Town Board Meeting Summary

The board reviewed properties that the town may need to clear to meet health and safety standards.

January 13, 2026 4:05 p.m.

Help Clean Up Our Public Spaces

Organize a litter pickup event with town support.

January 07, 2026 2:00 p.m.

Sewage Pump Station Restored

The town continues to work on two utilities resiliency projects that had federal funding revoked.

January 06, 2026 10:28 a.m.

Town Continues Inventory of Materials in Water Service Lines

The town may need you to provide information.

January 02, 2026 8:00 a.m.

Hillsborough Receives State Award for Drinking Water

The Hillsborough Water Treatment Plant has received the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.

December 22, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Fire and EMS Station Wins National Design Award

The station was a project of Orange Rural Fire, the town and county.

December 18, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Town Monitoring Creek Cleanup After Chemical Leak

Approximately 50 gallons of cleaning product leaked into a creek this week.

December 17, 2025 3:50 p.m.

Cpl. Ian Cantrell Named Officer of the Year

The corporal also received a lifesaving award at the department's annual dinner.

December 12, 2025 2:15 p.m.

Help Recognize Excellent Employees

Nominate a town staff member for Hillsborough's annual awards.

December 10, 2025 1:36 p.m.

Town Board Meeting Summary

The board completed its annual organizational meeting and received a favorable audit report for Fiscal Year 2025.

December 09, 2025 12:27 p.m.

Hillsborough to Receive Federal Funding to Treat Water with Safer Method

The town will receive $1 million to improve safety in its water treatment disinfection process.

December 05, 2025 11:13 a.m.

Donate to the Water Assistance Program

Help customers in need pay a water bill.

November 26, 2025 9:26 a.m.

Town Board Meeting Summary

The board approved three special event permits and reducing the town's urban service boundary.

November 25, 2025 5:00 p.m.

Keep Grease Out of Pipes This Holiday Season

Washing food scraps and grease down drains clogs pipes.

November 21, 2025 8:30 a.m.

Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season

Police offer tips to keep your household and valuables safe.

November 19, 2025 8:20 a.m.

Joint Messages

Local and law enforcement leaders in Orange County issue joint statements.

November 18, 2025 6:43 p.m.

Police Collecting Toys for Annual Santa Event

Donations of new, unwrapped toys are needed.

November 14, 2025 9:30 a.m.

Town Board Meeting Summary

The board decided not to extend water service to a proposed development.

November 12, 2025 3:33 p.m.

Police Officer Saves Life

November 12, 2025 10:49 a.m.

Town Board Meeting Summary

The board received updates on water infrastructure projects and a progress update on the town's comprehensive sustainability plan.

October 28, 2025 1:45 p.m.