Hillsborough News
By MADISON MILLER/NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
June 6, 2025
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December. Low- and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its juried 2025 Senior Art Show. To be eligible, artists must be Somerset County residents and at least 60 years of age. Acceptable artwork mediums include acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, ...
BRANCHBURG. NJ - Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis held a utility assistance event at Raritan Valley Community College on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from various utility companies to help attendees apply for available utility assistance programs.“Utility ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A team of Hillsborough police officers will escort the Special Olympics torch headed south on Route 206 late Friday afternoon.The journey that began in northern New Jersey will conclude on the campus of The College of New Jersey for the three-day event, which will see 2,000 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor John Ciccarelli recognized Pride Month with a proclamation at the May 27th Township Committee meeting,June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBTQ+ Rights ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Through victories and even through setbacks, the Immaculata High School softball program never once lost sight of their goals in 2025.That’s a good thing because the Spartans achieved some lofty goals, including at the championship level.When he reflected upon this recently ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Greater Somerset County YMCA is proudly celebrating Pride Month this June, an expression of the organization’s core commitment to fostering a safe, welcoming environment for all members of the community. Throughout the month, Greater Somerset County YMCA branches will be hosting ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game two of a six-game series at Mirabito Stadiumon Wednesday by a score of 4-3. The Patriots scored all three of their runs in the eighth inning or later. Somerset made four errors in the field, tying a season ...
BINGHAMTON. NY = The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game one of a six-game series at Mirabito Stadium on Tuesday by a score of 7-3. RHP Trent Sellers (3.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 3 K) was tabbed with the loss in his ninth start of the season. CF Spencer Jones ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Registered Democrats and Republicans can cast their votes early, now through June 8 in advance of the traditional Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 10th. In-person early voting begins at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building. 379 South Branch Road on June 3 and will continue ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have promoted RHP Cam Schlittler (No. 10 prospect) to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre while three Top-30 prospects - RHP Carlos Lagrange (No. 17), INF Roc Riggio (No. 24) and OF Brendan Jones (No. 29) have been promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots from ...
TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey State Senate has confirmed the appointment of Somerset County Commissioner Douglas Singleterry to the state judiciary. As a result of his appointment as a Superior Court judge, Singleterry is required to resign from office, effective June 2. The Democratic County ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Brooklyn man was arrested Sunday in Bridgewater following a police chase that originated in Springfield Township and ended after he struck several troop cars on Route 22 in Bridgewater, according to state police.Ashton Charles, 30, was charged with third degree receiving a ...
TRENTON, NJ - The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that would designate June 25 of each year as ‘Delaware and Raritan Canal Day’ to celebrate and honor the canal’s cultural, historical, and environmental significance. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, also known as ...
TRENTON, NJ - The left lane on I-78 westbound is scheduled to be closed tomorrow morning for overhead sign work as the I-78 westbound Bridges over Washington Valley Road and Routes 202/206 deck replacement project advances continues in Bedminster and Bridgewater.From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Just three months ago, they were three little fluffballs. totally dependent on the two adult eagles who welcomed the tiny chicks into their nest at Duke Farms in late February.The eaglets hatched on February 25, 27, and 28.Nourished daily with a diet of fish caught by the adult ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - An eclectic mix of entertainers and food vendors helped to add a global dimension to Sunday's International Street fair in the downtown retail and restaurant district.Main Street was closed to traffic, which allowed several thousand visitors to roam up and down the street which was ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Akron RubberDucks in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday by a score of 3-1. With an attendance of 7,516, the Patriots played in front of their largest crowd of the season at TD Bank Ballpark. All three of Somerset’s ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Akron RubberDucks in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballparkon Saturday by a score of 10-5. The game ended abruptly when the Patriots hit into a bases-loaded triple play in the bottom of the ninth inning. The loss marks the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A new spectator sport is coming to Hillsborough that will test the strength of the competitors while encouraging the generosity of the spectators.The friendly challenge begins at noon, Sunday, June 1 at Carriage Farm, 2 Clerico Lane, Hillsborough.Pulling for a Cure features a ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Somerset County Park Commission is celebrating the summer season with its annual Rose Day Festival and guided tours at the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden in Colonial Park. The popular annual celebration centers around the more than 3,000 stunning roses in a rainbow of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – When the Manville First Aid and Rescue Squad needed a new website, they decided to reach out to some local talent – students in the Computer Science program at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School. The Rescue Squad wanted to create a tool that would emphasize the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Down by one run in the bottom the ninth, the Patriots loaded the bases with no outs and had a chance for a tie or a walk-off win.The first two batters struck out, with Tyler Hardman - who had already hit two HRs their last chance, but he, too whiffed.The Somerset Patriots were ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners is providing funding to local municipalities to develop walking, hiking and biking trails through the Somerset County Trails Grant Program. This new initiative was created to provide municipalities, particularly those with limited ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The staff and students at Hillsborough Elementary School celebrated the school’s 75th birthday on Thursday, May 29th. The day started with a school-wide assembly which opened with some words from Susan Eckstein, school principal. Among the honored guests were two former ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has appointed Peter Bromberg as its new Library Director, effective Aug. 1. Bromberg, a distinguished figure in the national library community, will succeed Brian Auger, who is retiring after 15 years of dedicated service ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Commons Mall has issued a Temporary Youth Supervision Policy following concerns about the potential for a large gathering at the mall Saturday.The policy will be in effect from noon to 9 p.m. May 31.All minors under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Akron RubberDucks in game three of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday by a score of 12-0. Somerset crushed four or more home runs for the second time this season (5, 4/29 @RIC). Somerset tied a season-high with 12 runs scored ...
MANVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey has been awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment grant, focusing on a reforestation project using native plants to mitigate stormwater runoff along the Royce Brook in Manville.The ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Residential tax bills will increase by $3.67 per month based on the average home value of $547,000, the final piece of the overall tax bill for township residents.The municipal budget represents 13 percent of the total tax bill; the balance of 87 percent is divided between the ...