Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from around the town on Tuesday, May 25. Weaver shares details on last night’s budget proposal, highlights upcoming events by the Hillsborough Arts Council and reflects on the impact of George Floyd’s death one year removed.
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Hillsborough: Getting Vaccinated, Last Fridays and Town Commissioners
Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, August 3, about the latest community news. She shares thoughts on conversations with those who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 about trying to change the local public health trends. Plus: details on the ongoing Last Fridays series, the Comprehensive Sustainability Plan survey and the town's Board of Commissioners returning to meetings next week.

Town of Hillsborough Cancels Contract for License Plate Reader Cameras
The Town of Hillsborough has cancelled a contract with the company Flock Safety for 10 license plate reader cameras around the community, it said in a release Tuesday. The announcement comes after the town’s Board of Commissioners held a closed session Monday night to discuss “data privacy concerns” related to the cameras. Earlier in the […]

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Hillsborough's Riverwalk, Gold Park Fully Reopen After Repairs From July's Flooding
Both Hillsborough's Gold Park and Riverwalk Greenway are back open to the public following damages from July’s historic flooding during Tropical Depression Chantal.

Hillsborough Adopts Parking Study to Help Optimize Existing Town Parking Options
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Labor Day to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County Community (2025)
Monday marks the observance of Labor Day, which is meant to celebrate the contribution of workers and employees across the United States. With that, the local governments in Orange County will be giving many of their employees the day off, which will affect certain local government services. Ahead of the holiday on Monday, September 1, […]
Hillsborough: South Churton Street Fire, Police Department Changes and Buying Public Artwork
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Sections of River Park, Riverwalk in Hillsborough Reopen After Flood Cleanup
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Hillsborough: AG Jackson's Visit, Ongoing Flood Recovery and Preparation for Uproar
Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, July 29.

Despite Restored Water Operations, Town of Hillsborough Faces Extensive Costs From Flooding
While the Town of Hillsborough ended its conservation call for water and sewer customers after flooding damaged and contaminated its treatment plants, the road back to normal operations appears to be long for the small town. Historic rain from Tropical Depression Chantal led to flooding levels not seen for decades in Orange County, with parts […]
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