Conversations With The Mayors

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, October 2. She discussed the Orange County Commissioners' meeting from earlier this week. She discussed the latest on the Greene Tract, a piece of land in northern Chapel Hill co-owned by Orange County, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. She also explained a split commissioners vote on a local childcare subsidy, previewed upcoming events, and more. The post Orange County: The Greene Tract, Child Care Subsidy, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, October 1. He discussed the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, both locally and in western North Carolina. He talked about River Walk and other parts of Hillsborough, as well as how locals are helping with the recovery. He also discussed the opening ceremony for the new Cate's Creek Skate Spot, previewed upcoming town events, and more. The post Hillsborough: Storm Aftermath, Skate Spot, and More appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 27. She discussed how Carrboro faired in Friday morning's storms, as well as some of what the town does proactively to monitor stormwater. She also recapped the recent town council meeting, including a conversation about aligning their traffic planning with their land use management. She also previewed the upcoming Carrboro Music Festival, and more. The post Carrboro: Storm Response, Council Recap, Carrboro Music Fest appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 26. She discussed a memorandum of agreement with Carrboro, Orange County and UNC on the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project, a plan that would transform an existing rail line into a 10-mile multimodal path, contingent on the CoGen plant no longer burning coal. She also gave an update on a development application, gave an update on some upcoming community events, and more. The post Chapel Hill: CoGen Rail Transformation Agreement, Development Update, Upcoming Events appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, Septber 25. She discussed the county commissioners upcoming joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board and the Orange County Schools Board. She talked about expectations for the meeting as well as what outcomes the commissioners will be looking for. She also talked about the upcoming bond referendum, the ballots for this November's election, and more. The post Orange County: Preview of Joint Meeting With School Boards, Bonds, and Ballots appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 24. He discussed the recent meeting of the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, where they chose a new route for the proposed Ridgewalk Greenway, which would connect southern Hillsborough with downtown and the Riverwalk. He also discussed an upcoming Police Summit with the community, the upcoming dedication of the Cate's Creek Skate Spot, Last Friday Artwalk, and more. The post Hillsborough: New Route Proposed for Ridgewalk Greenway, Police Summit, Skate Spot appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 20. She discussed the latest on the 203 S. Greensboro project, including construction updates and the latest from the naming committee. She also discussed how the community can give feedback as the town prepares their Downtown Area Plan. She also discussed some recent communications awards the town won, and more. The post Carrboro: 203 S. Greensboro Update, Downtown Area Plan Feedback, Communications Awards appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 19. She discussed her recent visit to Ann Arbor, Michigan with the Chamber for a Great Chapel Hill-Carrboro. She discussed her major takeaways from the trip, including discussion of Ann Arbor's carbon neutral plan, their relationship with the University, and the numerous similarities between the issues faced by the two towns. She also encouraged folks to make sure they are registered to vote and more. The post Chapel Hill: Mayor Jess Anderson Shares Highlights of the Inter-City Visit with Ann Arbor appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 18.  She discussed news from Tuesday night's meeting of the county commissioners, including a set of incentives and tax breaks for Morinaga's plant expansion near Mebane. She also discussed a conversation about how to spend the county's opioid settlement money, awarding a contract for the construction of the county's Crisis Diversion Center, and more. The post Orange County: Morinaga Incentives, Opioid Settlement Money, Crisis Diversion Center appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell over the phone on Friday, September 13. The post Carrboro: Council’s Parking Discussion, Plus County Transit Options and A Tree Removal appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 11. She discussed Tuesday night's meeting of the Orange County Commissioners, including their discussion of long term land use through 2055. She talked about how this plan impacts neighboring municipalities, and the opportunity for public feedback. She also talked about the outside agency funding, appointments to various boards and commissions, and more. The post Orange County: Long Term Land Use, Outside Agency Funding, Boards and Commissions appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 10. He discussed the recent town board of commissioners meeting, including signing off on a rezoning for some development at Waterstone South on the south end of town. He also gave an update on the town's Strategic Plan, discussed a community satisfaction award the town recently received, previewed the upcoming Hog Day event, and more. The post Hillsborough: Community Satisfaction, South Waterstone Development, Strategic Plan Update appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Town Manager Chris Blue spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, September 5. He discussed Chapel Hill welcoming football fans for UNC Football's home opener this weekend. He also previewed council business as they return from summer break. He discussed the latest in the rewrite of the town's Land Use Management Ordinance, talked about the 828 MLK site, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Football Home Opener, LUMO Update, Council Preview appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, September 4. She discussed the commissioners decision to hold this first meeting back on a Thursday. She also previewed some of the business of that meeting, including some upcoming community conversation about the Greene Tract. She also previewed an upcoming Orange County Road Show and Volunteer Fair, the opening of Wonderful House, and more. The post Orange County: Thursday Commissioners Meeting, Volunteer Fair, Wonderful House appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed town news and events, including the delay in construction at 203 S. Greenboro that has caused the early voting site in Carrboro to be moved back to 108 Bim Street. She also explained an environmentally friendly street resurfacing project that took place this week in Carrboro. She discussed the upcoming Labor Day Weekend, some upcoming events in the Carrboro community, and more. The post Carrboro: Early Voting Site Change, Resurfacing Streets, Labor Day appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 29. She discussed back to school week in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, including the Roll & Stroll event from this past weekend. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary St. parking deck downtown. She also discussed a recent instance of vandalism on the Chapel Hill courthouse, an upcoming feedback session on the 828 MLK property, and more. The post Chapel Hill: Back To School, Courthouse Vandalized, 828 MLK Feedback appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. She discussed the early voting site change from 203 S. Greensboro in Carrboro to 108 Bim Street, and the implications for the project. She also discussed some Orange County jobs, the latest on the School Bond Education Committee, and more. The post Orange County: School Bond Education Committee, Early Voting Update, Orange County Jobs appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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. The post Hillsborough: Water Pump Replaced, Commissioners Consider Growth, Police Community Summit appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 23. She discussed a meeting with OWASA officials on how they are addressing PFAS in drinking water. She also gave an update on the 203 S. Greensboro project, which is set to open this fall. She talked about the Arts Center's 50th birthday, Eliazar Posada's position as the executive director of Equality NC, and more. The post Carrboro: OWASA Update, 203 S. Greensboro Update, Arts Center Turns 50 appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, August 22. She discussed the opening of the Rosemary Parking Deck coming up early next week. She also talked about back to school in the community, including some of the challenges faced by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this summer and continuing into this year. She also talked about bids going out for construction to reimagine Chapel Hill's skate park, plus much more. The post Chapel Hill: Rosemary Parking Deck Update, Back to School, Skate Park appeared first on Chapelboro.com.