Community open house announced for Block 67, former Hank's property
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 Make plans to attend the Block 67 open house on Tuesday, March 14, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. The name Block 67 refers to the property’s location between 6th and 7th avenues in Downtown Hillsboro.
Learn more about Block 67.
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FAQ: What would the sanctuary city designation mean for Hillsboro?
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The Hillsboro City Council discussed sanctuary cities during this week's Council work session, and plans to vote on the sanctuary city designation on March 7.
City Attorney Chad Jacobs has prepared answers to important questions about a sanctuary city designation, including:
- Isn't Hillsboro already a sanctuary city?
- Would it change how the City of Hillsboro operates?
- Would the federal government increase immigration enforcement?
- Would Hillsboro lose federal funding?
Read the full list of FAQ questions and answers.
See also: How the City of Hillsboro operates like other sanctuary cities.
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Councilor Olivia Alcaire sworn in
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 Councilor Olivia Alcaire officially joined the Hillsboro City Council when she was sworn into office at this week's Council meeting. Councilor Alcaire fills the vacancy created by Mayor Steve Callaway's election.
Learn more about Councilor Alcaire.
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Watch a recap of top highlights from this week's City Council meeting.
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Hillsboro Public Library receives national award for innovation
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The Hillsboro Public Library received the Penguin Random House 2017 Library Award for Innovation, which recognizes the nation’s most innovative public libraries and librarians. The Library also received a $1,000 grant, along with a $1,000 book donation.
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Council approves creation of
Centro de Prosperidad
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 The Hillsboro City Council unanimously approved a contract with Centro Cultural de Washington County to open the Centro de Prosperidad (or “Center of Prosperity”) in Downtown Hillsboro this spring.
Learn more about the workforce and economic empowerment center.
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City News Briefs
- The Hillsboro Home Depot store and smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde teamed up to donate 50 smoke alarms to the Hillsboro Fire Department's free program for homeowners who are unable to afford working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years from the date of manufacture.
- Once again, the City of Hillsboro has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
- Detections of Cryptosporidium in the Bull Run Watershed have spurred interest in the microscopic parasite. Here in Hillsboro, before water is delivered to customers’ taps, water undergoes a complex filtration and disinfection process, helping to safeguard against Cryptosporidium.
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