Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, August 27. He discussed the recent replacement of a large water pump at the town’s water treatment facility. He also previewed an upcoming community summit being held by Hillsborough Police. He discussed some recent rezoning applications that the town board is considering, as they decide how to appropriately allow the town to grow, and more. He also previewed upcoming events around town.

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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