Tag: Hillsborough Township
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Hillsborough embracing the fun of the Last Dance World Series
The buzz of excitement filled TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, on Tuesday morning as baseball was back in action on the diamond with Hillsborough High School and Rutgers Prep squaring off in their first pool play game of the Last Dance World Series. Opening Day had finally arrived for the Raiders and…
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Hillsborough ready to compete in Last Dance World Series
Baseball is back in New Jersey as high school programs throughout the state prepare to compete in the Last Dance World Series. Hillsborough is one of the 222 teams gearing up to play in the tournament that was put together by Saint Joseph High School baseball Coach Mike Murray from Metuchen. This group of 21…
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Local restaurants take advantage of outdoor dining
Restaurants across the State of New Jersey were able to start offering outdoor dining services to patrons last week. Hillsborough Township Business Advocate David Kois and the Hillsborough Business Association have been working together with local restaurant owners who are eager to set up outdoor dining for their customers. According to the Hillsborough Township website,…
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Our Revolution’s Black Lives Matter protest brings people of Hillsborough together
HILLSBOROUGH – People from all over Hillsborough Township gathered around the intersection of Amwell Road and Route 206 on June 6 to participate in the Black Lives Matter protest that was coordinated by the Our Revolution-Hillsborough (ORH) chapter. It was the second peaceful protest since the death of George Floyd that the grassroots political action…
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Hillsborough High School softball, baseball squads team up to help local food banks
HILLSBOROUGH – Both the Hillsborough High School baseball and softball teams weren’t able to take the field this spring because of the coronavirus pandemic. The virus took away each squad’s chance to demonstrate their talents on the diamond. However, it did bring both teams more closer together to help the Hillsborough community fight COVID-19. Players…
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Raider Diamond Club helps Hillsborough High School baseball program organize food donations for healthcare workers
HILLSBOROUGH – This spring did not result in the Hillsborough High School baseball team being able to take the diamond to defend its Skyland Conference championship. It did not see nine seniors and 13 returning members from last year’s squad, along with their other teammates, playing on the program’s junior varsity and freshman teams enjoying…
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Virtual plankathon supports GiGi’s Playhouse
HILLSBOROUGH – Over the last five years, Hillsborough Township has been home to GiGI’s Playhouse, a nationwide organization that offers free educational services for children and adults with Down syndrome or special needs. The only New Jersey location has been supported by the Hillsborough community over the years, especially from Hillsborough’s own Pinnacle Health and…
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Culinary Creations gives back to Hillsborough community, area hospitals
Local restaurant/catering company Culinary Creations has been serving the Hillsborough Township community for 25 years. Owner/Chef Andrew Pantano said he has always appreciated the support he has gotten from the community and the customers who have asked for his services over the years. During these tough times of the coronavirus pandemic, Pantano has found ways…
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Raritan Valley Community College is new testing site for Somerset, Hunterdon counties
During his daily coronavirus update on April 14, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, will open as a new COVID-19 test site for residents of Somerset and Hunterdon counties on April 16. Testing is free for all residents age 5 and older, and by appointment only. Residents must exhibit symptoms related…