Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February, 27. He discussed some utility upgrades coming to Pittsboro, some business and restaurant news, and more. He also talked about the town’s plan to apply for a $1 Million grant for greenway planning and design.

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