The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. The commission aimed to tackle several topics during the over three-hour meeting, including the 2025 budget. The commission did approve the final levy amount for the 2025 budget, which came in just over $10,000 more than last year. Despite the increase in the budget, City Engineer…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. Near the beginning of the meeting, the commission honored longtime Hillsboro public servant, Lorraine Tibert, following her recent passing. Commission President, Levi Reese, highlights her service to the city. Tibert was Hillsboro’s first female commissioner. In main discussion items, the commission continued conversation on updates to…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening. After months of unsuccessful efforts to hire a replacement for former Public Works Superintendent, Jim Anderson, the commission settled on elevating current employees, Jay Alfson and Zach Anderson, to fill the duties. The arrangement carries a six month evaluation period with an $8 per hour…
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The City of Hillsboro will have a question on the ballot this November regarding an advisory board for the building of a new city fire department. There’s been lots of questions asked by the citizens of Hillsboro, and City Auditor Casey Eggermont shares important details on the measure so that you can be informed when…
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The City of Hillsboro like many cities across the region are in the process of getting their preliminary budgets finalized for the 2025 fiscal year. City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on what Hillsboro’s 2025 budget may look like. Eggermont is also excited to announce that after a lengthy search the city has…
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Like many cities across the region the City of Hillsboro is starting to put together a 2025 budget. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us some of the things the city will be looking to include in next year’s budget. Eggermont says the city will be starting a paving project soon as well. For the…
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After a long wait the Hillsboro public pool is now open. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says they offer many different membership options and swimming lessons for those in the Hillsboro Community. Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro business owners about the Renaissance Zone and Facade grant that the City of Hillsboro offers to aspiring and current…
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At the previous Hillsboro City Commission meeting, it seemed the months-long search for the city’s next Public Works Superintendent had finally come to an end. However, the position has reopened as Sheena Schmeets of Grafton has declined the position. Commission President, Levi Reese, gives the reason behind Schmeets’ decision. There was one other finalist, but…
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A months-long process seems to have finally come to an end as the City of Hillsboro has selected its next Public Works Superintendent. During Monday’s commission meeting, the board approved the hiring of Sheena Schmeets of Grafton. Commission President, Levi Reese, says he’s pleased with the experience and attitude Schmeets will bring to the community.…
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R&J’s James Maertens caught up with Hillsboro EDC President Dustin Nagel to discuss the Hillsboro EDC and the many programs and opportunities they offer to those looking to set up shop in Hillsboro. Nagel tells us more about the EDC and the kind of these they do to help the Hillsboro community. One major area…
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