Press Release City of Hillsdale -COVID-19

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                              

March 17, 2020                                                                                                                               

CITY OF HILLSDALE ADJUSTS OPERATIONS TO PROTECT STAFF AND RESIDENTS – COVID-19

CITY OF HILLSDALE STAFF AVAILABLE BY PHONE DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS                                

The City of Hillsdale effective immediately will limit public access to City Hall and Hillsdale BPU in an effort to keep staff and residents safe.  The City asks residents to utilize the payment drop-box at City Hall as well as BPU to pay bills, utilize online bill payment on the City’s website, at www.cityofhillsdale.org or via phone at (517) 437-3387.

All essential services to City residents will continue. Please conduct business with the City over the phone, via U.S. Mail, the drop-box, email or online at www.cityofhillsdale.org.  Feel free to contact City Hall at (517) 437-6441 or visit the website for a staff email directory.  Meetings will occur on an as-needed basis, by appointment only.  In case of emergency, please call 911.  There is a 911 call box outside of City Hall doors.

Hillsdale Library is closed to the public, however, you can call the Library to pick up books.  Dial-A-Ride is operating as normal.  Department of Public Services office is closed to the public.  Please call the DPS office to make an appointment for a cemetery lot. Code Enforcement occupancy inspections for businesses and residents are suspended until May 1st.  Hillsdale Recreation will continue accepting registrations via mail and the drop-box at City Hall.  Fields of Dreams is closed to the public and the Baw Beese Park system will remain open at this time.

Please remember to stay home if you are feeling sick or have a sick family member in your home. If you have questions about COVID-19, please call the State of Michigan COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-535-6136 between 8AM – 5PM daily.

The City is continually monitoring the situation and may make further adjustments as conditions warrant.  Thank you for your patience during this time.

David Mackie, City Manager

97 North Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242

(517) 437-6444 * Dmackie@cityofhillsdale.org

Please visit these websites for more information: Michiganbusiness.org/covid19
                                                                                         Michigan.gov/coronavirus
                                                                                         sbam.org/resources/covid-19