Weekly update, October 31
Here comes the November print issue! | Information from Town and County about services and engagement opportunities | Give feedback on The Carrborean
Look for the free November print issue around town starting tomorrow! An updated list of places you can likely find it is now posted on the Featured Advertisers Page.
It's got opinion pieces, book recommendations, previews of Carrboro High’s production of Little Women and Carrboro artists’ open studios, and Neighborhood Notes, all from community members! And there’s more: an overview of housing issues in Carrboro, the Events Calendar, Gallery Place, games, and the Carrboreatin’ section with recipes shared by the Carrboro Farmers’ Market.
The Carrborean welcomes two new regular contributors: Michael Melton and Chaniya Tingley, from whom you’ll be hearing more online, in print, and…on air! The Carrborean will be hosting “The Carrborean Radio Hour” on WCOM 103.5 Mondays from 4 – 5pm starting November 10. You'll hear fun conversations with and about Town Treasures and artists, along with food systems explorations and more. Tune in and tell us what you think, what you’d like to know more about, and what you’d like to contribute.
Headlines from The Carrborean online this week: Potential SNAP interruption and info on where to get food in Carrboro; the Orange County Artists Guild Open Studios Tour starts this weekend and our coverage features artists from Carrboro; and, a Perspective piece on why we like to be scared sometimes.
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) fall newsletter is out and they're holding a drive for cold weather items.
More engagement sessions on Carrboro's Downtown Area Plan: Information from Town: Come flip through the Carrboro Downtown Area Plan at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1120 Hillsborough Road during one of two engagement sessions: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. This is another chance to learn about the plan and provide feedback. The public hearing on the plan will continue Tuesday, November 18 at 6pm in Town Hall.
Orange County launched a listening survey to strengthen connections and build trust. Tell them what you think and what you need from county services--today! It takes 2 minutes.
For ideas about what's in store at Even Dough Bakery, read The Carrborean's feature on the Restaurant Directory page.
The Orange County trails plan wants to improve connection throughout the county. "The plan is currently being developed through an analysis of existing conditions and trends, evaluation of existing plans and trail systems, outreach and engagement with community members, and other policies and initiatives." You can review it and give feedback on the website.
Do you need help understanding your property tax bill? Orange County breaks it down and provides videos to walk you through it. And more from Town: The Town of Carrboro has allocated $45,000 to provide property tax assistance to eligible residents that meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Own home for five (5) or more years
- Require financial assistance to pay the property tax
- Meet income and other eligibility requirements.
For more information, visit the Longtime Homeowner's Assistance Program of Orange County. The application closes on Nov. 3, 2025. If you have questions about the program, please contact Tyler Haugle at (919) 918-7438 or thaugle@carrboronc.gov.
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Looking for something to do in Carrboro this weekend? Check out The Events Calendar!
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*Original post updated with link to Even Dough Bakery feature, Events calendar link, and reminder about subscriptions.