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...

June proclaimed as Pride Month in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C -- Carrboro is committed to supporting LGBTQ people and ensuring that all residents, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, are treated with respect and dignity. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, a...

FREIGHT TRAIN BLUES June 2: Faith & Harmony and Mangum & Co. Gospel Brass Choir

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of live music on the lawn. Enjoy Faith & Harmony and Mangum & Co. Gospel Brass Choir of the United House of Prayer for All People at this week’s Freight Train ...

Driver Charged in Crash Death

CARRBORO, N.C. -- At 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Carrboro Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of NC 54 and Abbey Lane. 

An investigation determined that the driver of a passenger car, Coral Ma...

Carrboro observes Memorial Day

Traffic Alert

Duke Energy is performing some aerial utility work on S. Greensboro St on Wednesday, May 31.  There will be a lane closure on S. Greensboro with flaggers starting around 2 p.m. and lasting for approximately 2 hours. 

For more information,...

Carrboro Music Festival accepting performer applications

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Music Festival is accepting performer applications for the 2023 Carrboro Music Festival through Thursday, June 1. Apply at http://carrboromusicfestival.com/321/Application---Performers 

The 2023 festival is Sunday, O...

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Mayor Proclaims Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed the week of May 22-28, 2023 to be Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro.

Approximately half the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a nece...

Carrboro Mayor Proclaims June to be Immigrant Heritage Month

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed June 2023 to be Immigrant Heritage Month in Carrboro.

According to American Community Survey estimates in 2020, more than 1 out of every 8 Carrboro residents was born outside the United States. Our town is ...

Poetry in the Park with Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis

Come write poetry in the park with Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis this summer.

Free ecopoetry workshops are offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays on June 5, July 10, and August 7 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road in Carrboro. ...

New Fire Chief Announced for Carrboro

CARRBORO, NC – Town Manager Richard J. White III has announced the selection of Will Potter as the new Fire Chief. 

Chief Potter began his career as a firefighter with the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department in 2007 and has progressed through the rank...

FREIGHT TRAIN BLUES CONCERT SERIES MAY 26: The Blue Ridge Opry hosted by Kelley Breiding

Enjoy Blue Ridge Opry hosted by Kelley Breiding at this week’s Freight Train Blues Concert, Friday, May 26, 2023. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blan...

NCDOT to begin resurfacing Merritt Mill Road

NCDOT’s summer resurfacing work begins next week.  NCDOT has engaged Carolina Sunrock as the prime contractor for the resurfacing of Merritt Road from Rosemary Street to South Greensboro Street.  The project will include modifying the ex...

Celebrate Small Town Pride this June!

Carrboro and Chapel Hill are pleased to host Small Town Pride this June! Save the dates for special events and join in our local traditions to celebrate the Pride community. 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexua...

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Join in Bike Month Events this Saturday!

To close out Bike to Work Week, the Town of Carrboro will host the annual Bike on Bus demonstration event on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Carrboro Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  

This is a great opportunity to learn how to use the bike ...

Information Session: Green Neighborhoods Grant Program

The Town of Carrboro will host an information session about the Green Neighborhoods Grant Program from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. 

Attend in person at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., or virtually (access the zoom link at the Town Calendar a...

Carrboro receives Excellence in Communications Awards

The Town of Carrboro was among 25 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2023 Excellence in Communications Awards. Carrboro won two first place awards in Citizen Participation and Most...

Town Council supports right to safe and comprehensive reproductive health care

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Carrboro Town Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night (May 16, 2023) supporting the right of all people to access the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare, including abortion.

The resolution was in reaction to the ...

Save the Date – Pride Food Truck Rodeo & Dance Party on June 30

Carrboro is planning for its Pride Food Truck Rodeo & Dance Party to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.

Join us for food, dance, and frolicking on the lawn. This is a free, family-friendly, festival cele...

For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food...Compost!

Last week was International Compost Awareness Week (May 7 – 13, 2023)! This year’s theme “For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food...Compost!” focuses on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world by making our soil healthier, and producing healthier...

Carrboro Celebrates Public Works Week

CARRBORO, N.C. – Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Public Works Week in Carrboro May 21-27, 2023.

This year marks the 63rd annual observance of National Public Works Week, and the theme of this year’s observance is “Connecting the World Through Pub...

Mayor Proclaims Police Week in Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed May 14-20, 2023 to be Police Week in Carrboro.

“I encourage residents to share their gratitude with the officers and other professionals in the Police Department for promoting the safety of Carrboro’s resid...

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FREIGHT TRAIN BLUES CONCERT SERIES MAY 19: Music Maker Blues Revue feat. Aretta Woodruff, Sugar Harp

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of live music on the lawn. Enjoy Music Maker Blues Revue feat. Aretta Woodruff, Sugar Harp, Hermon Hitson, Albert White and Ardie Dean at this week’s Freight Train Blues Concert. The concert star...

Carrboro shows appreciation for Advisory Boards

CARRBORO, NC -- More than 80 people gathered at the Century Center on Thursday night (May 11, 2023) for an Advisory Board Appreciation Banquet held by the Town of Carrboro.

The group was welcomed by Mayor Damon Seils, who expressed his appreciation for the...

Carrboro announces Green Neighborhoods Grant Program

CARRBORO, NC -- As part of its Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) implementation, the Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce the Green Neighborhoods Grant Program that offers grants for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance ecosystem r...

May community update for the 203 Project

CARRBORO, NC -- Crews are currently working on forming up the third and final floor of the building.  Concrete for the third floor is scheduled to be poured on the morning of Thursday, May 18.  Once the third floor is complete, construct...

Freight Train Blues Concert features David Childers and Thomas Rhyant

 Come out to hear the music of Thomas Rhyant and David Childers at this Friday’s Freight Train Blues Concert. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. 

The concert series runs every Frida...

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Bike Ride with the Carrboro Mayor

You’re invited to join Mayor Damon Seils on your bike for a Ride with the Mayor, on Tuesday, May 9.

People with bikes are encouraged to gather at Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., around 7:30 a.m. for a quick update on the proposed route and instructio...

Carrboro to partner with Building Integrated Communities (BIC)

CARRBORO, NC – To improve communication and leadership of immigrant and refugee residents, the Town of Carrboro this spring is beginning a partnership with the Building Integrated Communities (BIC) initiative at the Institute for the Study of th...

Freight Train Blues Concert Series returns to Carrboro Friday

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Join us this Friday, May 5, 2023 to kickoff the Freight Train Blues concert series with Gail Ceasar and Lil’ Jimmy Reed. This series of eight concerts will run every Friday evening between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town Co...

Carrboro Celebrates Small Business Week

CARRBORO, N.C. -- Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Saturday, May 6, 2023, to be Small Business Week in Carrboro.

“I encourage all residents to support local businesses during this week and throughout the year, appreciating and cele...

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Carrboro Earth Day Festival Canceled

Due to expected inclement weather, the Carrboro Earth Day Festival planned for Sunday has been canceled.

Climate change strikes again! As the spring weather becomes more unpredictable, it will continue to unfortunately impact our outdoor activities. We are...

Get ready for Bike Month to kick into high gear

Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed May to be Bike Month in Carrboro.

National Bike Month is a reminder that biking can be easily added to many people’s transportation routines. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in...

Carrboro celebrates Arbor Day

Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed Friday, April 28, 2023, Arbor Day in Carrboro.

The Town of Carrboro will join other communities in celebrating the national observance of Arbor Day by planting two Flowering Dogwood trees (Cornus Florida) at the He...

Welcome to Carrboro Day 2023

Carrboro Day is coming to the Carrboro Town Commons, Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1 - 5 p.m.  This event is about meeting your neighbors, learning about aspects of the Town’s history, connecting with the Town and learning about Town servic...

Freight Train Blues concert series returns May 5

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro, N.C., proudly presents the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues Concert Series. Come enjoy concerts every Friday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town...

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Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Director Announced

CARRBORO, N.C. -- After a national search, Town Manager Richard J. White III has selected Jerry Glenn “J.G.” Ferguson Jr. as director of the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department. 

“I am excited to continue to build upon the outsta...

Happy Earth Day! Honoring the life and beauty of the Mother Tree

CARRBORO, N.C. -- In celebration of Earth Day, the Town of Carrboro welcomed artist Kathrine Cays on Friday, April 21, and her temporary art installation at the elm tree in front of Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. 

A poem was read by Poet Laur...

RESCHEDULED: Carrboro to Celebrate Earth Day on April 30!

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2023! 

With the Chapel Hill Service League, the Town of Carrboro is partnering on an Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, A...

Council renews support for Temporary Protected Status program for Guatemala

CARRBORO, N.C. -- At its Tuesday meeting on April 18, 2023, the Carrboro Town Council renewed its support for the Temporary Protected Status program for Guatemala and urged the Department of Homeland Security to designate Guatemala as a Temporary Protecte...

Death by Distribution Charge in Overdose Death

CARRBORO, N.C. -- On July 31, 2022, the Carrboro Police Department responded to a residence on Lindsay St for a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, Bradley Zimmerman, deceased. An autopsy determined that Zimmerman died of a drug ...

April community update for the 203 Project

Crews are finishing construction of the foundation system and first floor cast-in-place concrete on the 203 Project this month. 

Preparations are being made to pour the second floor concrete slab on Wednesday, April 19.  Utility crews are...

Experience Carrboro Open Streets

Dance. Bike. Jump. Play. Experience your streets in a whole new way!

Come join Carrboro Open Streets Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. along Weaver Street in Carrboro. Carrboro will close the street to motor vehicle traffic and open it to all sorts...

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Welcome to Food Waste Prevention Week

Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed April 10 -16, 2023 to be Food Waste Prevention Week, urging all citizens to commit to reducing food waste. 

Food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills and municipal landfills are ...

Trash Collection Schedule Change for Friday, April 7

All town offices and services will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Household waste collection scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2023 will be moved to Monday, April 10, 2023.

For additional information please visit the Public Works website here: https://www...

Stormwater maintenance underway in neighborhoods

A contract crew for the Town of Carrboro will be cleaning and performing a video assessment of stormwater infrastructure over the next couple of weeks. 

This work is an important element of both ongoing maintenance and a new townwide stormwater in...

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Carrboro Mayor Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CARRBORO, N.C.-- Mayor Damon Seils has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Town of Carrboro.

Sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community. “I encourage all residents to speak out against sexual violence and ...

Forwarded News From OWASA: OWASA Completing Temporary Change in Water Disinfection Process in March

OWASA will complete its annual switch to using chlorine to disinfect drinking water and return to using chloramines at 12 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023. However, customers may notice continued taste and odor in early-to-mid April because some water trea...

Carrboro Town Council Passes Resolution Recognizing Native Plant Month

CARRBORO, NC - The Carrboro Town Council has passed a resolution designating the month of April as Native Plant Month in Carrboro. The resolution recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the town.

Native plants are indigen...

Get Poetic This April

CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Damon Seils has officially proclaimed April as Poetry Month in Carrboro. This proclamation recognizes the importance of poetry in the community and celebrates the legacy and ongoing achievements of poets in Carrboro.

Throughout the m...

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Carrboro In Motion rides in this Saturday

Carrboro In Motion is bringing the party back to Carrboro neighborhoods this Saturday, March 25 at Berkshire 54 Apartments.

Come Zumba with us, learn how to load your bike onto a Chapel Hill Transit bus, visit the bike fix-it station, watch a dance perform...

Town Manager Announces Selection of New Assistant Town Manager

CARRBORO, NC – Town Manager Richard J. White III has announced the selection of Marie Parker as the new Assistant Town Manager. 

Parker brings more than 23 years of public sector experience, with her most recent position as the Executive Director ...

Carrboro to Celebrate Earth Hour

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town Council has designated Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. as Earth Hour in Carrboro.

Earth Hour 2023 aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate cris...

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Saturday is Bus Operator Appreciation Day in Carrboro

Saturday is Bus Operator Appreciation Day in Carrboro! We thank all transit operators for their dedication, hard work, and the essential services they provide.

“I encourage all residents and visitors to incorporate public transit into their transportation ...

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Traffic Alert

Duke Energy is performing utility work around the construction site of The 203 Project today and Friday, March 16-17. Traffic impacts will occur between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  

Roberson Street traffic will be detoured to use the Main Stre...

2023 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...

Carrboro celebrates International Women's Day and Women's History Month

CARRBORO, N.C. – The Town of Carrboro recognizes Wednesday, March 8, 2023 as International Women’s Day and March 2023 as Women’s History Month.

“I encourage all residents to participate in Women’s History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the l...

Grant to Fund Social Worker at Law Enforcement Agencies

A $1.2 million state grant will enhance how Orange County law enforcement agencies interact with individuals during a mental health crisis.

The grant award from the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services of the N...

Carrboro to Celebrate Earth Day!

Join us at the Carrboro Town Commons to celebrate Earth Day 2023! 

With the Chapel Hill Service League, the Town of Carrboro is partnering on an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main ...

March 2023 Community Update for The 203 Project

CARRBORO, NC  -- Construction continues to progress on The 203 S. Greensboro Street Project in Carrboro. 

Duke Energy will be performing utility work around the construction site on March 16-17 which will have traffic impacts between the ...

No Parking on E. Winmore Avenue

To improve public safety, “No Parking” signs have been installed along E. Winmore Avenue from Jewel Drive east to Homestead Road. 

The Carrboro Police Department reminds residents to not block neighborhood streets adjacent to s...

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Seeking Views about Local Government Communications

Do you follow Town of Carrboro news and information? 

Please take a few minutes to share your views about local government communications at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3CD9788 

Through this survey, the Town seeks to measure the communi...

Music Maker Foundation's Ninth Annual "Freight Train Blues" Coming to Carrboro

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town of Carrboro, N.C., proudly presents the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 5 and June 23, 2023, at the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. The series is a col...

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Duke Energy Project on W Main Street

A contractor for Duke Energy is performing work on power lines along West Main Street, which is causing traffic impacts and potential power disruptions to nearby residents. 

Currently (Friday, Feb. 24), there is a lane closure and flaggers are dir...

Upcoming Poetry Workshops and Events For March

Poetry Workshops for Women-identified Women

Come write a poem for women!

Two workshops are being offered on Saturday, March 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (in English) and from 3 to 4 p.m.  (in Spanish) at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. 

This ...

Forwarded News From OWASA: Temporary Change in OWASA's Water Disinfection Process in March

Water will remain safe to drink; taste and odor might differ.

In support of our commitment to provide high-quality drinking water, OWASA will temporarily alter its drinking water treatment process beginning at 12 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and continui...

Registration Opens for the 2023 Orange County Senior Games

Orange County Senior Games is one of 53 sanctioned programs of North Carolina Senior Games, Inc.  They are pleased to announce registration for the 2023 Games is now open through March 24, 2023.

Orange County Senior Games will be held April 13 &am...

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Orange County’s Creek Week is March 17-26

Carrboro, NC – Show your love for Orange County’s streams, lakes, and rivers during Orange County Creek Week, scheduled for March 17-26. The annual event is part of the Clean Water and Education Partnership’s (CWEP) third ann...

Help Stop Invasive Species: National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Please note the locations and times for the NISAW events have been updated.

CARRBORO, N.C. -- The Town Council recognizes Feb. 20 - 26 as National Invasive Species Awareness Week in Carrboro.

NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive...

What's the Town of Carrboro's Ecosystem Module?

As part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Town of Carrboro invites the public to learn more about local ecosystems and how they are affected by the changing climate. 

This virtual presentation on the Town's Ecosyst...

Calling for Volunteers: Invasive Plant Removal Event

Join us as a volunteer at the Town of Carrboro Invasive Plant Removal event! This is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Highway 54. 

We will fight invasive plants, save trees and native plant communiti...

BIPOC Elected Officials of Orange County, N.C. Present Poetry Readings for Black History Month

For Black History Month 2023, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of two poetry readings: “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Making the Struggle Every Day” by Ella Baker.

WATCH THE VIDEO on YouTube at...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

The week of March 5-11 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...

Cemeteries in Carrboro to undergo improvements

Improvements are coming to cemeteries in Carrboro, following Town Council action taken on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. 

The Town owns and maintains two public cemeteries, the Old Carrboro Cemetery at 110 Old Cemetery Road and Westwood Cemetery at 401 Da...

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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...

Carrboro Town Council approves resolution in solidarity with Carrboro’s LGBTQ+ Community

CARRBORO, NC -- The Carrboro Town Council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, Feb. 7, affirming the full civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ spaces, and LGBTQ+ events.  

The resolution states the Council’s opposition to a NC Se...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

*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...

2023 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...

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...