Volunteers plant a bioswale along the Riverwalk greenway
Get to know Hillsborough town staff, local volunteers and other residents while participating in Creek Week activities March 19-28. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Gold Park pollinator garden
You are invited to help maintain the Gold Park pollinator garden alongside master gardeners! The workdays generally take place at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, March through October.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Staff member in yellow hazard jacket opens hydrant that has orange device to direct the flow
Spring hydrant flushing began Monday morning. Customers may see a drop in pressure or discolored water when hydrants are opened in their area. Both are temporary and do not pose a risk. See the news release for details. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
A bee at a purple coneflower
The Hillsborough Tree Board asks you to celebrate spring by delaying or reducing mowing and by replacing some of your turf lawn with native plants.
Read more about No Mow March: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
For more information about the annual disinfection and ways you can eliminate that chlorine taste or smell, see the About Water page: buff.ly/yZT1Wta
Some customers may notice a chlorine taste or odor in March because of the switch from chloramine (a combination of chlorine and ammonia) to chlorine.
Glass pitcher of water with slices of lemon
Hillsborough will start treating drinking water with chlorine next week as required annually by the state for a high level of disinfection of our water mains. But did you know chlorine is an ingredient used throughout the year to ensure your water is safe and fresh?
Small black and tan dog wearing a white bunny costume
Join the Hillsborough Police Department for the annual Easter egg hunt and costume contest for dogs Saturday, March 28. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Learn more about our wastewater treatment process on the About Wastewater page: buff.ly/1I07Q2E
Five staff members stand in front of a white Town of Hillsborough pickup truck
The Town of Hillsborough recognizes its outstanding utilities staff on North Carolina's Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day. Pictured are just some of the excellent people who keep our wastewater treatment plant running smoothly.
The Town Hall Annex
Last night, the board continued its budgetary planning for the next fiscal year. The work session included a presentation on the town’s water and sewer rate structure and three alternative options from the financial consulting firm Raftelis.
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Drivers are encouraged to obey all posted traffic signs and check DriveNC.gov for real-time traffic updates and detours.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct nightly closures March 1-6 on both Interstate 85 and N.C. 86 in Hillsborough. Bridge maintenance work will begin at 9 p.m. and finish at 6 a.m., weather permitting.
Town of Hillsborough Town Cemetery
REMINDER: Please remove all seasonal items from gravesites in the Town Cemetery by Saturday, Feb. 28. Decorations are not permitted on the ground between March 1 and Nov. 1 due to the need for mowing and other grounds maintenance.
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Brown, compostable yard waste bags by the street.
Have fallen leaves or spring clippings? Please place yard waste in paper or biodegradable bags or compost them at home.
More information: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/dep...
Cheryl Sadgrove
Government Communicators Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of public communicators across the nation. This day of recognition falls on Feb. 20 this year, and we are celebrating Senior Communications Specialist Cheryl Sadgrove!
Read our Q&A with her: buff.ly/9M2RZHb
Seven people on a tour stand on a metal catwalk over a raised concrete pool of water
Interested in the town's water and wastewater treatment? Sign up today for a tour of either the Water Treatment Plant or Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1 p.m. Friday, March 13.
Learn more: buff.ly/E9jfCPg
Shovel next to newly planted tree. Text states NC811.org
Make sure you know what's in the ground before you start digging this spring! Call 811 or visit nc811.org to get underground lines. The town is only able to mark the public portion of water and sewer lines.
See the North Carolina Cooperative Extension's video on planting trees: buff.ly/tV9l4Je...
The Orange Rural Fire Department fire training facility is made from shipping containers. It sits on gravel.
We just toured Orange Rural Fire Department's fire training facility from American Fire Training Systems. It's almost ready to open! Should we take some live training footage? 👀
Town Hall Annex
The Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will hold the quarterly joint public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
The meeting takes place in the Board Meeting Room in the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. The public is welcome to attend.
See the agenda buff.ly/RvQESYP
Intersection of East Corbin and North Churton streets
A small section of East Corbin Street next to North Churton Street will be closed during the day for utilities work Feb. 17-19. To access the Town Hall Campus, approach it from the east on East Corbin Street. Steve’s Garden Market & Butchery will be accessible from North Churton Street.
Missed a report? The four most recent transparency reports are available on the Police webpage: buff.ly/EALoocX
The Hillsborough Police Department conducted 166 traffic stops in the last quarter. See the latest quarterly transparency report for other information including arrests, training and reported incidents: buff.ly/wQugyxk
Town Hall Annex, which houses the Financial Services Department
The Financial Services Department, including Billing and Collections, will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. We apologize for any inconvenience. Payments can be made on the town's payment platform: hillsboroughnc.municipalonlinepayments.com/hillsboroughnc
Phone off the hook
The town's phone line for reporting water or sewer emergencies is out of service. To report a water or sewer emergency, call 919-296-9640. Minor issues can be reported using the utilities contact form: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/about-us/con...
Adult hand passing glass of water to a child's hand with red heart behind the words Share the love of water
This Valentine's Day, consider donating to the Hillsborough Water Assistance Program to help a neighbor in need.
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Town Annex
Monday evening, the board approved new recreation regulations and a special event and began budgetary planning for the town's next fiscal year.
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The Allison Street Riverwalk entrance is expected to be closed between Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 13, to remove a fallen tree from the Eno River. Please use a different entrance during this time.
hillsboroughnc.gov/community/recreation-facilities/riverwalk
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell has issued a proclamation in honor of Black History Month. See the news release for a link to Orange County's calendar of Black History Month events: buff.ly/uaBwCYJ
Two volunteers with the invasive species removal team help remove privet along Riverwalk.
Do you want to help remove invasive plants?
The Tree Board's invasive species removal team meets weekly to remove invasive plants and plant native plants in Hillsborough’s public spaces.
Get connected: buff.ly/nxdTNJS
