Veterans Day Reflection
On the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, former mayor, Carrboro resident, and USMC Reserve Retired, Jim Porto, shares a reflection for Veterans Day.
Civic Engagement
10 posts
Friends of Orange County Department of Social Services “Share Your Holiday” Program
“The whole idea is community involvement.”
A Conversation with Danny Nowell, Candidate for Carrboro Town Council
"I really have tried to think about a platform that gets the most democratizing results possible. I really want to try for my decisions to reflect shared priorities from my seat.”
Election Issues Survey Results
See what's important to your neighbors this election season. Also available in the free print edition distributed around town.
Interview with Barbara Foushee, Mayor of Carrboro
After a busy first term, Barbara Foushee is running for re-election.
Q&A with Cristóbal Palmer, Candidate for Carrboro Town Council
Emphasizing "in-person contact because I love Carrboro and want folks to come out and experience it with me."
A Conversation with Fred Joiner, Candidate for Carrboro Town Council
“I am inspired by the idea of the ‘citizen artist’.”
“You don’t go high, you go deep and right to what the people need.”
Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell is not seeking re-election. After her term, you’ll find her discussing resilience at a kitchen table near you, among other community building activities.
Congratulations, Carrboro!
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