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Colonial Inn Wins Preservation Award for Recent Renovations
The Hillsborough Historic District Commission is presenting its 2021 Preservation Award to Allied DevCorp, LLC for its renovation of The Colonial Inn. An award ceremony will be held outdoors at the inn, located at 153 W. King Street, at 6:30 p.m. on June 15. The Colonial Inn, which dates to 1838, fell into disrepair after little […]
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After years of renovation, the historical Colonial Inn in downtown Hillsborough is set to reopen next week. The ownership group of the inn announced on Saturday the renovated space will hold a grand opening celebration with tours Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14. The 19th century building at 153 West King Street fell into […]
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The Hillsborough Town Board unanimously approved the zoning request recently for the soon-to-be-remodeled Colonial Inn. Allied DevCorp LLC is planning to add a two-story wing to the historic property which will contain an additional 18 guest rooms. Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens says specifics regarding a loading zone, parking and the sidewalk still need to be […]
Hillsborough Looking to Fall Discussions for Colonial Inn Restoration
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Hillsborough to Hold Public Hearing on Colonial Inn Rezoning
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Hillsborough Mayor Discusses Anticipated Sale of Colonial Inn
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Hillsborough, Owners of Colonial Inn Agree to Settlement Dropping Eminent Domain Proceedings
The Town of Hillsborough and the owners of the Colonial Inn have agreed to a settlement over eminent domain proceedings regarding the town’s historic property. Officials said in a release that mediation on April 14 ended with the proposal to settle. That agreement was then approved by the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners during a closed […]
Hillsborough Looking For Contractor For Colonial Inn
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