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Orange County: Climate Action Plan, Fire Chiefs Meet, Clean Falls Lake

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 1, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 1. She discussed the upcoming adoption of the county’s first Climate Action Plan, and how it will be implemented going forward. She also discussed an upcoming meeting of the fire chiefs in the county, and some guidance for the county to help keep Falls Lake clean. She also updated community events and more.

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Hillsborough: Halloween, Utility Work, Leaf Collection

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 31, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 31. She discussed Halloween festivities in Hillsborough, some utility work happening downtown, the town’s loose leaf collection, and much more.

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Carrboro: Honoring Braxton Foushee, Early Voting, Parking Regulations

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 27, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 27. He discussed the town council’s recent resolution honoring Braxton Foushee and establishing Braxton Foushee Day of Service. He also talked about early voting in Orange County and encouraged residents to vote. He also discussed some changes to parking requirements for developers that the Town Council considered this week, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Turkish Ambassador Visits, Purple Bowl Moves, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 26, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 26. She discussed a recent visit with the Turkish Ambassador, the renaming of the Northside Gym, the NC Housing Coalition Conference, and more.

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Orange County: Buckhorn Economic District, Early Voting, Community Activities

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 25, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 25. She discussed what comes next for the Buckhorn Economic District near Mebane after the opening of a large Medline facility there. She also gave an update on early voting, and previewed some upcoming events in the community.

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Hillsborough: Earthquake Reflections, Earth Day Event, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 24, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 24. She discussed her recollection of the earthquake that mysteriously shook Hillsborough last week. She also discussed town sponsorship of an upcoming Earth Day event in Hillsborough. She discussed how the town is looking for community feedback on their website usability. She also discussed some upcoming events around town, and more.

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Carrboro: Future of Bolin Creek Greenway, West End Poetry Festival, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 20, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 20. He discussed a big decision from the town council this week on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. The decision came after much community discussion and feedback, ultimately favoring a “Creekside” alignment for phases 3 and 4 of the greenway. He also discussed the latest update on the 203 s. Greensboro project, this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival, and more.

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Chapel Hill: Land Use Management Ordinance, New Role for Susan Brown, Renaming Northside Gym

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 19, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger Spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 19. She discussed the council’s recent consideration of changes to the Land Use Management Ordinance. She also discussed a new role in the town for Susan Brown, who will be the town’s Executive Director for Strategic Communications. She also discussed the renaming of the Northside Gymnasium and Basketball Court, and more.

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Orange County: School Board Raise, Affordable Housing, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 18, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 18. She discussed the commissioners meeting from earlier in the week, including discussion of giving the CHCCS board a raise, the conclusion of an COVID-era affordable housing initiative, the groundbreaking of Empowerment’s PEACH apartments, and more.

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Hillsborough: Community Workshop, Planning Association Award, Early Voting

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 17, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 17. She discussed a recent community workshop on connectivity, the town winning an award for their comprehensive sustainability plan, the start of early voting this week, and more. She also discussed upcoming community events, including the Hillsborough Police trunk or treat event next Friday, and more.

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