Hillsborough News
By ELLIOT SCHNEIER
July 30, 2025
MONTGOMERY, NJ - Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis joined Montgomery Mayor Neena Singh and Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan on a visit last week to the Otto Kaufman Community Center to announce a $500,000 grant from the state to renovate and modernize infrastructure for the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels in game two of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday by a score of 5-3.RF-CF Brendan Jones (2-3, R, 2 RBI, HR) crushed a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning.Jones has hit a go-ahead home run in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday by a score of 1-0.Somerset recorded its seventh shutout of the season and the first since 7/10 vs. NH (also a 1-0 win). The Patriots improved to 41-6 in ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Nov. 4 school board election will feature six candidates, three of whom are incumbents, according to petitions filed with Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter.The top three vote-getters will be seated on the school board during its reorganization meeting in January, 2026.The ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to dive into an extraordinary online auction featuring a timeline of toys spanning over a century of playthings. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a nostalgic enthusiast, this 500-lot sale offers something for everyone.Hosted by Bodnar's Auctions, Central New ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Local high school athletes have moved on to compete at the collegiate level with several making significant impacts. Here's a round-up: Trevor Kobryn(Hillsborough/Delbarton School/Hun School) and Evan Sabo (Hillsborough High School) were on the roster of the Fairleigh Dickinson ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – An 18-year-old Piscataway man has been charged in connection with an alleged burglary that occurred last month at SHI Stadium – the venue that holds 52,454 Rutgers fans during the fall football season.Brandon Chavez Delacruz has been charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, ...
ERIE, PA The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves in the finale of a six-game series at UPMC Park on Sunday by a score of 7-0.Somerset was shut out for the fifth time this season and the first since 5/28 vs. AKR. The Patriots split their first series at UPMC Park in Erie in ...
Ahead of the approaching July 28th deadline, both major-party gubernatorial candidates have announced their pick for Lieutenant Governor.Earlier this week, at a press conference at Johnnies Tavern in Boonton, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli announced his selection of Morris County Sheriff James ...
ERIE, PA - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Parkon Saturday by a score of 9-6.Somerset collected its sixth win when being out-hit by its opponent this season, improving to 6-35 in such games. All eight games during Somerset's road trip thus ...
WASHINGTON - Bob Fenster, an educator at Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, New Jersey, will attend C-SPAN’s Summer Educators’ Conference to learn about the network’s free educational resources and how to incorporate the materials into their teaching programs.Fenster, a social studies ...
ERIE, PA - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves in game four of a six-game series at UPMC Park on Friday by a score of 5-4.Somerset fell to 6-3 in games in which the Patriots hit three or more home runs. All seven games during Somerset's road trip thus far have been decided by ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Almost 90% of older adults strive to age in place, but due to financial strain and lack of affordable housing, this goal has become only a dream for many. Almost half of older Americans are struggling to pay their monthly bills, according to the Health and Retirement Study and ...
TRENTON, NJ - The two left lanes on I-78 eastbound are scheduled to be closed this weekend for bridge work as the I-78 westbound Bridges over Washington Valley Road and Routes 202/206 deck replacement project advances in Bedminster and Bridgewater. In addition, a stop sign will be in place at the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, July 26 with Parker St. & Co.From their website: Parker St. & Co. is an innovative band that focuses on being creative and recreating songs we all know in a new way. The five-piece band, based in Milltown, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - On July 23, 2025, Robert Creter was sentenced by the Honorable Angela Borkowski, J.S.C., to ten years in the New Jersey State Prison, with 85% to be served without parole, for the death of Tamara “Tammy” Tignor in 1997.Creter was initially charged with Murder in the first-degree, ...
ERIE, PA - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves in game three of a six-game series at UPMC Park on Thursday by a score of 4-3. With Brendan Jones’ go-ahead three-run home run in the ninth, it marked the second time this season in which the Patriots hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Rotary Club of Hillsborough HAS announced the 2025 winners of their annual, post-secondary school scholarship program for Hillsborough residents. Now in its third decade, the program provides qualifying students with a $2,500 scholarship to help offset the cost of their ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - It was a proud night for the Hillsborough Police Department, as three veteran officers received promotions, while three new officers were sworn in during a recent Township Committee meeting.Proud family members and other police officers looked on during the ceremonies.At the July ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — For those in need, fresh produce can often be a luxury. Mother and daughter Maureen Goodman and Caroline Sahm are trying to change that with their volunteer effort, Westfield Seeds of Change. People can drop off their donations of fresh produce at their home, located at 610 Coolidge ...
ERIE, PA - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves in game two of a six-game series at UPMC Park on Wednesday by a score of 3-1. RHP Trystan Vrieling (4.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K) made his ninth start with Somerset and did not factor into the decision. Vrieling registered a season-high ...
SOMERILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance, the downtown management corporation in Somerville has hired Dana Kessel as its new Executive Director,.Kessel brings over 20 years of diverse marketing and educational experience to her new role, with a unique approach to community engagement and ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Somerset Hills YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, has successfully launched a Veterans Wellness Program. This free 12-week initiative, which ran from April through June, provided weekly in-person exercise sessions and virtual wellness discussions focused on ...
ERIE, PA - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves in game one of a six-game series at UPMC Park on Tuesday by a score of 4-3.Somerset fell to 4-3 in extra-innings games this season and lost its second straight extra-innings game (7/19 @HFD). The Patriots drop to 6-15 all-time at ...
Hillsborough, NJ - Assemblymembers Roy Freiman and Mitchelle Drulis met with Department of Transportation Commissioner Francis O’Connor this week at the site of the Route 206 expansion in Hillsborough for a walk-through and status update of the project. “As a Hillsborough resident, I see every day ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Continuing a process that began almost four years ago, a Bridgewater developer presented updated conceptual plans for a four-story, 243-unit apartment building to the Borough Council Monday night.The Gateway will front on East Main Street and Veterans Memorial Drive, Meadow Street ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will welcome Oswaldo Cabrera to the Tuesday, August 19 game at TD Bank Ballpark when the Patriots take on the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) at 6:35 pm.Cabrera will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and then ...
HARTFORD, CT - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Hartford Yard Goats in the finale of a three-game series at Dunkin’ Park on Sunday by a score of 3-2.With the loss, Somerset drops to a 6-7-3 series record this season. The Patriots fell to 5-7 in 12 games against the Yard Goats this year.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - In the latest installment of “Ask the Mayor” posted on the township website, Mayor John Ciccarelli and Township Tax Assessor Debra Blaney address this year's unprecedented school tax increase of 16 percent and its impact on individual homeowners.Homeowners will soon be receiving ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -Gen. George Washington and other senior staff officers from the Continental Army, soldiers and camp followers brought colonial history alive Saturday on the grounds surrounding the Historic Somerset County Courthouse with craft demonstrations, songs, exhibits and the occasional ...