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Raging Grannies activist a cappella group performs anti-war medley

By Oliver Hamilton | April 7

Set to the tune of “Frere Jacques”, the Raging Grannies performed a rousing anti-war medley that fit in well with an afternoon devoted to a discussion ...

Carrboro Board of Aldermen approve Shelton Station development

By Claire Smith | April 2

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen approved Tuesday night a development that will bring residential housing and commercial space to the heart of downtown. ...

Carrboro residents favor Shelton Station development

By Olivia Page-Pollard | March 22

A mixed-use development that has raised significant concerns among town leaders met wide support from residents during a public hearing at Thursday’s ...

Seils wins Carrboro seat, but turnout disappoints

By Jenny Surane | March 19

Damon Seils is the newest member of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen after Tuesday’s special election drew 261 voters — a 1.7 percent turnout.

Vandalism at 201 N. Greensboro Street, the possible future home of CVS.

CVS Pharmacy opts to pursue a smaller facility

By Sam Fletcher | February 27

A controversial proposal to build a CVS Pharmacy in Carrboro will undergo drastic changes after the pharmacy opted to withdraw its rezoning request and ...

Carrboro Aldermen postpone discussions on CVS

By Gayatri Surendranathan | February 25

Almost a year after the Carrboro Board of Aldermen indefinitely postponed a public hearing for a controversial proposal to build a CVS Pharmacy in Carrboro, ...

Carrboro Aldermen hope to make housing affordable

By Jenny Drabble | February 21

With more than 50 percent of Carrboro residents burdened by their rent or mortgage, the Carrboro Board of Aldermen is taking action to make housing more ...

Carrboro alderman special election wastes money

By Editorial Board | February 19

Carrboro’s insistence on filling the vacancy on its Board of Aldermen through a special election has long been confusing.

Carrboro works to hire community organizer

By Olivia Page-Pollard | February 18

For the day laborers who frequent the corner of Jones Ferry and Davie roads in Carrboro, a steady job is anything but guaranteed.

Damon Seils, a member of the Carrboro Planning Department, declared that he will be running for a seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen

Carrboro Board of Aldermen election draws 1 candidate

By Oliver Hamilton | February 17

The filing period for the vacant seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen is now closed, and Damon Seils will be the lone contender in an election costing ...

Carrboro Board of Aldermen should fill vacant seats

By Editorial Board | January 29

Currently Carrboro requires a special election if a seat on the Board of Aldermen is vacated with more than a year remaining in its term.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen will hold special election in March

By Holly West | January 16

After a Carrboro alderman resigned earlier this month to move to Australia, the town could be out as much as $18,000 to replace him.

Future of bus ads will be discussed by Town Council

By Gayatri Surendranathan | November 26

The debate concerning which bus ads, if any, will be allowed on Chapel Hill Transit buses has been largely confined to the chambers of the Chapel Hill ...

Damon Seils, a member of the Carrboro Planning Department, declared that he will be running for a seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen in 2012.

Seils will run for empty Alderman seat

By Jenny Drabble | November 25

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen will soon welcome a new face to the board — and Damon Seils is putting his name in the hat for the position.

Carrboro Board of Aldermen vote in support of free speech on Chapel Hill buses

By Cammie Bellamy | November 14

As Chapel Hill officials grapple with their stance on controversial bus ads, the town of Carrboro has decided to weigh in.

The Carrboro town employment change in process for good

October 21

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen’s vote on Oct. 16 to alter the town’s job application by banning the check box for prior convictions will allow individuals ...

Looking past landfills

By Chelsey Dulaney | September 20

Standing among a pile of Styrofoam Cook-Out cups, empty laundry detergent bottles and cereal boxes, members of the Chapel Hill Town Council looked toward ...

Carrboro man shares loan loophole at Carrboro Board of Aldermen meeting

By Holly West | September 4

Carrboro resident and UNC professor Greg Gangi wanted to refinance his condominium, but banks would not approve his loan because of a Fannie Mae lending ...

Town bodies to see membership shift

By Katie Reilly | September 3

The Carrboro Board of Aldermen and the Chapel Hill Town Council will reconvene in the coming weeks, but residents will see changes in leadership before ...

Carrboro roads could change to improve safety

By Hooper Schultz | March 27

More than 20 Carrboro residents came out to Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting to voice concerns about one of the town’s most dangerous intersections. ...