Town of Carrboro, NC
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Carrboro This Week:
Happy Dr. King Jr. Day! Join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Carrboro Century Center. Carrboro elevates the day from a simple commemoration to an active celebration of justice.
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Happy Dr. King Jr. Day! Join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Carrboro Century Center. Carrboro elevates the day from a simple commemoration to an active celebration of justice.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Carrboro This Week:
Happy Dr. King Jr. Day! Join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Carrboro Century Center. Carrboro elevates the day from a simple commemoration to an active celebration of justice.
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/08e8f8
Happy Dr. King Jr. Day! Join us at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Carrboro Century Center. Carrboro elevates the day from a simple commemoration to an active celebration of justice.
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/08e8f8
Town Manager Patrice Toney has announced the selection of Marty Kornegay as the new IT director for the Town of Carrboro. A former senior information technology director for a global healthcare company, he has more than two decades of experience in IT leadership.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Town Manager Patrice Toney has announced the selection of Marty Kornegay as the new IT director for the Town of Carrboro. A former senior information technology director for a global healthcare company, he has more than two decades of experience in IT leadership.
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Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Century Hall located at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 to hear from speakers and friends of the community gather for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Century Hall located at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 to hear from speakers and friends of the community gather for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
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Town of Carrboro offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Monday’s yard waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Monday’s yard waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
January 13, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Town of Carrboro offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Monday’s yard waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Monday’s yard waste collection will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Carrboro has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the GFOA for its FY 25–26 Budget, marking a significant national recognition of the Town’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and best practices in public finance.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Carrboro has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the GFOA for its FY 25–26 Budget, marking a significant national recognition of the Town’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and best practices in public finance.
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/346522
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/346522
Carrboro This Week:
🎉Happy New Year, Carrboro! January is a time for reflection and celebration.
🎂January 5 was Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro (and her birthday).
🗓️Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led MLK Day Celebration.
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🎉Happy New Year, Carrboro! January is a time for reflection and celebration.
🎂January 5 was Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro (and her birthday).
🗓️Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led MLK Day Celebration.
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/2ca1b5
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Carrboro This Week:
🎉Happy New Year, Carrboro! January is a time for reflection and celebration.
🎂January 5 was Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro (and her birthday).
🗓️Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led MLK Day Celebration.
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/2ca1b5
🎉Happy New Year, Carrboro! January is a time for reflection and celebration.
🎂January 5 was Elizabeth Cotten Day in Carrboro (and her birthday).
🗓️Join us on Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Youth Led MLK Day Celebration.
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/2ca1b5
Join the 2nd Friday Art Walk around downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday, Jan 9.
Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants: https://monkeylink.co/b7d584
Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants: https://monkeylink.co/b7d584
January 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Join the 2nd Friday Art Walk around downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday, Jan 9.
Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants: https://monkeylink.co/b7d584
Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants: https://monkeylink.co/b7d584
🗓️The Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6
The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream via our website or YouTube.
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💻Livestream meeting
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The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream via our website or YouTube.
📋View agenda
💻Livestream meeting
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January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
🗓️The Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6
The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream via our website or YouTube.
📋View agenda
💻Livestream meeting
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/b7cb12
The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream via our website or YouTube.
📋View agenda
💻Livestream meeting
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/b7cb12
HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Town of Carrboro! May the new year bring peace, joy, and happiness to all!
January 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Town of Carrboro! May the new year bring peace, joy, and happiness to all!
The Town of Carrboro announces the Poets Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St.
Join us for a farewell to the current Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis, and to welcome our new Poet Laureate, Dr. Amanda Bennett.
Join us for a farewell to the current Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis, and to welcome our new Poet Laureate, Dr. Amanda Bennett.
December 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Town of Carrboro announces the Poets Party from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St.
Join us for a farewell to the current Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis, and to welcome our new Poet Laureate, Dr. Amanda Bennett.
Join us for a farewell to the current Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis, and to welcome our new Poet Laureate, Dr. Amanda Bennett.
CARRBORO, NC -- Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown with her very own day on her upcoming birthday anniversary. We encourage everyone to give her songs a listen!
⭐ Help us honor Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy in the world!
⭐ Help us honor Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy in the world!
December 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
CARRBORO, NC -- Legendary North Carolina musician Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten is being feted by her hometown with her very own day on her upcoming birthday anniversary. We encourage everyone to give her songs a listen!
⭐ Help us honor Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy in the world!
⭐ Help us honor Elizabeth Cotten’s legacy in the world!
Carrboro will observe the New Year’s Holiday on Thursday, Jan. 1. Town Hall & other administrative offices will be closed.
➡️For changes to residential trash collection: https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3128
➡️For changes to recycling collection: https://monkeylink.co/03731b
➡️For changes to residential trash collection: https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3128
➡️For changes to recycling collection: https://monkeylink.co/03731b
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Carrboro will observe the New Year’s Holiday on Thursday, Jan. 1. Town Hall & other administrative offices will be closed.
➡️For changes to residential trash collection: https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3128
➡️For changes to recycling collection: https://monkeylink.co/03731b
➡️For changes to residential trash collection: https://www.carrboronc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3128
➡️For changes to recycling collection: https://monkeylink.co/03731b
Earlier this month, Carrboro held a holiday luncheon to celebrate our employees’ accomplishments & commitment to the Town. Employees gathered in a relaxing environment, connecting with one another outside of their regular work, while having good food & fun.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Earlier this month, Carrboro held a holiday luncheon to celebrate our employees’ accomplishments & commitment to the Town. Employees gathered in a relaxing environment, connecting with one another outside of their regular work, while having good food & fun.
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Wishing warmth and togetherness to all who are observing Kwanzaa. To those who are celebrating, we hope your Kwanzaa is filled with joy and prosperity.
December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Wishing warmth and togetherness to all who are observing Kwanzaa. To those who are celebrating, we hope your Kwanzaa is filled with joy and prosperity.
Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas to all who are celebrating today!
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Warmest wishes for a wonderful Christmas to all who are celebrating today!
Season's Greetings, Carrboro!
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Season's Greetings, Carrboro!
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
Carrboro This Week:
❄️Happy Holidays, Carrboro!
🎉Make welcome our new Carrboro Poet Laureate!
🕯️Come celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday.
🗓️Holiday service schedule for trash collection
🌟Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest & relax.
https://monkeylink.co/454532
❄️Happy Holidays, Carrboro!
🎉Make welcome our new Carrboro Poet Laureate!
🕯️Come celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday.
🗓️Holiday service schedule for trash collection
🌟Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest & relax.
https://monkeylink.co/454532
December 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Carrboro This Week:
❄️Happy Holidays, Carrboro!
🎉Make welcome our new Carrboro Poet Laureate!
🕯️Come celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday.
🗓️Holiday service schedule for trash collection
🌟Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest & relax.
https://monkeylink.co/454532
❄️Happy Holidays, Carrboro!
🎉Make welcome our new Carrboro Poet Laureate!
🕯️Come celebrate Kwanzaa on Saturday.
🗓️Holiday service schedule for trash collection
🌟Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest & relax.
https://monkeylink.co/454532
Dr. Amanda Bennett, a poet, cultural critic, and public humanities practitioner, has been selected to be the ninth Poet Laureate for the Town of Carrboro. Bennett will be the first Black woman to serve as Carrboro Poet Laureate.
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/8267c4
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/8267c4
December 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dr. Amanda Bennett, a poet, cultural critic, and public humanities practitioner, has been selected to be the ninth Poet Laureate for the Town of Carrboro. Bennett will be the first Black woman to serve as Carrboro Poet Laureate.
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/8267c4
Read more: https://monkeylink.co/8267c4
Happy Holidays!
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Holidays!
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
The Town of Carrboro will observe the holidays Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
Most Town offices, including Town Hall and all non-emergency Town operations, will be closed to the public. Emergency services may be reached by calling 911.
Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest and relax with friends and family.
Many thanks to the Carrboro Garden Club for helping spruce up Town Hall and to Public Works for helping hang all the beautiful greenery.
Many thanks to the Carrboro Garden Club for helping spruce up Town Hall and to Public Works for helping hang all the beautiful greenery.
December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Be sure to take time out from your holiday preparations to rest and relax with friends and family.
Many thanks to the Carrboro Garden Club for helping spruce up Town Hall and to Public Works for helping hang all the beautiful greenery.
Many thanks to the Carrboro Garden Club for helping spruce up Town Hall and to Public Works for helping hang all the beautiful greenery.
Happy Winter Solstice to all our friends in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Winter Solstice marks a turning point: longer days ahead and a time to reflect, reset and reconnect. As the season changes, we celebrate warmth, community and the light we share with one another.
The Winter Solstice marks a turning point: longer days ahead and a time to reflect, reset and reconnect. As the season changes, we celebrate warmth, community and the light we share with one another.
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Winter Solstice to all our friends in the Northern Hemisphere.
The Winter Solstice marks a turning point: longer days ahead and a time to reflect, reset and reconnect. As the season changes, we celebrate warmth, community and the light we share with one another.
The Winter Solstice marks a turning point: longer days ahead and a time to reflect, reset and reconnect. As the season changes, we celebrate warmth, community and the light we share with one another.
CARRBORO, NC — The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize two outstanding public safety professionals whose dedication, leadership and service exemplify the highest standards of their professions.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
CARRBORO, NC — The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize two outstanding public safety professionals whose dedication, leadership and service exemplify the highest standards of their professions.
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Carrboro This Week:
✨Carrboro hosted a holiday luncheon for employees
🚌Chapel Hill Transit bus features Carrboro
🗓️Check the holiday service schedule for changes to waste collection.
🎉Celebrate Firefighter Luis Galdamez: 2025 Carrboro Firefighter of the Year
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/ceffe4
✨Carrboro hosted a holiday luncheon for employees
🚌Chapel Hill Transit bus features Carrboro
🗓️Check the holiday service schedule for changes to waste collection.
🎉Celebrate Firefighter Luis Galdamez: 2025 Carrboro Firefighter of the Year
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/ceffe4
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Carrboro This Week:
✨Carrboro hosted a holiday luncheon for employees
🚌Chapel Hill Transit bus features Carrboro
🗓️Check the holiday service schedule for changes to waste collection.
🎉Celebrate Firefighter Luis Galdamez: 2025 Carrboro Firefighter of the Year
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/ceffe4
✨Carrboro hosted a holiday luncheon for employees
🚌Chapel Hill Transit bus features Carrboro
🗓️Check the holiday service schedule for changes to waste collection.
🎉Celebrate Firefighter Luis Galdamez: 2025 Carrboro Firefighter of the Year
🔗 https://monkeylink.co/ceffe4
Kwanzaa-Roots & Rhythms: Honoring Kwanzaa’s Legacy
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
Celebrate Kwanzaa through music, poetry, dance & storytelling.
⏰ 11am - 4 pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
🛍️ Marketplace (books, jewelry, gifts & more) opens: 11am
🎶 Opening Ceremony: 12pm
🍽️ Food available for purchase
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
Celebrate Kwanzaa through music, poetry, dance & storytelling.
⏰ 11am - 4 pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
🛍️ Marketplace (books, jewelry, gifts & more) opens: 11am
🎶 Opening Ceremony: 12pm
🍽️ Food available for purchase
December 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Kwanzaa-Roots & Rhythms: Honoring Kwanzaa’s Legacy
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
Celebrate Kwanzaa through music, poetry, dance & storytelling.
⏰ 11am - 4 pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
🛍️ Marketplace (books, jewelry, gifts & more) opens: 11am
🎶 Opening Ceremony: 12pm
🍽️ Food available for purchase
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025
Celebrate Kwanzaa through music, poetry, dance & storytelling.
⏰ 11am - 4 pm
📍Drakeford Library Complex
🛍️ Marketplace (books, jewelry, gifts & more) opens: 11am
🎶 Opening Ceremony: 12pm
🍽️ Food available for purchase
Chag Sameach! Best wishes to all who are celebrating Hanukkah a joyous eight-day festival and a lifetime of light.
December 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Chag Sameach! Best wishes to all who are celebrating Hanukkah a joyous eight-day festival and a lifetime of light.