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Town Council UpdateMeeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News at carrboronc.gov/signup
Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov
Coming Up
The Town Council will meet next at 7 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 1, to consider an agenda that will be posted at carrboro.legistar.com
This in-person meeting will be held at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream at carrboro.legistar.com OR YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR Cable TV 18 (in Carrboro).
To submit a comment on this agenda, please contact publiccomment@carrboronc.gov to reach the Town Clerk.
Past Meeting
The Carrboro Town Council met Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://bit.ly/3eJCaJv Please note that technical difficulties with this meeting video have been addressed, and the complete video is now available at this link - https://bit.ly/3eJCaJv - Adopted a resolution in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans.
- Authorized the Town Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement to accept Transportation Demand Management Grant Funds. The total value of the grant is $15,000 and requires a local match of $7,500, which is provided through in-kind, services (staff time).
- Approved contracts for executive search firm services and a special inspections contractor for 203 Project.
- Held a public hearing for consideration of a Minor Modification to the Special Use Permit-A for Perry Place at 800 and 802 Merritt Mill Road. The modification would allow NC Department of Transportation to complete right of way improvements within the Merritt Mill Road corridor. This hearing will be continued to the Nov. 15 meeting for a decision at that time.
- Received a status report on implementation of the Town’s Updated Bike Plan with a focus on the five priority projects. More information is available at http://www.townofcarrboro.org/719/Transportation
- Adopted the 2022 Carrboro Brand Guidelines to clarify distinct brand uses for Government Purposes (government logo) and Business Development, Tourism and Marketing as well as Special Events, Programs and Initiatives (marketing/values logos).
- Received a presentation and a draft Memorandum of Understanding to govern the Orange County Food Council.
About the Town Council
The Town Council, which is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, comprises Mayor Damon Seils, Mayor Pro Tempore Susan Romaine, Council Member Barbara Foushee, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Danny Nowell, Council Member Eliazar Posada, and Council Member Sammy Slade. More information is available at http://carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council
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Traffic Alert: New Traffic Pattern for Roberson, Carr and Maple streets
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 31, a new one-way traffic pattern will be implemented around the construction site of The 203 Project on S. Greensboro Street.
This will affect traffic movement on Roberson (westbound only), Maple (northbound only) and Carr (eastbound only) streets. This will affect traffic movement around the project site only.
For accessing the Libba Cotten Bikeway, cyclists are encouraged to use Carr Street to avoid oncoming traffic on Roberson Street.
As a reminder, the public parking lot at this site is now closed. Alternative public parking lots are located around town and a parking map can be viewed here: http://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11225/Carrboro-Parking-Map-?bidId=
The 203 Project development will be the future home of Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources; Orange County Southern Branch Library; Orange County Skills Development Center; WCOM Radio; a teen center and performance/multipurpose uses. The 203 Project will provide opportunities for education, art and community connection.
More information is available at http://townofcarrboro.org/1151/The-203-Project
Questions can be directed to the203project@carrboronc.gov.
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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 inclusion; and environmental justiceCarrboro residents will benefit from major investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, and bike-ped and parks projects following this month’s Town Council approval of a $6.7 million spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds. Highlights of the spending plan include improvements at parks across town including renovation of Baldwin Park; bike-ped improvements; grants to local small businesses and training for minority businesses and entrepreneurs, and investments to create new units of affordable housing and home energy efficiency renovations. The funds were provided to the town under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021/Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, approved by Congress in spring 2021. The Act authorizes specific projects related to mitigating the impacts of COVID-19, addressing the negative economic impacts, replacing lost public sector revenue, and making investments in infrastructure such as water, sewer and broadband. All funds must be spent by Dec. 31, 2026. "These are important investments in the people of Carrboro,” said Mayor Damon Seils. “Many of the projects advance priorities the community has had for some time and that have become more pressing during the pandemic." Learn more at https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2292
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Carrboro Town Council passes resolution in support of Operation Green Light for VeteransThe Carrboro Town Council has passed a resolution recognizing Nov. 7-11 to be a time to honor the service and sacrifice of individuals in uniform transitioning from active service.
In observance of Operation Green Light, the Town of Carrboro, will be displaying green lights on Carrboro Town Hall. The Town Council encourages residents to participate by displaying a green light in a window of their place of business or residence during this time.
The Town of Carrboro seeks to join other communities through Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the plight of veterans across the country who are having a hard time connecting with benefits after serving their country.
Read the full resolution of the Carrboro Town Council at http://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11941/2022-Resolution-Operation-Green-Light-for-Veterans
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Welcome to the neighborhood!
We’re welcoming new families who just closed on the first two Habitat duplex units at Cobb Street.
A dedication ceremony last summer by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County celebrated the four new affordable homes (two duplexes) on Cobb Street in Carrboro. This fall, two families are closing on their new homes.
The Town of Carrboro provided $100,000 in support of their construction. Supported through the Affordable Housing Special Revenue Fund, the project addresses two of the Town’s priorities: affordable housing and climate action. In addition to being affordable, the new Habitat homes are green-certified and designed for aging-in-place.
Welcome to the families of Adriana and Nabil!
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Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating ContestThe Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department presents a Virtual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest for 2022!
How to Enter: - Submit a photo of your carved or decorated pumpkin to dhughes@townofcarrboro.org
- Include in your photo a sign that reads, "Carrboro 2022"
- Submit photo by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26
- Please remember that this is a kid-friendly event and CRPCRD reserves the rights to deny entries deemed inappropriate
Photos will be posted, and “Best of Show” winner will be announced on the Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/carrbororec/) on Friday, Oct. 28.
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Halloween CarnivalThe Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources Department would like to invite you and your family to come out and enjoy a fun night of carnival games on Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main St.
We boast a host of carnival style activities that reward the children’s participation with a wickedly good prize bag (while supplies last).
Popcorn, hot chocolate and apple cider will be sold at the concession booth and Ta Contento Mex Fast Food Truck will be on-site!
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Halloween Movie NightJoin us for a Halloween Movie Night, 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main St.
Bring a blanket and a few friends to watch Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. The movie starts at 7 p.m. and is free for all to enjoy.
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Gallop & Gorge 8K Race coming to CarrboroThe Gallop & Gorge 8K is the third race in the 18th annual Le Tour de Carrboro race series.
Registration for this year’s race will be through RunSignUp, with on-line registration closing at 9pm on Tuesday, November 22nd. Bib pickup & registration will be available at Fleet Feet Sports in Carrboro on Wednesday, November 23rd, and race day morning.
Please refer to the race website for race day parking details.
The race starts at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the course starts and finishes in front of Weaver Street Market, 101 E Weaver St.
Since the inception of the Le Tour series, over $600,000 has been donated to local non-profit organizations.
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