Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle wraps up the week by calling in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She brings updates from this week’s town council meeting, which included some proclamations and joining a Town of Chapel Hill initiative looking to reform the criminal justice system. Plus: the mayor shares details on the upcoming Carrboro Day and the town’s Freight Train Blues Festival!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Related Stories
‹
Carrboro: Bike Month and Coordination to Address Climate Change
Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 28.
Hillsborough: New Fire Station and Comprehensive Sustainability Plan
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 15. She previews the groundbreaking event for a new fire station near the Waterstone community, which will house several departments' vehicles. Plus: the town's comprehensive sustainability plan is set for another next step and Hillsborough prepares for Arbor Day.
Chapel Hill Criminal Justice Debt Program Expands Services to Help More Community Members
The Town of Chapel Hill created a criminal justice debt program to provide relief to formally incarcerated community members as they take steps forward to reintegrate into the community. Now, the town council recently approved changes to expand the program's services by a 7 – 1 vote at their last meeting.
Lavelle: Carrboro Day Is Sunday
Mayor Lydia Lavelle joined us on the WCHL Afternoon News to talk about Carrboro Day, this Sunday from 1-6 PM.
›