Carrboro Communications Manager Catherine Lazorko joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, September 2, as she fills in for Mayor Lydia Lavelle. She talks about the town’s high COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees, as well as an upcoming council meeting, a fire-rescue training event and Labor Day closures.
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Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on the air on Friday, September 10. She discusses the first town council meeting of the fall set for next week. Plus: reactions to President Joe Biden's executive order on COVID-19 vaccines and preparation for the next step of the town's comprehensive plan.
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