Hillsborough: UDO Discussions, Riverwalk Anniversary, and Occaneechi Recognition

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for an interview on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Coming off the heels of a town board meeting, Bell recaps some of the commissioners’ discussions — including Hillsborough’s Unified Development Ordinance and some proposed changes to its text. With the anniversary of the Riverwalk on Monday, the mayor also shares his memories of how the project came together and was first seen when it opened compared to its impact now.

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 listen to previous “Conversations With the Mayors” here.

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Hillsborough: UDO Discussions, Riverwalk Anniversary, and Occaneechi Recognition

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell for an interview on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Coming off the heels of a town board meeting, Bell recaps some of the commissioners’ discussions — including Hillsborough’s Unified Development Ordinance and some proposed changes to its text. With the anniversary of the Riverwalk on […]

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