Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, August 26. He shares information on the town council’s upcoming retreat and return to regular business meeting, as well as an open application for a key artistic position and celebrating one of Carrboro’s legends.

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