Stevens: No Orange Grove Road Extension?
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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Read MoreHemminger: 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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Read MoreRich: 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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Read MoreStevens: 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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Read MoreLavelle: 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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Read MoreHemminger: 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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Read MoreOrange 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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Read MoreHillsborough: 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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Read MoreLavelle: Condemning ICE Raids
Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 15, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Carrboro mayor Lydia Lavelle signs on to a letter condemning ICE raids. Also, progress continues on water and sewer for Rogers Road, and the town names a new poet laureate.
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