Earlier this week, members of the Hillsboro Community got together to take part in a series of strategic planning meetings to discuss the future of the Hillsboro community. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray tells us more about these meetings, and the goal of them. Geray says there were a lot of ideas shared at the…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had a discussion about a potential art project involving the train caboose in the city’s rail park. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also had further discussions about increasing the city’s utility rates, and she tells us what will be increasing for residents. Other items…
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The Hillsboro City Commission approved an increase in their utility rates at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says one of the utilities that will be seeing an increase is the electrical rate, and she explains why. Eggermont says water and garbage rates will also be seeing an increase. As for…
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For the last year, a group in Hillsboro has been hard at work coming up with plans for the building of a new city pool in Hillsboro, and the group recently released a rendering of what their potential vision for the project may look like. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray tells us more about the…
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The Hillsboro City Commission held their regular meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the meeting went very quickly, as the approval of the City Handbook was the only action item on Monday’s agenda. Eggermont says the commission also shared some reports, which included items relating to the airport and the City’s…
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The City of Hillsboro is seeking feedback from its residents, and in order to do so, they are asking that they all take an online survey. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us how you can participate. Eggermont says the Hillsboro City Commission will be examining the results of the Survey once it closes later…
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November has officially arrived, and the Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is gearing up for another busy holiday season. Food shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they will be having a special Thanksgiving food program for families in need. Many area foodshelves have seen an increase in usage due to the partial suspension of the SNAP…
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The Hillsboro City Commission agreed to move forward with a bid for repairs to the City Pool at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also approved a funding application for phase one of their electrical project. Eggermont says the commission also made a decision…
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The City of Hillsboro is undergoing two major projects in town, and progress for both of the projects continues to be made. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on the Fire Department building project. Eggermont also gives the latest on the city’s electrical project Eggermont was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope,…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about drainage at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains why they had these discussions, as well as what was decided. Eggermont says the commission also finalized a rezoning plan. Other items from the Hillsboro City Commission meeting included commission reports, a raffle application, and…
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