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Rich: Broadband, Light Rail, And “Skip The Straw”

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 7, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

March is “Skip the Straw” month, so we’re encouraging everyone to avoid unnecessary single-use plastics. Also, the light-rail plan stays alive another week, and county commissioners talk rural broadband.

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Stevens: No Orange Grove Road Extension?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 4, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Stevens discusses the town’s board decision not to accept any of the proposed alternatives for extending Orange Grove Road.

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Lavelle: ICE Rumors, Light Rail, And Bikes

Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 1, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

An arrest in Carrboro sparks (false) rumors of an ICE raid; local leaders react to the (possible) end of light-rail plans; and Mayor Lavelle discusses a state-level proposal to require bike registration.

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Hemminger: Light Rail Derailed?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 28, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hemminger reacts to Duke University’s decision not to sign a cooperative agreement with Go Triangle on light rail – a move that might kill the whole project.

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Rich: Durham-Orange Light Rail Dead?

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 28, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Commissioner Rich responds to the news that Duke University will not be signing a cooperative agreement with Go Triangle on light rail – a move that might kill the project.

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Stevens: Train Station, Street Widening, And Jazz

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 25, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough’s town board will again discuss a plan to widen Churton Street, as well as a proposal to pursue a public-private partnership on a new train station. Also, the town recognizes a local jazz legend: Billy Strayhorn.

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Lavelle: Recognizing Black History Month

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 22, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lavelle recognizes Black History Month. Also, Carrboro officials meet with the CHCCS school board…and Aaron geeks out about Oscar balloting. (It makes sense.)

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Hemminger: Celebrating A Tar Heel Win

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 21, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill celebrates after a big Carolina win over top-ranked Duke. Also: budget season begins, the Greene Tract is back on the agenda, and we discuss a much-discussed plot of land whose ownership is still unknown.

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Orange County: Talking Light Rail And AirBNB

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 20, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Penny Rich recaps this week’s meeting of the Orange County Commissioners – with light rail on the agenda – as well as a discussion on AirBNB and its impact (positive and negative) on the local economy, hotel industry, and housing market.

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Hillsborough: No Convenience Fee (You’re Welcome)

Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 18, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Mayor Stevens discusses last week’s vote not to impose convenience fees on residents who use a credit card to pay their water/sewer bill. Also: Last Friday Art Walk!

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