UPDATE: Google Fiber Construction in Carrboro

Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting December 13th, 2019

Join us for the Town of Carrboro Holiday Tree Lighting on December 13th, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the front of Carrboro Town Hall!Choral groups from Carrboro Elementary School, McDougal School and Frank Porter Graham School will perform holiday songs, followed ...

HAPPENING NOW: Stratford Dr.Back Open - Google Fiber Starts Construction in the Town of Carrboro

HAPPENING NOW 12/5/19: Stratford Dr. has been closed between Tramore Dr. and Autumn Dr. A gas line was hit while directional underground boring was taking place to place conduit under the ground for fiber optics. Carrboro Police, Carrboro Fire and Dominio...

Town of Carrboro Recertified as SILVER LEVEL Bicycle Friendly Community

The Town of Carrboro has been recertified as a SILVER LEVEL Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists! Carrboro is one of only 102 communities throughout the United States to reach this level. Together with input from the community, ...

Town of Carrboro Community Climate Action Plan Survey

Beginning Monday, November 25^th, consultants working for the Town of Carrboro will begin conducting a telephone survey to gather feedback to help implement the Community Climate Action Plan. Consultants will call approximately 400 Carrboro residents over ...

Carrboro Scores High in 2019 Municipal Equality Index

The Town of Carrboro is happy to announce another successful review of the Town’s efforts in promoting LGBTQ inclusion. Since 2014, the Town has been rated by the Human Rights Commission in their annual report of the Municipal Equality Index (ME...

Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Changes to Stormwater Rate Structure

Board of Aldermen Approves Name Change

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved the reading of a resolution on November 19, 2019 to change the governing body name to Carrboro Town Council. The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the matter at the November 12, 2019 board meeting. The name...

Carrboro Names New Fire Chief

After a nationwide search, the Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce the hiring of David (Dave) Schmidt as new Carrboro’s Fire Chief.

The announcement comes after a thorough and competitive national search that produced more than 70 applicants....

Carrboro Elementary Student Designs Carrboro Fire and Rescue’s Safety Logo

August Bubel has been a big fan of firefighters since his very first experience with them in Santa Barbra, California, where he and his family witnessed local firefighters’ efforts battling and containing wildfires.

August and his family moved to...

North Carolina Paves the Way in Advancing Racial Equity in the South

Town of Carrboro staff recently attended the first session of North Carolina Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Cohort in Charlotte. The racial equity assembly is the first to be held in the south -- Carrboro staff had an opportunity to learn a...

Fall Recreation Program Registration Announcement

The Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department's Fall Brochure is now available! 

The brochure covers registration for our programs with start dates from September through December, including our popular Youth Basketball Leagues.  Fall is...

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...

Wilson Park Tennis Courts

One of the green wind screens is down at Wilson Park tennis courts. Due to rips in the screen, a replacement will be brought in the near future. Thank you.

Hank Anderson Park Construction Notice

Construction will begin to cover the dugouts on fields 1 through 4 at Hank Anderson Park beginning Monday, December 2^nd. Work is scheduled through December 14^th and the field(s) will be closed while construction is occurring. Please contact the department...

Fall Recreation Program Registration Announcement

The Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department's Fall Brochure is now available! 

The brochure covers registration for our programs with start dates from September through December, including our popular Youth Basketball Leagues.  Fall is...