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Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough: Snow, Meeting With Orange County Commissioners, Diversion Facility

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 18, discussing town news and events. He discussed the snow forecast and how the town is preparing for the potential of inclement weather and the impacts that could have on the town. He also recapped a recent joint meeting with the Orange County Board of Commissioners, which covered a wide range of topics including the town’s limited water and sewer capacity, the future crisis diversion facility, the future trains station, and more.

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Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, NC Mayors Association, Land Use Ordinance Rewrite

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 14, discussing town news and events. She discussed a recent meeting of the North Carolina Mayor’s Association in Chapel Hill. She talked about the process the town is going through for their Land Use Ordinance rewrite, discussed at the most recent town council meeting. She discussed a recent tour of the Drakeford Library Complex, its upcoming opening ceremony, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Town Council Meeting, Everywhere To Everywhere Greenways, NC Mayors Association

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 13, discussing town news and events. She talked about Wednesday night’s town council meeting, which included a discussion of the town’s everywhere to everywhere greenways plan and more. She discussed this week’s North Carolina Mayors’ Association meeting in Chapel Hill, discussed upcoming budget work for the town as budget season draws near, and more.

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Orange County: Partnership to End Homelessness, Honoring Lynching Victims, Drakeford Library Opening

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 12, discussing county news and events. She shared an update from the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness, the upcoming opening of the Drakeford Library Complex, and more.

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Hillsborough: Tourism Still Recovering, Ordinance Against Feeding Wild Animals

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 12, discussing town news and events. He discussed the recent Board of Commissioners meeting, which saw a presentation on planning, tourism, and economic development. He discussed how hotel stays in Hillsborough have still not reached pre-pandemic levels and more. He also discussed the town passing an ordinance that prohibits feeding wildlife other than the use of birdfeeders for songbirds, and more.

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Carrboro: Rail-to-Greenway Study, Baldwin Park Playground and Holding Fast in A Chaotic Time

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Feb. 7.

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Chapel Hill: Services With Federal Funds, Black History Month, New Downtown Park

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 6, discussing town news and events. She talked about the numerous town services that rely on federal funds to support the community. She discussed Black History Month activities around town, including an event with Chapel Hill Transit on Monday. She talked about plans for a new downtown park at Rosemary and Columbia, talked about downtown businesses, and more.

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Orange County: Development Update, Black History Month, Ag Summit

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 5, discussing county news and events. She talked about Tuesday night’s meeting of the county commissioners, which included discussion of a development proposal and more. She talked about upcoming Black History Month events, an Ag Summit for Orange County, and more.

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Hillsborough: Eno River State Park, Black History Month, Social Media

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 4, discussing town news and events. He talked about reaction to the historic Occaneechee Raceway becoming part of Eno River State Park, making the state park walkable from downtown. He also talked about the town’s recent Black History Month proclamation and some upcoming events around the town. He discussed the town’s decision to start a Blue Sky Social account, and more.

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Carrboro: Black History Month, Green Neighborhood Grants, Executive Orders

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, January 31, discussing town news and events. She discussed the impact recent executive orders from the federal government may have on Carrboro residents, and what to expect from local government. She discussed Green Neighborhood Grants, which have open applications on the town website through the beginning of March. She also talked about Black History Month and its enhanced importance this year, and more.

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