NO PARKING on Village Streets between the hours of midnight and 8 AM, or any time that interferes with snow clearing operations. Thank you to our residents and visitors for your cooperation.

CONSERVE WATER NOTICE – To ensure the integrity of our water supply, it is imperative that people use the water wisely.
PLEASE fix any water leaks immediately.

Albert County Winter Carnival Committee is looking for volunteers. The 2019 plans have started and we’re looking for your input and help. The date is set for Saturday, February 16, 2019. If you would like to join us, please call 734-3733 and ask for Hanna.

New Brunswick Railway Museum – Seeking Volunteers
The Museum is seeking interested local people who are willing to devote some time to ensure this attraction remains as the Province’s largest Rail Museum. Please contact James Clowes (Art), Museum Curator at nbrailway@nb.aibn.com if you would like to consider volunteering.

Visitor Information Center – We will be seeking volunteers for the shoulder season – May/June 2019. Please contact the Village Office if you would like to donate some time to welcome visitors to the area.

There are currently no employment opportunities at this time.

Public Skating Schedule Below – Please be aware of the following cancellations (due to Jamboree):
December 15, 2 – 3 pm & 8 – 9 pm Public Skates Cancelled
December 16, 2:15 – 3:15 pm Family Skate Cancelled

Extra Holiday Skate Times (in addition to regular Public Skating Schedule)
Thursday, December 27, 1 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, January 2, 1 pm – 2 pm
Thursday, January 3, 1 pm – 2 pm
Monday, January 7, 1 pm – 2 pm

Public Skating Schedule
Monday 10 am – 11 am Preschool Skate (no charge)
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am – 11 am Adult Skate
Friday 8 pm – 9 pm Public Skate
Saturday 2 pm – 3 pm Public Skate
Saturday 8 pm – 9 pm Public Skate
Sunday 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Family Skate (children must be accompanied by an adult)

Please remember that everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet on the ice. All youth ten and under shall wear a CSA approved protective helmet during public skate activities. The Village of Hillsborough reserves the right to require he wearing of a protective helmet by any person over the age of ten should the arena attendant determine it is required based on skating ability.

Public Skating Fees $2/person or $5/family
Ice Rental for birthday parties or groups, please contact the Arena Manager at 734-3715.

To learn more about the “Friends of the Hillsborough Arena” and how this group of community members have come together to assist the Village of Hillsborough in obtaining funding through all means to improve the Hillsborough Arena. https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheHillsboroughArena/

Hillsborough Elementary Home & School are looking for donations for their annual Christmas Shopping Party for the students. Items may be dropped off at the school office up to December 18. New or gently used items, gift bags, gift wrap, tags, tape, bows, etc. The children are able to purchase items for their family members for 50 cents each and have them wrapped and tagged by volunteers that come all the way from Santa’s Workshop in the North Pole!

December 21 & 23 – Christmas Contata: The Music of the Season will be presented at 7 pm on the 21st and at 10 am on the 23rd at the Hillsborough United Church. Choir directed by Michael Land. All are welcome!

December 24 – Candlelit Christmas Eve service at 7 pm at the Hillsborough United Church. All families are welcome! The Hillsborough United Church would like to remind you that if you are in need of emergency food, please contact the church at 734-2529. The Cupboard is open Tuesdays and /or Wednesdays.

December 24 – Christmas Eve Service at 6 pm at the Surrey Valley Baptist Church.

December 31st – New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Surrey Valley Baptist Church. “Covered Dish – Pot Luck” Supper at 6 pm (bring something to share), followed with a Gospel Concert with Garth & Liane MacKay from Kensington, PEI at 7:30 pm. Other activities to follow. For more information, call us at 506-232-9286.

CLOSURES for the HOLIDAYS:
Albert County Health & Wellness Centre facility will be closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1. If you require emergency services, please call 911. If you require health care advice, please call 811.

Hillsborough Laboratory Services will not be available the week of December 24. Services resume Thursday, January 3/19.

The Hillsborough Village Office will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 and January 1.

The Hillsborough Arena will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 and January 1.

For further community happenings and events, please visit http://www.connectingalbertcounty.org/calendar.html

2018

September 10, 2018 – September

August 13, 2018 – August

July – No Meeting

June 4, 2018 – June

May 7, 2018 – May

April 9, 2018 – April

March 5, 2018 – March

February 5, 2018 – February 5

January 8, 2018 – January

2017

December 27, 2017 – December 27, 2017 Minutes SPECIAL

December 4, 2017 – December

November 6, 2017 – November

October 2, 2017 – October

September 5, 2017 – September

August 8, 2017 – August

July 4, 2017 – July

June 5, 2017 – June

May 1, 2017 – May

April 3, 2017 – April

March 6, 2017 – March

February 6, 2017 – February

January 9, 2017 – January

2016

December 5, 2016 – december-5-2016-minutes

November 7, 2016 – november-minutes

October 3, 2016 – october-minutes

September 12, 2016 – sept-minutes

August 8, 2015 – aug-8-minutes

July 4, 2016 – july-4-minutes

The Artisan Village is now CLOSED for the 2018 Season. Thank you to everyone who stopped, shopped and enjoyed the shops!

The Village of Hillsborough is pleased to host a unique Artisan’s Village, located at 2861 Main Street, next to our Visitor Information Center & playground. The Artisan Village features treasures, artwork and wares from local artisans and craftsmen.

There is a parking lot on Steeves Street (next to the VIC) that has plenty of parking for RV’s & motorhomes.