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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 13h

License plate readers are entering crime show dialogue and Hillsborough investigations. The Police Department will install 10 cameras throughout town. They will join about 40 readers already in use by others in Orange County. The Police Summit on Oct. 9 will have a brief overview. buff.ly/INBFdQq

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 19h

Government 101 participants toured the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant Saturday.

Interested in a future tour? Sign up for the next public tour or organize your own group tour: buff.ly/dGo7ru9

People peer over yellow metal railing into a concrete square pool of water. Their reflections appear in the water.

Troy Miller addresses a room of participants at the start of the tour

People watch water cascading over concrete steps at the end of the wastewater treatment process

Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 1d

Community members can also leave fallen leaves for compost or mulch. See the Managing Fallen Leaves page, which includes information about leaving your leaves: buff.ly/xv6Nf1s

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 1d

The Town of Hillsborough will begin its seasonal collection of loose leaves in November. Between November and the end of January, Hillsborough residents can rake their leaves to the side of the street for collection.

Learn more and see leaf collection reminders: buff.ly/J4atLKj

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 2d

It's Customer Service Week! Town employees strive to do our best to serve you. Thank you to those who work to provide excellent customer service, including our Billing and Collections team!

Four ladies pose for photo in front of framed photos of nature

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 5d

Congratulations to Chad Wilson and Phil Cundiff for winning this year's cornhole tournament at the employee picnic. Check out some of the pumpkin decorating entries!

Phil Cundiff and Chad Wilson with cornhole tournament trophies

Pumpkin decorated as a Cinderella carriage

Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 6d

Traffic in Hillsborough will be impacted this weekend, Oct. 3-5, by two events expected to draw more than 800 participants each.

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Runners pass a vehicle featured on the Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, a section of the 5K and half marathon routes.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 7d

Join us in celebrating the role that our planning staff plays in creating the best Hillsborough possible.

Learn more about the town's Planning and Economic Development Division: buff.ly/iO6Xjwv

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 7d

October is Community Planning Month!

Planners improve the well-being of all people living in our communities by taking a comprehensive approach. This leads to safer, resilient and more prosperous communities.

Senior Planner Tom King reviews site plans.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 8d

Today is National Preparedness Day. Are you prepared for an emergency? A good place to start is ensuring that you will receive emergency notifications. For emergency alert and emergency kit instructions, see the Ready Hillsborough page.

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OC Alerts. Make sure you're registered to receive alerts from Hillsborough. 1. Register or confirm your registration at ocalertsnc.com. 2. Go to My Subscriptions. 3. Click the drop-down tab next to Community Alerts. 4. Check the box next to Hillsborough water and sewer.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 9d

The last closed section of the Riverwalk greenway reopened to the public today after being damaged during Tropical Storm Chantal.

Riverwalk is now open from Eno Mountain Road to the state’s greenway that connects to the Occoneechee Speedway.

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Trail surfaced with fine brown grit winds through the woods

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 9d

Calling all candy monsters! Come out for a howling good time with the Hillsborough Police Department at their annual trunk-or-treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24. buff.ly/Oo5Vkqu

Police Officer 1st Class George Phuong poses for photo with child in a police officer costume at a past trunk-or-treat event

Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 11d

Our Star this Saturday is Cheryl Sadgrove! The senior communications specialist received a service excellence award earlier this year for her work on the Odie Street Green Infrastructure promotional video. Watch the video: buff.ly/f5Zz2c3

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 12d

Cyclists are expected to return to downtown Hillsborough around 4 p.m.

Visit the event page to learn more: buff.ly/ZQyMvBq

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 12d

Traffic in Hillsborough and the surrounding area will be delayed Saturday for the Tarwheels BikeFest.

Cyclists will start rides in small groups between 7:30 and 9 a.m. in downtown Hillsborough.

Five cyclists on a road in Orange County. Four cyclists are in a group, closer to the camera, and one cyclist is leading.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 12d

Today is HR Professional Day! We're grateful for the town's human resources professionals. See our article on Human Resources Manager Haley Thore.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 13d

Don't miss a chance to talk with officers and learn more about the Hillsborough Police Department!

Join us for the annual Police Summit from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Town Hall Annex, 105 E. Corbin St.

Read more: buff.ly/08iWTQt

Hillsborough police officers greet and offer information to police summit attendees before the formal indoor presentation in 2024.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 13d

If you are interested in a future Government 101 offering, complete the interest form at buff.ly/MJz1CDq

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 13d

At last night's session, Government 101 participants heard from Police Chief Jason Winn and Orange Rural Fire Department Chief Jeff Cabe at the Waterstone fire station. Participants also learned about fingerprinting, checked out vehicles and some chose to check out the view from the ladder truck!

Sgt. Alex Gregory demonstrates fingerprinting for participants.

Fire Chief Jeff Cabe stands at the front of the room, sharing information about Orange Rural Fire Department. Participants sit in rows.

An Orange Rural Fire Department firefighter, Management and Accreditation Coordinator Marshall Grayson and Chief Jason Winn are in the bucket of the fire truck.

The ladder truck lifts participants above the fire station.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 14d

Hillsborough Water Plant Operator III Randall Lloyd received special recognition from a statewide organization today in Raleigh.

The North Carolina Waterworks Operators Association awarded Lloyd the 2025 A-Surface Operator of the Year.

Read more: buff.ly/OHN3kZb

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 14d

UPDATE: Normal phone service has been restored. Please let us know if you are experiencing connection issues.

Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 16d

Outgoing phone calls from most Town of Hillsborough facilities are experiencing connection issues. Incoming calls do not seem to be impacted.

If you are experiencing connection issues, please try calling back. You can also visit the Contact Us page to reach staff via email: buff.ly/Q8IsWF2

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 14d

Gold Park and a section of the Riverwalk greenway are now open to the public after being damaged during Tropical Storm Chantal.

Read more: www.hillsboroughnc.gov/Home/Compone...

The Gold Park playground restored after storm damage.

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 15d

Catch up on the latest board discussions and decisions by reading the Town Board Meeting Summary.

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Mayor Mark Bell presents a Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation to Tammy Messercola and Denise Lahr-Akins

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 15d

Jason Winn is now Hillsborough’s permanent police chief.

Winn had been serving as the interim chief since the former chief retired in March. His swearing-in ceremony will be Oct. 13 at the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Professional portrait of Police Chief Jason Winn

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Town of Hillsborough, NC Government @hillsboroughnc.gov · 16d

Outgoing phone calls from most Town of Hillsborough facilities are experiencing connection issues. Incoming calls do not seem to be impacted.

If you are experiencing connection issues, please try calling back. You can also visit the Contact Us page to reach staff via email: buff.ly/Q8IsWF2