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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The Hillsboro Stars and Stripes has quickly become a tradition for the residents of Hillsboro over the past few years and the fundraiser is gearing up for what’s expected to be a massive Memorial Day. Fundraiser Co-founder Paul Geray tells us more about the history of this tradition. Geray also explains how the fundraiser works…
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During Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue detailed plans to pursue a sales tax increase to fund a new fire hall. The volunteer fire department informed the commission that they plan on pursuing a half-cent sales tax for the construction of the new building. Once payment is complete on the building, the…
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A positive outlook on the city’s public works department openings highlighted the Hillsboro City Commission’s regular meeting, Monday. City Auditor, Casey Eggermont, informed the commission that there were about half a dozen applicants for both the superintendent and lineman openings and that the summer public works positions were finalized. Commission President, Levi Reese, says that…
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Like many cities across the region the City of Hillsboro is struggling to fill many positions in their city departments. City auditor Casey Eggermont says the department that is short staffed the most is their public works department which currently has three openings. Eggermont says they are also struggling to fill their pool manager position …
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It was fitting on Tax Day that the Hillsboro City Commission discussed changes to its own taxation. A proposed 1% sales tax increase was just one of several topics of interest during Monday night’s regular meeting. While no formal action was taken as a result of the discussions, Commission President, Levi Reese, says the increase…
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