Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend’s Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year’s event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming recreation and parks events for Carrboro, and more.

Conversations With the Mayors is an ongoing series on “News on the Hill” where host Andrew Stuckey visits with the local government leaders who help shape our communities. Each Tuesday he visits with Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell; Wednesdays feature a conversation with Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford; Thursdays feature Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson, and Fridays include a conversation with Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee. You can access previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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