Tag: hillsborough
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Hillsborough resident honored for motorcycle ride that supports military personnel
Michael Nehlsen, a Hillsborough resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, led the seventh annual Riding for Warriors motorcycle journey, which raised more than $100,00 for Hope For The Warriors and its Warrior’s Wish program in 2021. The initiative has raised over $253,000 in the past seven years, as Hope For The Warriors is a 15-year-old…
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Lipani to lead Hillsborough again as mayor during 2022
The Hillsborough Township Committee selected Shawn Lipani as mayor and Janine Erickson as deputy mayor for 2022 during the annual reorganization meeting of the Township Committee on Jan. 5. Lipani, elected to his second term on the committee in November, is a lifelong Hillsborough resident and just completed his first year as mayor in 2021.…
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Structure fire on Millstone River Road not deemed suspicious
A detached garage on a property on Millstone River Road was engulfed in flames and heavy smoke around 12:34 a.m. Jan. 6. This Hillsborough Township Police Department’s arriving units extinguished the fire, according to information provided by the department. The detached garage was unoccupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries sustained,…
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‘Crossing to Victory’ examines Washington’s journey in New Jersey
The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) of New Jersey released “Crossing to Victory, Washington Recaptures New Jersey” to highlight some of the local events of the Revolutionary War. The 13-minute video examines some of the under-reported events and sites at the park that were vital to the success of Gen. George Washington and the…
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On Campus: Kirsten A. Rudio
Kirsten A. Rudio graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University on Dec. 19, 2021. Rudio earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Systems Management. She will begin her career with Gilbane Building Company in Columbus, Ohio, as a project engineer. She is a graduate of Hillsborough High School.
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Driver allegedly steals car, drives drunk, crashes into Hillsborough home on Christmas Eve
Hillsborough police responded to Taylor Avenue for a reported motor vehicle crash into a single-family home on Christmas Eve. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident, reported at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 24. A 2014 Honda Odyssey was completely inside the residence, according to information provided by the Hillsborough Police Department. There was…
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Hillsborough library announces programs for January 2022
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch is located at 379 S. Branch Road in Hillsborough. The following is a list of programs announced for January 2022. Registration is required for most programs. For questions, call 908-458-8420 or visit SCLSNJ.org. For a complete list of programs, visit sclsnj.libnet.info/events. Note: The library…
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HEA Pride Committee shares holiday cheer with local Arc home
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HENRY GOODHUE The Hillsborough Education Association (HEA) Pride Committee worked jointly with the Arc of Somerset County to “adopt” a group home on Dec. 20. Through a grant from the New Jersey Education Association, the committee provided a pizza party for 12 adults in the group home, followed by virtual gingerbread cookie…
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Hillsborough woman appointed to board of Easterseals New Jersey
Easterseals New Jersey, the largest disability services not-for-profit in the state, announced the addition of five individuals to its Board of Directors: Jeaneen Andrews-Feldman, Vandana Khanna of Hillsborough, Valerie Nuhfer, Sam Riviello and Roger Soares. “These individuals will help us navigate today’s quickly evolving environment so that we can strengthen our social impact and better…