Update on Estes/N. Greensboro Roundabout - Intersection to Close April 14 – April 28.

Update on Estes/N. Greensboro Roundabout -Intersection to Close April 14 – April 28.

The water and sewer installation plan has revealed the need to install a manhole in the center of North Greensboro Street.  Due to the depth of the pipe...

Health Department Reporting Outbreaks of COVID-19 at Two Long-Term Care Facilities

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. April 8, 2020 – There are outbreaks of COVID-19 at two long-term care facilities in Orange County, occurring at PruittHealth – Carolina Point and Signature HealthCARE at Chapel Hill. An outbreak is defined a...

Carrboro to Serve as Drop-off Site for COVID-19 Donation Drive

The Orange County Emergency Operations Center is sponsoring the drive with no-contact, drop-off sites in the northern and southern parts of the county.

When and where

The drop-off sites will be open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, st...

Orange County Health Department Reporting Two COVID-19 Cases at a Long-term Care Facility

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Click here for the latest edition of The Carrboro Courier!

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...