City of Hillsboro, Ohio

05/29/2026

Happening today, from 8:00am until dumpster is full! Located at the Shaffer Park parking lot 1484 N. High St!

🚛✨ Clean Sweep 2026...Free Dumpster Days! ✨🚛

Got clutter? Yard debris piling up? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for Clean Sweep 2026, a FREE community event where you can safely dispose of unwanted items. With the yard waste site no longer available, this is a great opportunity to get rid of unwanted yard waste and other debris, so don’t miss out!

📍 Location: 1484 N High St (Shaffer Park parking lot)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – until the dumpster is full

🗓️ Event Dates:
• Friday, May 29
• Saturday, July 18
• Friday, September 18

♻️ This is one of the best chances this year to clear out your property, especially yard waste...at no cost. Once the dumpsters are full, the event ends, so come early!

📄 Please see the attached flyer for details on accepted and prohibited items.

Let’s work together to keep our community clean and beautiful. Spread the word and bring a friend!

05/22/2026

The entire text of the following legislation is on file at the Clerk’s office at 130 N. High St., Hillsboro and available for inspection or copies from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. All legislation below was passed on May 14, 2026.
Thomas Eichinger, President of Council or Mary Stanforth, Pro-Tem, Attest: Megan Blackburn, Clerk of Council, Approved: Mayor Justin Harsha
Legislation can be found online at www.hillsboroohio.net

RES.26-07 A Resolution authorizing the City Auditor to Transfer Money from the General Fund to the Miscellaneous Government- Pro Services Fund of the City of Hillsboro, Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.14(E)
ORD.2026-10 An Ordinance Authorizing an Increase to Sewer Rates for the City of Hillsboro, Ohio
ORD.2026-11 An Ordinance making Supplemental Appropriations for the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio
ORD.2026-12 An Ordinance making Supplemental Appropriations for the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio
ORD.2026-13 An Ordinance making Supplemental Appropriations for the City of Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio
RES.26-11 A Resolution Authorizing and Establishing a Naming Rights Policy for the City of Hillsboro, Ohio
ORD.2026-14 An Ordinance a Sick Leave Bank Donation Policy for the Employees for the City of Hillsboro, Ohio

Megan Blackburn, Clerk
Hillsboro City Council
To Request Legislation: [email protected]

The official website of the City of Hillsboro, Ohio

05/21/2026

Please be advised that the Hillsboro Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 130 North High Street (City Hall) Hillsboro, Ohio. The purpose of this hearing is to hear public comment on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2026-01) to allow an Airbnb in Residential A at parcel number 25-45-001-039.00. Written comments should be submitted to Planning Commission c/o Megan Blackburn, clerk at [email protected] or call 937-393-5219 ext. 1001. Comments should be prior to the public hearing. The dcouments can be viewed at 130 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.

Megan Blackburn, Clerk

05/20/2026

Reminder!!!

📢 Notice: Water Office will temporary be closed for off site training on Wednesday 5/20/26. They will resume normal business hours on Thursday 5/21/26.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you

05/19/2026

Downtown Hillsboro is proudly showing its patriotic spirit just in time for Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Thank you to our amazing Public Works Department for hanging flags throughout town for our local businesses. We appreciate all the work that goes into making our community look welcoming and beautiful!

Highland County's America 250 Celebration

05/19/2026

The Community Enhancement Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 4:30 pm in the conference room at the City Building, 130 N. High St., Hillsboro, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss municipal trash collection.

05/18/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, The City of Hillsboro Administration office will be closed on Monday, May 25th.
Regular business hours will resume at 8:00am on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/12/2026

📢 Notice: Water Office will temporary be closed for off site training on Wednesday 5/20/26. They will resume normal business hours on Thursday 5/21/26.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you

05/11/2026

Check out this opportunity!

The Hillsboro Police Department is currently accepting lateral transfers and applications for the position of Police Officer. This will be a continual posting until the positions is filled. We are using the National Testing Network for all application and testing services. To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Hillsboro Police Department.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
• Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
• Review all information related to the Hillsboro Police Department Police Officer, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
• Review detailed information about the testing process.
• Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Hillsboro Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on Hillsboro Police Department’s eligibility list. The Hillsboro Police Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the Hillsboro Police Department’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to Hillsboro Police Department where the final decisions are made.
Eric Daniels, Hillsboro Police Chief

05/07/2026

The City Administration Building got a little facelift this past week! 🇺🇸

Huge shoutout to the Public Works Department for installing the new flag pole and flags out front. The America 250 flag looks great flying alongside Old Glory and really adds a fresh new look to the building.

We appreciate all the hard work our crews put in to keep the city looking its best…great job, guys!