Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, January 14, discussing town news and events. He talked about the most recent meeting of the board of commissioners, which saw discussion of the Roberson Walk Park Master Plan, the widening of Hillsboro Street which is set to begin this summer, and the groundbreaking for Lewis Freeman Park. He also discussed the town board’s decision late last year to move forward with the South Village Small Area Plan, and more.
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Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.
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