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Every week, 97.9 The Hill chats with the mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, plus the chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. From breaking news to hot-button issues, they co... more
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill):How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill) have?The podcast currently has 1,290 episodes available.
March 05, 2024Hillsborough: Riverwalk and Greenway Survey + The Future of the Margaret Lane CemeteryHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 5. Bell shares his thoughts on Election Day trends seen around the community during this primary season. Then, he shares details about an ongoing town survey asking residents how they use the Riverwalk and greenways, which Bell says is preparation for a potential significant extension as the town further grows. Finally, the mayor shares ongoing discussions around the Margaret Lane Cemetery and how Hillsborough hopes to have the space better marked and honored. 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.Listen to the full conversation, presented by Gonzalez Painters and Contractors:The post Hillsborough: Riverwalk and Greenway Survey + The Future of the Margaret Lane Cemetery appeared first on Chapelboro.com....more13minPlay
February 29, 2024Chapel Hill: Town Manager Chris Blue on Complete Communities, LUMO, and Longstanding ProjectsChapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue taps in on the segment to speak with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, February 29....more16minPlay
February 27, 2024Hillsborough: Parking Study, Legislative Priorities, and MoreHillsborough Town Commissioner Matt Hughes spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 27. He discussed the board's decision to go forward with a parking study as they consider the future of downtown parking in Hillsborough. He also discussed the Board's recent meeting with State Rep. Renee Price and State Senator Graig Meyer as they discussed the town's legislative priorities going into the short session. He also discussed some upcoming community events, and more....more9minPlay
February 22, 2024Chapel Hill: Response to Tragic Car Crash, LUMO Update, Interim ChancellorChapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 22. She discussed the recent fatal automobile accident on NC 54 that killed UNC student Mary Rotunda, and the response in the community. She also discussed her initial meeting with UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, gave an update on the Land Use Management Ordinance (LUMO) rewrite, talked about upcoming events, and more....more15minPlay
February 21, 2024Orange County: Countywide Strategic Plan, Priorities for General Assembly, and MoreChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 21. She discussed the adoption of a county-wide Strategic Plan. She talked about the process of adopting the plan, how that is likely to impact county business going forward, and more. She also discussed the commissioners priority for the General Assembly during the upcoming short session, including the Medicaid expansion finally being taken off of that list. She also talked about Black History Month activities in the county, and more....more12minPlay
February 20, 2024Hillsborough: Reservoir is Full, Practice Fire, Greenways SurveyHillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, February 20. He discussed the Hillsborough Reservoir, which had not been at full capacity since its expansion in 2019 until this week. He also discussed a practice fire that the Hillsborough Fire Department will be conducting for training purposes on Saturday, which is open to the public. He talked about a greenway survey the town is conducting as they plan on expanding their greenway system, and more....more10minPlay
February 16, 2024Carrboro: Reimagining Boards and Commissions, Triangle Native American Society, Black History MonthCarrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 16. She discussed a recent meeting with the Triangle Native American Society, a recent discussion amongst the town council about reorganizing the advisory boards and commissions for the town, upcoming Black History Month events, and more....more12minPlay
February 15, 2024Chapel Hill: Capital Projects, Affordable Housing, Black History MonthChapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 15. She discussed the recent Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, which included discussions of capital projects for the town, an update on affordable housing, and more. She also discussed Black History Month activities in the community, feedback on an inclusive playground being planned at Community Center Park, and more....more12minPlay
February 14, 2024Orange County: Early Voting, WASMPBA, Advisory BoardsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, February 14. She discussed early voting, which starts tomorrow in Orange County. She also talked about when the County Commissioners are likely to take up WASMPBA, several advisory boards and commissions giving updates at tomorrow's commissioner's meeting, how to volunteer for boards and commissions, and more....more14minPlay
February 09, 2024Carrboro: Street Name Change Process, Water and Sewer Boundary Vote, The Greene TractCarrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, February 9. She discussed hiring the next town manager, a recent council retreat, and more. She also discussed the most recent town council meeting, including a vote in favor of extending Chapel Hill's water and sewer boundary to the south, the future of the Greene Tract, procedural issues around the recent renaming of a street in town, and more....more14minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill):How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors (97.9 The Hill) have?The podcast currently has 1,290 episodes available.