Hillsborough: Utilities Infrastructure, Town Offices and Handmade Parade

The annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade will close portions of Churton Street and some downtown side streets on Saturday, June 1. Churton Street will be closed from “about 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.,” according to the town, from Orange Street to the U.S. Highway 70A intersection. Other streets to be closed are: Cameron Street between East King […]

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bells spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, May 6, discussing town news and events. He talked about a traffic accident from earlier in the afternoon that has closed parts of I-85 and Orange Grove Road, and diverted traffic downtown. He talked about the opening of a Graffiti Art park at Cate's Creek park near the skate spot. He also previewed next week's Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting, which will continue budget talks, and more.

The crash of a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 85 South in Hillsborough is leading to major traffic delays and closures on Tuesday afternoon.

As Hillsborough continues to plan for the future, the town government is asking for feedback on where people prefer to park their vehicles.

José Hidalgo, a seventh-grade science teacher at A.L. Stanback Middle School in Hillsborough, was named the Orange County Schools Teacher of the Year Friday afternoon. Hidalgo was chosen from among 13 teachers who were named Teachers of the Year at their respective schools. “Hidalgo’s selflessness, dedication to his work, and ability to form strong relationships […]

Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta, a new Italian-American restaurant headed by local chef Josh Decarolis, will open this summer in the space formerly occupied by Radius Pizzeria and Pub at 112 North Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough. A specific opening date was not provided. Decarolis is a Hillsborough resident and is a partner in two other […]

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 29, discussing town news and events. He discussed the events of the recent board of commissioners meeting, where they talked about the end of a federal block grant program. He also discussed some annexation being considered by the town, some rezoning requests from residents, a briefing on some bills in the General Assembly that would affect the town's ability to plan for growth, and more. He also talked about a parking survey, as the town gathers more information about parking habits in the community, and more.

Hillsborough is now scrambling for ways to move forward with relocating its River Pump Station, a critical water and sewer project.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 22. He discussed the recent loss of FEMA funding for a couple of crucial projects for the town of Hillsborough. He also discussed a recent sewage spill and the subsequent cleanup. He talked about the Hillsborough Climate Challenge, which wraps up today, including the likelihood that the challenge will be repeated next year, and more.

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 8. He previewed a Hillsborough Police event coming up at Gold Park this weekend that will include an easter egg hunt and a dog costume contest. He also discussed several of the Hillsborough Climate Challenge Events coming up this week. He talked about a virtual public meeting on mitigating hazards in the Haw and Eno rivers, previewed the next board of commissioners meeting, and more.