The City of Hillsdale passed two ordinances that will prohibit the public consumption and establishment of stores that sell marijuana at Monday’s city council meeting. The ordinance is part of an “opt-out” procedure of a new state law, allow municipalities to prohibit the legalization of recreational marijuana within its jurisdiction. Recreational marijuana becomes legal in...
No twinkling lights or iridescent tinsel strands adorn the humble cobblestone house at 180 Wolcott Street. Instead, pine boughs, red candles, and paper ornaments—softly illuminated by lamplight— lend toa quaint Christmas cheer that harkens to days gone by. Christmas at the Poorhouse, an annual holiday open house that provides area residents entertainment, fellowship, homemade treats,...
Katy Price was sworn in by the Hillsdale City Council to the position of interim city clerk following the resignation of former City Clerk Stephen French at the Nov. 19 City Council meeting. Price held the position of city assessor and was unanimously appointed by the council to fill in the position until a city...
Ravaged by potholes, cracks, and bumps, streets in Hillsdale are notorious for being in a constant state of disrepair. The Hillsdale City Council has discussed many times whether and when the roads would be repaired and repaved. Jake Hammel, director of the Hillsdale Department of Public Services, said at the Oct. 15 council meeting that...
After losing the Ward 1 City Council seat in the Nov. 6 election by 29 votes, candidate Dennis Wainscott has filed for a recount. “It’s my right to have it done,” Wainscott said. “There were too many shenanigans that went on with this election.” It was for his peace of mind that Wainscott said he...