Hillsborough Top Stories
By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF
March 5, 2025
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County Public Safety has issued a traffic advisory for motorists to avoid River Road between Roycefield Road and the Raritan Border.The roadway is closed.Heavy rain Thursday afternoon forced the Raritan River to overflow its banks in the flood prone area.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Dr. Lisa Rebimbas, a longtime educator in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools District, has been appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Hillsborough School District, effective July 1.“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rebimbas to our ...
HOLLYWOOD - Director and screenwriter Sean Baker, who made history Sunday night winning four Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards for his film "Anora" is a New Jersey native and the son of prominent Somerville, NJ attorney Steve Baker.Baker won Oscars for writing, editing, directing and producing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Somerset County jury has convicted Daniel Matthews, 45, of Brooklyn, NY of First Degree Murder and several other charges in connection with the Dec, 29, 2023, homicide of Franklin Township resident, Artis Timothy Young.The two-week trial concluded Monday, March 3. Evidence ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - It should come as no surprise to those who live and work here - the township has been rated as one of the Top 5 destinations to visit in 2025, according to Mayor John Ciccarelli.The mayor made the announcement at the Feb. 25 Township Committee meeting, seated on the dais in the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Dukes JV Cheerleading Squad, along with the Mitey Mites Squad and the Pee Wee Squad, impressed the judges wherever they competed this past year, bringing home dozens of awards and trophies from state, regional and national competitions.Each of the three squads ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The adult Eagles nesting at Duke Farms have completed their trifecta, with the third chick cracking its egg mid-afternoon on Friday, wasting no time clamoring for attention and a few morsels of fish from the adults.The second chick cracked open its egg at 12:41 a.m. Thursday, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Students at Hillsborough High School were afforded an unprecedented opportunity to explore the dynamic world of modern manufacturing during the inaugural NJ Makers & Creators Tour on Friday. This groundbreaking event, a first for the district and the only high school in ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County residents looking to dispose of unwanted recyclables are invited to stop by the First Saturday and E-Waste Drop-Off events on Saturday, March 1. These free events offer safe and convenient recycling services for residents looking to declutter ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Eagles nesting at Duke Farms now have two mouths to feed, with a third on the way.The second chick cracked open its egg at 12:41 a.m. Thursday, joining the first chick, which hatched at 6:32 a.m. on Tuesday. A third egg has yet to hatch but is expected to do so in a matter of ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old child in Franklin Township, authorities announced Wednesday.Chamyr Harris, 26, of Linden, was arrested Monday in Woodbridge without incident and charged with first-degree murder and second-degree ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor John Ciccarelli has won the unanimous support of the township Republican Committee to run for a seat on the Township Committee in the June 10 Primary.“John has been a dedicated public servant and has proven his leadership, and we could not be more pleased to endorse him,” ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – A 48-year-old township man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials has been identified as a middle school teacher in Union County, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Just four minutes before sunrise on Tuesday, the Eagle's nest at Duke Farms welcomed the first chick of 2025, with two more eggs expected to be hatched in a matter of days.Thousands witnessed the event on the Eagle Cam which can be accessed on the Duke Farms Facebook page:At 6:32 ...
TRENTON, NJ – The Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senators Andrew Zwicker and Paul Sarlo, which would increase the tax credits provided under the “New Jersey Angel Investor Tax Credit Act” for qualified investments made in New Jersey’s emerging technology business ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Woodbridge man has been charged with murder and child endangerment in connection with the 2024 death of his 4-year-old biological child in Franklin Township, according to Somerset County First Assistant Prosecutor Annemarie L. Mueller. Sean Tate, 36, was arrested Tuesday ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Duke Farms welcomes Hila Shamon, Ph.D., as its new Deputy Executive Director of Science and Conservation where she will lead efforts to enhance biodiversity, implement natural climate solutions, and advance applied research to further the restoration of nature at Duke ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Dominick Elias of Bridgewater, a senior in the Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (MEAM) program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), has been selected as Student of the Month for February 2025.He is the son of Ricardo Elias and ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - A retired homicide detective with 30 years experience in the Essex and Union County Prosecutor Offices, township resident Michael A. Manochio has announced his intention to run for Somerset County Sheriff in the June 10 Republican primary.If he wins the primary, he would run ...
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) have re-introduced the One Seat Ride Act in the House, a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a one-seat-ride trip versus a transfer trip option during “peak ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Get an early start on spring cleaning by rummaging through your closets, the garage, basement and attic for clothing that has been outgrown and other items including shoes, purses, hats, sunglasses and stuffed animals that can be turned into cash by the Hillsborough High School ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - All are invited to celebrate the 293rd birthday of George Washington on Saturday, Feb. 22 during the annual meeting of the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Association held at St. John's Parish Hall, 158 West High St. beginning at 1:30 p.m.Washington is one of the borough's ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Wendy Kolodziej, head custodian at Hillsborough Elementary School, has been selected as a 2025 "Teacher Who Makes Magic" award recipient in the Educational Support Professional (ESP) category by Magic 98.3 radio and FOX Sports Radio New Jersey. "Wendy's dedication, warmth, and ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - High atop a 90-foot Sycamore tree in a wooded area along the Raritan River at Duke Farms, a pair of American Bald Eagles are tending to their nest and a brood of three eggs.The “triplets” are due to hatch by the end of the month.The Feb. 7 public debut of the eggs on the Internet ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Democratic Organization has endorsed Jill Gomez as its candidate in the November, 2025 election for a seat on the Township Committee. Voters will have to endorse her candidacy in the June 10 Primary, and she must defeat any other Democratic candidates who may ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Author and inspirational speaker Matthew Bocchi will share his personal journey through the loss of his father on 9/11, his battles with addiction, and the road to recovery and healing at Hillsborough High School Feb. 24. “Overcome: The Matthew Bocchi Story” is presented by the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board has expanded its business services by providing two updated initiatives for employers offering free employee online skill-building courses, and support for workers who need on-the-job training or incumbent worker training. “It is ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - All township municipal offices and public schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents' Day, a national holiday which commemorates the birthdays of George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12).Presidents' Day is celebrated the third Monday in February.All ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would require social media companies to establish a toll-free telephone number for New Jersey account holders to report fraudulent activity, including unauthorized access to their social media accounts advanced in the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee last ...