Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, January 24. He discussed a recent appointment to an EPA Advisory Committee representing small towns. He explained that Pittsboro’s work in mitigating PFAS made him feel Pittsboro should be represented on the committee. He also discussed the Downtown Advisory Board in Pittsboro, several upcoming parks and rec projects, and more.

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