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Hillsborough: Juneteenth March, Police Report and Book Club

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and discusses some of her experience of this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. Plus: upcoming budget decisions, a new report on the Hillsborough Police Department and an upcoming Last Fridays event!

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Carrboro: Juneteenth, New Sidewalk and the Longest Consent Agenda in HISTORY

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 18, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio to finish the week and preview several Juneteenth events this weekend. She brings updates from a busy town council meeting too, which included honoring the Teacher of the Year and discussing early voting sites.

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Chapel Hill: Fourth of July, Aura and Meetings Galore

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some breaking news about the town’s upcoming holiday plans. Fourth of July fireworks will once again be held at Southern Community Park! Plus: Hemminger shares her thoughts on last night’s Aura development vote and upcoming Juneteenth celebrations.

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Orange County: Passing the Budget, Looking at Housing and Celebrating Juneteenth

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the latest news around the county government. She brings results from Tuesday’s BOCC meeting, including the passage of next year’s operating budget, as well as details on a new COVID-19 vaccination method. Plus: several Juneteenth events are slated for this weekend, including one Price helped coordinate!

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Hillsborough: Budget Prep, Downtown Flags and A Re-Election Campaign

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

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share some updates from around the town, including some of the latest public comments on the proposed town budget. Plus: why Flag Day was a topic of conversation downtown and an upcoming book club.

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Carrboro: Budget Discussions, Live Music and Pride Events

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle drops by the studio and speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to wrap up a busy week in the community. In addition to a town council meeting this week, Carrboro is also seeing the end of the Freight Train Blues Music series, the beginning of Carrboro Connects events and several ways to celebrate Pride.

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Chapel Hill: Passing the Budget and Preparing for Summer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 10, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell after a busy town council meeting the previous night. She brings details on the approved budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which sees a slight uptick in town property tax rate. Plus: with as much agenda items left for the town council, elected officials may need additional meetings before a summer break.

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Orange County: Deciding the Budget, Durham Tech and Dorosin’s Departure

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 9, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring highlights from the board’s budget work session Tuesday night. Price describes a big decision by the commissioners on a Durham Tech expansion, as well as other needs around the county that will be funded next fiscal year. Plus: she shares thoughts on Commissioner Mark Dorosin’s upcoming departure from the board.

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Hillsborough: Participating in the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan

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

With Mayor Jenn Weaver of this week, Stephanie Trueblood of the Town of Hillsborough joins 97.9 the Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the early stages of the town’s Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

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Carrboro: Gun Violence Awareness, Budget Discussions and…Popsicles?

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell in studio to help wrap up the week and bring updates from this week’s town council meeting. Lavelle shares takeaways from Tuesday’s budget presentation, as well as details on a deal for more parking and a proclamation recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Day.

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