Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 20. He discussed a big decision from the town council this week on the future of the Bolin Creek Greenway. The decision came after much community discussion and feedback, ultimately favoring a “Creekside” alignment for phases 3 and 4 of the greenway. He also discussed the latest update on the 203 s. Greensboro project, this weekend’s West End Poetry Festival, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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