Tag: Hillsborough Beacon
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Hillsborough to hold first hearing on tax abatement for affordable housing developer
An ordinance to approve or deny a tax abatement for a developer is expected to come before the Hillsborough Township Committee for its first public hearing in August. The proposed tax abatement for a developer who seeks to construct affordable living units on Estelle Street and South 20th Street is scheduled to have its first…
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State legislation impedes Hillsborough bypass project
Senator Kip Bateman (R-Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon) released a statement condemning Gov. Phil Murphy’s decision to freeze $500,000 in funding for the Route 206 Large Truck Bypass in Hillsborough, which officials have claimed is a a critically-needed public safety project. Until recently, New Jersey’s State Department of Transportation had been publicizing details of the construction…
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Hillsborough Boy Scout dedicates monument to local police
Visitors to the grounds of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex may notice a recent addition to the site because of the efforts from one local Boy Scout. On June 29, a special ceremony was held at the municipal complex to honor the work and dedication of Jack Szwarc, a Hillsborough Boy Scout for Troop 186,…
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Hillsborough municipal employee honored by state officials
A Hillsborough Township municipal employee was recently honored for his efforts to the community. Hillsborough Township Construction Official John Fiedler was honored in May by the Municipal Construction Officials of New Jersey (MUNCO) as the 2019 Construction Official of the Year. Officials said that Fieldler was unanimously elected as the 2019 Construction Official of the…
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Hillsborough brewery recognized on national level
A Hillsborough brewing company was honored this year as one of 2018’s best breweries in the nation. Flounder Brewing of Hillsborough was named one of the fastest growing small and independent craft breweries of 2018 by the Brewers Association (BA), a not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers. The second annual list offers…
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Hillsborough officials recognize two local teachers
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized the academic efforts and contributions local teachers in the community. Township committee members acknowledged two particular teachers who were in attendance for the presentation, Loydes Lewis of Woodfern Elementary School and Michelle Klink of Sunnymead Elementary School, at a June 11 committee meeting. “We are very fortunate in Hillsborough Township…
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Hillsborough completes first phase of 2019 road paving program
Hillsborough Township recently announced the completion of the first phase of their road paving program. Municipal officials announced on June 11 that road paving on Clawson Avenue and Riverside Drive had been completed and that final striping is to follow. “We will move forward with the next set of roads in the coming weeks,” Hillsborough…
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Hillsborough earns high place in nationwide water conservation effort
Hillsborough Township was recently honored for it water conservation efforts. Township officials announced on June 11 that Hillsborough placed first in New Jersey in the 30,000 to 99,999 population category and 31st in a nationwide challenge. Officials explained that more than 2,000 residents pledged to save approximately 8.5 million gallons of water. After Hillsborough Township…
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Hillsborough Township Committee gets first look at proposed Sherman Tract plan
The Hillsborough Township Committee has passed more legislation to stimulate an affordable housing redevelopment project near Camplain Road. Municipal officials passed a resolution on June 11 authorizing Concord Street Urban Renewal Associates, LP, to make an application to the Planning Board on behalf of the township, which would give the go-ahead to Mayor Frank DelCore…
