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Hillsborough Economic Development Commission receives updates on development strategy. The commission met to discuss updates to the town's economic development plan and housing chapter, with Mike Tardiff of the Central NH Regional Planning Commission presenting information on state incentive

Water and Sewer Commission approves pump replacement and restaurant sewer charges. Commissioners Peter Mellen and Dana Clow authorized a $40,031.69 purchase order for a replacement pump at West Main station from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., rejecting a higher quote of $73,183 from Williamson

Economic Development Commission reviews housing survey results guiding Master Plan update. Guest Mike Tardiff presented survey data showing support for senior housing and building rehabilitation but opposition to infill development, with cost identified as a barrier to both purchase and retention.

Selectboard approves Brownfield cleanup and housing grants for downtown Hillsborough. The board voted unanimously to pursue a $3.4 million EPA Brownfield grant for contamination remediation at 171 West Main Street with no local match, and a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate

Hillsborough Board of Selectmen endorses $3.4M Brownfield cleanup grant and $500K housing funds. Chairman James Bailey authorized Town Administrator Laura Buono to apply for the federal Brownfield Grant for 171 West Main Street, former Associated Electric site, with no local match required and