Hillsborough Top Stories
By ROD HIRSCH
June 19, 2024
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Vicky G. Sun of Bridgewater’s Hillside Intermediate School has taken 1st Place for the 2023-24 New Jersey State Americanism Essay Contest in the 5th Grade Division. There were over 6,000 entries among the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade divisions. Her essay will now move on to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Since arriving in the borough one month ago, Marco the K9 therapy dog has emerged as a four-legged rock star. The four-month-old Golden Retriever, accompanied by his partner, Officer Nicole BeBiase, continues to undergo training with the American Kennel Society and DeBiase. He ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 in their series opener on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Trystan Vrieling (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K) earned his team-leading seventh win in his 13th start of the season. The Yankees No. 22 prospect has earned the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The New York Yankees have called up former Patriots' catcher/first baseman Ben Rice to the major league roster. Rice is expected to make his Major League debut Tuesday night as the Yankees open a three-game series against Baltimore. Rice opened the 2024 season on the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Mystery Readers are taking over the storytime chair this month at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's (SCLSNJ) Somerville branch. So far, Borough Councilperson Theresa Bonner read for preschool storytime; and Somerville Police Officer Nikki DeBiase, Officer Vito ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Education Foundation has awarded the 2024 Senior Scholarship to Luke Neilan; he will attend Loyola University in the fall. Founded in 1996, the mission of the HEF is to strengthen relationships between the community and its public schools by encouraging ...
Hardman Homers As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Binghamton The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-2 on Father’s Day in their series finale Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium Sunday marking Somerset’s fifth double-digit strikeout performance over the six-game set vs.
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6-4 in an extra-innings thriller in game five of a six game series on Saturday night at Mirabito Stadium,. Saturday marked Somerset’s fourth double-digit strikeout performance over the first five games of the series vs.
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 9-7 in heartbreaking fashion on a walk-off home run in a ballgame which saw five lead changes in game four of a six-game series on Friday night at Mirabito Stadium. RHP Blane Abeyta (5.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K) did not ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Some young, some older, most speaking broken English with a heavy accent, they raised their right hands in unison and took the pledge to become an American citizen during a red, white and blue Flag Day ceremony Friday in the Commissioners' meeting room at the Somerset County ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Thomas Marcketta, a Hillsborough High School sophomore who has won a total of nine gold medals this year at the Somerset County Area Special Olympics Swim Meet and the Central Jersey Sectional Special Olympics Swim Meet, was honored with a proclamation by the Township Committee ...
BINGHAMTON, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 12-5 in game three of a six-game series on Thursday night at Mirabito Stadium. Somerset has scored double-digit runs in back-to-back games for the first time this season and has put up double-digits seven total times ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Johnny Charles Band featuring Tracy Sousa onn vocals will be on the Summer Stage, on Division Street, Saturday, June 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Downtown Somerville Alliance, the free Summer Stage concerts have expanded to include shows on the first Friday ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots took down the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 10-5 on 15 hits in game two of a six-game series on Wednesday night at Mirabito Stadium. The Patriots' 15 hits marked the third-highest total in a game this season, while Wednesday was the sixth time they have scored ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Taxpayers were hit with a double whammy within the space of 24 hours this week, with the Board of Education voting to increase school taxes Monday night and the Township Committee approving a tax increase at its meeting Tuesday night. Combined, the tax increases will cost an ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation in recognition of Women Veterans Appreciation Day at its meeting yesterday. In 2019 Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver as acting governor signed Senate Joint Resolution No. 114 into law, designating June 12th of each year ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Three members of Troop 489 who earned their Eagle Scout badge were presented proclamations by Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. at Tuesday night's Committee meeting recognizing their achievements. Each of the three had to plan and perform a community service project to earn the award ...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – A Somerville man has been charged with the theft of a construction truck parked on Union Street June 4. followed by his arrest on Promenade Boulevard in Bridgewater after he struck two cars and crashed into a building, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P.
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots let an early 3-0 lead slip away as they fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6-3 in game one of a six-game series on Tuesday night at Mirabito Stadium. RHP Bailey Dees (5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 9 K) did not receive a decision, striking out nine in 5 IP. Dees ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Members of the community are invited to the annual meeting of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Somerset on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the hospital's Fuld Auditorium. Reservations are requested. Call (908) ...
CAMDEN, NJ - Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2024 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders located within the company’s service areas. "New Jersey American Water is ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been one week since a fire gutted two Main Street restaurants and several apartments on the second and third floors of the buildings. Most of those living in the apartments had nowhere to go, and lost everything they had. The victims include disabled veterans, individuals, ...
PISCATAWY, NJ - Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, and it is an issue that faces people of all socio-economic classes, ages, and backgrounds. On May 25, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide at age 30 after being vocal on social media about this mental health struggles. “Grayson ...
MANVILLE, NJ - The sacrifices made by service members and their families were recently honored during the Proud to Be an American Day organized by Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) Social Studies teacher Ed Graf and his students. The event was held at VFW Post 2290 in ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is seeking help in locating the following suspect:
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township will spend $9M on road improvements planned to begin this summer, extending into fall and 2025. The Township Committee had approved a $9 million bond ordinance in April; last month, Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. announced which roads would be repaired beginning this ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 4-2 in their series finale on Sunday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark before 7,385 fans, their third consecutive win to advance 2.5 games out of first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division. RHP Gerrit Cole (4.2 IP, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, playing in their inaugural game as the Jersey Diners, defeated the Hartford Yard Goats 4-1 on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series in front of 8,002 at TD Bank Ballpark. 2B Anthony Seigler (1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, R) rocketed a three-run homer in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots took down the Hartford Yard Goats 12-4 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game four of a six-game series. Somerset hit a season-high 5 HR in the contest, three of which came from Agustin Ramirez. Friday also marked the sixth 5+ homer game in Double-A era ...