🐝 Mayor Barbara Foushee and the Town Council have proclaimed June 22-28 as Pollinator Week in Carrboro! Help protect bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators by planting native species, reducing pesticide use, and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. https://monkeylink.co/e84b63

Wishing all fathers a Happy Father's Day! We honor you for all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices you make for your children and our community. #happyfathersday #fathersday #carrboro #community

Carrboro This Week: 🌟Wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth 🎉Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival: Friday, June 19, 4-8pm at Hargraves Community Center. 🗓️Carrboro is celebrating Juneteenth all weekend. 😎Have a great weekend & Happy Father's Day! 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/1c430d

The Carrboro Town Council will meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream via YouTube. 📋View agenda 💻Livestream meeting 🔗https://monkeylink.co/41ca92

✴️All Town of Carrboro government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth) 🚮No yard waste and loose-leaf collection on Friday, June 19 🎉Carrboro-Chapel Hill Juneteenth Festival: Friday, June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hargraves Community Center ℹ️https://monkeylink.co/0151c0

Carrboro This Week: 👏As the school year comes to a close and summer begins, Congrats to the graduates of Carrboro RISE 🎨2nd Friday ArtWalk 🎶Freight Train Blues Concert featuring Orquestra K’che ℹ️Improvements to Westwood Cemetery & work along Greensboro St 🔗https://monkeylink.co/b2d12a

Free Time at the Teen Center Friday, June 12 and Friday, June 26 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Drakeford Library Complex: hang out, play games, read, relax, and connect with friends in a safe and welcoming space. Parents must register teens (ages 13-17): https://monkeylink.co/4eca6b

Enjoy the 2nd Friday Art Walk around downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday, June 12. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. Check out all the participating venues and their exhibitions: https://monkeylink.co/2eddd5

🌈 Join us for the Carrboro Pride Dance Party / Fiesta del Orgullo de Carrboro: Friday, June 26 🚶 Pride Piper Walk•4:30pm from El Centro Hispano 🎉 Pride Celebration•5–9pm at Carrboro Town Commons Enjoy food trucks, drag shows, music, dancing, kids’ crafts &more! https://monkeylink.co/939bd4

Juneteenth w/Carrboro https://monkeylink.co/ea55c1 6/19: 4-8pm │ Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival │ Hargraves Community Center 6/19: 7:30pm │ Elizabeth June: NOTES from a NARCISSISTIC NEGRO & Other N Words (NNN)│ArtsCenter 6/20: Doors: 4pm/Show: 5pm│Tank & the Bangas│Cat’s Cradle

🎶Friday, June 12 - FINAL 2026 Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert🚂 🎤Orquestra K’che 🕡6:30 - 8:30 pm 📍Carrboro Town Commons 🎉FREE live music on the lawn. Beer and food will be available for purchase at the events. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/e35b97

Carrboro This Week: 🎵Today: Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert featuring Dedicated Men of Zion and Faith & Harmony ℹ️Learn more about this week's adoption of the Town's Annual Budget 🔶Carrboro is observing Gun Violence Awareness Day Friday, June 5 🔗https://monkeylink.co/b14c39

The Town Council unanimously adopted the Town Budget, approving a spending plan that maintains essential services, advances Council priorities, and continues investments in sustainability, equity, and community resilience—all without increasing the property tax rate. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/80333a

Carrboro recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 5, as proclaimed by Mayor Barbara Foushee. A rally is planned at Peace and Justice Plaza at 179 E. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill at 9 a.m. Friday, June 5 ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/bac1e0

Enjoy Dedicated Men of Zion and Faith & Harmony at the Freight Train Blues Concert, Friday, June 5. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Commons. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs and blankets for a free evening of free live music on the lawn. 🎵 https://monkeylink.co/5b1fe1

Welcome June! ...a month filled with celebration, reflection, responsibility, and hope. Read Mayor Barbara Foushee's full message at https://monkeylink.co/f05a9d

Carrboro This Week: 😎With June around the corner and school nearly over, it's time to celebrate the summer season with incredible local events: you can take in amazing outdoor concerts and festivals, including free music, maker markets, and pride celebrations. 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/bf2c8a

🎶Friday, 5/29/26 - Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert🚂 🎤David Childers 🎤Lightnin’ Wells 🕡6:30-8:30pm 📍Carrboro Town Commons 🎉FREE live music on the lawn. Beer and food will be available for purchase at the events. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/2e8f78

Town of Carrboro offices will be closed Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day The OC Veterans memorial committee will have a Memorial Day Program (5/25) at the Veterans Memorial Site. Residents who receive yard waste or loose-leaf collection on Mon. will be serviced on Tue 5/26. https://monkeylink.co/4d36f7

Juneteenth w/Carrboro https://monkeylink.co/ea55c1 6/19: 4-8pm │ Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Festival │ Hargraves Community Center 6/19: 7:30pm │ Elizabeth June: NOTES from a NARCISSISTIC NEGRO & Other N Words (NNN)│ArtsCenter 6/20: Doors: 4pm/Show: 5pm│Tank & the Bangas│Cat’s Cradle

Town of Carrboro offices will be closed Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day The OC Veterans memorial committee will have a Memorial Day Program (5/25) at the Veterans Memorial Site. Residents who receive yard waste or loose-leaf collection on Mon. will be serviced on Tue 5/26. https://monkeylink.co/4d36f7

Carrboro residents continue to express overwhelming pride in their community, with the Town earning exceptionally high marks for quality of life, inclusiveness, public services, and community engagement in the 2026 Carrboro Community Survey. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/1aa877 (link in bio)

May 17 - 23, 2026 is Public Works Week: Help us celebrate Carrboro Public Works & show our gratitude for their role in rebuilding, improving, & protecting our transportation & solid waste systems, public buildings, & other facilities & services for our citizens. https://monkeylink.co/78bbcd

Carrboro This Week: 💚Happy Public Works Week! 🎉2026 Community Survey results released Tuesday. 🎸Descendants of legendary folk musician Elizabeth Cotten presented one of her treasured Martin guitars to the Town of Carrboro. 🇺🇸Monday is Memorial Day. 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/6fb6f7

Due to the potential for rain in the forecast, the Freight Train Blues concert scheduled for Friday, May 22, will move indoors to the Drakeford Library Complex Performance Space (205 S. Greensboro St. Carrboro NC). 🎷Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz 🎺Lynn Grissett ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/eb61cd

🎶Friday 5/22/26 - Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert🚂 🎷Da Funky Leroy Harper Jr. All Starz 🎺Lynn Grissett 🕡6:30-8:30 ppm 📍Carrboro Town Commons 🎉 FREE live music on the lawn. Beer and food will be available for purchase at the events. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/e2bdcb

Town of Carrboro offices will be closed Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day The OC Veterans memorial committee will have a Memorial Day Program (5/25) at the Veterans Memorial Site. Residents who receive yard waste or loose-leaf collection on Mon. will be serviced on Tue 5/26. https://monkeylink.co/4d36f7

CARRBORO, N.C. — During the Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert on Friday, descendants of legendary folk musician Elizabeth Cotten officially presented one of her treasured Martin guitars to the Town of Carrboro in a ceremony celebrating her enduring legacy. 🎵 https://monkeylink.co/eaa0fe

May 11–17: Period Poverty Awareness Week in Carrboro. Period poverty impacts health, education, & economic opportunity for millions of people. Residents: support local organizations & donate period products to help ensure everyone has access to these essential supplies! https://monkeylink.co/488c98

Carrboro This Week: ✳️Check out the budget highlights provided to the Town Council at its budget work session on Tuesday night. 🎉This Friday, get ready for the Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues Concert Series! 🚴‍♀️Bike Month events continue this month. 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/7e32e7

The week of May 10-16, 2026 is recognized as Police Week in Carrboro, and Friday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day in Carrboro, as proclaimed by Mayor Barbara Foushee. Full proclamation and interesting facts about the Carrboro Police Department: https://monkeylink.co/fb6417

CARRBORO, NC -- Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney has presented her recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The proposed budget totals $44.6 million across all funds and maintains the property tax rate of 56.53 cents per $100 of assessed property value. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/0e365d

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Carrboro Bike Breakfast on the Libba Cotten Bikeway today. Special thanks to Back Alley Bikes, Open Eye Cafe, Neal's Deli, SHIFT Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and BikeWalkNC for their support. Check out all the events this month: https://monkeylink.co/96af99

The Carrboro Town Council will meet next for a budget work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. The public is welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream. 📋View agenda 💻Livestream meeting 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/cf1676 .

🚲 Carrboro Bike Breakfast is Tuesday, May 12 from 7–10 a.m. at the Libba Cotten Bikeway! Free breakfast, safety gear, bike maintenance from Back Alley Bikes, and human-powered smoothies with the bike blender Learn more about Bike Month In Carrboro: https://monkeylink.co/96af99

Have a wonderful weekend celebrating Mother's Day with all the beautiful Moms out there, and the women who are mentors and mother figures to someone special. #MothersDay #Carrboro #CarrboroNC

Spring Employee Appreciation Picnic! Town of Carrboro employees enjoyed a picnic lunch, games and fun fellowship at Town Commons this Friday, May 8, 2026. #employeeappreciation #PublicService #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW2026

🚲 Carrboro Bike Breakfast is Tuesday, May 12 from 7–10 a.m. at the Libba Cotten Bikeway! Free breakfast, safety gear, bike maintenance from Back Alley Bikes, and human-powered smoothies with the bike blender Learn more about Bike Month In Carrboro: https://monkeylink.co/96af99

Enjoy the 2nd Friday Art Walk around downtown Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday, May 8. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. Check out all the participating venues and their exhibitions: https://monkeylink.co/7fe917

Carrboro This Week: 🎶Freight Train Blues Concert Series kicks off Friday, May 15. 🎨This Friday is the 2nd Friday ArtWalk 🚲Bike Month continues with our annual bike breakfast on the Libba Cotten Bikeway next Tuesday morning. 💚Happy Mother's Day Weekend! 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/72edb1

🎨 New art exhibitions Drakeford Library Complex: 🎉“Happy Birthday DEX!” (through July 11) ft. works by local artists 🏠“Tiny Houses in the Big Woods,” sculpture installation by Damian Hoffman. Carrboro Town Hall 👨‍🎨Paintings by William Parker (through July 11) ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/595258

Carrboro is calling on all residents and business owners to help migratory birds passing through our region. March 15 - May 31 💡Flip the Switch: Turn off non-essential outdoor lighting 🔦Shield the Glow: Aim lights downward & use motion sensors 🗣️Spread the Word https://monkeylink.co/30529e

CARRBORO, NC – Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026 to be Small Business Week in Carrboro and encourages all residents to visit and shop in local small businesses during this week and throughout the year. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/5a7686

🍃Volunteer at our invasive plant cleanup at the Adams Tract 🗓️ Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2 - 4 pm 📍 Meet: Information kiosk at Wilson Park 👕 Wear: Long pants, long sleeves, closed-toe shoes 💧 Bring: Reusable water bottle 🛠 Provided: Tools & protective equipment https://monkeylink.co/e1dfab

CARRBORO, NC – On Wednesday, April 29, a Small Business Milestone Celebration was held at the Drakeford Library Complex. Business owners, elected officials, and community partners gathered to honor long-standing local businesses and their longevity milestones. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/9eb959

Carrboro This Week: 🚲Happy Bike Month! ℹ️Sidewalk improvements are underway in downtown. 🎤The application deadline for musicians wishing to perform at the Carrboro Music Festival is Thursday. 🎉The Mental Health Fair is set for this Friday! 🔗 https://monkeylink.co/89ba3f

🚲 May is Bike Month in Carrboro! Whether commuting, exploring or enjoying a leisurely ride, it's the perfect time to hop on your bike! Biking is a simple way to reduce carbon footprint, support Carrboro’s climate action goals & reduce single-occupancy vehicle use. ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/96af99

🎉Apply for the Watershed Residential Assistance Program 📋no‑cost, on-site stormwater assessments 🏞️understand how water moves across their property ℹ️learn to reduce runoff, slow erosion, & improve health of local creeks & streams 🗓️Apply: March 21-April 30 🔗https://monkeylink.co/c707f3

Precision Safe Sidewalks will be in Carrboro performing sidewalk repairs starting Tuesday, 4/28. Pedestrians can continue to access sidewalks at all times while work is ongoing. Minimal disruption and some noise 8am-4pm Streets: ➡️Fidelity St ➡️W Main St ➡️N Greensboro St ➡️W Weaver St

The Town of Carrboro together with community partners hosts Carrboro In Motion events to increase neighbor-to-neighbor participation and engagement with the community. Join us at the next Carrboro in Motion event! ℹ️ https://monkeylink.co/d45e6f