrboro This Week for Feb 14

Share Some Carrboro Love This Valentine's Day!

Looking for a creative, hyper-local sweet gift for your sweetums? Look no further! As part of the #CarrboroLove campaign, local businesses are making donations to local charities, offering "made in Carrbo...

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

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

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

Celebrating Black America: The Black Resistance (history lecture)

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

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

February is Black History Month in Carrboro

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

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

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach ...

Carrboro Town Council Passes a Resolution in Support of Medicaid Expansion

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

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

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

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

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

Black History Month in Carrboro

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

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

Town Council Update

Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at https://www.carrboronc.gov/SIGNUP Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach ...

Carrboro to observe National Day of Racial Healing

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Jan. 17, 2023, the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as “National Day of Racial Healing” in Carrboro and encourages all residents to share ideas, knowledge, and points of ...

National Mentoring Month in Carrboro

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

Mentoring programs like th...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Playground Area Closure

The playground at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 1120 Hillsborough Road will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 12, and will re-open the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 13, while the Public Works Department conducts maintenance.

Due to degradation of some of the n...

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Meeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at https://www.carrboronc.gov/list.aspx  Civic involvement is a valued tradition in...

Carrboro to Observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

The Town of Carrboro will observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 16. 

Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed.

Yard waste collection will be delayed until Tuesday. 

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Carrboro Event Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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

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

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

Stormwater Rolls Out New Residential Assessment Pilot Project

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

Carrboro Celebrates Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten on Her Birthday

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

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

Carrboro Fire-Rescue responds to apartment fire

CARRBORO, NC – On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at 5:50 p.m. members of the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department responded to 112 NC 54 Bypass for a reported structure fire at Berkshire 54 Apartments. Additional information was given that flames and smoke were visib...

Winter Weather Update: Extreme Cold, Wind Chill Advisory

Extremely cold weather is coming to our area Friday evening through Monday.

A Wind Chill Advisory has been issued from 7 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday.  Wind chills as low as -5 degrees are possible.

A Wind Advisory has been issued by the Natio...

Save the Dates for Poetry Events this January

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

Unearthing Ourselves! is ...

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

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

Each December, the Chamber for a Greater ...

203 Project Update

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

Tree plantings coming to E. Main Street

E. Main Street is about to become even more charming with this week’s planting of red maple trees. Public Works crews are scheduled to plant the trees in four spots from Armadillo Grill to the Speakeasy in Downtown Carrboro.  T...

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 carrboronc.gov/signup Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Cou...

December Holiday Service Schedule

The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays from December 22 - December 26. 

Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed.

Residential Trash will be collected two days prior to your regular collection day for the week of December 19...

Save the Date – Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Carrboro

The Town of Carrboro will present a program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Century Hall of the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St.

The event is planned by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Youth Cou...

Mayor Seils Proclaims December 6 as Fred Joiner Day in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Tuesday, Dec. 6, as Fred Joiner Day “in gratitude for Fred Joiner’s leadership and service as poet laureate of Carrboro and his invaluable contributions to the life and spirit of our community.”

Joiner will...

Town of Carrboro Announces ARPA Pre-Application Workshops

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

Carrboro receives perfect score in the 2022 Municipal Equality Index

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

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

Gallop & Gorge 8K is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day

CARRBORO, N.C. --The final race of the 18^th annual Le Tour de Carrboro series is the Gallop & Gorge scheduled for 8a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24.

The race will begin and end on Weaver Street in downtown Carrboro so expect traffic delays in that area. There...

Thanksgiving Holiday Service Schedule

The Town of Carrboro will observe the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25.

Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed. 

Residential Trash will be collected two days prior to your regular collection day. 

• I...

Help us welcome the Carolina Sapphire Cypress!

CARRBORO, N.C. -- There's no place like Carrboro during the holidays. And as always, Town Hall will have its tree lighting ceremony, where a simple tree comes alive with twinkling lights. This year, the event is expected to be even more beautiful...

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Small Business Saturday in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, (the Saturday after Thanksgiving) as Small Business Saturday in Carrboro.

There are 399 small businesses in Carrboro, making up 97% of all business in our town. These small business...

Care to Share Day

Care to Share Day

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 to be Care to Share Day in Carrboro, in conjunction with the Orange Water and Sewer Authority.

The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service has partnered wit...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Community Parade coming in December

We are saddened by the loss of Hailey Brooks and the tragic accident at the Raleigh Christmas Parade. As we plan for the return of our community’s parade, we are working with our public safety partners to continue to prioritize the safety of par...

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

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

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

Town of Carrboro Veterans Day Ceremony

Carrboro prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole

The Town of Carrboro public works and public safety teams are preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole by checking culverts, ditch lines, and equipment.  Personnel are prepared to respond to the effects of the storm, including flooding, fallen trees, ...

UNC alum’s feature film to open Carrboro Film Fest

Stuart Howes grew up in Chapel Hill, graduated from UNC, and has now made a feature film he describes as “a love letter to Chapel Hill and Carrboro.” 

Carrboro Film Fest’s Opening Night Film, Tableau, is a fa...

Town of Carrboro Accepting Applications for Human Services Funding

The Town of Carrboro is now accepting applications for Human Services funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. 

Performance Measures Workshop 

• 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17
• Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B

Application Orientation Session&a...

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North Carolina comes to the big screen at Carrboro Film Fest

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Carrboro Film Fest returns to The ArtsCenter for its 17th year, Nov. 18-20, 2022,  bringing to the big screen a distinct combination of award-winning and North Carolina-based films. The festival continues its mission to showcase...

Orange County Launches Zero Waste Survey, Schedules Public Meetings

Orange County Solid Waste has released a survey and scheduled a series of public meetings seeking feedback on services and help in shaping its Road to Zero Waste master plan.

The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, asks people who live or wor...

2022 Orange County Veterans Day Celebration

The 2022 Orange County Veterans Day Celebration will take place Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Orange County Veterans Memorial located on the Southern Human Services Campus, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC.

For the first time, the University...

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

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

Cotten will be honored with the Early Influe...

Join Mayor Damon Seils in the Inaugural Lighten Up Ride

The Town of Carrboro is joining with the Town of Chapel Hill and UNC-Chapel Hill to remind everyone to “Lighten Up.”  

As the days get shorter, it’s important to be visible when out walking and biking. Wearing bright ...

Traffic Alert: Section of S. Greensboro to be closed for night work

A section of roadway along the 400 block of S. Greensboro Street will be closed for utility work Wednesday to Friday, Nov. 2-4, according to a notice from the NC Department of Transportation to the Town of Carrboro.

Night work will be conducted from 7 p.m....

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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Carrboro Town Council has passed a resolution to Nov. 7-11., to be a time to honor the service and sacrifice of individuals in uniform transitioning from active service.

In observance of Operation Green Light, the Town of Car...

Carrboro residents to benefit from major investments approved by Town Council

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

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

Carrboro This Week - Oct. 18, 2022

Carrboro Yard Waste Collection Info

Have you noticed leaf piles around town? It’s certainly that time of year. The Town of Carrboro would like to remind everyone that leaves should not be piled into traffic lanes, bike lanes or sidewalks, as they become a ...

Traffic Alert: New Traffic Pattern for Roberson, Carr and Maple streets

Beginning on Monday, Oct. 31, a new one-way traffic pattern will be implemented around the construction site of The 203 Project on S. Greensboro Street. 

This will affect traffic movement on Roberson (westbound only), Maple (northbound only) and C...

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Town Council Update 

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Check out all our Halloween events coming up

Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department presents a Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for 2022! 

How to Enter:

• Submit a photo of your carved or decorated pumpkin to dhugh...

Carrboro Yard Waste Collection Info

Have you noticed leaf piles around town? It’s certainly that time of year. The Town of Carrboro would like to remind everyone that leaves should not be piled into traffic lanes, bike lanes or sidewalks, as they become a dangerous public safety hazard.

“Ple...

Solar info session offered Oct. 12

Please join the Town of Carrboro and Solarize the Triangle to learn more about the Solarize program. The event will be held at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The event will cover:

• An overview of bulk-purcha...

Carrboro This Week - Oct. 11, 2022

Carrboro to feature 17th Annual West End Poetry Festival: Music In Poetry

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 17th Annual West End Poetry Festival returns in person, Oct. 14-15, 2022. This year will provide all in-person events on Friday and Saturday at both Carrboro To...

Fire Prevention Week in Carrboro

The National Fire Prevention Association has designated Oct. 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week, an annual observance now in its 100th year that kicked off with National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on Oct. 8-9, a tribute to all firefighters who have di...

Carrboro Announces New Poet Laureate

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

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

Town Council Update

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Carrboro This Week - Oct. 5, 2022

Electric Vehicle (EV) Rodeo Comes to Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C.  –  Saddle up, cowhands! The EV Rodeo is coming to Carrboro! 

Explore various electric vehicles, test ride EV bikes, and bring the kids out for veggie-mobile races from ...

Carrboro to feature 17th Annual West End Poetry Festival: Music In Poetry

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 17^th Annual West End Poetry Festival returns in person, Oct. 14-15, 2022. This year will provide all in-person events on Friday and Saturday at both Carrboro Town Hall and the Century Center. All events are free and open to the publi...

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

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

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

South Greensboro parking lot closed beginning Oct. 17

Beginning Monday, Oct. 17, the parking lot located at 203 S. Greensboro St. will be closed to the public as crews prepare for construction of The 203 Project.  

Alternative public parking lots are located around town and a parking map can be viewe...

Severe Weather Information for Carrboro

UPDATE for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 (9 a.m.) -- The area is still receiving some rainfall, but the winds gusts have calmed significantly.  Town crews worked to remove quite a few fallen trees and clear  roadways through the night....

Join Carrboro in Walk & Roll to School Day

Walk & Roll to School Day will be Wednesday, Oct. 12, in Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Damon Seils. 

“I encourage all students in Carrboro who are able to do so safely to walk, roll, or take the bus to school on this day and to co...

Carrboro This Week - Sept. 28, 2022

Carrboro Music Festival This Sunday! 

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 25th Annual Carrboro Music Festival is scheduled to take place at venues all over the Downtown Carrboro area on Sunday, Oct. 2.  The daylong festival starts at 1 p.m. 

Es...

Carrboro Music Festival – This Sunday

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The 25th Annual Carrboro Music Festival is scheduled to take place at venues all over the Downtown Carrboro area on Sunday, Oct. 2.  The daylong festival starts at 1 p.m. 

Established in 1998, the festival was originally...

Carrboro This Week - Sept. 22, 2022

The ArtsCenter Groundbreaking Celebration 

The ArtsCenter has announced a public groundbreaking at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at its new home located at 400 Roberson St.  The Town Council approved a special use permit in June 2022 to reno...

Carrboro increases town employees’ pay to more competitive levels

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

Virtual solar info session offered Sept. 28

 Solarize the Triangle campaign organizers and reps from Yes Solar Solutions are offering a free, virtual, informational event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. 

The event will cover: 

• An overview of the bulk-purchasing concept
• Inf...

Carrboro observes Community Planning Month

The American Planning Association has designated the month of October 2022 as National Community Planning Month, and the Town of Carrboro is on board! Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed the observance locally.

“I encourage all residents to celebrate the cont...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Founding Day

Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 23, to be Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP Founding Day in Carrboro. 

The proclamation recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Co...

Carrboro This Week - Sept. 22, 2022

The ArtsCenter Groundbreaking Celebration 

The ArtsCenter has announced a public groundbreaking at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at its new home located at 400 Roberson St.  The Town Council approved a special use permit in June 2022 to reno...

Carrboro receives planning award for Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan

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

The award was announced during ...

Town Council Update

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Carrboro Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Carrboro is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed nationally from Sept. 15 to Oct. 20. 

“I encourage all residents to participate in the month’s events and to learn about and celebrate the lives, history, and contributions of Hisp...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade Returns

The towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill are excited to announce the return of the Community Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. The parade will highlight a variety of arts, cultural, and winter holiday traditions. Local organizations aligned wi...

The 203 Project Update: September 2022

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

Carrboro This Week - September 12, 2022

Help to Solarize in Carrboro

Thanks to a coordinated effort across the Triangle, it's easier to add solar to your home or business in Carrboro.

The Town of Carrboro is a community partner of Solarize the Triangle, a community-based group-purchasing program ...

Town Council Update

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Stay connected with Town of Carrboro

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

Ways to stay connected with local happenings and get involved: 

Carrboro This WeekOur news dige...

Avoid Collisions with Deer

Drivers should remain vigilant on the roads to avoid deer-vehicle collisions, especially between September and December. Deer movement increases dramatically during this time, and limited lighting makes it more difficult for drivers to see them on or near...

Help to Solarize in Carrboro

Thanks to a coordinated effort across the Triangle, it's easier to add solar to your home or business in Carrboro. 

The Town of Carrboro is a community partner of Solarize the Triangle, a community-based group-purchasing program for solar...

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

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

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

Town of Carrboro announces lineups for Fall Arts Festivals

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

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

Students and motorists urged to use caution at start of school year

CARRBORO, NC — The start of school on Monday, Aug. 29, means an increase in pedestrian and bicycle activity around Carrboro. The Carrboro Police Department urges students to use caution as they walk or bike to and from campus, and encourages motorists to ...

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The 203 Project construction begins this August

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

Town of Carrboro receives national award for resident satisfaction

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

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

Carrboro Town Manager announces Chief Race and Equity Officer fulltime position

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

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

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

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

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

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

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

Coming so...

Tips from Carrboro Stormwater: Disconnecting roof downspouts

Have you paid attention to your downspouts lately? These are the vertical pipes used to drain rainwater off a roof. 

Downspouts from your gutters may be directed to driveways or channeled through buried pipes to streets, swales, curb inlets, or st...

Update on the E. Main Street Resurfacing Project

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

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

Carrboro This Week

The Town of Carrboro’s Annual Community Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled to be held on the Carrboro Town Hall grounds on Monday, July 4th from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Kickoff Event activities will be held at Weaver Street Market beginning at 9:30 a...

Update on the East Main Street Resurfacing Project

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

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

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Joint Statement from Orange County Mayors

June 27, 2022

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

Carrboro This Week

Pride Food Rodeo & Dance Party 

Small Town Pride in Carrboro and Chapel Hill continues this June with the Pride Food Rodeo & Dance Party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.

To get the party ...

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Carrboro This Week June 14 2022

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration

A coalition of local organizations invites the community to be a part of the second annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Hargraves Commun...

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Carrboro This Week May 6 2022

Swearing-in Ceremony to take place Tuesday

Following results of a May 17, 2022, special election, Eliazar Posada will be sworn into office at the beginning of the Carrboro Town Council meeting this week.  

The Carrboro Town Council was le...

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Gun Violence Awareness Day in Carrboro 

The Town of Carrboro will display orange flags at the entrance of Town Hall on Wear Orange Weekend, and the Town of Chapel Hill will host a rally and flag raising ceremony at Peace and Justice Plaza on East ...

Town Resources for Stormwater

An intense thunderstorm moved through Carrboro and southern Orange County during the morning of Friday, May 27. In addition to lightning strikes, the storm delivered a relatively short duration but high intensity rainfall.

The Town of Carrboro’s ...

Carrboro This Week

Freight Train Blues Concert this Friday 

Sister Lena Mae Perry of The Branchettes says her gospel music is like medicine. We can use her medicine about now. 

Come hear her amazing voice at the Freight Train Blues concert this Friday, May 2...

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E. Main Street resurfacing project set to begin May 23

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

West Franklin Street/East Main Street...

Carrboro This Week May 16 2022

An annual tradition during Bike Month in Carrboro, the Bike Breakfast is coming up! 

Everyone out on the Libba Cotten Greenway off Robeson Street from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, is welcome to drop by for breakfast treats! Cycling information an...

In Memory of Carrboro Mayor Robert Drakeford

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

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

Town of Carrboro receives NC3C Excellence in Communications Awards

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

Carrboro This Week May 9 2022

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

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced today (Wednesday, May 4, 2022) that legendary Carrboro, North Carolina musician ...

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

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

Ms. Cotten will be honored with...

Town of Carrboro recognized by NC League of Municipalities

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

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

Carrboro This Week for May 2, 2022

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

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Everyone is invited as our community breaks ground on the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center at 203 S. Greensboro St. 

The groundbreaking ceremony ...

Carrboro This Week for April 27, 2022

Carrboro Day is Sunday,  May 1 

Our annual Carrboro Day event will be returning in person this year!  The event is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. 

Carrboro Day is an annual event...

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Carrboro launches new website shaped by user input

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

The site r...

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

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

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

Carrboro This Week for April 18, 2022

Carrboro Celebrates Earth Day! April 22 from 5-7:30 pm

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2022! In partnership with The Climate Reality Project's Orange County chapter, the Town of Carrboro will host an Earth Day Celebration on Apr...

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

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

Carrboro This Week for April 11

Come help us find all the lost eggs!

Saturday, April 16 will be the date of not one, but two community egg hunts this year. The Carrboro Community Egg Hunt originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9 has been moved to&...

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Carrboro This Week for April 4 2022

Nothing but LOVE for our Tar Heels! 

Our fingernails were chewed down to the nubs this past Saturday night when the University of North Carolina Men's Basketball team beat Duke to advance to the NCAA Finals. More than 35,000 people joyfully spille...

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Carrboro This Week for March 28 2022

Open Streets is coming Sunday, April 3! 

We are excited for Open Streets 2022! Please mark your calendars and join us for our in-person event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. We will close East and West Weaver Street to vehicles and reopen thi...

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Carrboro This Week for March 21 2022

Local governing boards approve new library and cultural center for Carrboro

Separate votes by the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, gave final approval to a new Orange County Southern Branch Libr...

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Local governing boards approve new library and cultural center for Carrboro

Joint News Release from the Town of Carrboro and Orange County 

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Separate votes by the Carrboro Town Council and the Orange County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, gave final approval to a new Orange County South...

Carrboro This Week for March 14 2022

Countdown to Spring begins!

This year, Spring will arrive on Sunday, March 20, at 11:33 A.M. EDT.  Does this mean we can officially put away our cold-weather clothes?

Stay tuned!

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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in solidarity with Ukraine

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Carrboro This Week for March 7, 2022

Carrboro Annual Kite Fly

Celebrate National Kite Flying Month (a couple of weeks early) by flying a kite! This welcome-to-spring event of the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department provides plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill th...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

The week of March 6-12 is North Carolina’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service https://www.weather.gov/rah/ and its partners will focus on topics to ensure you are ready for the upcoming severe weather season. T...

Town Council has selected Wesley Barker as Carrboro’s New Town Clerk

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Following a comprehensive recruitment effort, the Town Council has selected Wesley Barker as Carrboro’s new town clerk.  

Since sworn into service on March 1, 2022, he has been busy organizing his office at Carrboro Tow...

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Thanks for joining us for Carrboro Conversations!

Many thanks to the some 80 residents who came out for Carrboro Conversations held Feb. 23-24, 2022! 

Town Manager Richard J. White III welcomed attendees at the virtual drop-in session, as well as the two in-person drop-in sessions at Carrboro Tow...

Carrboro This Week for March 1, 2022

Carrboro Named One of America's Top 5 Small Arts Towns 

CARRBORO, N.C. –  In a recent special report, 24/7 Tempo named Carrboro one of the country’s Top 5 Small Arts Towns. The town shares the honor with such ...

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Carrboro Named One of America’s Top 5 Small Arts Towns

CARRBORO, N.C. –  In a recent special report, 24/7 Tempo named Carrboro one of the country’s Top 5 Small Arts Towns. The town shares the honor with such creative outposts as Santa Fe, N.M., and Marfa, Texas. 

To determine the best small a...

Carrboro installs two new EV charging stations

The Town of Carrboro has installed two new EV Charging Stations!

The stations are located at the parking lot of Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road, and at the 604 Rosemary St. gravel public parking lot with entrance from Sunset Drive.&...

Carrboro This Week Feb. 21, 2022

Community invited to Carrboro Conversations

Note: A new topic has been added to Carrboro Conversations. The process to advance Carrboro's affordable housing goals calls for researching town-owned property for possible future development. Learn more about t...

Community Invited to Carrboro Conversations

Note: A new topic has been added to Carrboro Conversations for the in-person sessions scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 24. The process to advance Carrboro's affordable housing goals calls for researching town-owned property for possible future develop...

Our First Year with Black Lives Matters Murals

CARRBORO, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2022) – One year ago today, this video youtu.be/T6MkHBxPkbY was played at a Carrboro Town Council meeting to dedicate the new Black Lives Matter (BLM) murals. 

In 2020, the Carrboro Town Council directed that the...

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Carrboro This Week for Feb 14

Share Some Carrboro Love This Valentine's Day!

Looking for a creative, hyper-local sweet gift for your sweetums? Look no further! As part of the #CarrboroLove campaign, local businesses are making donations to local charities, offering "made ...

BIPOC Elected Officials Present Poem for Black History Month

BIPOC Elected Officials of Orange County, N.C. Present “Let America Be America Again” for Black History Month 

For Black History Month 2022, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of the Langston...

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Town Council Update

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Public Works Snow Plow Rodeo

The Carrboro Public Works Department schedules a Snow Plow Rodeo each year to provide training opportunities to employees. Before it's actually snowing, they work on skills and technical abilities with snowplows and other equipment. Meet the Publ...

New! Leave the Leaves

With appreciation and recognition to the New Hope Audubon Society, the Town is encouraging residents to follow their "Leave the Leaves" initiative. Leaving leaves where they fall, or close thereby, saves time and money and recycles nutrients int...

Loose Leaf Collection

Public Works provides loose leaf collection to residents year-round.  

Loose Leaves may be raked in a pile curbside for collection. No plastic or paper bags are allowed.

Please help our community improve travel safety for all, especially cyclists a...

Rain Gardens

A rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof, driveway, or other impervious surface and allows it to soak into the ground.  Rain gardens can be a cost effective and beautiful way to reduce runoff from yo...

Grow Zones

Have you seen our new Grow Zone signs sprouting up around our town properties and parks? The Town of Carrboro is going back to nature with the creation of grow zones. Grow Zones are areas that are designated as NO MOW ZONES where native plantings are enco...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Playground Area Closure

The playground at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 1120 Hillsborough Road will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 12, and will re-open the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 13, while the Public Works Department conducts maintenance.

Due to degradation of some of the n...

Carrboro Day Event This Sunday

Our annual Carrboro Day event will be returning in person this year!  The event is scheduled to occur at Town Commons on Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p. m.

Carrboro Day is an annual event that is traditionally held at Town Commons on the...

Carrboro Egg Hunts to Occur April 16

The Carrboro Community Egg Hunt and the Flashlight Egg Hunt are scheduled to occur on Saturday, April 16.

The Carrboro Community Egg Hunt was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9.  Due to a conflict with the facility, it has been rescheduled...

2022 Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts

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