Hillsborough Mayor to give town address Tuesday

Mayor Tom Stevens will deliver the 2010 State of the Town address at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Central Orange Senior Center.

This fourth annual event is open to the public.

As in previous addresses, the mayor will outline major accomplishments of the last year, where the town is headed and how citizens can get involved.

“Last year was not business as usual for the town,” Stevens said. “And likewise, we can expect 2010 to be both challenging and defining. This will be, in many ways, the year of doing some really big things that people don’t see.”

He noted the town is working on a unified development ordinance as well as a transportation plan, which will build the foundation for a rail station and alleviate traffic on Churton Street.

“We’re laying a lot of the groundwork for things that are going to affect Hillsborough for the next few generations,” the mayor said.

As usual, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Hillsborough’s elected officials and town staff and to provide input about town government. Previous State of the Town addresses have been well attended, and town officials hope this year’s event will draw even more citizens.

“So many people contribute to making Hillsborough a great community,” Stevens said. “This is an occasion not only to discuss the future vision of our town but also to celebrate and acknowledge milestones and accomplishments along the way.”

The Central Orange Senior Center is adjacent to the Triangle SportsPlex at 103 Meadowland Drive off U.S. 70-A in Hillsborough.