Listen to ‘News on The Hill each week to hear the latest Conversations with the Mayors! The elected leaders of the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County governments join 97.9 The Hill to discuss the latest stories from around town and our community. Hear each episodes below, or on your favorite podcasting service!
Conversations with the Mayors is presented by The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Gonzalez Painters and Contractors.
Orange County: County Manager To Retire, Educating Voters on School Bond, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the recently announced retirement of Town Manager Bonnie Hammersley. She also discussed the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which included discussion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and upsate to the Lands Legacy Action Plan, and doing some voter education on the upcoming school bond referendum. She also discussed the upcoming opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building in Carrboro, which will house the Southern Branch of the Orange County Library, Carrboro Parks and Rec, and more.
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Hillsborough: Final Week of Climate Challenge, State of the Town, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 16. He discussed the most recent round of events in the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, and previewing many of the upcoming events. He also talked about culminating celebration to be held on Sunday. He also talked about preparing for next week’s State of the Town Address, which will be his first as mayor. He talked about longtime town employee David “Tiny” Moore, who is retiring soon, and much more.
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Chapel Hill: New Library Director, Greene Tract Update, Town Events
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, April 11. She discussed the recent hiring of Atlas Logan as the new director of the Chapel Hill Library and Community Arts and Culture. She also gave an update on the Greene Tract. Officials from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County will get an update on the Greene Tract on Friday, and there will be a public session on Sunday. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more.
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Orange County: The Future of The Greene Tract, Capital Needs Plan, and More
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 10. She discussed this week’s work session, which focused on the county’s 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan. She also talked about an upcoming meeting with the mayors of Chapel Hill and Carrboro to discuss the future of the Greene Tract, and upcoming public input sessions about the development of the property. She also discussed upcoming events in the community and more.
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Hillsborough: Blasting and I-40, Climate Challenge Week 2, Stormwater Updates
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 9. He discussed some recent construction work with traffic impacts in Hillsborough. He also talked about the second week of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, including the events he’s participated in so far. He gave an update on the town’s stormwater system, previewed upcoming events, and more.
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Carrboro: Recreation Supervisor Galen Poythress
Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend’s Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year’s event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming parks and recreation events for Carrboro, and more.
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Chapel Hill: Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell
Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Director Atuya Cornwell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed the winter activities sponsored by Parks and Recreation, including the youth basketball season, the areas longest running indoor climbing competition, adopt-a-trail updates, and more. He also previewed spring activities including summer camp registration, lifeguard training opportunities, eclipse gathering, and more. He also talked about favorite trails in the parks. He previewed several upcoming events and activities, Earth Month, new staff hires, and much more.
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Orange County: School Bond Referendum, Staff Benefits, 10 Year Capital Plan
Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 3. She discussed the business from active county commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. Included in that discussion is a vote on a school bond referendum for November’s ballot. They also heard recommendations for staff benefits including health insurance. They heard a presentation from County Manager Bonnie Hammersley on the 10 year capital plan. She also previewed upcoming events in the Orange County community, and more.
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Hillsborough: Climate Challenge, Budget Talks, and More
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 2. He discussed the launch of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge–a monthlong series of activities the town is sponsoring to encourage climate-conscious action. He discussed the opening event and the first couple of days of activities, including his own experience with “meatless Monday” and more. He also discussed the town board of commissioners’ ongoing work on the budget, which will be finalized in June. He also gave an update on upcoming town events, and more.
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Carrboro: New Town Manager and Clerk, Street Renaming and… Best Small Town in the South?
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on the phone on Friday, March 29.
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