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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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CHCCS endures staff shortages, school safety issues and board changes

By Maddie Policastro | December 5

This year, CHCCS struggled with staffing shortages of teachers and bus drivers. The district also had to contend with safety issues, and three new school ...

OWASA continues testing for PFAS, developing filtration upgrades

By Annika Duneja | November 20

Katie Hall, OWASA’s public information officer, said of the 45 PFAS compounds they tested for, Cane Creek Reservoir was found to contain 11. After ...

OWASA, local governments promote aiding water payments through Care to Share Day

By Grace Whittemore | November 19

Through the program, individuals can donate to OWASA, either in a lump sum or in addition to their monthly bill. The funds are then distributed to ...

'Who had the power to name this?': Street renaming explained

By Audrey Kashatus | November 17

Chapel Hill and Carrboro have similar processes for renaming streets, involving community members, property owners and town councils. Recently, there ...

Carrboro Town Council votes 4-3 on resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel and Gaza

By Audrey Kashatus | November 16

The council voted 4-3 to pass the resolution to call a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war. Foushee, Haven-O’Donnell and Romaine were the three votes against ...

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Fray, Merrill and Posada win open seats on Carrboro Town Council

By Walker Livingston | November 7

Catherine Fray, Jason Merrill and Eliazar Posada have won the three open seats on the Carrboro Town Council, according to unofficial results. Fray earned ...

Barbara Foushee wins Carrboro mayor seat in unopposed race

By Audrey Kashatus | November 7

“It's been an unopposed race, but we have run the race nonetheless,” Barbara Foushee said.

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Carrboro encourages residents to honor local veterans through Operation Green Light

By Sarah Clements | November 5

The Town will display green lights on Carrboro Town Hall from Nov. 6-12 to honor veterans through Operation Green Light, asking residents to do the same ...