Tag: Hillsborough Township
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Retired Navy Captain to serve in Hillsborough Memorial Day festivities
A Hillsborough resident will be honored for his years of military service this Memorial Day weekend Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank DelCore announced on May 17 that Hillsborough resident Timothy J. Jordan, a 30-year Navy Veteran, will lead Hillsborough’s 2019 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremonies on May 25. Jordan earned his commission through the United States Naval…
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Hillsborough residents encouraged to register now for kindergarten
Now is the time to enroll children into kindergarten. So said the officials from Montessori Kids Universe of Hillsborough who are encouraging parents/guardians interested in the program to enlist their children before the end of June. A staff member from MKU, Elina Burdin, said that people who enroll their child before June 30 can receive…
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Hillsborough board approves affordable housing in town center
More apartments are planned to be constructed in Hillsborough Township pending approval from municipal officials in upcoming weeks. On May 2, Planning Board members approved an application submitted by LD Construction, LLC, which sought to consolidate multiple lots on Amwell Road for preliminary and final major site plan approval, bulk variances and waivers to construct…
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Hillsborough residents recognized for volunteer efforts
Four Hillsborough residents were honored for their local volunteer efforts last month at the Somerset County and Plainfield YMCA sponsored Volunteer Spirit Awards and Annual Campaign Celebration. The event was held at the Bridgewater Marriott on April 17 during National Volunteer Month where 12 volunteers were honored with Spirit Awards. Each recipient was nominated for…
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Hillsborough school board and teachers unable to reach contract settlement
Talks between the Hillsborough Township Board of Education and the Hillsborough Education Association remain at a standstill after a contract settlement was not settled earlier this month. Hillsborough school board officials made that announcement of the staled talks on April 8. After six meetings of direct negotiations over the last five months, school board officials…
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Community comes together to support local ALS foundation
More than 100 people came out to support a local cause on March 24 for the second annual John Bocskocsky Memorial Event. The organization was founded by Hillsborough Township resident, Deb Fabricatore, who lost her younger brother, John Bocskocsky to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 51. The event’s organizers said that proceeds…
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Hillsborough students participate in national education competition
Multiple sixth grade students from Hillsborough’s Auten Road Intermediate School (ARIS) will have their sights set on competing in the State National History Day Competition next month. The 18 of the 36 ARIS sixth grade students who participated in the New Jersey Regional National History Day Competition at Monmouth University on March 23 have qualified…
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Mayor to hold town hall info session on affordable housing
Mayor Frank DelCore recently announced a Town Hall Public Information Session regarding New Jersey State mandates relative to Affordable Housing. The session is scheduled to be held on April 18 at 6 p.m.at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building. In an effort to educate the public on the topic of affordable housing and the corresponding…
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Annual STEM fair delights students and spectators alike
Bridging the endless possibilities between fun and science, the Hillsborough Elementary School held its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair on March 29. With the Hillsborough Elementary School being the largest elementary school in Hillsborough, the STEM fair is no different as more than 100 students came out to event to present their…