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Orange County: Budget Talk, Vaccination Rates and Roy Williams

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 5, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price visits the 97.9 The Hill Studio for her weekly check-in, bringing updates from a busy board meeting on Tuesday night. She shares news on the budget presentation, street name changes and a proclamation to honor Roy Williams. Plus: will Orange County’s state of emergency change with the state’s updated public health guidelines?

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Hillsborough: Public Safety Task Force, Being Maskless and THUNDER!!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 4, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a stormy afternoon to share some updates from the Hillsborough community. She brings details from last week’s Last Fridays event, one of the town’s first now that masks are not required when outdoors. Plus: updates from the mayor’s task force reviewing public safety practices.

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Carrboro: Arbor Day, Carrboro Day and the Criminal Justice Debt Fund

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 30, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wraps up the week by calling in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She brings updates from this week’s town council meeting, which included some proclamations and joining a Town of Chapel Hill initiative looking to reform the criminal justice system. Plus: the mayor shares details on the upcoming Carrboro Day and the town’s Freight Train Blues Festival!

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Chapel Hill: Health Guidelines, Property Taxes and Composting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about what’s happening around the community. She shares how the new executive order regarding masks and capacity limits will affect the local government. Plus, Hemminger shares updates on a new local composting effort, a busy schedule for the town council and an upcoming groundbreaking.

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Orange County: Revaluation, School Funding and the Mask Mandate

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 28, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the county government. She shares her initial reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, as well as updates from a joint meeting with school boards Tuesday night. Plus: with the informal appeals deadline approaching, Price shares some resources for county residents to use.

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Hillsborough: Pride Flags, Revaluation and North Carolina Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some news around the community. She shares updates from the town’s Board of Commissioners work session, including its first purchase of Pride flags. Plus: how the town is working to reorganize some planning and budget efforts amid a long-time employee retiring and updates on the reservoir expansion project.

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Carrboro: Public Safety Task Force and Public Health Guidelines

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up the week. She shares her reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s vaccination rate and reopening goals for North Carolina. She also brings updates from the Carrboro Town Council’s latest meeting, including the charge of a public safety task force, and on the community’s newest roundabout.

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Chapel Hill: Earth Day, Affordable Housing and Getting Involved!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 22, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on a busy Earth Day. She shares updates from the previous night’s town council meeting, which included a public hearing on the 2200 Homestead Road project, as well as updates from the town’s poet laureate program. Plus: Hemminger shares several ways community members can let their voices be heard on town issues.

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Orange County: Cooper’s Announcement, Buckhorn Area Plan and Revaluations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 21, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share her reactions to North Carolina’s goal of lifting capacity and gathering limits by June 1. Plus: the commissioners shares updates on discussion around the Buckhorn Area plan, property revaluations and a new way to get vaccinated through the Orange County Health Department.

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Hillsborough: The Sustainability Plan and Vaccination Coordination

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 20, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from the town government. She details the town’s preparation for building its Comprehensive Sustainability Plan, as well as the Tourism Board’s launch of a new grant available for community institutions.

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