Tom Stevens -- who has served as Hillsborough Mayor -- prepares before his final meeting with the town's Board of Commissioners. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens — who has served as Hillsborough Mayor — prepares before his final meeting with the town’s Board of Commissioners. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens, who chose not to run for an eighth term, has served as mayor since 2005. He said in a conversation with WCHL’s Aaron Keck he takes pride in helping the town’s board and staff work together to achieve their goals. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens, who chose not to run for an eighth term, has served as mayor since 2005. He said in a conversation with WCHL’s Aaron Keck he takes pride in helping the town’s board and staff work together to achieve their goals. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
“I think the thing that I can take some credit for is just really helping the board work together,” Stevens said. “We support our Town Manager and can really work as a team.” (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
“I think the thing that I can take some credit for is just really helping the board work together,” Stevens said. “We support our Town Manager and can really work as a team.” (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens wore a bow tie that read "Love Hillsborough" at his final Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens wore a bow tie that read “Love Hillsborough” at his final Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens is celebrated on his final day as Hillsborough Mayor, including his name dedicating a local library in town. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens is celebrated on his final day as Hillsborough Mayor, including his name dedicating a local library in town. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens and Jenn Weaver shake hands as Weaver prepares to take the oath of office as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens and Jenn Weaver shake hands as Weaver prepares to take the oath of office as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens smiles as audience members give him a standing ovation as he steps down as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Tom Stevens smiles as audience members give him a standing ovation as he steps down as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Surrounded by her family, Jenn Weaver takes the oath of office and is officially sworn in as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Surrounded by her family, Jenn Weaver takes the oath of office and is officially sworn in as Hillsborough Mayor. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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