Tag: Hillsborough Beacon

  • Hillsborough High student recognized for Eagle Scout achievement

    Hillsborough High student recognized for Eagle Scout achievement

    The Hillsborough Township Committee recently recognized a local boy scout for his achievement to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. At a Dec. 10 committee meeting, the Hillsborough municipal officials acknowledged Brendan O’Kane, a senior at Hillsborough High School and member of Boy Scout Troop 1776, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Brendan’s project…

  • Hillsborough officials approve ordinance to amend land use and development code

    Hillsborough officials approve ordinance to amend land use and development code

    The Hillsborough Township Committee passed legislation at a recent meeting to amend a land use and development law. The township committee unanimously made a motion to approve and passed an ordinance at a Dec. 10 meeting to amend Chapter 188 “Land Use and Development,” “Districts & Standards,” Section 188­106 “I­1, I­2, I­3 Light Industrial Districts”…

  • Hillsborough planning board approves amended site plans for developer

    Hillsborough planning board approves amended site plans for developer

    The Hillsborough Planning Board approved amended site plans for previously approved mixed-use residential buildings on Route 206. The decision of approval for the amended site plan changes came from the township planners at a Dec. 5 meeting when they heard testimony from professionals on behalf of Hillsborough 206 Holdings, LLC. The applicant sought amended preliminary…

  • Hillsborough planning board hears informal review of plans sited for office/retail space on Amwell Road

    Hillsborough planning board hears informal review of plans sited for office/retail space on Amwell Road

    The Hillsborough Township Planning Board recently heard an informal review from an applicant interested in developing property on Amwell Road. The planning board listened to applicant, C.P. East Brunswick, Inc., at a Dec. 5 board meeting for the proposed development of property on Amwell Road in the township’s Town Center Zone District and Architectural and…

  • Hillsborough locals recognized by county and municipality for achievements

    Hillsborough locals recognized by county and municipality for achievements

    Five locals were recognized at a recent Hillsborough Township Committee meeting as part of a Somerset County-sponsored awards program. At the Nov. 12 meeting, municipal officials recognized Hillsborough groups and residents by honoring them this year through the “Spirit of Somerset Awards” program, presented by the Somerset County Business Partnership. The program is aimed to…

  • Hillsborough community leaders come together to discuss teachers union contract

    Hillsborough community leaders come together to discuss teachers union contract

    Hillsborough community leaders came together this year to field discussion over decisions aimed to benefit the Hillsborough Township Public School District. According to Hillsborough Education Association (HEA) officials, community members came together at an Oct. 28 meeting, joined with township mayor Frank DelCore, deputy mayor Doug Tomson, the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Marie…

  • Prosecutor: Multiple Somerset residents charged in investigation operation

    Prosecutor: Multiple Somerset residents charged in investigation operation

    Thirty individuals were charged with offenses tied to heroin distribution by the Somerset County Prosecutor last month after officials conducted an investigation that spanned four months. According to a Nov. 20 released statement from Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, individuals throughout the state were charged with offenses, which culminated from a four-month investigation operation,…

  • Hillsborough groups awarded funds through township-endorsed credit program

    Hillsborough groups awarded funds through township-endorsed credit program

    Multiple non-profit organizations and local Hillsborough groups received grant awards this year through a township-sponsored credit program. Six different non-profit organizations received grant awards through the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card Program at an October township committee meeting. Officials from the organizations were present to accept the ceremonial check presented by Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank…

  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Special meeting scheduled for Hillsborough Township Committee

    PUBLIC NOTICE: Special meeting scheduled for Hillsborough Township Committee

    PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE A special meeting has been scheduled for the Hillsborough Township Committee on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex The Peter J. Biondi Building 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough Purpose: Regular Session and Executive Session