Carrboro, NC

Official Twitter for the Town of Carrboro, a diverse community, known for a “feel free” progressive vibe, arts and culture.

[Carrboro PD @CarrboroPD]

❄️ Please be safe this weekend with the incoming snow! If you have to drive, exercise extra caution. Keep pets indoors, check on the elderly, and watch for signs of hypothermia/frostbite. As always, if you need us, call 911! Stay safe and warm! ❄️ #CarrboroSafe

[Carrboro PD @CarrboroPD]

***Attention: Traffic Alert*** 11/15/2024 @ 0915 hours
The Railroad Crossing on Seawell School Road will be closed for several hours. Both lanes are expected to be closed to prevent through traffic but are likely to be open before school release this afternoon.

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

EVENT RESCHEDULED
🌟Lighten Up Carrboro

🗓️NEW DATE: Friday, Nov 15
🕓4-6 pm
📍Libba Cotten Bikeway, near Roberson St & Merritt Mill Rd

Town staff will be distributing lights, slap bracelets, visibility accessories and road safety information for pedestrians and cyclists.

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

#CarrboroThisWeek
🚲You've turned back your clocks, now turn on your bike lights! Use lights & reflective gear to make yourself more visible to other road users. Join Carrboro staff Thursday at the Lighten Up bicycle event on the Libba Cotten Bikeway.
📰 https://t.co/LZ3sgkNKF3

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Carrboro Public Works has installed the town’s 4th bike fix-it station at MLK Park. The stations are equipped with various tools for basic bike repairs and maintenance including pumping up tires, changing a bike tube, adjusting handlebars & making chain alignments.

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Mayor @BFoushee has proclaimed Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, as a day to remember the invaluable contribution of Carrboro's veterans and urges all residents to take every opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice.

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[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Mayor @BFoushee has proclaimed Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, as a day to remember the invaluable contribution of Carrboro's veterans and urges all residents to take every opportunity to honor their service and sacrifice.

ℹ️ https://t.co/SHaSEOCTYm

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

The Town of Carrboro is hosting a Q&A session about the report on Town properties under consideration for possible affordable housing use. Summit Design and Engineering staff will be available to answer questions. 

ℹ️ https://t.co/O7cZWEOVI6

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

🌟Lighten Up Carrboro

🗓️Thursday, Nov 14
🕓4-6 pm
📍Libba Cotten Bikeway, near Roberson St & Merritt Mill Rd

Town staff will be distributing lights, slap bracelets, visibility accessories and road safety information for pedestrians and cyclists.

ℹ️ https://t.co/68HLe9NS7U

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Mayor Barbara Foushee proclaims Jay Bryan a 2024 Carrboro Community Treasure. For more than 5 decades, Jay Bryan has worn many hats including attorney, poet, husband, elected official, neighborhood activist, father & judge.
🔗https://t.co/0Rx87sJ8gF

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

CARRBORO, NC – The new public building under construction at 203 S. Greensboro St. will be named the Drakeford Library Complex in honor of former Carrboro Mayor Robert Drakeford. 

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[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

🎨The 2nd Friday Art Walk around downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill returns on Friday, Nov 8.
Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. Enjoy live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more.
For info participating venues:https://t.co/3xcrE352xW

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Traffic Alert 5:10 p.m. Wednesday - Traffic is flowing again on Hwy 54 westbound. Thank you for your patience and attention to public safety.

[Carrboro PD @CarrboroPD]

🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧 4:20 p.m. Wednesday - Traffic is blocked on Hwy 54 westbound near Carolina Apartments due to an accident involving a school bus. There are no injuries reported. Please avoid the area.

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

#CarrboroThisWeek
In recognition of the service and sacrifices of our country's veterans, Town Hall is displaying green lights as Carrboro officially participates with Operation Green Light. Veterans Day is celebrated on Monday, Nov. 11.
📰 https://t.co/KDXvXszS52

[Carrboro PD @CarrboroPD]

🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧 4:20 p.m. Wednesday - Traffic is blocked on Hwy 54 westbound near Carolina Apartments due to an accident involving a school bus. There are no injuries reported. Please avoid the area.

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Following results of a Nov. 5, 2024, special election, Cristóbal Palmer will be sworn into office as a member of the Carrboro Town Council during an organization meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.

ℹ️Orange County Board of Elections at Elections | https://t.co/4Oddd3QXHG

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden @flotus visited Carrboro, NC today (Monday, Nov. 4, 2024) to deliver a thank you message (and cookies from Gray Squirrel Coffee) to campaign volunteers at the Orange County Democratic Party Headquarters on Lloyd Street. @flotus

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution for Operation Green Light. There will be green lights on Town Hall Nov. 4-12 to honor the service & sacrifice of individuals in uniform transitioning from active service.
ℹ️https://t.co/4aQxFMmetq

[Carrboro, NC @CarrboroGov]

Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour TODAY (Nov 3)

Good News = an extra hour of sleep. Bad News = it’s going to get dark much earlier.

Drivers, pedestrians & bicyclists use extra caution as everyone adjusts to the time change.

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[Orange County NC Gov @OCNCGOV]

Today, Saturday, Nov. 2, is the last day of early voting. The polls close at 3 p.m. If you will be voting on Election Day, Nov. 5, you must vote at your assigned polling place. To find out your assigned polling place and view a sample ballot: https://t.co/aFAHNP2nZT