Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell following Memorial Day in our community. She shares how she and other Hillsborough residents honored the holiday before sharing some updates on what the town government is focused on heading into June. Plus: Pride flags are hanging in downtown for the first time and the town government recently refreshed its logo!

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