Tag: Hillsborough Beacon
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Hillsborough Township officials announce recent plan to stymie spread of COVID-19
Hillsborough Township officials announced they are taking precautionary actions around the municipality in response to COVID-19. Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson released a March 16 announcement to address the potential spread and risks of COVID-19 in order to minimize person-to-person contact. “The municipal building will be closed to the public until further notice however many…
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Hillsborough officials introduce ordinance to amend zoning for potential development
An ordinance that proposes to rezone property in order to allow potential construction for residential living and affordable units is planned to come before the Hillsborough Township Committee for a vote on March 24. The Hillsborough Township Committee introduced an ordinance at a Feb. 25 meeting that proposes to amend the township code in order…
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Hillsborough officials commend cheerleading squads for achievements
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized a pair of local cheerleading groups on their respective successful 2019 seasons at a recent meeting. Hillsborough officials recognized the 2019 Hillsborough Dukes JV and Jr Pee Wee Cheerleaders for their successful seasons at a Feb. 25 township committee meeting. The Dukes JV Cheerleaders were Conference Champions and New Jersey…
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Local non-profits encouraged to submit for credit card rewards program
Hillsborough Township officials are encouraging local non-profit organizations to submit applications for a grant application awards program this spring season. Municipal officials announced on Feb. 25 the township is accepting grant applications for the Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program in time for an April 10 deadline. Officials said Hillsborough based non-profit groups that serve seniors…
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Hillsborough residents encouraged to provide public comment for police process
The Hillsborough Township Police Department will begin a process of accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP). And the police are is encouraging public participation. Township police officials said a team of assessors from the SACOP are planned to be present on March 9 to examine all aspects of the…
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Improvements planned for county road near Hillsborough in March
Somerset County officials released a recent statement that reconstruction plans are in place to begin in March on Amwell Road. County officials said in a Feb. 27 statement that improvements for Amwell Road (County Route 514) from Elizabeth Avenue westward to Wortman Street, are planned to begin in March. Utility relocations in support of the…
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Hillsborough organization’s event will support people affected by ALS
Hillsborough Township residents will have an opportunity this March to support a local non-profit group aimed to reach out to people and families affected by ALS. On March 22, Deb Fabricatore will be the host to an afternoon to honor her younger brother, John Bocskocsky, to benefit “Hark-ALS.” Hark is a Hillsborough based non-profit organization…
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Hillsborough Republicans to endorse Mayor Tomson and resident Erickson
It is official. Hillsborough Township Republican officials have made their decision on candidates for the primary in June. The Hillsborough Township Republican Party announced on Feb. 18 that lifelong resident and Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson was selected by acclimation to run in the republican primary this June as well Janine Erickson. Tomson, who has…
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Hillsborough community celebrates women’s history
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized a landmark moment in American history for women at a recent meeting. Hillsborough officials dedicated a portion of a Feb. 11 township committee meeting to recognize the Centennial Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. In 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified, which granted women the right to vote in the United…