CARRBORO, NC – It’s Public Works Week (May 19-25), proclaimed by Mayor Barbara Foushee. The theme of this year’s national observance is “Advancing Quality of Life for All.”
Carrboro Public Works makes important contributions to the community by providing reliable solid waste collection; loose leaf collection; street, greenway, and right-of-way maintenance; snow removal; stormwater facility maintenance; mowing and landscaping of Town properties and rights-of-way; tree trimming and removal; ball field preparation and maintenance; facility maintenance; vehicle and equipment maintenance; and cemetery maintenance and cemetery plot sales.
“The Town of Carrboro is very fortunate to have a really great team of employees at Public Works,” Public Works Director Kevin Belanger said. “They work tirelessly – often behind the scenes and after hours – to make these things happen and keep things running in the town. I’m honored to be part of this team.”
In the 2024 biennial community survey, Carrboro Public Works earned residents’ highest ratings of satisfaction, with 91.4% of residents indicating they were satisfied or very satisfied with the department’s services.
The Town’s proclamations and resolutions are posted at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
Photo caption - Carrboro Public Works employees enjoyed a lunch on Tuesday, May 21, to celebrate Public Works Week.