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Jul 24, 2026

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Council approves land use ordinance changes

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council adopts budget and speed limit change

The Council adopted Carrboro’s FY 2026-27 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, including a $197,130 increase to Human Services Grant funding, and approved the first step to set Homestead Road’s speed limit at 35 mph.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Budget and housing items advance

The Town Council adopted a resolution tied to the town budget, approved the consent agenda, and reappointed members to two boards. Council also held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, which totals $44.6 million.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Carrboro Council approves parking lease and property purchase

The Town Council approved its consent agenda, including authorizing the town manager to purchase property and enter a lease for public parking at 105 Laurel Avenue. Council also received an update on the Safe Routes to School Strategic Action Plan, which is still in progress.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Town Council approvals

The Town Council approved a consent agenda that included a permanent easement at 604 Jones Ferry Road, adoption of the Orange County Heat Action Plan, changes to the Racial Equity Commission membership structure, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #5, all by a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council approves housing and climate actions

The Town Council adopted a climate resolution, approved a zoning text amendment for OR-MU properties in downtown Carrboro, and gave final approval to several consent items, including a homelessness partnership agreement and FEMA grant management services.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Carrboro Council approves library property agreement

The Council approved a condominium agreement and deeds with Orange County for the operation of the Drakeford Library Complex by a 7-0 vote. It also delayed board reappointment decisions to gather more membership information and held a closed session with no action taken.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Storm recovery and street closure paused

Council approved a budget amendment, two advisory commission appointments, and a pause on the East Weaver Street closure pilot for one year while staff gathers more feedback.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council approves hearing on zoning changes

The Council approved a public hearing for a land use ordinance text amendment in the Office-Residential Mixed Use (OR-MU) zoning district and heard an annual update on Carrboro Connects comprehensive plan priorities and performance measures.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Town Council approves consent items and appointments

The Council approved the consent agenda 6-0 and made several board appointments, including reappointments to the Tourism Development Authority and Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Advisory Board.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Town Council approvals

The Town Council approved its consent agenda 7-0, including board and committee liaison assignments and an agreement with Orange County for continued erosion and sediment control cooperation.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council organizes for new term

The Town Council elected Eliazar Posada as Mayor Pro Tempore and agreed to approve 2026 board and committee assignments at the first meeting in January 2026.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Carrboro Council approves housing, annexation

The Town Council approved a resolution supporting more affordable housing and adopted the annexation of a 36.7-acre Jade Creek property into town limits. It also passed a 7-0 consent agenda and approved a downtown area plan with one dissenting vote.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Carrboro Council approves housing grant application

The Council approved a Community Development Block Grant application for emergency home repairs for low-to-moderate income homeowners and park and playground improvements, and it voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution supporting reproductive rights. The downtown area plan hearing was continued to November 18, 2025.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Carrboro Council approves key local items

The Town Council approved a consent agenda, extended the Lloyd Farm Special Use Permit-A for Phase 1, appointed Andrew Wittemore to the Board of Adjustment, and advanced next steps for Reimagining East Weaver Street.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Council approves land use ordinance changes

The Town Council approved changes to the land use ordinance that add annual training for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, expand a Safe Routes to School committee, and broaden the climate commission’s scope to include sustainability, resilience, tree protection, urban forests, heat resilience, and biodiversity.

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