At a special Oct. 27 meeting, Hilliard City Council approved awards from the $200,000 Hilliard Community Grants program, including $47,500 to the Historical Society, $55,000 to the Hilliard Arts Council and $35,000 to Home in Hilliard with minimum scholarship requirements; council debated funding criteria and use of awards.

At its April 27 meeting, Hilliard City Council approved Ordinance 26-11 and several resolutions: a mural at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, purchase of a street sweeper, conditional use for Brown Elementary School, outdoor storage at a Lakeon Road site, and membership in AARP’s age-friendly network. All of those measures passed by recorded roll call (most 7–0).

Two Hilliard residents urged the City Council to fund air-dispersion modeling for proposed fuel cells near Darby Glen and Beagan Elementary and asked the council to review the city's legal representation in an ongoing EPA appeal ahead of a Feb. 9 status report.

Commission grants approval for church's donation storage unit after brief discussion.

Council discusses upcoming events, community cleanups, and sustainability programs in Hilliard.

Committee explores potential zoning changes and building heights in I-6 Corridor redevelopment.

Council discusses volunteer project and zoning meeting while reviewing upcoming agendas.

Nate and Sharon create Coffee Connection as a family-friendly community hub in Hilliard.

Coffee Connection builds community by partnering with local businesses and donating tips monthly.