Hillsborough News
By KAYLIE HABERSTROH
March 23, 2025
TRENTON, NJ - Assembly members Roy Freiman (D-Hillsborough) and Mitchelle Drulis (D-Raritan Twp) received endorsements from all four of their district’s county Democratic organizations as they completed filing for the June 10th Primary election today with over 400 signatures. “We are looking ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Whitehouse Wind Symphony, a community band under the direction of Branchburg resident James P. Sheeley, Jr. will present a free concert inside Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.The concert program is entitled “Music From Around the ...
WHARTON, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, and Governor Phil Murphy visited the I-80 sinkholes Saturday to receive updates on the New Jersey’s Department of Transportation’s efforts to repair the affected areas. All lanes on I-80 in Wharton ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A Hillsborough HS senior and member of Girl Scout Troop 60108 went the extra mile - actually several miles - on her way to earning the coveted Girl Scout Gold Award.At the March 12th Township Committee meeting, Mayor John Ciccarelli presented Rithanyaa Kumar with a proclamation ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/NEW BRUNSWICK – Astronauts flitting around on the moon will one day be able to hold conversations, send texts and probably watch cat videos if they so desire, thanks to the Nokia Bell Labs' latest technological innovation.Employees gathered at the company's Union County campus ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Education Association participated in the National Education Association Walk-In on Wednesday, March 19th bringing together educators, students, and community leaders to advocate for enhanced educational opportunities and equitable funding for local schools..The ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A sharp decrease in state aid has forced the Board of Education to consider severe cuts to the 2025-26 school budget, including the loss of 24 jobs, elimination of Middle School sports, elimination of courtesy busing and the reinstatement of Pay to Play for all student ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County residents can safely and securely dispose of their personal documents at the Operation Secure Shred event on Saturday, March 22. The event will occur rain or shine. The free shredding event takes place at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, South County ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be part of aservice organization that helps your fellow community members, then The RotaryClub of Hillsborough may have the perfect opportunity for you. Join us at an Open House Wednesday, March 26, from 7-8 p.m. at The Landing ...
FRANKLIN, NJ – A 34-year-old township man has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Jared Kelly, was identified as a suspect following an investigation triggered by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township’s Parks & Recreation Department was recognized at the recent 2025 Annual New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association conference. The NJRPA awards recognize dedicated park and recreation leaders, employees, and volunteers for excellence in programming, publicity, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Thousands of spectators jammed the sidewalks along Main Street on Sunday for the borough's annual St. Patrick's Parade, a celebration of Irish heritage and traditions.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A Hillsborough High School senior and member of Girl Scout Troop 60108 went the extra mile - actually, more than several miles - to earn the coveted Girl Scout Gold Award.At the March 12th Township Committee meeting, Mayor John Ciccarelli presented Rithanyaa Kumar with a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Democratic Committee will hold its Open Nominating Convention at Somerset Ukrainian Cultural Center on Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m.The Screening Committee has recommended Somerset County Commissioner Melonie Marano, Sheriff Darrin Russo, and Surrogate Tina ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - You'll need more than the legendary Luck o' the Irish to find a parking space in downtown Somerville on Sunday, March 10, when thousands of spectators and parade participants are expected to jam Main Street for the 31st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.The parade begins at 1:30 p.m.
SARASOTA, FL - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees' Double-A affiliate, have announced plans to produce a live radio broadcast of the 2025 Spring Breakout Game between the Yankees' and Orioles' top prospects on Saturday, March 15 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.The Patriots' radio ...
SOMERVILLE, Nj - The first of two cannabis dispensaries approved by the borough is under construction alongside the Sunoco gas station on Route 22 at the corner of Gaston Avenue.A second retail dispensary is expected to be built further west on the eastbound side of the state highway on the site of ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lisa Allen ran her hands back and forth over the surface of the wall-mounted plaything, determined to get its circles to light up. With some swipes of her hands, they glowed green. After a few more, they turned red.The sensory wall designed to occupy little ones that the Senior ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - All information is provided by Hillsborough Township Police. Those charged are presumed innocent unless found guilty in Hillsborough Municipal Court (HTMC),01/01/2025 Nicolas Benoit age 24 of Hillsborough was arrested for DWI while on a motor vehicle crash investigation on River ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey boxing legend and now renowned trainer Edgar “Butch” Sanchez faced a formidable opponent outside the ring — kidney disease — which almost cost him his life and led to him later needing a kidney transplant from an unlikely source.Getting to Know ButchBorn in Puerto Rico, ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - On the eve of the 250 th anniversary of the founding of the United States, historians and history buffs will gather at Raritan Valley Community College March 15 to explore the strategic importance of the two Middlebrook Encampments, where thousands of American troops and leading ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Voters approved a combined $44M bond referendum Tuesday that will pay for a wide variety of infrastructure improvements at all three schools in the district, including enhanced security entrances, a 24,000-square-foot gymnasium and four new science labs at the high ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ = The Township Committee issued a proclamation at its Tuesday night meeting honoring the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts.The proclamation follows:WHEREAS, March 12, 2025 marks the 113th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, whose mission is to “build ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The National Honor Society at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School held an induction ceremony recently to welcome 14 new members, including two students from Hillsborough.The new NHS members met the qualifications for inclusion in the society, which recognizes ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK NJ - A 24-hour turnaround will feature an abrupt change in tastes for collectors tuning in to Bodnars Auctions online sales March 12 and 13.The March 12 sale will feature a single-owner Funko Pops collection, while the March 13 sale will feature hundreds of historic and classic ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The NJMVC Mobile Unit will return to Hillsborough to help residents register for REAL ID licenses and renewal of vehicle registrations. While those services will require registration in advance, handicapped placard acquisitions and license plate drop-offs won't need an ...
HIILSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Board of Education is inviting community members to its second Community Engagement Night at the Auten Road School cafeteria from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 10 to discuss what are described as three significant topics by Schools Supt. Michael Volpe - the 2025-26 school ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Daylight Saving Time goes into effect at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 10th and will continue through November, meaning you will lose an hour of sleep overnight.Cell phones and electronic devices will reset automatically.The process of changing clocks back in the fall and ahead in spring ...