Conversations With The Mayors

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 8. She responded to results from Tuesday's election, and reaffirmed some of Carrboro's commitments to its residents. She discussed the election of new Town Councilmember Cristobal Palmer. She also talked about the official passage of the name Drakeford Library Complex, including an opening date coming into focus. She also discussed upcoming town events, and more. The post Carrboro: Election Response, New Town Council Member, Drakeford Library Complex appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, November 7. She discussed election aftermath at the national and state levels, including the election of Chapel Hill native Josh Stein as Governor. She also talked in detail about the town's bond referendums, which easily passed in Tuesday's election. She also discussed some recent town news, some upcoming town events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Election Aftermath, Bonds Pass, Town Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 1. She discussed the most recent update on the completion of the Drakeford Library Complex, formerly known as the 203 S. Greensboro Project. She suggested that the building may not be open until early 2025, but the finishing touches are in progress. She also discussed an upcoming community Q & A as the town considers affordable housing on town owned parcels of land. She also discussed other town news and events. The post Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex Update, Affordable Housing Plans appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 31. She talked about the evening's Halloween festivities, the upcoming election, some new public artwork around town, and latest dedication at Weaver's Grove. She also talked about other town news and events. The post Chapel Hill: Election, Murals, Weavers Grove appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chief Information Officer for Orange County Robert Reynolds spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 30. He discussed the responsibilities of the CIO, and what services that coves for the county. He also discussed October as Cyber Security Month, what the county is doing to keep systems safe, and more. The post Orange County: Cyber Security with Chief Information Officer Robert Reynolds appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 29. He shared a discussion the board of commissioners has around bike and pedestrian safety after the recent death of a young pedestrian along the US 70 bypass. He shared the challenges around getting a sidewalk added to that stretch of road. He also talked about Town Commissioner Matt Hughes addressing the board about some recent legal issues. He talked about the upcoming Halloween celebration in town, and more. The post Hillsborough: Pedestrian Safety, Matt Hughes Reaction, Halloween appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 25. She discussed early voting in Orange County. She also discussed a recent town proclamation of this week as Minority Enterprise Development Week. She also talked about upcoming Halloween activities in Carrboro, and more. The post Carrboro: Early Voting, Minority Enterprise Development, Halloween appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 24. She discussed early voting in the community, including an early voting event she appeared at along with science advocate Bill Nye. She also talked about the Putt-Putt Fun Center that was proposed, but is no longer coming to Chapel Hill. She discussed the town's progress toward climate goals, upcoming events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: No Putt-Putt, Early Voting, Climate Goals appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 23. She discussed early voting in Orange Count so far, including her voting experience, and parking tips for Chapel of the Cross. She also discussed area first responders and support personnel helping in Western North Carolina with hurricane recovery. She talked about the Orange County Skills Center's upcoming move to the Drakeford Library Complex, and more. The post Orange County: Early Voting, First Responders in Western NC, Drakeford Library Complex appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 22. He discussed early voting in northern Orange County, including wait times at Orange Works and Effland-Cheeks Community Center. He also previewed some upcoming Halloween events around town, including a Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Hillsborough Police. He also discussed the history of his home in historic downtown Hillsborough, and why some people think it is haunted. The post Hillsborough: Early Voting, Trunk or Treat, Mayor’s House Haunted? appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 18. She discussed the Town Council voting to approve naming the 203 S. Greensboro Project The Drakeford Library Complex, after late Carrboro Mayor Bob Drakeford. She also discussed an upcoming community feedback session for the Downtown Area Plan. She talked about voting early on the second day of early voting in North Carolina. She also previewed the West End Poetry Festival and more. The post Carrboro: Drakeford Library Complex, Downtown Area Plan, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 17. She discussed the first day of early voting in Orange County, as well as the importance of the bond referendums found on the back of the ballot. She discussed an upcoming information session on a proposed affordable housing development on MLK Boulevard just north of Town Hall. She discussed other upcoming community events, activities, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Early Voting Starts, Town Bonds, Affordable Housing Project appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 16. She discussed the decision to expand Durham Tech's Orange County campus, the results of community feedback on short-range transit, the start of early voting, and more. The post Orange County: Durham Tech Expansion, Short Range Transit, Early Voting appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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 […] The post Hillsborough: UDO Discussions, Riverwalk Anniversary, and Occaneechi Recognition appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 11. She previewed next week's Carrboro Town Council meeting, which will include the naming of the 203 S. Greensboro Project, and more. She also talked about a roll and stroll to school event she took part in earlier in the week. She previewed upcoming community events, including the West End Poetry Festival, and more. The post Carrboro: Council Preview, Roll and Stroll to School, West End Poetry appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 10. She discussed the town council's recent meeting, in which they discussed the next steps for the Greene Tract in northern Chapel Hill. She discussed where that conversation currently stands, as well as what is expected in the next year. She also discussed the addition of inclusive playground equipment at several of the town's playgrounds, and the next steps on a section of Community Center Park that was found to have lead contamination. She also discussed how Chapel Hill continues to aid in the recovery efforts in western North Carolina. The post Chapel Hill: Greene Tract, Inclusive Playgrounds, Lead Clean-up appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 9. She discussed the recent meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, which included an update from the local fire Chiefs, capitol funding, and appointments to boards. She also discussed how the county is pitching in on Helene response and more. The post Orange County: Chief’s Association, Helene Response, Capital Funding appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 8. He discussed next week's board of commissioner's meeting as well as the town's "Leave Your Leaves" initiative for Fall. He also talked about the town sending some town staff from the water and sewer department to aid in hurricane recover in western North Carolina, and more. The post Hillsborough: Water and Sewer Workers in Hurricane Relief, Leave Your Leaves, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Town Council Member and Equality NC Executive Director Eliazar Posada spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, October 4. They discussed the work of the town council, expectations for the rest of the rest of the year, leading Equality NC, and more. The post Carrboro: Council Member Eliazar Posada on Town Council, Equality NC appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, October 3. She discussed local support for the recovery efforts in western North Carolina, including what personnel the town has sent to the western part of the state to help with the recovery. She also discussed the town's new Engage Chapel Hill website, which gives residents the opportunity to learn about and share feedback on major town projects. She also previewed upcoming community events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Support for Western North Carolina, Engage Chapel Hill Website, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.