July 7, 2020 Quasi Judicial Public Hearing & Commission Meeting

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMISSION MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN – The Town of Hillsboro Beach will hold VIRTUAL Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing(s) and a Regular Town Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The Quasi-Judici...

Ordinance No. 2020-04 Limitation on Hours of Construction (2nd Reading)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Prior to the Town of Hillsboro Beach Commission’s consideration of the Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-04, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. via Webex Video Conference, in accordance with ...

Election Day Workers Needed

Election Day Workers Needed

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office is currently accepting applications for the August 18, 2020, Primary Election and November 3, 2020, General Election.

If you would like to become an Election Day Worker and earn u...

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2020-001 Easement Acquisition & Burying Utility Lines

Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 2020-001)

RFQ 2020-001   and   Easement List 

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is seeking proposals from qualified companies to paint Town Hall and the Police Building. Proposals will be rec...

Request for Proposal (RFP) 2020-001 Paint Town Hall & Police Building

Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2020-001)

RFP 2020-01 Paint Town Hall & Police Station         Addendum No. #1

The Town of Hillsboro Beach is seeking proposals from qualified companies to paint Town Hall and th...

Re-opening Activities & Services Discussion

Based on collaboration between Broward, Palm Beach,  Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties, please review the thoughtful approach to re-open certain activities & services methodically with the guidance of science, as provided by the Broward County...

Memorial Healthcare System Seeking Plasma Donations from COVID-19 Survivors

MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SEEKING PLASMA DONATIONS FROM COVID-19 SURVIVORS

(HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 16, 2020) – Memorial Healthcare System announced it has been registered to participate in Mayo Clinic’s Convalescent Plasma Expanded Acc...

FAQ's for Executive Order 20-91 Issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 3, 2020

FAQ’s for Executive Order 20-91 

Print Executive Order 20-91  and  FAQ’s for Executive Order 20-91

GENERAL QUESTIONS

When did the Governor’s Executive Order take effect? How long does it last?

The Governo...

Emergency Order No. 2020-02 Shelter-In-Place: Safer At Home

Emergency Order 2020-02 Safer At Home

On March 27, 2020 the Town of Hillsboro Beach Mayor Tarrant issued Emergency Order 2020-02 announcing a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. The Order expands on the Declaration of Emergency Order 2020...

Town Hall Closed to General Public - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Town Hall Schedule, Hours and Accessibility:

Town of Hillsboro Beach Declaration of Emergency issued March 27, 2020

As the current situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, the Town has determined an appropriate course of action to...

April 7, 2020 Virtual Commission Meeting (Log-in Info)

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMISSION MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN – The Town of Hillsboro Beach Town Commission will hold a “Virtual” Regular Town Commission Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. utilizing C...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Should Know

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Should Know

What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was firs...

April 1, 2020 is Census Day

Once a decade, America comes togetherto count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The Census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution.

U.S. Census Hiring Town Workers

The U.S. Census Bureau is heavily recruiting citizens to fill thousands of positions to assist with the census in South Florida.  There are a variety of temporary jobs available including  census takers, recruiting assistants, office and...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that th...

November 5, 2019 Special Commission Meeting Video

Recorded video of the November 5, 2019 Special Commission Meeting is available online.

Long Term Recovery Coalition of Broward County

The mission of the Long Term Recovery Coalition of Broward County is to achieve efficient, effective long-term disaster recovery by coordinating and collaboration among its members in order to address the unmet needs of the community. ?

Scam Emails Demand Bitcoin, Threaten Blackmail

The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes.

The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes. Here’s one: reports of Bitcoin blackmail scams have taken a big jump in the last few weeks. The emails say they hack...

FTC Sends More Warnings to Sellers of Scam Coronavirus Treatments

Last month, the FTC and FDA sent warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the Coronavirus. Today, the FTC sent warning letters to 10 more companies.

Scammers Are Using COVID-19 Messages to Scam People

Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing their messages to catch you off guard.

This is especially true as they take advantage of anxieties related to the Coronavirus. Here’s a quick alert about some current government imposter scams using COVID-19 that are popping up on our radar.

Hang Up On Tech Support Calls

If you get a call from someone claiming to be a Microsoft technician, saying there are viruses on your system, hang up the phone. It’s a scam.

Coronavirus Chesks: Flattening the Scam Curve

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.

Avoiding SSA Scams During COVID-19

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

Avoid Scams While Finding Help During Quarantine

Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that. If you or someone you know must stay at home and needs help with errands, you’ll want to know about this latest scam.

60 and Over in the Time of COVID-19

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/60-and-over-time-covid-19-read?utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=older_adults&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

CORONAVIRUS SCAMS!

Fake Offers For Secrect Shopper Jobs

Did you get an offer to be a secret shopper for a well-known company?

Tips For Avoiding Scams At The Holidays

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, scammers are shopping too, looking for people to separate from their money.

Social Security is Not Trying to Take Your Benefits

We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your benefits will end. (That’s not true, by the way.)

CFA Announcement

ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE HILLSBORO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 12, 2019

ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE

HILLSBORO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department is proud to announce that assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arriv...

Summer Film Series: Family Emergency Scams

HBPD and USCG Hoist Training

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department and Lighthouse Point Police Department participated in a hoist training exercise alongside the United States Coast Guard.

Who's Pretending to be the Government Now?

You’ve gotten the calls: from Social Security. Or the IRS. Or Medicare. Or any number of other agencies. Except: as soon as the caller threatens you or demands that you pay them with a gift card or by wiring money, you know. It’s a scam.

Hang Up on Social Security Scammers

Scammers are calling, pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and saying that your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended because of suspicious activity or being involved in a crime.

Beached Buoy Removal!

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department would like to thank the United States Coast Guard and the Army National Guard in their combined efforts in removing the 7,000 pound buoy that washed on our beach!

Those (not really) IRS Calls

You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?

Northern Broward County Multi-Agency Helicopter Hoist Training

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department facilitated and attended Helicopter Hoist Training conducted by The United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department facilitated and attended Helicopter Hoist Training conducted by The United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami. The training, which is the first of it's kind in our area, involves teaching l...

Phishing: Don't Take The Bait!

Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts – even phone calls – to get you to share valuable personal information.

Scammers use this information to steal your money, your identity, or both. They may also try to get access to your computer or network. If you click on a link in one of these emails or texts, they can install ransomware or other programs that lock you out...

Sea Turtles In Hillsboro Beach

The Town of Hillsboro Beach has one of the highest densities-per-mile for sea turtle nests along the East Coast of Florida.

Nesting season in Broward County officially begins March 1st through October 31st. The Town is home to Leatherbacks, Loggerheads and Green sea turtles. All sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach at night, and MUST have unobstructed access to their nestin...

Fight Back Against Tax Identity Theft!

It’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – a terrific time to get up to date on protecting yourself from identity thieves who try to claim your tax refund and imposters who pretend they’re from the IRS to get your money.

Netflix Phishing Scam!

Scammers often use familiar company names or pretend to be someone you know. Here’s a real world example featuring Netflix.

This Is What A SSN Scam Sounds Like!

Scammers are saying your Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended because of suspicious activity, or because it’s been involved in a crime....Take a listen to what the call may sound like.

Traumatic Injury

On November 29, 2018 at approximately 10:20AM, our officers responded to the 1100 block of Hillsboro Mile in reference to a report of a construction worker who had suffered a severed limb.

On November 29, 2018, at approximately 10:26AM, our officers responded
to the 1100 block of Hillsboro Mile in reference to a report of a constructionworker who had suffered a severed limb. Sgt. Andrew Kirchoff arrived within
minutes and immediately ap...

Hillsboro Beach PD Life Saving Award!

We are proud of our first responders and their efforts in saving a life!

Thursday, October 25th at approximately 5:55PM, our PD and BSO Fire responded to a report of a suicide attempt in progress on the beach in the north end of Town. Our personnel arrived, searched for and located a female who was suffering from and emotional...

SSA Scam Alert!

If you get a call that looks like it’s from the Social Security Administration (SSA), think twice...

Scammers are spoofing SSA’s 1-800 customer service number to try to get your personal information. Spoofing means that scammers can call from anywhere, but they make your caller ID show a different number – often one that looks legit. ...

Scam Alert Updates

Stay up to date with the latest, trending scams!

Visit the link to the FTC website to sign up for emails alerting you of the latest, trending scams!

Website Personalization Now Available!

With the launch of the new MyAccount feature, visitors to our website can now customize their viewing experience!

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Insights on Community Safety

Crime can make way into any neighborhood, no matter how "safe" it is. There are a numerous amount of preventative measures that can be taken to protect your home, neighborhood and community. Even though no place is immune to crime, team work can...