Hillsborough Top Stories
By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF
June 1, 2026
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A federal indictment was unsealed on Thursday charging former School Business Administrator Aiman Mahmoud and independent contractor Kenneth Gratto in connection with an alleged financial kickback scheme. According to federal prosecutors, the illegal activity occurred between ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -Incumbent Mayor Catherine Payne and Republican newcomer Rob Movshin are running unopposed for two seats on the Township Committee in Tuesday's Primary election, while both Democratic candidates, incumbentTownship Committeewoman Sandra Hand and newcomer Meghann Valeo are both ...
MANVILLE, NJ – The Manville High School Track and Field team delivered a historic performance at the Group 1 State Championships this past weekend, capturing multiple individual state titles, shattering school records, and qualifying top athletes for the upcoming Meet of Champions.The boys' team ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - More than 125 vendors are expected to gather next Thursday at TD Bank Ballpark for Somerset County BizFest, a free business networking and community showcase scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. EDT on June 4.The event, held on the ballpark's covered concourse, will bring together ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Jace Avina as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played May 26 – May 31.Avina, the Yankees No. 19 prospect, hit .417 (10-for-24) with 6 R, 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 RBI and 1 SB last week against the New Hampshire Fisher ...
BRIDGEWATER , NJ– Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School has selected Trinity Grover, a senior in the Welding program, as the Student of the Month for June 2026. Trinity is the daughter of Stephanie Torres and Charles Grover of Hillsborough. Each month during the 2025-2026 school ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 91-year-old man was killed in a multi-car accident Sunday that closed down sections of Route 22 for hours, according to Bridgewater Township Police.According to police, officers were sent to Route 22 East near Grove Street at about 4:06 p.m. May 31 for a report of an accident.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - There are still major road closures reported on Route 22 East as of 8 p.m. Sunday due to a motor vehicle crash, according to Bridgewater Township Police.Police reported that all roads leading to Route 22 East from Route 202/206, and side roads from Somerville, remain closed up to ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, trading in their pinstripe jerseys to play as the New Jersey Diners, fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 6,757. It marked the seventh sellout crowd for the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Girls on the Run celebrated its 25th anniversary of empowering young women Sunday hosting a 5K run that attracted a crowd of 1,200 runners and walkers and a few adults pushing baby carriages - including Mayor Brian Gallagher with his granddaughter and grandson onboard.Donna York, ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — He walked right into the room like he owned it.Jackson Leonard, 2, of Bernardsville, has been doing a lot of that lately — walking into rooms, into new milestones, into a future his family is building one therapy session and one small victory at a time. And on a recent morning at ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots erased a three-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 4-3 at TD Bank Ballpark before a sellout crowd of 6,794, the sixth sellout crowd for the Patriots at home this season. With the win, the Patriots clinched at least a series split for the fifth ...
Six-run Seventh Inning Energizes Somerset’s Comeback Win over New Hampshire The Somerset Patriots overcame a six-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 12-11 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night in Bridgewater, NJ. Entering the seventh inning trailing 10-6, Somerset used a six-run seventh ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Vanessa Gunawan of Branchburg, who will pursue a Finance degree at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named valedictorian of Immaculata High School’s Class of 2026. Toby Moreno of Somerset, who will pursue a Joint Bachelor/MD in medicine at ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - There will be more than the usual running around town this weekend with two 5K races scheduled to raise money for Immaculata High School on Saturday, May 30, and Central Jersey Girls on the Run, Sunday. May 31.Spartan Spirit 5K, May 30Expect rolling road closures in parts of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset County Park Commission has opened the Warrenbrook Pool in Warren and the Colonial Park Spray Park in Somerset on weekends to help residents cool off from the summer heat. Both facilities will open daily starting on June 19th.“Nothing says summer fun more than ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - In a nostalgic nod to America’s Bicentennial in 1976, Hillsborough Township has partnered with New Jersey American Water and Sherwin-Williams to paint 60 Township fire hydrants in patriotic themes by the 4th of July.The initiative was inspired by community feedback regarding the ...
The Borough of Millstone recently celebrated its 132 nd birthday. The former Somerset Courthouse of Colonial times officially separated itself from Hillsborough Township on May 18, 1894. The enduringquestion is, why? I have never read a good explanation for Millstone’s independence. But a ...
Avina Homers, Extends On-Base Streak as Pats Fall to Cats Thursday The Somerset Patriots fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 14-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night in Bridgewater, NJ. With Jace Avina’s home run in the eighth inning, Somerset has homered in 13 of its last 14 games. The ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne presented Hillsborough Police Officer, Christopher Weckenman with a proclamation in recognition of his heroic actions responding to a barn fire On Amwell Road at the May 26 Committee meeting.Even on his way to the 2026 Police Unity Tour, Weckenman proved ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ-The Somerset Patriots fell 7-3 to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd of 6,308, marking the Patriots’ fifth sellout of the season.With two extra base hits in the game, Somerset has an extra base hit in all 47 games ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 8-7 at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The walk-off win was Somerset’s third of the season and pulls the Patriots to one game back of first place in the Northeast Division. It was the first walk-off win for ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Early voting for candidates in New Jersey's June 2 Primary has begun at the township Municipal Building, with township residents and those living elsewhere in Somerset County welcome to cast their ballots beginning Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31.Hours are Monday-Saturday, ...
BRIDGEWATER – The New York Yankees affiliated Somerset Patriots celebrated Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) student achievement during a recent game with over 275 students, staff, and family members on hand for the celebration.Before the players took the field, SCVTHS ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Hundreds of professional and novice cyclists descended on the Borough Monday for the 81st annual Tour of Somerville bicycle races, a series of 11 races that began shortly after 9 a.m. and concluded with the featured 50-mile race, the Kugler Anderson Memorial Race late in the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — All information is provided by the Hillsborough Police Department; any charges are merely an accusation and those mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Several abbreviations are used - HTPD, Hillsborough Township Police Department; HTMC, Hillsborough Township ...
BOWIE, MD - The Somerset Patriots took the series finale over the Chesapeake Baysox 5-2 at Prince George’s Stadium Sunday afternoon. extendong their win streak to a season-high four games. Their four-game win streak is tied with Hartford for the longest active streak in the Eastern League. Somerset ...
Hillsborough Township abounds in placenames. From 18 th and 19th-century villages such as Neshanic,Clover Hill, and South Branch, to tiny hamlets like Higginsville and Zion, our 54-square-mile municipalityhas a name for almost every crossroads! We can even boast of some great ghost towns such ...