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Chapel Hill: Snow, Development Updates, DEQ Hearing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 16, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 16, discussing town news and events. She talked about her experience with last week’s snow and preparing for the potential of more snow next week. She also got detailed about a development proposal south on 15-501, as well as a five to six story mixed use residential building on South Elliot. She mentioned the town’s new Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston, tonight’s DEQ hearing on fuel pellets, and more.

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Orange County: Board Retreat, Property Tax Revaluation, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 15, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 15. She discussed the upcoming Orange County Commissioners’ Retreat, and what they expect to address. She talked about the upcoming budget process and how her school board background informs that. She also talked about the upcoming Orange County Property Tax Revaluation, with notifications expected to be sent out in mid-March.

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Hillsborough: Turkey Vulture Problem, Snow Response, Legislative Goals

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 14, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14, discussing town news and events. He discussed Hillsborough’s experience with this past weekend’s snowfall. He also talked about the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a complaint against a resident who has been feeding turkey vultures. The accumulating vultures have become a nuisance to some in the town, prompting discussion of town action. He also discussed legislative goals for the General Assembly, upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Race & Equity Initiatives, Newbury Subdivision

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 10, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 10. She discussed a recent update on race and equity initiatives in the Town. She also discussed the conclusion of a quasi-judicial hearing on the Newbury Subdivision. She talked about the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, the Carrboro Film Festival moving to the Century Center, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Snow Storm Coming, Budget Retreat, Cogen Hearing

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 9, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 9. She discussed upcoming town news and events, including the town preparing for the expected Friday evening snow storm. She also discussed the upcoming Town Council Budget retreat as the town prepares for the predicted winter weather on Friday evening. She also talked about the Town’s budget retreat for this weekend, the upcoming DEQ public hearing on UNC’s Cogen plant planning to burn a new type of fuel pellet, and more.

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Orange County: Opioid Settlement Funds, Sustainability Award, Priorities for 2025

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 8, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 8. She discussed the county government’s priorities for 2025, including the upcoming retreat and first look at the county budget. She also talked about some opioid settlement funds that recently became available. She discussed a recent grant the sustainability team won for a heat-mapping and tree planting initiative, and more.

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Hillsborough: New Year Priorities, Snow Prep, Business News

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 7, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 7. He discussed New Year’s in Hillsborough, the town’s priorities for the coming year including budget season, and more. He also talked about prepping for snow in Hillsborough, some local business openings and closings, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Interim Town Manager, 2025 Expectations, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 2, 2025 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, January 2. She discussed the appointment of Mary Jane Nirdlinger as Interim Town Manager following the retirement of Town Manager Chris Blue. She also discussed some expectations for town government during the upcoming year, including the possibility of having to react to federal government policies. She previewed an upcoming public meeting on UNC’s application to burn a new type of fuel at their Cogen plant, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Looking Back on Highlights of Town Government in 2024 and Looking Ahead to Next Year

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 26, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, December 26. She looked back on highlights of 2024 for the town, including seeing the Complete Communities Initiative starting to come to fruition. She also looked ahead to 2025, talked about an upcoming public hearing on UNC’s Cogeneration Plant’s application to burn fuel pellets, and more.

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Carrboro: Looking Back on 2024

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 20, 2024 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, December 20. She discussed town news and events, looked back on 2024, looked ahead to 2025, and more.

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