2013 Marks a Banner Year for Carrboro’s Downtown
As 2013 draws to a close, Carrboro’s new mayor took a moment to look back at the town’s major milestones this year.
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Carrboro Aldermen To Hold Public Forum For Parking Problems
“…I’ve been hearing from a lot of small businesses who are suddenly feeling very stressed [about parking],” Gist said.
Read MoreAldermen Opt For Special Election to Fill Vacancy
Whoever fills the empty seat on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen will have to win over voters next May.
Read MoreCounty Commissioners To Approve Capital Projects Financing
Orange County Commissioners will likely approve $10.5 million dollars worth of financing to pay for capital projects when the board meets Tuesday.
Read MoreCarrboro Aldermen To Determine Empty Seat Filling Process
Carrboro aldermen will meet Tuesday to discuss how to fill Lydia Lavelle’s vacant seat.
Read MoreChapel Hill 2014: “I Believe We’re Going To Reap Great Reward”
“Within town government, things have changed so much in the way we have approached some of these challenges,” Mayor Kleinschmidt says.
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CHCCS Board Eyes Teacher Turnover And Tough Budget Cuts
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board welcomed new and returning members on Thursday as school officials eye tough budget challenges ahead.
Read MoreLavelle, Kleinschmidt On OC’s Legacy Of “Firsts” For LGBTQ Community
“I’m really proud to be an elected official in Orange County where frankly it doesn’t matter that I’m gay,” Lavelle said.
Read MoreCompass Committee Votes To Change Obey Creek Plan
The Obey Creek Compass Committee on Tuesday voted to reject the concept plan for a mixed-use project along South 15-501 unless major changes are made.
Read MoreCarrboro Celebrates NC’s 1st Openly-Lesbian Mayor
Lydia Lavelle was sworn-in as Carrboro’s new mayor Tuesday evening, making history as North Carolina’s first openly-lesbian mayor.
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