Beginning the week of October 12, 2026, the Town of Carthage will implement mandatory water restrictions while scheduled maintenance is performed at the Town's water treatment plant. Mandatory water restrictions are expected to remain in effect through December 6, 2026.
Ongoing downtown construction is resulting in temporary road closures, detours, and traffic delays around Carthage. Motorists should use caution, follow posted detour signs, and allow additional travel time when traveling through downtown Carthage.
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The Carthage Board of Commissioners has called an emergency meeting to discuss declaring a Town-wide State of Emergency in preparation for the winter storm heading our way.
The meeting will be held at the McDonald Building located at 207 McReynolds Street. Meeting will be at 12:30 pm today, Friday, January 23, 2026.