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Carrboro Town Council

Chapel Hill, Carrboro communities prioritize environmental sustainability

By Sarah Smiley | April 22

Mitigating climate change has long been a priority for Chapel Hill and Carrboro community members. Leaders from both towns have made commitments to environmental ...

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Carrboro approves language access plan with interpretation, translation services

By Sarah Lewisohn | April 19

NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro hosts first-ever Policy Slam Competition

By Kristin Kharrat | April 18

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Carrboro Town Council hears presentation on 2024-25 budget in work session

By Grace Whittemore | April 17

Carrboro’s Town Council is responsible for guiding the town of Carrboro and making policy decisions. Carrboro has a council/manager form of government, which means the council members are responsible for the town’s legislative responsibilities. There are six members of the board, along with the mayor who leads it. The current mayor is Lydia Lavelle.

The board is advised by the town manager, along with a number of other advisory boards and committees. These are often run by council members. They deal with issues such as economic development, climate change and human services.

The council was formerly known as the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, however in November of 2019, they unanimously changed their name to Town Council.

Board meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, work sessions on 2nd Tuesdays, and public hearings on 4th Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall at 301 W. Main Street.

See who’s on the board, read upcoming agendas or view meeting minutes.

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'We know this is a first step': Carrboro Town Council approves new language plan

By Lola Oliverio | April 11

Goals of the language access project include increasing availability of translated vital documents, developing an internal language access committee, ...

Carrboro selects Winston-Salem assistant city manager Patrice Toney as new town manager

By Jessica F. Simmons | April 10

“So we want a very dynamic and experienced town manager, and we feel like we have that in Ms. Toney," Mayor Barbara Foushee said about Patrice ...

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Carrboro selects Buncombe County's Lamar Joyner as new town clerk

By Fiona Wong | April 7

Lamar Joyner, who previously worked as a clerk for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and as the deputy director for Forsyth County’s Board ...

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'Turn it up and crank the reverb': Carrboro celebrates first Dexter Romweber Day

By Jessica F. Simmons | March 25

On Friday afternoon, many of Romweber's close friends and family gathered at Lapin Bleu — a venue he performed at often — to celebrate the first ...

Carrboro Town Council reviews initial plans for long-term rail line redevelopment

March 20

The rail line is currently used to transport coal used for energy production for the University at its cogeneration plant. As the University transitions ...

Carrboro Town Council approves modifications to stormwater plan, conditional rezoning

By Sophie Baglioni | February 29

In its meeting on Tuesday night, the council voted unanimously to pass the proposed modifications to the Stormwater Utility Rate Structure plan. The council ...

Carrboro seeks to consolidate Town advisory boards to address vacancy issues

By Jessica Hudnut | February 20

The Carrboro Town Council plans to consolidate its 17 boards into nine to address vacancies. The council expressed interest in restructuring during a ...

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Carrboro to construct bridge on Jones Creek as part of Bolin Creek Greenway

By Fiona Wong | February 19

The project includes a multi-use path and pedestrian bridge that will create walking and cycling options for the Lake Hogan Farms, Legends, Ballentine ...

'His life did matter': Carrboro honors victim of 1898 lynching with historical marker

By Sarah Smiley | February 12

The Town of Carrboro, the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition and the Equal Justice Initiative will unveil a historical marker honoring Manly ...

Carrboro Town Council renames street for Braxton Foushee, approves boundary extension

By Makenzie Mills | February 8

The Town Council unanimously approved renaming Carr Street to Braxton Foushee Street.

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Carrboro announces new financial assistance program to aid bills post-pandemic

By Caroline Horne | January 25

Each family can receive up to $1,000 total to be applied directly to unpaid bills, instead of being sent to applicants.

Carrboro Town Council delays voting on water and sewer extension after Chapel Hill's approval

By Libby Wakefield | January 21

The Carrboro Town Council delayed voting on the boundary extension until Feb. 6 to gain more logistical information on the matter.

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Carrboro Town Council receives finance report, discusses stormwater assistance

By Grace Whittemore | January 10

The council voted unanimously to have Town staff bring back a resolution on Feb. 6 with more information on the water and sewer boundary extension.

Carrboro Town Council to hold special election to fill vacant seat

By Grace Whittemore | January 9

After winning Carrboro's mayoral election in November, Barbara Foushee's now vacant council seat will be filled by a special election on Nov. 5, 2024. ...

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New Carrboro Finance Director Bret Greene assumes role

By Sophie Baglioni | January 9

In his new role, Greene supervises financial operations and reporting of all municipal funds, such as the Town's budget, audit and debt management.

Carr Mill Mall installs new signs following notice of towing violation

By Sarah Smiley | December 5

Between March and September of this year, 24 cars were towed from the mall’s property, according to records from the Carrboro Police Department. From ...