Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 3, about the latest community news. She shares thoughts on conversations with those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 about trying to change the local public health trends. Plus: details on the ongoing Last Fridays series, the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan survey and the town’s Board of Commissioners returning to meetings next week.

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