Carrboro Town Council discusses land use ordinance changes and ARPA funding
On Tuesday night, the Carrboro Town Council discussed changes to its Land Use Ordinance and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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On Tuesday night, the Carrboro Town Council discussed changes to its Land Use Ordinance and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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