Tag: Hillsborough Beacon
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Somerset County officials provide update on coronavirus
The ongoing international and national concern for the coronavirus that has already claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people worldwide has Somerset County officials raising awareness for residents. County officials released a statement that as of Feb. 10, no coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases have been reported in the county or state. To date, officials reported…
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Local veteran is welcomed home by Hillsborough Township Committee
A Hillsborough Township military veteran was welcomed back home by township officials at a recent meeting. The Hillsborough Township Committee honored veteran Lt. Anthony P. Jenkins at a Feb. 11 meeting following a lengthy deployment. Lt. Jenkins is a F-18 A/E Super Hornet Fighter Naval Aviator. He recently came home after a 295-day deployment on…
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Kindergarten registration to open in March
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year in Hillsborough Township Public Schools is planned to open in March. Hillsborough Township Public Schools District officials announced on Feb. 7 that kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year will open on weekdays from March 23 – April 3. Officials said families wishing to register their child/children for…
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Two Somerset men charged in Franklin shootings
Two males have been charged by Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson for ties to two separate shooting incidents in December, 2019. Robertson and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor announced the arrest of two Somerset males, Rome Cruz, 20, of Holly Street, and Christopher Williams, 23, of Victoria Drive,…
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Hillsborough school officials approve renewal of acting superintendent’s contract
The Hillsborough Township Public Schools District Board of Education approved a motion to renew the contract of acting superintendent Lisa Antunes for another three-month term. The decision of approval came from the board members at a Feb. 10 meeting after Antunes was appointed acting superintendent last year when previous Hillsborough Township Schools Superintendent Jorden Schiff…
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Hillsborough fire companies honored for service to community
Hillsborough Township municipal officials recognized the leading responders in the area’s fire companies at a recent meeting. At the Jan. 28 meeting, the Hillsborough Township Committee recognized the top 10 responders last year for each fire company for their outstanding service. Officials said the top responders serve as examples of the “Highest Standards of the…
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Democrats launch 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee candidate search
The Hillsborough Democratic Organization has officially launched a candidate search for the November 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee election. “If you have ever wanted to make a difference in our community, this is the year to run for office,” said Hillsborough Democratic Committee Chairman Ron Yoder. “Our 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee candidates will run on the…
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National movement for racial equality recognized by Hillsborough officials
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized local support among Hillsborough High School students for racial equality at a recent meeting. The township committee dedicated a portion of its Jan. 28 meeting to recognize Hillsborough High School students for their commitment to racial healing. The students, in conjunction with Safe and Sound Somerset, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community…
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Gloria McCauley announces she won’t seek reelection for township committee
Hillsborough Township Committeewoman and former mayor Gloria McCauley recently announced she will not seek reelection to the committee in November. Now in her 12th year of service on the Hillsborough Township Committee, McCauley released a Jan. 26 announcement that she would not seek reelection to the committee in 2020. McCauley served the municipality as deputy…