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Chapel Hill: A Splash Pad and Leaving Your Loose Leaves

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

Chapel Hill Town Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Michael Parker joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 21. He shares some of the top agenda items from Wednesday’s town council meeting, including early discussions on adding a splash pad to a park and in-depth stormwater studies.

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Orange County: Climate Action Projects, New Task Forces and The Burwell School

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

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price calls in to 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 20. She shares highlights from last night’s county board meeting, as well as her thoughts on upcoming events and Rep. David Price’s retirement announcement.

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Hillsborough: Sewer Testing, Purple Lights and TarWheels

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 19, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 19. She shares several upcoming events happening around town…as well as details on why some streetlights in the area turn purple.

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Carrboro: Affordable Housing, A Bikeshare Program and A Finished Roundabout

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 15, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Town Clerk Catherine Dorando fills in for Mayor Lydia Lavelle on Friday, October 15. She speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about an affordable housing report to the town council, updates on transportation projects and details on early voting.

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Chapel Hill: Mental Health Resources, Advisory Boards and Festifall

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 14, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Communications Manager Ran Northam joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 14. He shares details on the town’s ongoing campaign for kindness in the midst of tragedy at UNC, as well as available mental health resources in local government. Plus: the town’s advisory boards and commissions have several openings — could you be fit to serve on them?

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Orange County: Early Voting Ahead and A New Housing Assistance Program

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 13, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 13. She discusses what voters should know ahead of the early voting period in Orange County. Plus, Price details the new Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program and why residents should apply.

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Hillsborough: Collins Ridge, Virtual Meetings and Early Voting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 12, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, October 12. She discusses Monday’s town commissioners meeting, which included discussions about the affordable housing meant to be part of the Collins Ridge development. Plus: details on an extension of meeting virtually and what to do while early voting in Hillsborough.

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Carrboro: A Visit from the Governor, Climate Action Updates and Advisory Boards

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle stops by the 97.9 The Hill studio to speak with Brighton McConnell on Friday, October 8. She shares details on Governor Roy Cooper’s visit to an early child care facility this week, as well as highlights from this week’s town council meeting. Plus: the West End Poetry Festival is just around the corner!

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Chapel Hill: Dwight Bassett on Rosemary Street Development and Initiatives

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 7, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Economic Development Officer Dwight Bassett drops by to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, October 7. He brings the latest updates on the major redevelopment along East Rosemary Street, as well as details on how the Revive Recovery Program and Downtown Together partnership are going.

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Orange County: Future Election Reform and Noise Ordinances Around Gunfire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 6, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, October 6. She details the final reports shared from the BOCC Elections Advisory Group and shares the perspective of some District 2 voters upset with the current election system. Plus: Price previews an upcoming discussion on gunfire in residential areas.

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