Hillsborough Top Stories
By ROD HIRSCH
September 1, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots scored their most runs in a game this season as they downed the Reading Fightin Phils 15-5 on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at TD Bank Ballpark. After allowing three runs in the 1st inning, the Patriots scored 15 unanswered runs. All nine ...
During the American Revolution an officer passing through New Jersey described it as “the garden of America.” Another called it “a land of milk and honey.” Only seven decades ago New Jersey officially adopted the Garden State nickname, and just last year the state declared Central Jersey to be ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were shut out by the Reading Fightin Phils 2-0 to snap their five-game win streak on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots honored the Negro Leagues’ New York Black Yankees on Friday in front of 6,625 in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 4-3 and 2-1 in a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. Game one was a continuation of Wednesday night’s contest, suspended in the 5th inning due to rain. The Patriots have now won four straight games and 11 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Millstone River Road in Hillsborough/Montgomery from Blackwells Mills Causeway to Dead Tree Run Road is included in the 2024 Somerset County “Slurry Seal” Road Repairs program. The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners authorized up to $850,000 to restore approximately ...
Haga clic aquí para leer esta historia en inglés NEW BRUNSWICK – Kate Gundersen dreams of becoming a geneticist, toiling away in a research lab to unravel the mysteries of disorders or diseases. Andrew Lisa is going to be studying mechanical engineering with the hopes of one day applying his ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots game versus the Reading Fightin Phils at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday, Aug. 28 was suspended due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area. The game was tied at 2-2 entering the bottom of the fifth inning. The game will continue p on Thursday, Aug.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Police divers have recovered the body of a 31-year-old man submerged in a car that had crashed through a guard rail alongside the Delaware-Raritan Canal on Saturday afternoon according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Police were called by a kayaker who ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ- The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 4-2 in a late inning thriller on Tuesday night in their series opener at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots have won three straight games and nine of their last 12 contests. Somerset pitchers struck out 10+ batters for the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Passengers can now utilize the shoulder lane of Route 1 in South Brunswick during rush hour traffic, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. This is part of the Route 1 Hard Shoulder Running pilot project, a $6.6 million state project aimed at reducing ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – An exit off Route 206 North providing access to the Somerset Station Transit Village has been completed, but the roadway will not be open to traffic any time soon, according to Colin Driver, the borough's director of Economic Development. Station Road was built along an ...
RARITAN, NJ - The Annual John Basilone Memorial Parade honoring the National World War II hero, Marine Sgt. John Basilone, returns to Somerset Street in Raritan Sept. 22. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Basilone received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his action during the Battle of ...
BRIDGEWATERNJ - Though the Somerset County 4-H Fair was only open for one day earlier this month due to inclement weather, a local student made the most of her time to share a message of hope with attendees. Vaanya Salwan, a rising Senior in the Academy for Health and Medical Sciences ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Families, organizations, youth groups, and businesses are invited to participate in the township's third annual Scarecrow Festival which will begin Oct. 1 on the grounds of the Hillsborough Municipal complex.Registration is open through Sept. 18.All Township residents, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The application is open for the fall classes of First Steps Basic English, a free English-language learning program for residents of Somerset County. The program, funded by the Somerset County Board of Commissioners through funds from the American Rescue Plan, is part of the ...
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 4-1 on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory in their series finale at Hadlock Field. Over the six-game series in Portland, the Patriots' pitching staff threw to a 1.91 ERA, allowing 10 ER in 52.1 IP with 27 H and 67 K. In ...
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 2-1 on Friday night at Hadlock Field. The loss drops the Somerset Patriots to 5.5 games back of the Sea Dogs for first place in the second half standings with 20 games remaining in the regular ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The 16th annual Steeplechase Distance Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 29 at Amsterdam School in Hillsborough and as a virtual event to raise funds for the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health ...
PORTLAND, ME - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 3-1 on Thursday night at Hadlock Field.. The loss drops the Somerset Patriots to 4.5 games back of the Sea Dogs for first place in the second half standings with 21 games remaining in the regular ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township police officers are looking forward to hanging out with members of the community they serve on Tuesday, Sept. 10 when they host the rescheduled Night Out celebration at Mountainview Park, which was postponed by inclement weather earlier this month. The National Night ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Local artists will spend Saturday, Aug. 25 on th Division Street pedestrian mall surrounded by other artists who will bring their handcrafted goods to the Downtown Somerville Artisan Fair hosted by the Downtown Somerville Alliance. The free event is open from noon-6 p.m. and ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on Jan. 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
Vrieling Hurls Six No-Hit Frames In Patriots’ One-Hit Shutout Win Over Portland PORTLAND, ME- The Somerset Patriots hurled a one-hit shutout to defeat the Portland Sea Dogs 1-0 on Tuesday night in their series opener at Hadlock Field. The Patriots have not allowed an earned run over their ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - As students and educators of the Hillsborough High School prepare to return to their classrooms, AT EASE Foundation is donating a lifesaving device to keep them safer. The nonprofit organization will present an Emergency Response Locker to school officials at 9 a.m. on ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working alongside Somerset Law Enforcement agencies for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Wanna be in the movies? Your big break may be coming. A Manhattan casting agency has put out a call for New Jerseyans to be paid extras in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” a Netflix sequel to his 1996 box office hit comedy. Grant Wilfley Casting will hold a casting call from ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Planning Board invites residents to a public hearing on the proposed “Keep Somerset Moving Transportation Plan 2045” on Aug. 20. This is the final public hearing before the board votes on whether to adopt the plan on Oct. 15. The strategic plan outlines a ...
HARTFORD, CT - The Somerset Patriots were blanked by the Hartford Yard Goats 7-0 on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. The seven runs marked Somerset’s biggest margin of defeat since 6/29 @RIC. RHP Cam Schlittler (5.1 IP, 6 R, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K) took the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Diamond Eye Jack, a talented New Jersey cover band that recreates the essence of Jerry Garcia and the legendary Grateful Dead band, will perform Saturday night, Aug.17 on the Division Street Summer Stage beginning at 6:30 p.m. The entire performance will be covers from the San ...