Hillsborough News
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
July 19, 2025
HARTFORD, CT - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Hartford Yard Goats in game two of a three-game series at Dunkin’ Park on Saturday by a score of 6-5 in 10 innings. Somerset fell to 4-2 in extra-inning games this season and lost in an extra innings game for the first time since 5/2 @RIC.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Rafael Flores, the Somerset Patriots top, all-around offensive player, has been promoted to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre RailRiders by the New York Yankees.Flores, the Yankees No. 15 prospect, hit .287/.346/.497 in 87 games for Somerset this season. He ranks among the Eastern ...
NEWARK - Construction of phase one of the Greenway project – a nine-mile, 100-foot-wide former rail line spanning Essex and Hudson counties that will be transformed into the Garden State’s newest state park – has begun in Newark.Gov. Phil Murphy joined local, county and state officials in Newark ...
HARTFORD, CT The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats in game one of a three-game series at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford, C.T. on Friday by a score of 8-5.Somerset hit two three-run home runs in a single game for the first time this season and the first time since 9/10/24 vs. NH (E.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor John Ciccarelli will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater Saturday, Aug. 9 when the Someret Patriots host the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.“Hillsborough Community Night” will also feature a community parade around the ballpark's warning track ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series continues on Division Street Saturday, July 19 with a three-hour set of classic Led Zeppelin songs by tribute band Whole Lotta Led beginning at 6 p.m.Sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance, the performance is free. The DSA recommends you bring ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - For over 30 years, local volunteers from Somerset County’s Handyman Program have dedicated countless hours of manual labor to provide independence for elderly and disabled residents throughout Somerset County. The volunteer program, which consists of men and women, offers small ...
TRENTON, NJ - The two left lanes on I-78 westbound 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, Somerset County. The truck detour that was put in ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a “flood watch” to start at 3 p.m. today for Somerset County and six other Central New Jersey counties, with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected to bring heavy downpours.Today’s storms may be capable of dropping up to 2-inches ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield has given the identities of Plainfield's two flood victims, who were killed on Monday evening when their vehicle was overtaken by floodwaters at Cedar Brook Park.According to the city, Lubia Estevez, of Front Street, and Forest Whitlock, of 3rd Street, were ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Conrail employees investigating a report of downed power lines on the tracks at the New Market Road rail crossing instead became heroes for saving the life of a man found floating face down in fast-moving flood water during Monday’s storm. Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler described ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Police Department is accepting applications fo the position of NJ PTC Certified Police Officer. Applications aye being accepted now through Sept. 19th. Interviews will begin as soon as applications are received. EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:At least 18 years of age and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After making out with relatively minor damage during the July 3rd storm—a destroyed dog park—Plainfield's Hope 4 Paws Humane Society was dealt a much stronger blow only 11 days later when floods devastated low-lying areas of the Queen City.The floods caused two fatalities near the ...
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act, by a voice vote. Introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights on Tuesday morning to survey the aftermath of a storm that dropped more than six inches of rain in under two and a half hours, triggering flash flooding, buckling roadways, and toppling utility poles across the township.“Last night, ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – In response to significant flooding caused by Monday's torrential rains, Route 22 and Route 28 are currently closed in both directions for emergency repairs. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid these routes until further notice.Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A section of Bridgewater roads will be getting water line upgrades in the immediate future.Representatives from New Jersey American Water appeared before the township council July 10 to discuss the replacement of water mains in the North Bridge Street/Prince Rodgers Avenue area of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Members of the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently competed in multiple events during the FBLA National Leadership Conference held from June 29th to July 2nd in Anaheim, ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Lord Stirling Manor in Basking Ridge, part of the Somerset County Park system and home to the county’s annual 1770s festival, is now an archaeological site thanks to the county’s newly established field school. Through this innovative program, 15 undergraduate and graduate ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Brendan Jones as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played July 7-13.In six games this past week versus the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays), Jones led all Patriots with 8 RBI and 5 R. Jones went ...
The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Sunday by a score of 5-1.The Patriots won their fourth series in which they won five or more games in the set, with three of those series coming against New ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The New York Yankees have scheduled RHP Luis Gil for an MLB rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Sunday, July 13. The Patriots take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) at 1:05 pm at TD Bank Ballpark.The Yankees placed Gil on the 60-day injured ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 5-3. The Patriots fell to 2-3 in five games this season dressed as their alternate identity, the “Jersey Diners”. The Patriots’ ...
BRIDGEWATER , NJ – Several Hillsborough students from Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) attended the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 23-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. Students from Somerset County Vocational Technical High School won a total of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday by a score of 5-3.The Patriots won their seventh game in a row, the longest active win streak in the Eastern League. Somerset improves to 15-1 against New ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -Gen. George Washington will preside over elements of the Continental Army and camp followers on Saturday July 19 on the grounds surrounding the Historic Somerset County Courthouse as the nation prepares for next year's 250th anniversary of its fight for independence."History on the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are making a comeback—and this time, they’re calling Paterson home.The iconic American soccer club, once the gold standard of the sport in the United States, will return to competitive play in March 2026 as a new member of USL League One. Their new base will be ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have promoted their No. 6 prospect RHP Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz to the Double-A Somerset Patriots.Rodriguez-Cruz is currently 6-4 with a 2.26 ERA and 99 K over 83.2 IP in 15 games (14 starts) for the 2025 season. He ranks among the Yankees organizational leaders ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Hillsborough Post 8371 has received a $1,000 grant from the Starbucks Foundation to support local veterans and their families in Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Branchburg. The grant will also strengthen community outreach efforts, including ...