Mayor Lavelle Asks Carrboro Residents to Fill Out the 2020 Census

April 1 is the official Census Day, and the Orange County Complete Count Committee wants to remind residents of the importance of responding to the 2020 Census. You can fill out the Census online, by phone, or by mail! For more info visit here.

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Mayor Lavelle Proclaims April as Poetry Month in Carrboro

Mayor Lavelle proclaims the month of April 2020 as “Poetry Month” in Carrboro and would like to urge everyone in the town to take time this month to read selections of poetry, and to share the gift of poetry
with others.

To view the pr...

Don't Forget to Fill Out Your 2020 Census!

Much of the funding that comes from the Census helps the most vulnerable among us. It provides health care, education, food and nutrition programs, housing and child care for families. Don’t forget to fill out your census! Everyone counts! Learn...

Carrboro United Local Food Hub

Pick up fresh produce, quality meats, and prepared meals three times a week in the heart of Carrboro. Feed your family while putting money back into the local economy. Learn more here.

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Deadline Approaches For Small Business & Non-Profit Emergency Loan/Grant Fund

Purpose of the fund is to assist Carrboro based businesses and non-profits that serve Carrboro with short term payroll during the State/Town declared COVID 19 Emergency in order to maintain employees.  The fund is intended to assist small local b...

Mayor Lavelle Joins County In Issuing "Stay at Home" Proclamation

The county wide “stay at home” declaration issued today represents around-the-clock efforts by county and town leaders to once again address the coronavirus emergency together with one voice. We felt this coordination was absolutely ne...

Final Public Notice

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Carrboro has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) as a sub- recipient.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...

Carrboro Town Council Approves Small Business & Non-Profit Emergency Loan/Grant Fund

Purpose of the fund is to assist Carrboro based businesses and non-profits that serve Carrboro with short term payroll during the State/Town declared COVID 19 Emergency in order to maintain employees.  The fund is intended to assist small local b...

Town of Carrboro Working to Add Bike Lanes on E. Main Street

The Town of Carrboro is working with NCDOT Division 7 to consider changes to the pavement markings to add bicycle lanes on E Main St from E Weaver/Roberson St to Merritt Mill Rd as part of a resurfacing project scheduled to occur this summer. Due to the r...

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is OPEN!

We have implemented extra protocols and precautions to keep our vendors, customers, and staff safe, including: spacing vendors 20’ apart to promote social distancing, setting up hand-sanitizing and hand-washing opportunities around the Market, h...

Town Buildings Close to Public - Town Services Continue

In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 the Town of Carrboro  is closing all town buildings starting March 20th at 5PM until further notice. Even though the town buildings are closed it’s important to note that town services will ...

Google Fiber Halts Construction in Carrboro

Google Fiber announced today that they will be pausing construction in Carrboro for a minimum of two weeks. Google Fiber will continue to do maintenance and repair as needed. It is important to note that this work will not risk any utility services such a...

Mayor Lavelle Issues Latest Proclamation In Response to COVID-19

This past week has been the most challenging for our town in decades. Since issuing an Emergency Proclamation in Carrboro last Friday, the number of COVID-19 cases in our state has continued to rise, with our first cases now appearing in Orange County. Th...

Orange County Identifies First Cases of COVID-19

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. March 20, 2020 – Orange County, North Carolina persons have tested
positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The tests, conducted by the North Carolina StateLaboratory of Public Health, are positive. The people are doing w...

North Carolina to Close all Restaurants and Bars for Dine in, Takeout and Delivery Still Allowed

Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 a new executive order closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. Governor Roy Cooper and the members of the Coronavirus Task Force announced the executive or...

Update on Town of Carrboro Recreation Program Cancelations and Park Closures

The following is an update from the Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department.

Due to the current public health situation related to coronavirus/COVID-19, and recommendations provided by various agencies, all department programs, even...

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools Take Proactive Approach To Coronovirus

In recent weeks, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools have been monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and have been in contact with our county and state authorities. CHCS realizes this is a difficult time, and may cause significant unpredictable hardships, and the d...

Town of Carrboro Cancellations Due to Coronavirus

Town of Carrboro council meetings, and advisory board and commission meetings are canceled for the month of March. Continue reading to see a list of canceled upcoming events as a result to the Coronavirus. For more information about the virus visit our in...

Town of Carrboro Coronavirus (COVID-19) Informational Webpage

Want to learn more about the coronavirus called COVID-19? The Town of Carrboro has a coronavirus webpage dedicated to keep you up to date on the latest as well as give guidance on how to prepare and stay healthy. Visit page here.

COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS)

On Monday, March 9, 2020, NC DHHS confirmed 5 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wake County, increasing the statewide total to 7. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is taking proactive steps to protect the heal...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

What are coronaviruses? 

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that can cause illness in animals and humans. Some coronaviruses commonly circulate in the United States and usually cause upper respiratory symptoms such as cough or run...

The Carrboro Courier March 2020: Your Response Matters in the 2020 Census

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Be Counted! Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Census in Carrboro

Much of the funding that comes from the Census helps the most vulnerable among us. It provides health care, education, food and nutrition programs, housing and child care for families.

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and fiv...

UPDATE: Google Fiber Construction in Carrboro

Introduction of Planning, Zoning, and Inspections' News Flash listserv

Welcome to the Town of Carrboro Planning Department's News Flash listserv. Information regarding development, land use, and other topics relevant to planning in Carrboro will be distributed through this listserv. Announcements will include but not be limi...Read on...

Estes/North Greensboro Roundabout Construction Starts in August

Please be alert! Construction of the new roundabout at Estes Drive/North Greensboro Street in Carrboro is set to begin the week of August 5^th. Work will take place from 9:00 AM until Sunset and travelers should expect delays and lane closures at this inte...

Update on Town of Carrboro Recreation Program Cancelations and Park Closures

The following is an update from the Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department.

Due to the current public health situation related to coronavirus/COVID-19, and recommendations provided by various agencies, all department programs, even...

Calling All Young Emerging Artists

The Town of Carrboro is offering an award of up to $1,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through a summer apprenticeship.  Up to three (3) apprenticeships are available.

Eligibility:Carrboro residents that are high sch...