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Disregarding the High Cost, Carrboro's Town Council Recommends Moving Forward with Pricey Prefab Bridge At the October 6 Town Council meeting, Sungate Design Group presented engineering findings for four bridges across Bolin Creek, including siting, height, potential...

Let's Bring Down More Chinese Privet Event October 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm Event Takes place at Carolina North Forest (Chapel Hill) Detailed directions will be sent to all attendees Friends of Bolin Creek is partnering with Rewild NC to selectively remove invasive species...

An Edible Food Forest Takes Root One of the first projects in a new partnership with Friends of Bolin Creek will transform the site of the HOA’s former hardscaped playground, which was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal and subsequently removed, into an edible...

Despite Public Input, Carrboro Council Approves Borrowing Future Funds for Design Work

It’s a tight-budget year, and the Town must allocate funds for garbage trucks, police cars, and sidewalks lost in the hurricane. A budget shortfall may mean cuts to social services, but the Board is reluctant to raise the revenue needed after last year's steep hike....

The Town of Carrboro faces special budget challenges this year thanks to Hurricane Chantal. May is the usual budget month for towns and cities when the Council evaluates priorities, hears from the public, and decides how to allocate the 2027 - 27 budget.  Friends of...