Lydia Lavelle

Carrboro: Mayor Lavelle’s Final Segment

Lydia Lavelle stops by the studio to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for her final segment as Carrboro’s mayor on Friday, December 3. The pair discuss what Lavelle is most proud of during her tenure, as well as the future of the community and mayor-elect Damon Seils. Plus: upcoming holiday events and a special election set to be held in Carrboro.

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Carrboro: Community Safety Task Force and No Campaigning

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to finish out a busy week on Friday, November 19. She discusses highlights from this week’s town council meeting, including proclamations about small businesses, honoring the transgender community and an agenda item about community safety. Plus: Lavelle confirms she is not running for another office in 2022.

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Carrboro: Bike Program, El Centro Hispano and the Greene Tract

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by 97.9 The Hill’s studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 12. She shares how the town government recognized Veterans Day, as well as updates from the latest town council meeting. Plus: a preview of the Orange County local governments’ plans with discussing the Greene Tract during meetings next week.

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Carrboro: Filling Town Council, Greene Tract and A Record Show

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, November 5 and debriefs on Election Day. She shares her thoughts on the next step for the Carrboro Town Council to fill a vacant seat. Plus: Lavelle shares more information on an upcoming open house on the Greene Tract and an upcoming CD and record show.

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Carrboro: The 203 Project and Halloween Weekend

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio on Friday, October 29. She details the discussions at the town council meeting about the 203 Project and the latest updates in its spending estimates. Plus: several events are happening for Halloweekend around Carrboro, as well as some traffic detours.

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