Hillsborough Top Stories
By LINDSEY DELLA ROVERE
November 4, 2025
KEASBEY, NJ - ShopRite and Wakefern Food Corp. are pledging $1.25 million in food and funds to food banks across the region to support families impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.Wakefern, the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative with ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - – As the nation faces disruptions to federal food assistance benefits, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), RWJBarnabas Health today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to combatting food insecurity in New Jersey by providing $1 million to support 14 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The planning board has unanimously approved an application to bring a new entertainment venue to a struggling property on Route 22.The Clubhouse of Somerset County has been approved to open at 1213 Route 22, the site of the former Safavieh Home Furnishings.“We are excited about ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The George Street Co-op – a 900-square-foot retail space where organic shelled hemp seeds share shelf space with individually wrapped vegan peanut butter cookies, and freshly made lentil soup is ladled into compostable containers – has become ensnared in the federal government’s tug ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Borough resident Tarik Griggs, an Army veteran, will travel to Bay Shore, NY on Wednesday, Nov. 5, with his service dog Walter to be honored at the “Salute Independence” dinner by Canine Companions, the nation’s first and largest service dog organization providing highly-trained ...
BOUND BROOK, NJ - As the federal government shutdown continues, millions of Americans remain uncertain about their SNAP benefits. An estimated 42 million Americans rely on the federal subsidy each month, which averages $350 per household, according to the United States Department of ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Voters are down to three options if they want their vote to count on Election Day, Nov. 4:Early voting closed on Sunday, Nov.2, leaving the United States Postal Service - Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 4 to be counted, or, voters can drop off their Vote by Mail ballot at any ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission has invited all crafters, artists, and designers to celebrate the holiday season at the 47th annual Festival of Trees hosted at the Environmental Education Center. Throughout December, exhibitors can showcase their tree-decorating artistry in ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hillsborough can now relate to. They had to suffer through a 33-0 loss at the hands of the Rancocas Valley Red Devils Saturday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ-The Hillsborough Township Leaf Pickup Program begins Monday, Nov. 3rd. The Department of Public Works reminds everyone to please follow the program guidelines to help ensure an efficient and safe collection process:Leaf piles must be free of debris such as sticks, branches, grass ...
MANVILLE, NJ — Manville High School Head Football Coach David Markowitch has been named the New York Jets High School Coach of the Week, recognizing his leadership in guiding the Mustangs to a record-breaking season.“Under Markowitch's leadership, the Mustangs have gone from 3-7 in his first year ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Don't forget to re-set your clocks and watch before turning in Saturday night.Daylight Savings Time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 which means an extra hour of sleep and a sure sign that winter can't be far behind.Take the time to prepare a household winter ...
TRENTON, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on Nov.1.According to Gov. Phil ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -The Hillsborough Raiders will square off against the Rancocas Valley Red Devils at noon on Saturday., Nov. 1 in Mount Holly. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.Hillsborough will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor John Ciccarelli and members of the Township Committee presented members of UNICO with a proclamation recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month at a meeting earlier this month.Hillsborough Township’s Italian-American community has contributed greatly to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Somerset County Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman and law enforcement throughout Somerset County remind drivers about the deadly consequences of alcohol and drug-impaired driving. For a safe Halloween night and weekend, arrange for ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - New Jersey's high-profile gubernatorial election, featuring Republican and former Hillsborough resident Jack Ciattarelli in his third attempt at winning the Statehouse and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, has been the focus of a multi-million TV advertising ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents from Bridgewater and around the county turned out Tuesday to the Somerset County Commissioner meeting to question the commissioners about the why behind the building of an access road that allegedly led to the destruction of upwards of 300 trees at Washington Valley ...
LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act on Tuesday, Oct. 28. This bipartisan legislation would direct the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility ...
WASHINGTON - The results of a national study released Tuesday shows that public schools in Hillsborough, NJ are ranked in the top 15-20 percent of public schools nationwide.The ranking by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education, includes about 47,000 public elementary ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The County of Somerset is alerting residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on Nov. 1. The State of New Jersey has been notified by the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Excess Halloween candy is being collected by Operation Shoebox New Jersey, a volunteer, organization that ships personal care packages to members of the US military stateside and those deployed overseas.The sweet treats are a welcome addition to the care packages, which also ...
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ -A 24-year-old resident has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after exchanging photos online with a 14-year-old girl who lives in a Chicago suburb. according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – As we recognize National Liver Awareness Month this October, Elaine “Sissie” Welsh is reflecting on the 10 years since her lifesaving liver transplant and encouraging others to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives. On July 15, 2025, Welsh celebrated ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – It's been relatively quiet since the Patriots closed out their2025 season at TD Bank Ballpark, The clubhouse is empty, the lockers are cleaned out and the players have scattered throughout the country, some headed home, while others are playing winter ball in Arizona, Mexico and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) students and staff welcomed motivational speaker Matthew Bocchi as the keynote speaker earlier this month during the Week of Respect, an annual event that is held to recognize the importance of social and emotional ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Early voting for the Nov. 4 General Election begins Saturday, Oct. 25 at six designated locations in Somerset County, including the Hillsborough Municipal Building.Early VotingIn-person early voting locations will be open daily starting through Sunday, Nov. 2. Hours are 10 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A sweater or jacket, warm hat, maybe a pair of gloves, lap blanket and for those so inclined, ear plugs are recommended for Saturday's Hillsborough High School Raider Marching Band Festival, stepping off at 3 p.m. at Noonan Stadium.The theme of the show is “The Night Circus.”The ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Calling New Jersey’s property tax–based method of funding public schools “stupid” and “unsustainable,” Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-Middlesex, Somerset) joined Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer and members of the Township Council Thursday afternoon to unveil legislation creating a ...