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Many Hilliard residents have long said it would be wonderful to have a modern community center similar to those offered in neighboring cities. Many residents also have plenty of opinions about what the community needs in terms of trails, parks,…

The way first responders answer the call for help across the nation could be transformed with the latest aviation transportation technology, and the innovative research is taking place right in Hilliard. The City of Hilliard is partnering with Hilliard-based start-up…

Hilliard City Council is accepting applications for a re-established Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee, which will provide recommendations and advice on a variety of topics. Generally, topics the committee will consider will include development of existing parkland; recreational facilities; trails…

Upper Arlington Assistant City Manager Daniel Ralley has accepted a conditional employment offer to serve as the City of Hilliard’s first Assistant City Manager/Director of Community Development.  Ralley is scheduled to begin his new position Jan. 19. The Community Development…

On Monday, Oct. 26, City Council will consider agreements for the sale and purchase of multiple parcels of land that, if approved, will pave the way for data center developments, new community sports fields, and parkland in Hilliard. The data…

The City of Hilliard is updating the playground at Conklin Park, and we’re asking our community to help us with the design!  The park will be closed starting Oct. 19 as we begin removing the existing, outdated playground equipment. But…

Thanks to a $150,000 grant from City of Hilliard CARES Act Funds, the Hilliard Community Foundation will be offering grants to community non-profit agencies that have been affected by COVID-19. Applications will be accepted from Friday, Oct. 16, through 5…

Hilliard City Council members took action Monday night to officially condemn racism and other forms of discrimination in the Hilliard community and to identify steps the City will take to promote respect and fair treatment for every individual in the…

Hilliard City Council voted Monday night to hire Diane “Dee” Werbrich as its new Clerk of Council. Werbrich comes to the City of Hilliard from Moraine, Ohio, where she has served as Clerk of Council since 2015. She previously worked…

At its meeting Monday, City Council approved adjustments to the City budget that will allow changes to be made to the City of Hilliard’s organizational structure and number of employees allocated to certain departments. These changes move money within the…

Hilliard City Council approved five broad areas of strategic focus Monday night designed to add additional structure to future priority-setting. Initial goals tied to these priorities include studying the feasibility of a future Community Center, developing a financial plan that…

City Council approved the issuance of up to $8.6 million in bonds Monday night, a portion of which will be used to save the City an estimated $400,000 in interest cost due to current low interest rates. The new bonds…