News Digest for Town of Carrboro, NC
(May 15, 2024)
Town of Carrboro employees enjoyed a picnic and welcomed our new Town Manager, Patrice Toney (pictured with Police Chief Chris Atack and Fire Chief Will Potter). Bike Month is still rolling along. Join the Community Bike Ride with Mayor Barbara Foushee on Friday, May 17 and stop by the rescheduled Bike Breakfast on Tuesday, May 21. Bring family and friends out to Town Commons on Friday for The Freight Train Blues Revue. We are looking for performers for Carrboro Music Festival and vendors for Carrboro Pride, so get those applications in before it's too late! |
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Welcoming Carrboro’s NewTown Manager Patrice ToneyCARRBORO, NC -- Patrice Toney has taken the helm as the new Town Manager for the Town of Carrboro this May. With more than 25 years of local government experience, she served previously as an assistant city manager and interim city manager at the City of Winston-Salem. Learn more about Ms. Toney. On Friday, May 10, Town Manager Toney attended the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic, where she met employees from across all Town departments. This was Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated the first week of May to honor the people who serve our community as government employees. It was a great opportunity for Carrboro employees to relax with barbecue and games on the lawn, enjoying some down time from their busy work schedules. Did you know? The Town of Carrboro has a Council-Manager form of government. The seven council members, including the mayor, are elected. The Council appoints the town manager. Each has a different set of responsibilities. The Council sets policies: the Town Manager and her staff carry them out. As a professional administrator, the Town Manager coordinates all day-to-day operations and administration of about 200 employees and an annual total budget of $81 million. |
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May is Bike Month in Carrboro:Take delight in every ride!Mayor Barbara Foushee has declared May to be Bike Month in Carrboro, encouraging residents to add biking to their transportation routines; to become advocates for biking, bicycle infrastructure, and bicycle-friendly laws and policies; and to take delight in every ride. Biking is an easy way for people to reduce their carbon footprint and advance the Town’s climate action goals by avoiding the use of single-occupancy vehicles and reducing reliance on non-renewable resources for transportation. National Bike Month is also an opportunity to experience the joys and health benefits of biking, to get outside during the spring season, and to see and experience the community at a different scale and pace. Did you know? Carrboro became the first community in North Carolina to be designated a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Check out all the events planned for Bike Month, including: - Community Bike Ride with Mayor Foushee starting at 8 a.m. Friday, May 17 from Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St.
- Carrboro Bike Breakfast – Tuesday, May 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Libba Cotten Bikeway
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Music Maker Blues Revue featuredthis Friday in CarrboroThe upcoming concert of the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues series is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. Featured this Friday are the following artists:Music Maker Blues Revue featuring Albert White, Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen and Jimbo MathusThe Music Maker Blues Revue is an all-star band and a thriving musical institution. It was born in the early 1990s as a backing band for Guitar Gabriel, and quickly became a power cell of Music Maker Foundation’s live presence. Featuring dozens of different Music Maker artists over the years, the Revue has played all over the world in every kind of venue. They’ve busked on the sidewalks of High Point, NC, and received standing ovations at Carnegie Hall. From Argentina to Australia, Europe to Guatemala, and across the U.S., the Revue pleases all types of fans; “the boogiers and the bookworms,” as drummer Ardie Dean puts it. Albert WhiteAlbert White, an Atlanta native, grew up playing behind his uncle, Piano Red, a legendary Rhythm & Blues powerhouse who had many hits including the song “Doctor Feelgood” famously covered by the Beatles. In Albert, the tradition of high energy, funky R&B lives on. Albert and his band The Rockers have played jukes, clubs, weddings and celebrations throughout the Southeast from the 1960s to the present. Along the way, they have shared the stage with every notable R&B star that has traveled the circuit including Rufus Thomas, Ray Charles, The Tams, Joe Tex and many more. Pat “Mother Blues” CohenPat “Mother Blues” Cohen shares the mettle, pathos, and ocean-deep compassion of the blues singers she idolizes — Billie Holiday, Koko Taylor, and Etta James. Despite losing her home twice, she keeps taking her talent and heart to the world. Pat’s performances have always unfurled the tapestry of her life experiences to her audience in soulful words and music. That compassion began to flow from Pat in brand new ways during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. As her scheduled gigs disappeared, she began playing one-woman shows at nursing homes. She even made phone calls to individual people and sang to them. These works of compassion wound up making her the subject of touching stories on PBS Newshour and in Rolling Stone Magazine. The Town of Carrboro proudly presents the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues series of live concerts every Friday evening between May 3 and June 21, 2024, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. The series is a collaboration among Music Maker Foundation; the Town of Carrboro; WUNC 91.5 FM; and The Forests at Duke. Funding for this year’s series was also provided by Spark the Arts. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and blankets for a free evening of live music on the lawn. Beer and food will be available for purchase at the events. Find more about free public parking available in downtown Carrboro. Check out the full line up and learn more about Music Maker Foundation and Freight Train Blues. |
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 On May 9, Officer Karissa Kimrey was honored with an Official Commendation for her work on an incident last month. Present was Chief Chris Atack and our new Town Manager Patrice Toney. Join us in congratulating Officer Kimrey for a job well done! The details of the commendation: “On April 5, 2024, at 5:30pm, the Carrboro Police Department responded to a kidnapping and attempted sexual assault in the 200-block of West Weaver St. Officers established a perimeter and attempted to locate the suspect. Officer Karissa Kimery responded to the area to assist with her K-9. Trusting her instincts, Officer Kimrey remained in the area of the initial call after the original search area had been expanded. She located someone matching the suspect’s description and detained him to investigate. Officer Kimrey’s actions allowed a show-up to be conducted with the assault survivor and a witness. The show-up led to the offender being identified and charged with 1st Degree Kidnapping and Attempted Sexual Battery. Due to Officer Kimrey's actions, training, and intuition, a dangerous offender was apprehended without delay. Officer Kimery is a dedicated officer and team member, and her actions are in the highest tradition of the Carrboro Police Department." |
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Mayor Foushee proclaimsPolice Week in CarrboroMayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed May 12 -18, 2024 to be Police Week in Carrboro, encouraging residents to share their gratitude with the officers and other professionals in the Police Department for promoting the safety of Carrboro’s residents and visitors. Employees in the Carrboro Police Department provide a vital public service by acting as first responders in emergency and crisis situations. Not only do they investigate and solve crimes, but they offer a variety of community services to individuals, local businesses, and community organizations and agencies. In 2023, the Police Department handled more than 17,000 calls for service and hosted 37 community events, including National Night Out, neighborhood meetings, job fairs, prescription drug drop-off events and more. Employees attended over 3,200 hours of training, three officers completed crisis intervention training, one officer retired, and four new officers were hired. Sergeant Edgar Deharo was named Carrboro’s 2023 Police Officer of the Year and was honored on Community Hero Night with Carolina Athletics. In the 2022 Carrboro Community Survey, the Police Department was among the major categories of the Town services that had the highest levels of satisfaction. Mayor Foushee encourages residents to understand the duties and responsibilities of these essential employees and the risks they often must face to help make Carrboro a safe and welcoming place to live. Read the full Police Week Proclamation. |
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 Pictured here are (left to right) Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Economic Development Director Jon Hartman-Brown, and Town Manager Patrice Toney. |
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Clang, clang, clang went the trolleyThe Town of Carrboro is proud to be sponsoring a trolley for increased crowds expected during the Manchester City and Celtic FC International Soccer game on July 23, 2024. The free trolley service between downtown Carrboro and downtown Chapel Hill will make it easy for visitors to support Carrboro restaurants, drinking establishments and businesses. |
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Memorial Day in CarrboroTown of Carrboro offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The Orange County Veterans memorial committee is planning a Memorial Day Program at 8:45 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC. Mayor Barbara Foushee will provide the welcoming remarks for the program. Learn more about the 2024 Memorial Day Program. The proclamation acknowledges Memorial Day in Carrboro as a day to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and to the victims of war around the world. Mayor Foushee encourages all residents to affirm and celebrate Carrboro’s commitment to nonviolent, peaceful solutions to conflict. Read the 2024 Memorial Day Proclamation. |
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2024 Jacquelyn Gist SummerApprenticeship in the ArtsThe Carrboro Arts Committee is offering an award of $1,500 to $3,000 to assist emerging young artists in developing their talent through the Jacquelyn Gist Summer Apprenticeship in the Arts program. A total of one (1) to two (2) apprenticeships are available. The deadline is May 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. Purpose:To encourage and support emerging young artists who are residents of Orange County by facilitating a summer apprenticeship with an Orange County artist or arts organization. Eligibility:Apprenticeships are available to rising high school juniors and seniors, graduating seniors, as well as college students and those who have graduated from college within the past year. Applicants must live in Orange County. Carrboro residents will be given priority consideration. Applicants must have an interest in the arts (visual arts, performing arts, arts administration, etc.) and have secured an apprenticeship with an Orange County artist or arts organization. The apprenticeship must be for at least 15 hours a week for at least 5 weeks. Students who may need assistance finding a local artist or arts organization may contact arts@carrboronc.gov Additional Information:Prospective applicants should seek out artists and arts-related organizations for potential sponsorship of their apprenticeship. Some past organizations have included The ArtsCenter, local dance studios, local metalsmiths, and more. Additional administrative apprenticeship opportunities, such as the creation of a public art inventory, may also be available directly through the Arts Committee. For those who do not have an artist in mind, the application contains three (3) sample apprenticeships that may be considered. Application:An online application is available on the Town of Carrboro website. Please include two (2) letters of reference with your application. Carrboro Arts Committee
c/o Charles Harrington
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
Email: arts@carrboronc.gov |
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Carrboro Town Council UpdateMeeting agendas and updates are issued from the Town Clerk’s Office. To receive these by email or text, sign up for Carrboro Town News. Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. Reach the Town Council with your ideas, views, and questions at Council@carrboronc.gov Coming Up
The Carrboro Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. The agenda will be available at https://carrboro.legistar.com 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 YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/ Recap of Past Meetings
The Council met on Tuesday, May 14, for a work session and received an update on the 2024-2025 FY Budget development, including recommended strategies and actions related to Council priorities outlined in the Council Retreat and budget considerations for FY 2024-2025. The Council provided direction to staff in preparation for the Final Budget recommendation for the Town of Carrboro. View the agenda at https://ecs.page.link/27zNm A public hearing on the Town Budget has been set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Watch the livestream at https://ecs.page.link/7GeKW Language Access
The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov La Ciudad de Carrboro ofrece servicios gratuitos de traducción e interpretación de idiomas a los residentes. Información: 919-918-7391 o info@carrboronc.gov Council Meeting Schedule View the 2024 Council Calendar. Town Council The Town Council, which is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, comprises Mayor Barbara Foushee, Mayor Pro Tempore Danny Nowell, Council Member Catherine Fray, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Jason Merrill, and Council Member Eliazar Posada. More information is available on the Council webpage. |
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Mayor Foushee proclaims Period Poverty Awareness Week in CarrboroMayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed the week of May 20 -28, 2024 as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro. Approximately half of the population will have a period every month for decades of their lives. Period supplies are a necessary product, each month, for millions of people across the country, however national surveys and research studies report that one in four menstruating individuals struggle to secure enough period supplies to meet their needs each month due to a lack of income. This lack of period supplies, known as “period poverty,” can adversely affect individuals health and well-being. Period poverty is a public health issue, and addressing period poverty can lead to improved health and economic opportunity, thus ensuring all people have access to basic necessities. Carrboro is proud to be a home to trusted community-based organizations, including Period Power, a program of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, that recognizes the importance of period products and distributes period products through various channels. Mayor Foushee expresses gratitude to period supply banks, their staff, volunteers and donors for their service, and encourages Carrboro residents to donate generously to supply banks, product drives and those organizations that collect and distribute period products to those that are struggling with period poverty so that all of Carrboro’s people can thrive and reach their full potential. Read the full Raising Awareness Regarding Period Poverty & Recognizing Period Poverty Awareness Week Proclamation. Photo Caption - The proclamation was received from Mayor Foushee by Jannice Verne, chief operating officer of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina. |
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Do you use the Baldwin Park Playground?We want your input!The Town of Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department is planning to replace the playground area amenities at Baldwin Park, 400 Broad St. Take a survey and tell us how you use the park: Want to give your feedback in person? Drop by Baldwin Park anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024. At our Public Input in the Park event, there will be refreshments, kids activities, and friendly staff in attendance. For more information, email info@carrboronc.gov . |
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2024 Carrboro Pride Vendor Application OpenCarrboro is planning for its Pride Dance Party to be held from 5 to 8 PM Friday, June 28, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Join us for food, dance, and frolicking on the lawn. This is a free, family-friendly, festival celebrating all that unites us and makes us unique. If you’re interested in participating as a vendor or by setting up an information or resources table, fill out the application form. Please Note: Selections for tablers will prioritize groups, organizations or businesses providing support and resources for our LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community. |
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2024 Carrboro Music FestivalPerformer Application Now OpenThe Town of Carrboro is now accepting online applications for the 2024 Carrboro Music Festival. The application deadline for submissions is May 31, 2024. The Carrboro Music Festival is a celebration of local musicians throughout Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Orange County. The festival also includes performers from surrounding counties located between the Triangle and Triad regions of the state. For more information, visit: www.carrboromusicfestival.com Apply to be a performer at the 2024 Carrboro Music Festival. |
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Save the Date: Manchester City and Celtic FC To Meet In Kenan Stadium July 23Fans from all over the country and the world are coming to town to watch a soccer game on July 23, 2024. English soccer champions Manchester City and Scottish side Celtic FC will play an exhibition match in Chapel Hill as part of the FC Series. It’s the second straight summer Kenan Stadium will host the FC Series after Chelsea and Wrexham played there in 2023. In addition to the excitement at Kenan, the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are planning a week of activities downtown including photos with mascots, pop up tee-shirt sales, and local tailgating opportunities. Read more about the July 23 soccer match. |
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Public parking available in downtown CarrboroIt’s easy to find free two-hour public parking in Carrboro, where you can access convenient parking at 10 public lots all over town. Please remember that the Carr Mill Mall parking area is for mall customers and is not a public parking lot. Leaving the mall premises after parking risks towing. When in doubt, always park in public lots, and enjoy a hassle-free and relaxed shopping and dining experience. Find more information including an interactive parking map on our Downtown Parking webpage. |
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