Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Friday, June 10th. They discussed Eliazar Posada’s swearing in to Town Council, the passage of the Carrboro Connects Comprehensive Plan, and more.
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Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 7, discussing town news and events. She recapped Tuesday's municipal election, which saw her reelected to a second term. She also discussed continued uncertainty around federal food benefits amid the government shutdown. She talked about ongoing community outreach efforts around the Downtown Area Plan, upcoming events in Carrboro, and more.
Carrboro: Downtown Area Plan, Financial Report, Early Voting
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