News Digest for Town of Carrboro, NC 
(June 18, 2024) 

Happy Juneteenth! We celebrated with community this past weekend at Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill, and the official holiday is observed on Wednesday, June 19. This Friday night is the final concert of Freight Train Blues, so come out with your friends, picnic and relax with live music. Save the date for Friday, June 28, for the Carrboro Pride Dance Party! Also in this issue is the Town Council Update for the agenda of its final meeting including consideration of the Recommended Town Budget before summer hiatus.  

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration

In celebration of Black history, culture and liberation, the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill hosted their annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 16 at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N. Roberson St. in Chapel Hill. 

Learn more about the Juneteenth observance in Carrboro.

Carrboro Celebrates Juneteenth

with Town Holiday

The Town of Carrboro will observe the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday, June 19.

Wednesday’s household waste collection is on Tuesday, June 18.

More about Juneteenth:

• Community participated in the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 16. 
• Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
• On July 14, 2020, the Carrboro Town Council adopted a resolution designating Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for Town employees. 
• The proclamation declaring Juneteenth in Carrboro will be posted following its reading by Mayor Barbara Foushee.

Celebrate Pride Dance Party

CARRBORO, NC -- Everyone is invited to the Carrboro Pride Dance Party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.

The event is preceded by the Pride Piper Walk starting after 4:30 p.m. from Carrboro Century Center. Help us get the party started with the Bulltown Strutters as we roll the Rainbow Ram down Weaver Street toward Town Commons.

Join the party for food, dance and frolicking on the lawn. Live drag show performances and music by WXYC Radio DJs. Enjoy food trucks, dancing led by Oscar Garcia, a ZimZoom Photo Booth, and tables with resources, support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.

Small Town Pride

The Carrboro Pride Dance Party is the culminating event of Small Town Pride, a partnership between the Town of Carrboro and the Town of Chapel Hill.

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the Town of Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Barbara Foushee.

Carrboro is committed to standing with and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and to working to ensure that all of its residents, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, are treated with respect and dignity.

Learn more about Pride Month in Carrboro at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2706/Pride-Month

Carrboro Community -- Mayor Barbara Foushee wishes everyone a very happy summer! Click on the picture above to hear her message - including a few updates! 

Some of the projects that she discusses are included on a new webpage Engage Carrboro, a resource for all the hot topics and engagement opportunities underway in the town.

Watch her full video message.

Visit Engage Carrboro for more information.

Notice of Public Hearing:

Recommended Town Budget

The Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., to receive comments on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY2024-25. 

The budget document may be viewed in the Town Clerk’s Office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or on the Town website. People are invited to make written or oral comments. 

Interpretation in English and Spanish will be provided for this meeting. Se proporcionará interpretación en inglés y español para esta reunión.

Comments may be emailed to Town Clerk Lamar Joyner at  joyner@carrboronc.gov or presented at the public hearing on June 18, 2024.  

Mayor Barbara Foushee Joins

Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger

Mayor Barbara Foushee has joined more than 300 other mayors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in a nonpartisan coalition called the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, which taps the individual and collective leadership of mayors to take meaningful action to end childhood hunger in cities nationwide.

There is no excuse for children to go hungry in this country. Yet it happens – every day, in every community. In the United States today, more than 13 million children live in families considered food insecure.

“I am committed to the Mayors Alliance’s efforts to end child hunger because we know that our children present better academically, socially and physically when they have access to nutritious meals and snacks,” said Mayor Foushee.  “By continuing the fight against child hunger we can ensure that our children have the opportunity to grow up happy, healthy and able to take on future challenges.” 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, state, local and national leaders took urgent action to fight childhood hunger - tactics that worked to stave off greater rates of food insecurity despite the severe economic hardships brought on by the pandemic. The Mayors Alliance harnesses the collective expertise of mayors from across the political spectrum to continue driving change at the state and national level.

The Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger is a partner of the national nonprofit Share Our Strength and its No Kid Hungry campaign.

“Mayors have witnessed firsthand the hardship their constituents are facing, and their cities are on the frontlines of responding to the short and long-term impacts of hunger in their communities,” says Jason Gromley of Share Our Strength. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen mayors address child hunger in a variety of creative ways, like advocating for and strengthening nutrition programs, to creating innovative public-private partnerships and growing awareness of the systemic connections between poverty, racism and hunger.”

For more information about the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, please visit mayorshungeralliance.org .

UNC to test the Alert Carolina Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, June 18

The University will TEST the Alert Carolina Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, between 5 and 7 p.m. Alert Carolina is tested regularly throughout the year to make sure the equipment and notification processes work as planned. During this sirens test, NO ACTION is required. 

During the test, anyone outside on or near campus will likely hear the Outdoor Emergency Sirens. These sirens are not designed to be heard inside a building or vehicle. You may also hear the emergency sirens that are located at the Friday Center and near the Giles Horney Building off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The sirens will sound an alert tone along with a brief prerecorded voice message.  

The sirens are part of the Alert Carolina System, the University’s emergency notification system that uses multiple ways to reach students, faculty, and staff, as well as visitors, local residents, parents, and the public. The Alert Carolina System website, alertcarolina.unc.edu, is the best source of information during a campus emergency.  

Town of Carrboro seeks public input

on paid parking program

The Town of Carrboro is seeking public input on a proposed ordinance change aimed at improving parking availability and turnover in public parking locations. The proposed change would establish a paid parking program in various public parking lots and on-street spaces throughout the town.

The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance parking accessibility for customers and residents by encouraging turnover in public parking areas. The Town conducted comprehensive parking studies in 2017 and 2022, which highlighted the need to increase turnover and suggested the implementation of paid parking as a solution.

Under the proposed ordinance change, parking fees would be implemented in 14 public parking lots and parking space areas with the first 30 minutes of parking being free of charge. A proposed hourly parking rate of $1.50 with discounted rates for qualifying low-income residents is also included.

If the ordinance change is approved, a parking enforcement officer will be hired to oversee compliance. Initially, a period of warnings will be issued to inform the public about the new parking requirements.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to provide their input on the proposed ordinance change. To facilitate community engagement, a dedicated website has been set up where people can review the proposed changes and submit their feedback.

The Town welcomes comments and suggestions from all interested parties via the online comment form, email at EconDev@CarrboroNC.gov, or mail to Economic Development, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro NC 27510. Comments and suggestions will be accepted through July 19, 2024.

• View the draft ordinance on the Town website.
• View more Town of Carrboro community engagement topics at Engage Carrboro.

Freight Train Blues to feature Orquesta GarDel

The upcoming  concert of the Music Maker Foundation’s Freight Train Blues series is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street. 

This week's concert will feature The Sacred Soul of North Carolina Revue with The Glorifying Vines, Bishop Albert Harrison & the Gospel Tones, Jerry Harrison & Faith, and Dave Hargrove & Company.

Learn more about the final Freight Train Blues concert.

More Information:

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.

Town of Carrboro Announces Family Financial Assistance Program (Round 2)

The Carrboro Family Financial Assistance Program (Round 2) will begin accepting applications on June 24, 2024 for Carrboro families facing financial challenges with food, housing, utilities, transportation,  childcare and internet access.  

The second round of this program has been approved by the Town Council.  Partnering on the program are the Town of Carrboro Racial Equity Commission, Race and Equity team, Orange County Department of Social Services, Empowerment Inc. and the Carrboro Housing and Community Services Department.  

Pick up and drop off completed applications (English or Spanish) at the following: 

• Access applications on the program webpage.
• Southern Human Services Center, 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
• Hillsborough Commons, 113-B Mayo Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 
•  Fax completed applications to 919-644-3305 

The Carrboro Family Financial Assistance Program will receive applications through Friday, July 26, 2024.

For more information, contact Anita Jones-McNair at amcnair@carrboronc.gov or 919-918-7381 or Kannu Taylor at ktaylor@carrboronc.gov or 919-918-7351. 

Celebrate Pollinator Week in Carrboro

Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed June 17-23, 2024, to be Pollinator Week in Carrboro. 

Celebrate Pollinator Week with a free  pollinator movie screening on Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St.

The Town of Carrboro recognizes that human health ultimately depends on well-functioning, biodiverse ecosystems. Pollination provides significant environmental benefits and plays a vital role for trees and plants, producing much of our food supply, creating recreational and economic development opportunities and enhancing our quality of life.

Bees and other pollinators around the globe have experienced dramatic declines due to a combination of habitat loss, use of pesticides and the spread of pests and diseases, with grave implications for the health of flora and fauna.

In October 2014, the Town of Carrboro became the third municipality in the nation to be recognized as a Bee City USA. Mayor Foushee also signed the 2024 National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ monarch Pledge, committing the town to take meaningful action to protect the monarch butterfly. A goal of these initiatives is to promote healthy, sustainable habitats for bees, monarchs and other pollinators.

The Town has worked to create pollinator habitats by installing native bee nest boxes, establishing a pollinator garden, and planting pollinator-friendly vegetation to restore a riparian buffer.

Read the full Pollinator Week Proclamation.

Carrboro Community 4th of July Celebration

Join us at Carrboro Town Commons from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th for the Carrboro Community Fourth of July Celebration.

The 10th Annual Community Reading of the Frederick Douglass Essay "The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro" will be held rain or shine. The community reading will be held at the Carrboro Century Center from 12 - 1:30 p.m. 

The Kickoff Event activities will be held at Weaver Street Market beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by The People’s Parade from Weaver Street to Town Hall at 10:50 a.m. led by the Bulltown Strutters. 

Bring non-perishable items to help support PORCH. Donation bins available at Weaver Street Market and Carrboro Town Commons.

Pre-Event Activities at Weaver Street Market

Join us on the Weaver Street Market Lawn at 9:30 a.m. for pre-event activities!  There will be a Bike/Wagon Decorating Contest along with a Costume Contest for kids! 

• 9:30 a.m. – Pre-Event Activities Begin
• 9:45 a.m. – Designing & Decorating Booths (Patriotic Tattoos, Hat Making & Decorating, Patriotic Flag Coloring, Bike & Wagon Decorating)
• 10 -10:15 a.m. – Registration for Costume Contest

Categories: Ages 1-5; Ages 6-10;  Ages 11-15; Family/Group; Bike/Trike; and Wagon/Scooter/Other 

• 10:30 a.m. – Costume Contest Winners Announced 
• 10:40 a.m. – Parade Assembly on E. Weaver Street 
• 10:50 a.m. – The People’s Parade from Weaver Street Market to Carrboro Town Hall led by The Bulltown Strutters

The People's Parade

At about 10:50 a.m., the People's Parade will begin and travel from Weaver Street Market to the Main Event at Carrboro Town Commons!  Dress up, bring your bikes and wagons, and join your fellow community members with a July 4th themed parade down Weaver!

Annual Reading of Frederick Douglass' Essay

Mayor Barbara Foushee will host our annual gathering of community members for the annual Community Reading of Frederick Douglass' essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro."   The reading will occur in the Carrboro Century Center's Century Hall at 12 p.m.

Live Music at Town Hall

Our emcee will be Aaron Keck of 97.9's the Hill.  Below are the performances scheduled for this year's event:

• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Queen Bees
• 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. - Emerald Empire Band
• 2-3 p.m. - Emerald Empire Band

Other Events and Activities at Town Hall

Join us for the following during the main event from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Town Hall:

• Senior Bing (Town Council Chambers from 1:00pm-2:30pm)
• Pie-Eating Contest(2 -3 p.m.)
  • 2 p.m. – Ages 6-8
  • 2:15 p.m.  – Ages 9-12
  • 2:30 p.m. – Ages 13-17
  • 2:45 p.m. – Ages 18 & Up

Note: Registration for the pie-eating contest is on-site at the Information Booth from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Registration is first-come, first-served and a maximum of eight participants will be accepted.  There is no registration fee, but a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.

• Town of Carrboro Fire Department Interactive Smoke House 
• Face Painting w/ Paint Savvy
• Carnival Games and Inflatables (Bounce House) 
• Baby Crawl Contest
• Free Expression Chalk Boards
• Toddler Square
• Family Fun Photo Booth Experience
• Bubble Artist
• Stilt Walker
• Food/Drink Vendors
• Non-Profit Booths

COMING UP: Fitch Lumber & Hardware

Parking Lot to close for repaving

The main gate and front parking lot of Fitch Lumber & Hardware at 309 N. Greensboro St. will be closed  for a few days this summer for repaving of the facility.  The public parking located at this location will be closed these days. The dates for repaving have not been scheduled, so stay tuned for updates.

Check out all the public parking options in Carrboro.

Assessment of Underground

Stormwater Infrastructure

Over the next few weeks, the Town of Carrboro Stormwater department will be working with Vision NC to perform condition assessment work on our underground stormwater infrastructure. You may see crews throughout town Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information visit the Carrboro Stormwater webpage.

Do you live on a cul-de-sac?

Please place roll-out waste carts curbside by 7:30 a.m. on your collection day and allow 3 feet of clearance between your container and any other item.

Ensure cars are parked in driveways on trash collections days to ensure sufficient spacing for collection trucks to collect waste. 

Vehicles in the roadway must be parked parallel with the edge of the roadway, heading in the direction of lawful traffic movement, and with the wheels of the vehicle within eighteen (18) inches of the curb or the edge of the roadway.

Questions? Please contact the Carrboro Public Works Department at 919-918-7425 or PWorks@carrboronc.gov 

Candidate Filing Begins

Candidate filing for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor and the vacant seat on the Carrboro Town Council for Nov. 5, 2024 begins Monday, June 10, at noon and runs through noon Friday, July 5. 

More information on the Orange County Filing for Office webpage. 

Three Suspects Charged in Vehicle Break-in

On Monday, June 17 at 4:42 a.m., a community member called 911 to report a vehicle break-in in progress in the 500 block of Smith Level Road. The Carrboro Police Department responded to the area and encountered three suspects. After an investigation, all three suspects were arrested and taken into custody. The suspects and charge information include:

Jakori Rayshon Leak, 18, of Hillsborough, was charged with Felony Conspiracy, Possession of Burglary Tools, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle, Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Leak was held in Orange County Detention Center with no bond.

Jaedan Ahsaia Nykol Leak, 24, of Chapel Hill, was charged with Felony Conspiracy, Possession of Burglary Tools, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle, and Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods. Leak was released on a written promise to appear in court.

Shamaun Andrew Richardson, 22, of Burlington, was charged with Felony Conspiracy, Possession of Burglary Tools, Felony Possession of Stolen Property, Felony Breaking and Entering to a Motor Vehicle, and Misdemeanor Possession of Stolen Goods. Richardson was released on a written promise to appear in court.

Here is some advice to help reduce the risk of a car break-in:

• Always lock your car doors and windows, even when parked in your driveway or garage.
• Do not leave valuable items in plain sight, such as laptops, wallets, and cellphones. Place them in out of sight in the trunk or take them with you.
• Do not leave a gun in your car.
• Install a car alarm system or a tracking device to deter thieves or recover the vehicle.
• Park in well-lit areas or near security cameras, if possible.

As always, please call 911 if you notice suspicious activity. If you have information on this incident, please contact the Carrboro Police Department at 919-918-7397 or Crime Stoppers at 919-942-7515. 

Media point of contact:  Captain R. Daniels at  (919) 918-7418 or rdaniels@carrboronc.gov 

Carrboro Town Council Update

Meeting 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, June 18. The agenda is 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/

Notice of Public Hearing 

The Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June18 in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 301 W. Main St., to receive comments on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for FY2024-25. The budget document may be viewed in the Town Clerk’s Office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or on the Town website at http://www.ci.carrboro.nc.us/250/Financial-Documents  People are invited to make written or oral comments.  Comments may be emailed to Town Clerk Lamar Joyner at  joyner@carrboronc.gov or presented at the public hearing on June 18, 2024.  

Interpretation in English and Spanish will be provided for this meeting. Se proporcionará interpretación en inglés y español para esta reunión.

Recap of Past Meeting 

The Council met on Tuesday, June 4, and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://ecs.page.link/aqVeW

• Approved minutes from Town Council Meetings held on June 20, 27, July 12, September 12, 19 and 26, 2023.
• Appointed Melody Kramer to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) board.
• Authorized a contract with GFL Environmental, Inc. for disposal of municipal solid waste.
• Approved a contract with Greenscape Inc. for mowing along Highway NC-54 and Town properties.
• Approved a request to issue a Street Closing Permit for the LATAM Street Fest 2024.
• Terminated the agreement to grant use of public works site to Carolian Biodiesel, LLC formerly Piedmont Biofuels, Inc.
• Awarded the 2024 Resurfacing Project to Daniels Inc. of Garner.
• Awarded American Recovery Plan Act Funding for the Carrboro Family Financial Assistance Program (CFFAP) second round.
• Authorized a change to the erosion control and grading plan for Lot 2 within the South Green development project at 501 South Greensboro Street.
• Held a public hearing on Carrboro Land Use Ordinance Text Amendment to update and clarify water quality buffers, road buffers, setback exceptions and fences. The amendment to the ordinance was approved.
• Received a presentation on the results of the Carrboro Community Survey. Learn more at https://townofcarrboro.org/1096/Biennial-Community-Survey-Reports
• Received a presentation with updates on the Downtown Area Plan scope and schedule.
• Received an update from OWASA Representatives.
• Received a presentation on the Recommended Budget for FY 2024-25. Access the budget document at https://townofcarrboro.org/250/Financial-Documents

Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/bsWBSN9WZss?si=l3_H7I_Jpz4fKJKl

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.

Western Triangle Planning Organization Seeks Public Feedback on Inclusive Transportation

and Mobility

From the DCHC MPO

If you’re interested in transportation access in the Triangle region, now is your chance to provide feedback on any existing mobility issues and transportation needs. 

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) recently hosted a series of public workshops to update the regional Coordinated Plan and the draft is available for YOUR review.

How to Participate

• Take the Survey
• Read the Draft Plan.

What is the Coordinated Plan?

This plan is designed to improve mobility by removing barriers and expanding options for transportation.  It is tailored to the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with limited incomes who are considered transportation-disadvantaged.

What Feedback Has Been Collected So Far?

The DCHC MPO held four public workshops this spring where participants were asked to identify gaps and needs in services, identify solutions, and then prioritize those solutions. Feedback can be found starting on page 33 of the draft plan and includes high priority projects such as:

• Better transportation access across County lines (i.e. between Durham and Orange Counties)
• Increased transportation services for seniors in Durham
• Greater flexibility in scheduling rides for demand services (i.e. not having to book so far in advance)

Accommodations

Persons who require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assistance to review website materials, take the online survey, or to request a print copy of the survey, should call or email Colleen McGue by June 15, 2024.

GoTriangle is returning to fare

collection effective July 1, 2024

After suspending fares during the COVID-19 pandemic, GoTriangle will resume collection of fares on July 1, 2024, with new options for passengers that include digital ticketing and a Transit Assistance Pass for income qualified riders to ride fare-free. 

Youth (ages 13-18) and seniors (ages 65 and older) will still ride free (as they did pre-pandemic) after they enroll in one of the GoPass programs that allows them to use the Umo digital ticketing platform.

Learn more at gotriangle.org.

Boost Carrboro Business Summit

Calling all existing business owners in Carrboro and surrounding areas!  Get ready for the Boost Carrboro Business Summit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at the ArtsCenter, 400 Roberson St. in Carrboro. 

Discover partners who can help grow and sustain your business. Network with entrepreneurs, engage in meaningful conversations, and explore growth opportunities.

Enjoy lights bites & tasty sips as you elevate your business.

Attendees will be able to book small group counseling services to equip their businesses with the connections and resources to grow their business in Carrboro, NC.

This event is free and open to the public with registration.

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or partnerships, contact conference curator Chisa Pennix-Brown.

Chisa Pennix-Brown
Chief Curator, Give It To The People 
Email: giveit2thepeople@gmail.com
Phone: 336-809-8851

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: 

• Survey In English
• Encuesta En Español

The survey is open through Friday, June 28, 2024.

For more information, email info@carrboronc.gov .

Public parking available in downtown Carrboro

It’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.