Hillsborough News
By STEVE PHILIP
November 14, 2024
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Sustainable Jersey for Schools presented Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) with a Bronze Certification during the New Jersey School Boards Association Workshop, held in Atlantic City in late October. SCVTHS joins 375 certified schools across New Jersey ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and former lead guitarist of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, will perform a Christmas concert of original and traditional holiday music with his “Stars & Promises” band at Somervile High School Friday, Dec. 13.A yuletide tradition, the concert ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will host their annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday, Dec. 7. The event will take place at the Team Store located near the main gate of TD Bank Ballpark from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fans are asked ...
HILLABOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. presented the Pride of Hillsborough Raider Marching Band with a proclamation recognizing the students and staff m for their hard work and dedication during the Nov. 12 Township Committee meeting.The Pride of Hillsborough Marching Band is the 2024 NJ ...
CAMDEN, NJ – Following the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's issuance of a Drought Warning Wednesday, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for all customers across the state.The company requests that customers limit all nonessential water usage by ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Robert Britting, Jr., members of the Township Committee, along with county and state officials and a contingent of township police officers paid tribute to US veterans on Veterans Day during a ceremony in the Garden of Honor at the municipal complex.Veterans and guests ...
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Members of the Township Police, PBA #205, will be outside the ShopRite supermarket at the Nelson's Corner shopping center, Route 206, collecting donations from shoppers for the Community Assistance Network on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Residents will be asked to ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - An 18-year-old Boy Scout with a respect for local history has immortalized the borough's favorite son with a display case that hangs in a hallway at the school where Paul Robeson attended high school over 100 years ago before moving on to Rutgers University where he was an ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - An 18-year-old Boy Scout with a respect for local history has immortalized the borough's favorite son with a display case that hangs in a hallway at the school where Paul Robeson attended high school over 100 years ago before moving on to Rutgers University where he was an ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Last year Adopt-A-Family raised more than $14,000, which helped provide hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This Thanksgiving, participating organizations hope to feed even more families with the help of donations from generous residents. A recent study shows there ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield American Legion Post 3 moved one step closer to creating housing for homeless veterans at 1003 North Ave. West with conditional approval from the Westfield Planning Board at its Monday evening meeting. Before plans for the site were reviewed by the board, the American ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. David Lee Coleman, founder and the first commander of Hillsborough VFW Post #8371, has been awarded the Veteran of the Year award posthumously.Coleman served in the Navy from 1953-62.His plaque will be displayed at the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Incumbent Republicans Robert Britting, Jr., and running mate Shawn Lipani easily defeated Democratic challengers Hermes Vallejo and James Vander Vliet for two seats on the Township Committee in Tuesday night's election, but like most local and state elections, the results were ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Election officials are anticipating heavier than normal turnout in Tuesday's General Election, which will conclude several weeks of mail-in ballots, absentee ballots, and the Oct. 26-Nov. 3 Early Voting period.One out of three registered voters in Somerset County has already ...
TITUSVILLE, NJ - he Sourland Conservancy hosted a celebration recently at the Ted Stiles Preserve on Baldpate Mountain, marking the successful planting of 50,000 native trees and shrubs in the Sourland Mountain Region. The effort, undertaken in collaboration with numerous partners, underscores the ...
MANVILLE, NJ - New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system serves approximately 4,300 customers, most ofwhom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water.The ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Don't forget to re-set your clocks and watch before turning in Saturday night.Daylight Savings Time comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 which means an extra hour of sleep and a sure sign that winter can't be far behind.Take the time to prepare a household winter ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township will host its 16th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Garden of Honor, located at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Senior Activity Room ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - New Jersey American Water has lifted the Mandatory Boil Water Advisory for residents of Somerville, Bridgewater and Raritan that was imposed Wednesday after a 36-inch water main ruptured along Route 206.Testing has shown the water is now safe to consume.Additionally, repairs to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A ruptured 36-inch water main along Route 206 has been replaced and water pressure is being restored for 18,000 customers affected by Wednesday's water main break that temporarily closed the state highway in both directions.Water quality samples were collected Thursday night and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ–A group of Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) carpentry students recently assisted a crew from the Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity with a home restoration project in Manville.The house was flooded during Hurricane Ida and the floors on the first level ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - As a result of loss of pressure from a 36-inch water main break on Route 206 on Wednesday between South Bridge Street and Orlando Drive, New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory boil water advisory for customers in Somerville, Bridgewater and Raritan.Route 206 North has ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Chief Michael McMahon and the Hillsborough Police Department are urging Hillsborough residents to keep the following Halloween safety tips and precautions in mind:Wear light-colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping, and add reflective tape to the sides, front, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Star-Ledger newspaper will cease print early next year, shutting down its Pine Brook printing facility, it was announced Oct. 30.The Newark Morning Ledger Company, owner of the Star-Ledger, said that the decision to shut down was due to rising costs, decreasing circulation and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerville and surrounding towns are without water, and Route 206 northbound is closed following a 36-inch water main break that occurred early Wednesday morning in the vicinity of a similar incident two years ago between South Bridge Street and Orlando Drive.Route 206 southbound ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Hillsborough Police and volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel responded to a fire Monday afternoon at 686 Amwell Road, near Murray Drive, which destroyed a detached garage and RV camper.The fire was first reported at 1:21 p.m. and both the garage and camper were fully ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The non-profit College Board, a national organization that oversees critical programs for college-bound high school seniors, has placed Hillsborough High School on its 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, earning the prestigious Silver distinction. In addition to this ...
TRENTON, NJ – To protect a reader’s freedom to access information and safeguard librarians from harassment brought on by extreme book ban efforts, the “Freedom to Read Act,” sponsored by state Sen. Andrew Zwicker and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz passed the Senate and was sent to the ...