April 23, 2019 Board of Alderman Agenda Packet Available Online

Participate in the 2019 Mayor's Bike Ride-May 1, 2019

Join us for the annual Mayor's Bike Ride Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Meet in front of town hall at 8:15AM as Mayor Lydia Lavelle leads an easy 3 mile ride before returning to Town Hall for coffee and refreshments! This event is free and open to the public. Sh...

Community Open House Scheduled for NC 54 Corridor

Chapel Hill/Carrboro, North Carolina, April 16, 2019 — Residents, commuters, and other users of the NC 54 corridor between Old Fayetteville Road in Carrboro and Manning Drive in Chapel Hill are encouraged to attend a community open house on Mond...

PRIDE Art Exhibit

http://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/View/6082/PRIDE-submission-formPRIDE is two joint exhibitions aimed at examining and celebrating the contributions of
LGBTQ art and life in our community. PRIDE will be exhibited at the Century Centerand Tow...

Mayor Lavelle Proclaimed April 2019 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Carrboro

Mayor Lavelle proclaimed April 2019 as " Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Carrboro at the April 9, 2019 Board of Aldermen meeting.  The National Sexual Violence Resource Center calls on individuals and communities to commemorate Sexua...

Resolution Approved In Response of Recent Acts of Racial Intimidation on the Campus of UNC Chapel Hi

The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution in response of recent acts of racial intimidation on the Campus of UNC Chapel Hill at the Tuesday April 10, 2019 Board of Aldermen meeting. Carrboro is home to many students, employees, and alumnae/-i of the Uni...

Important Notice Regarding the Southern Centurion Post Oak Tree

The health and structural soundness of this tree has deteriorated to the point where removal is required. Its removal is planned for early May. The Town’s Environmental Advisory Board and Appearance Commission are preparing recommendations for w...

Mayor Lavelle Proclaims April 8, 2019 as Frederick Lewis Battle Day in Carrboro

The Town of Carrboro mourns the passing of Frederick Lewis Battle, a highly respected and well-loved leader of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community who leaves behind his wife, Angeline, four children, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Through...

NACCP Appreciation Day Proclaimed in Carrboro

Over the weekend, Mayor Lavelle proclaimed April 7, 2019 as NAACP Appreciation Day in the town of Carrboro. This year marks the 110th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association or the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) with approximately 5...

Carrboro Elementary School Day Proclaimed in Carrboro

Carrboro Elementary School was founded in 1959 to serve the growing community of Carrboro, North Carolina. It was to provide a facility for students who, until then, attended Carrboro Graded School which was housed in the building that is now Carrboro Tow...

Mayor Lavelle Proclaims April 2019 “Poetry Month” in Carrboro

National Poetry Month seeks to highlight the extraordinary legacy and ongoingachievement of American poets, introduce the pleasures and benefits of reading poetry,bring poetsand poetry to the public in immediate and innovative ways, and make poetry an imp...

Second Annual Poetry/Essay Contest: “What Baseball/Softball Means to Me!”

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle is proud to announce the second annual Poetry/Essay Contest: “What Baseball/Softball Means to Me!” This contest is open to all elementary, middle and high school students that reside in Carrboro. The poem/essay should be no mo...

Chapel Hill & Carrboro: Take the Pledge to Save Water! Crown Your Town the Water Winner

On Friday, March 22, (World Water Day), Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger challenged Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle in a friendly and fun community competition to encourage everyone to SAVE WATER!

World Water Day is an annual UN observance day that highlights ...

We Need to Hear From You! Take the NC 54 Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Safety Study

The Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill are inviting public input on traffic safety concerns for highway NC 54 between Old Fayetteville Road and Manning Drive. The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Traffic Safety Unit initiated...

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Calling all Young Emerging Artists!

The Town of Carrboro is offering an award up to $1,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through a summer apprenticeship. Click the link to apply! Deadline is May 3, 2019!

Apply Here

Winter-Spring Recreation Program Registration Announcement

The Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department's 2019 Winter-Spring Brochure is now available! 

The brochure covers registration for our programs with start dates from January through early May, including our spring athletic leagues and 2019 Summe...

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...

Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan Update

The Town of Carrboro is updating our Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan and we need your input!  To learn more and to access the survey, please follow the link below.