News Flash

CARRBORO, NC --The Carrboro Town Council will meet next on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, for a work session. 

At the work session, the Council will receive an update on the status of the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with CodeWright, the project consultant. Information will focus on key findings from the completion of the code diagnosis and recent legislative decisions at the state level that affect land use planning.

The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream www.YouTube.com/CarrboroNC  OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx   

• The agenda for this meeting will be available at  https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
• Access the livestream direct link to view the meeting at https://monkeylink.co/28d45d  

Past Meeting Recap 

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and took actions on the agenda posted at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

• Heard proclamations for the All-America City Award for the Town of Carrboro, School for People Under Six 55^th Anniversary Celebration, Diaper Need Awareness Week, and American Pharmacists Month at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
• Authorized the Town Manager to Execute a Supplemental Agreement with NCDOT for the Bicycle Loop Detector Project 
• Authorized the Town Manager to Initiate an agreement with NCDOT for the Bike Plan Group Project to  construct three projects: a sidepath along the southwest end of Shelton Street, restriping East Poplar Avenue to create a pedestrian lane, and restriping the 100 Block Maple Avenue to create a contraflow lane.
• Deferred consideration to approve a request for a permit extension for Phase 1 of Lloyd Farm development at 700 and 706 Old Fayetteville Road to a future meeting on Oct. 7.
• Set a public hearing for Oct. 21, 2025, to consider adopting the Downtown Area Plan, which explores opportunities for growth in the downtown area and along Jones Ferry Road in line with the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan.
• Held a legislative public hearing on Land Use Ordinance Text Amendments Relating to Advisory Board and Commissions.
• Received an update on the Town’s response before, during and after Tropical Storm Chantal, its financial impact on the Town’s budget, and plans for EV/Hybrid vehicle replacements and EV chargers.
• Received an update on the 2025 Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.
• Made appointment to the Tourism Development Authority (Aaron Nelson) and the Climate & Environmental Advisory Commission (Jeff Gannon and Charm Wheaton).

Watch the meeting livestream at https://monkeylink.co/3db8b4  

ABOUT CARRBORO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. You can reach the Town Council with your ideas, views and questions anytime at Council@carrboronc.gov  Meetings are open to the public to join in person at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. OR via Livestreaming at YouTube.com/CarrboroNC      

• Regular business meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Work sessions are generally held the second Tuesdays of the month. Public comment is not accepted during work sessions, and votes are not taken.
• Agendas (and meeting videos) are posted at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 
• The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov 
• Sign up to receive Council Updates with meeting agendas and post-meeting recaps at www.carrboronc.gov/signup (choose Carrboro Town News)
• Learn more about your Town Council at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council 
• Questions? Reach Town Clerk Lamar Joyner at 919-918-7309 or townclerk@carrboronc.gov