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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:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.
February 25, 2022Carrboro: Comprehensive Plan Feedback + A Special ElectionCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 25. Seils shares updates on the ongoing sewer replacement downtown, as well as details on the public hearing for the Carrboro Connects comprehensive plan. Plus: the special election for a vacant town council seat is officially back underway!...more14minPlay
February 24, 2022Chapel Hill: MLK Development, Estes Drive Updates and MaskingChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 24. She discusses highlights from Wednesday's town council meeting, including updates on the climate action plan and a concept plan review for a development along a busy corridor. Plus: Hemminger shares her thoughts on Orange County leaders' maintaining the indoor mask mandate, as well as their plans to learn more from health officials next week....more15minPlay
February 23, 2022Orange County: Recappaing the Joint School Board MeetingChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 23. She discusses highlights from Tuesday's joint school board meeting with Orange County Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and county commissioners. Plus: more discussions on the county's plans for its indoor mask mandate....more15minPlay
February 22, 2022Hillsborough: OCS Masking Policies + Long-Term Transit PlansHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver talks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 22. She shares her thoughts and reactions to the Orange County Schools Board of Education ruling to follow the local government when it comes to face mask requirements. Plus: more information on the county's mask mandate and the active survey on Orange County's long-term transit plan....more11minPlay
February 19, 2022Carrboro: Continuing the Mask Mandate, East Main Street and Carrboro ConnectsCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 18. He shares details on the Orange County leaders agreeing to maintain the local indoor mask mandate after Gov. Roy Cooper shared his recommendation of scaling such measures back. Plus, Seils discusses the early stages of a long-term OWASA project downtown and upcoming public hearings on the town's draft comprehensive plan....more13minPlay
February 17, 2022Chapel Hill: Mask Guidance + Financial RetreatChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger talks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 17. She shares her initial thoughts on Gov. Cooper's recommendation on mask mandates and what she's heard from community members regarding the response to this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: the town council prepares for its financial retreat and town staff prepare for the final office hours of the Let's Talk Town series....more12minPlay
February 17, 2022Orange County: NACo Recap, Preview of MeetingsChair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, February 17. She discusses her experience at the National Association of Counties legislative conference this past weekend and what she hopes to bring back to Orange County. Plus: what residents can expect at the board's upcoming business meeting and joint school board meeting....more15minPlay
February 15, 2022Hillsborough: Water + Sewer, Train Station Plans and Banner UpdatesHillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, February 15. She details highlights from Monday's Board of Commissioner meeting, including water and sewer discussions, an update on the future train station and new town decorations....more14minPlay
February 11, 2022Carrboro: Preparing for Sewer Work, Discussing Affordable HousingCarrboro Mayor Damon Seils joins 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Friday, February 11. He shares details and advice for residents ahead of a long-term sewer repair project by OWASA begins in downtown. Seils also discusses highlights from Tuesday's town council meeting, which include an in-depth discussion on affordable housing strategy....more12minPlay
February 10, 2022Chapel Hill: Road Safety Measures, New Business and Clear-Cutting ConcernsChapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Thursday, February 10. She discusses updates from town staff on bicycle and pedestrian safety measures being implemented along some roads and highlights from the council's Economic Sustainability Committee. Plus: upcoming Black History Month events and why some trees are being cut down on Homestead Road....more13minPlay
FAQs about Conversations with the Mayors:How many episodes does Conversations with the Mayors have?The podcast currently has 1,206 episodes available.