Stray and loose dogs have continued to be an issue for residents in the City of Hillsboro over the past few months, and the issue has reached city leadership. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the city has had past discussions on this issue, and hopes to come up with potential solutions at their meeting…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. With the recent passing of the sales tax proposal, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue members continued their request to utilize the space south of the city’s armory for their new location. After passing the second reading implementing the sales tax to fund the new building, the commission…
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During their regular meeting on Monday, the Hillsboro City Commission gave community members the opportunity to voice their concerns on the city’s growing stray dog dilemma. Auditor, Casey Eggermont, sums up where the city stands now on the issue. Among the many other action items during the meeting, the commission approved the purchase of software…
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During Monday’s regular meeting, among the many agenda items, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed an ordinance for recreational vehicles. Auditor, Casey Eggermont, shares the specifics. The commission passed a first reading of that ordinance with a second reading scheduled for their next meeting. The Commission also revisited concerns from residents on dogs. Eggermont says residents…
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A new multi family housing development project is in the works at the City of Hillsboro. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the project, and where it’s at in the development process. Another project the City of Hillsboro has been working on is an electrical capacity project, which Eggermont tells us more…
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Residents across the Hillsboro Community may be seeing some work being done around town over the coming weeks. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the work being done, and what residents can expect. Eggermont says she is continuing to work on the City’s 2025 budget, and that the city commission will be…
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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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