Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 30. She discusses the breaking news of Dr. Mandy Cohen stepping down from the state government, as well as the local strategies to preparing for the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Weaver discusses Small Business Saturday and the town’s upcoming holiday parade.
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Thanksgiving Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County (2025)
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