Town of Hillsborough, NC Government
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Town of Hillsborough offices will be closed Jan. 1 to observe New Year's Day. Solid waste routes will not be serviced on those days.
Residential solid waste collection will occur Friday, Jan. 2 for homes that receive service on Thursdays or Fridays.
Read more: buff.ly/4nBntcR
Residential solid waste collection will occur Friday, Jan. 2 for homes that receive service on Thursdays or Fridays.
Read more: buff.ly/4nBntcR
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Town of Hillsborough offices will be closed Jan. 1 to observe New Year's Day. Solid waste routes will not be serviced on those days.
Residential solid waste collection will occur Friday, Jan. 2 for homes that receive service on Thursdays or Fridays.
Read more: buff.ly/4nBntcR
Residential solid waste collection will occur Friday, Jan. 2 for homes that receive service on Thursdays or Fridays.
Read more: buff.ly/4nBntcR
The Hillsborough Water Treatment Plant has received the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Hillsborough Water Treatment Plant has received the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
The Waterstone Fire and EMS Station recently received a design award from Firehouse Magazine.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Waterstone Fire and EMS Station recently received a design award from Firehouse Magazine.
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The Town of Hillsborough dropped off over 900 pounds of food at the Orange Congregations in Mission food pantry yesterday, more than doubling last year's donation. Thank you to our amazing staff and community members who donated!
December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Town of Hillsborough dropped off over 900 pounds of food at the Orange Congregations in Mission food pantry yesterday, more than doubling last year's donation. Thank you to our amazing staff and community members who donated!
The Hillsborough Stormwater and Environmental Services Division is monitoring cleanup efforts after approximately 50 gallons of cleaning product leaked into a creek this week. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Hillsborough Stormwater and Environmental Services Division is monitoring cleanup efforts after approximately 50 gallons of cleaning product leaked into a creek this week. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
The Town of Hillsborough was notified of tire and wheel cleaner in a creek flowing through the Town Cemetery.
A nearby car wash has been closed until its drain system can be addressed. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been notified.
Town stormwater info: buff.ly/ELj0IaH
A nearby car wash has been closed until its drain system can be addressed. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been notified.
Town stormwater info: buff.ly/ELj0IaH
December 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The Town of Hillsborough was notified of tire and wheel cleaner in a creek flowing through the Town Cemetery.
A nearby car wash has been closed until its drain system can be addressed. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been notified.
Town stormwater info: buff.ly/ELj0IaH
A nearby car wash has been closed until its drain system can be addressed. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been notified.
Town stormwater info: buff.ly/ELj0IaH
Hillsborough police officers and Orange Rural firefighters will distribute one new, unwrapped toy to each child from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Ave. The community center will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this drive-thru buff.ly/VmIhm41
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hillsborough police officers and Orange Rural firefighters will distribute one new, unwrapped toy to each child from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Ave. The community center will be transformed into a winter wonderland for this drive-thru buff.ly/VmIhm41
Town of Hillsborough offices will be closed Dec. 24-26 to observe Christmas. Solid waste routes will not be serviced on those days.
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Town of Hillsborough offices will be closed Dec. 24-26 to observe Christmas. Solid waste routes will not be serviced on those days.
Due to low temperatures, the Orange County Emergency Cold Weather Shelters will be available tonight and Sunday. Call 919-245-2490 to hear more information and determine which Hillsborough location is open.
December 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Due to low temperatures, the Orange County Emergency Cold Weather Shelters will be available tonight and Sunday. Call 919-245-2490 to hear more information and determine which Hillsborough location is open.
The Hillsborough Police Department recognized Cpl. Ian Cantrell as its 2025 Officer of the Year and also honored him with a lifesaving award for critical care he provided last month. Thank you for your dedicated work, Cpl. Cantrell! buff.ly/htB6ZZ4
December 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Hillsborough Police Department recognized Cpl. Ian Cantrell as its 2025 Officer of the Year and also honored him with a lifesaving award for critical care he provided last month. Thank you for your dedicated work, Cpl. Cantrell! buff.ly/htB6ZZ4
Expect the downtown and Riverwalk to be busy Saturday, Dec. 20 for the annual Solstice Lantern Walk and Market. A shuttle will run between parking on South Nash Street, Orange County Public Library and Orange County Courthouse. See details on parking and how to watch or participate: buff.ly/lCa2xYb
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Expect the downtown and Riverwalk to be busy Saturday, Dec. 20 for the annual Solstice Lantern Walk and Market. A shuttle will run between parking on South Nash Street, Orange County Public Library and Orange County Courthouse. See details on parking and how to watch or participate: buff.ly/lCa2xYb
Several employees across Town of Hillsborough departments and divisions met today to discuss winter weather operations. Are you prepared for the challenges that winter weather sometimes brings? buff.ly/hxr7a6s
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Several employees across Town of Hillsborough departments and divisions met today to discuss winter weather operations. Are you prepared for the challenges that winter weather sometimes brings? buff.ly/hxr7a6s
The Hillsborough Historic District Commission needs your help!
Consider serving on the Historic District Commission to identify, protect and preserve Hillsborough's architectural resources and review applications for exterior changes within the district.
Apply now: buff.ly/oCcW6fW
Consider serving on the Historic District Commission to identify, protect and preserve Hillsborough's architectural resources and review applications for exterior changes within the district.
Apply now: buff.ly/oCcW6fW
December 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Hillsborough Historic District Commission needs your help!
Consider serving on the Historic District Commission to identify, protect and preserve Hillsborough's architectural resources and review applications for exterior changes within the district.
Apply now: buff.ly/oCcW6fW
Consider serving on the Historic District Commission to identify, protect and preserve Hillsborough's architectural resources and review applications for exterior changes within the district.
Apply now: buff.ly/oCcW6fW
Donations are needed! Consider dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at the police or fire station by Dec. 17. The toys will be distributed by Hillsborough police and Orange Rural firefighters at an event on Dec. 18. See the news release for details: buff.ly/VmIhm41
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Donations are needed! Consider dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at the police or fire station by Dec. 17. The toys will be distributed by Hillsborough police and Orange Rural firefighters at an event on Dec. 18. See the news release for details: buff.ly/VmIhm41
The town is seeking community nominations to recognize town employees for innovation and service excellence in 2025.
See the news release for more details: buff.ly/qgj5fqw
Ready to nominate? Here's the link to the nomination form:
buff.ly/pYT7888
See the news release for more details: buff.ly/qgj5fqw
Ready to nominate? Here's the link to the nomination form:
buff.ly/pYT7888
December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The town is seeking community nominations to recognize town employees for innovation and service excellence in 2025.
See the news release for more details: buff.ly/qgj5fqw
Ready to nominate? Here's the link to the nomination form:
buff.ly/pYT7888
See the news release for more details: buff.ly/qgj5fqw
Ready to nominate? Here's the link to the nomination form:
buff.ly/pYT7888
At the start of last night's meeting, Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Kathleen Ferguson and Robb English affirmed their oaths of office. District Court Judge Hathaway Pendergrass, a Hillsborough resident, conducted the ceremony.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
At the start of last night's meeting, Mayor Mark Bell and commissioners Kathleen Ferguson and Robb English affirmed their oaths of office. District Court Judge Hathaway Pendergrass, a Hillsborough resident, conducted the ceremony.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Due to possible hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, Town of Hillsborough offices will open at noon Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Use caution if you are driving overnight or tomorrow morning.
See the National Weather Service Raleigh Office for the latest weather forecast: buff.ly/oacBY5o
Use caution if you are driving overnight or tomorrow morning.
See the National Weather Service Raleigh Office for the latest weather forecast: buff.ly/oacBY5o
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Due to possible hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, Town of Hillsborough offices will open at noon Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Use caution if you are driving overnight or tomorrow morning.
See the National Weather Service Raleigh Office for the latest weather forecast: buff.ly/oacBY5o
Use caution if you are driving overnight or tomorrow morning.
See the National Weather Service Raleigh Office for the latest weather forecast: buff.ly/oacBY5o
As you prepare or clean up holiday meals, help yourself and your sewer system by keeping grease out of your drains!
See the news release for tips, including information on recycling cooking oil and receiving a free fat trapper. buff.ly/Ew8SjR0
See the news release for tips, including information on recycling cooking oil and receiving a free fat trapper. buff.ly/Ew8SjR0
December 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
As you prepare or clean up holiday meals, help yourself and your sewer system by keeping grease out of your drains!
See the news release for tips, including information on recycling cooking oil and receiving a free fat trapper. buff.ly/Ew8SjR0
See the news release for tips, including information on recycling cooking oil and receiving a free fat trapper. buff.ly/Ew8SjR0
Hillsborough's holiday parade begins at 4 p.m. this Sunday!
Will you help us keep a safe, accessible pathway open during the parade?
For everyone’s safety, please don't set up chairs on the sidewalk. The pedestrian pathway should be 4 feet wide where that is possible.
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Will you help us keep a safe, accessible pathway open during the parade?
For everyone’s safety, please don't set up chairs on the sidewalk. The pedestrian pathway should be 4 feet wide where that is possible.
buff.ly/QwUqwM8
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hillsborough's holiday parade begins at 4 p.m. this Sunday!
Will you help us keep a safe, accessible pathway open during the parade?
For everyone’s safety, please don't set up chairs on the sidewalk. The pedestrian pathway should be 4 feet wide where that is possible.
buff.ly/QwUqwM8
Will you help us keep a safe, accessible pathway open during the parade?
For everyone’s safety, please don't set up chairs on the sidewalk. The pedestrian pathway should be 4 feet wide where that is possible.
buff.ly/QwUqwM8
The Town of Hillsborough will receive $1 million in federal funding to improve safety in its water treatment disinfection process. The project was submitted by Rep. Valerie Foushee along with 14 others for review by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Town of Hillsborough will receive $1 million in federal funding to improve safety in its water treatment disinfection process. The project was submitted by Rep. Valerie Foushee along with 14 others for review by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.
Is your household prepared for the winter season and weather-related emergencies? Every household is encouraged to store a three-day supply of water and food for every person and pet for emergency use year-round.
See the news release: buff.ly/RzNevct
See the news release: buff.ly/RzNevct
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Is your household prepared for the winter season and weather-related emergencies? Every household is encouraged to store a three-day supply of water and food for every person and pet for emergency use year-round.
See the news release: buff.ly/RzNevct
See the news release: buff.ly/RzNevct
All Flock Safety cameras contracted by the town have been removed.
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners decided to terminate the town’s contract for the license plate reader cameras on Oct. 27.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners decided to terminate the town’s contract for the license plate reader cameras on Oct. 27.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
All Flock Safety cameras contracted by the town have been removed.
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners decided to terminate the town’s contract for the license plate reader cameras on Oct. 27.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
The Hillsborough Board of Commissioners decided to terminate the town’s contract for the license plate reader cameras on Oct. 27.
Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
With help from Santa, police officers and firefighters will distribute toys from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Ave. The center will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with a light display through Jan. 1. buff.ly/QVHCnDJ
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
With help from Santa, police officers and firefighters will distribute toys from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center, 501 Rainey Ave. The center will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with a light display through Jan. 1. buff.ly/QVHCnDJ
Want to help a local resident this GivingTuesday? Consider donating to the Water Assistance Program. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Want to help a local resident this GivingTuesday? Consider donating to the Water Assistance Program. www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...
Help the town fill a local food pantry for the holidays! Last year, town staff collected 417 pounds of food.
Donations will be delivered to Orange Congregations in Mission. A donation bin is available at the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. until Dec. 16.
See ocimnc.org for current needs.
Donations will be delivered to Orange Congregations in Mission. A donation bin is available at the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. until Dec. 16.
See ocimnc.org for current needs.
December 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Help the town fill a local food pantry for the holidays! Last year, town staff collected 417 pounds of food.
Donations will be delivered to Orange Congregations in Mission. A donation bin is available at the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. until Dec. 16.
See ocimnc.org for current needs.
Donations will be delivered to Orange Congregations in Mission. A donation bin is available at the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St. until Dec. 16.
See ocimnc.org for current needs.