Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about what’s happening around the community. She shares how the new executive order regarding masks and capacity limits will affect the local government. Plus, Hemminger shares updates on a new local composting effort, a busy schedule for the town council and an upcoming groundbreaking.
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