Tag: Hillsborough Township
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Hillsborough High School choir group recognized by municipal officials
The 2019 Hillsborough High School choir was recently recognized at a Hillsborough Township Committee meeting for having earned a successful year. The choir was honored with a proclamation at a Dec. 17 township committee meeting, which was presented by Mayor Frank DelCore and the committee members. In April, the Hillsborough choir group competed in an…
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Township receives grant aimed for historic site improvements
The Hillsborough Township municipality has recently received a grant from Somerset County aimed to benefit a local historic site. Hillsborough municipal officials announced on Oct. 15 that the township received a county grant to conduct structural improvements to the Van der Veer Harris House. The historic site, located in Hillsborough Township on Route 206, is…
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Hillsborough girl scout recognized by township committee for Gold Award achievement
A Hillsborough Girl Scout was recently acknowledged by the Hillsborough Township Committee for her successful efforts to obtain her Gold Award. At an Oct. 22 township committee meeting, Hillsborough High School student, Amanda Wendt, was recognized by Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank DelCore on behalf of the committee to honor her Gold Award achievement. Amanda is a…
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Hillsborough sisters attend international 4H conference
Hillsborough sisters Megan and Susan Norz joined a group of eight 4-H members as they attended the 2019 International Leadership for Life Conference. This conference, hosted by Foróige, is a youth development organization in Ireland. The event was held from July 29 to Aug. 2 at the National University of Ireland, commonly known as Maynooth…
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Hillsborough eateries to partake in week-long event this month
Hillsborough restaurants will be participating in a week-long event this month to showcase cuisines for local foodies. Local eateries will partake in the event, from Aug. 20-25. “We are excited to announce our second annual Hillsborough Restaurant Week,” Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank DelCore said in a statement. “Hillsborough Restaurant Week is an extraordinary way for…
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Hillsborough school district promotes longtime staff member
Hillsborough Township Public Schools promoted a longtime staff member in July. School district officials made a July 25 announcement that Anthony DeLuca was named the new Director of Buildings and Grounds for the district. DeLuca was unanimously approved by the Hillsborough Board of Education at the July 22 meeting and began his new position with…
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Hillsborough planners approve first phase of Sherman Tract Development
The Hillsborough Township Planning Board approved the first phase of the Sherman Tract Redevelopment Plan for an affordable housing development to be built near Concord Avenue and Estelle Street. The decision from the Hillsborough planners came after an initial July 11 public hearing on the application, which included extensive testimony from the applicant’s professionals of…
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Hillsborough schools welcomes new employee
Hillsborough Township Public Schools announced the selection of Christopher Ireland as the new Supervisor of Visual/Performing Arts and Related Areas for the school district. Ireland was approved by the Hillsborough Board of Education at the July 22 meeting and will begin his new position with the district in September. Ireland, who began his professional teaching…
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Honorary military event to be held at Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex
Hillsborough Townships residents are encouraged by the municipality to attend an honorary ceremony to salute the Military order of the Purple Heart. The Annual Purple Heart Ceremony will be celebrated at the Garden of Honor on Aug. 7 on the grounds of the municipal complex, 379 South Branch Road. The event is scheduled to begin…