Tag: Hillsborough Township

  • Hillsborough High School soccer, cross country programs on hold due to recent COVID-19 outbreak

    Hillsborough High School soccer, cross country programs on hold due to recent COVID-19 outbreak

    HILLSBOROUGH – After reports of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Hillsborough Township community, some of the fall sports programs in the Hillsborough High School athletic department have been put on hold for at least the next two weeks. Hillsborough Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Antunes announced the decision to shut down some fall sports in the…

  • Hillsborough restaurant owners prepare for third annual Restaurant Week

    Hillsborough restaurant owners prepare for third annual Restaurant Week

    A summertime staple over the past few years in the Hillsborough community will be on hand next week for residents. The Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) will hold its third annual Restaurant Week from Sept. 29 through Oct. 4, after many restaurants in the community voted to participate in the event this year. The special event…

  • Hillsborough Township Public Schools re-entry plan still on amid push back from teachers

    Hillsborough Township Public Schools re-entry plan still on amid push back from teachers

    HILLSBOROUGH – The road back to in-person instruction for students in the Hillsborough Township Public Schools is on track to begin Sept. 29. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lisa Antunes announced at the Hillsborough Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 14 that the district is still preparing to begin the re-entry phase of its hybrid model…

  • Local restaurants open up indoor dining services to residents

    Local restaurants open up indoor dining services to residents

    Indoor dining is back in the fold for some restaurants in Hillsborough Township. Since Gov. Phil Murphy allowed establishments to open indoor dining services at 25% capacity on Sept. 4, six restaurants in the township are currently providing indoor dining as an option to residents. Old Man Rafferty’s was ready to go last weekend. According to…

  • Hillsborough’s 11U squad captures first state championship

    Hillsborough’s 11U squad captures first state championship

    It was a summer to remember for the Hillsborough Baseball League’s 11U Team. The group of 12 players put together an amazing run that accounted for 20 victories and concluded with winning the Northern Jersey Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball state championship at the Wayne PAL Sports Complex on Aug. 15. Hillsborough High School baseball Coach…

  • Our Revolution Hillsborough holds solidarity march

    Our Revolution Hillsborough holds solidarity march

    The Our Revolution Hillsborough (ORH) chapter continues to unite different groups from around the Hillsborough community to voice their hope for change on issues that surround the town. On Aug. 23, ORH held a solidarity march that started at Nelson’s Corner at 601 Route 206 and went by the post office and Hillsborough High School…

  • Restaurant Week begins Sept. 29

    Restaurant Week begins Sept. 29

    Hillsborough Township will hold Restaurant Week 2020 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. Participating Hillsborough restaurants will have an opportunity to showcase their creative cuisine for local residents and foodies from all over. A survey was sent to the food establishments earlier this year assessing their interest level in participating in Restaurant Week 2020 amid…

  • Hillsborough Township Committee to vote on new residential property on Royce Brook Golf Course

    Hillsborough Township Committee to vote on new residential property on Royce Brook Golf Course

    A new residential development is being considered to be built on the Royce Brook Golf Course. The potential for 174 housing units will be discussed during a committee meeting on Aug. 11, with the golf course being potentially reduced from a 36-hole course to an 18-hole playing field. The project would be considered in Phase…

  • Troop 89 scout builds trophy case for Hillsborough Middle School Music Department to earn Eagle Scout honor

    Troop 89 scout builds trophy case for Hillsborough Middle School Music Department to earn Eagle Scout honor

    Last fall, Hillsborough High School student and Troop 89 scout James Fox sought an activity to help him earn the honor of Eagle Scout. J.P., as he likes to be known, thought a great philanthropic project to pursue to reach the rank of Eagle was to give back to the Hillsborough Middle School Music Department.…