Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina

Winter Weather

A winter storm is forecast to move into our area on Saturday. Check the Emergency Updates page for the latest information.

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Riverwalk Greenway

Our award-winning greenway is part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and connects to Occoneechee Mountain and the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail.

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Explore Hillsborough

Discover things to do, events to attend, places to stay and where to eat.

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Utilities

Learn more about the town's water and sewer operations.

OC Alerts

Sign up to receive emergency notifications through OC Alerts. Make sure to select "Hillsborough water and sewer" under "Community Alerts" when registering or confirming your registration.

Talk of the Town: January 2026

Read this month's newsletter to learn more about employee and town awards, Christmas tree disposal, and managing fallen leaves. See the bill insert for information on protecting pipes from freezing.

Cold weather resources

See our resources to help you prepare your household for cold weather and weather-related emergencies.

Loose Leaf Collection

The town began its seasonal collection of loose leaves Nov. 3. Collection will continue until the end of January. Community members also may choose to use their fallen leaves for compost or mulch.