Tag: hillsborough
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Hillsborough library branch plans programs for October
The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s Hillsborough branch announced both in-person and virtual programs for October. Virtual Programs for All Ages Spooky Science Show: Oct. 7, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4968880. Spooky Halloween Show: Oct. 16, 10:30-11:10 a.m. Register at sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4968661. Virtual Programs for Children, ‘Tweens and Teens Virtual…
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Opinion: Reduce pollution by instituting a carbon fee
The climate crisis is upon us. We see the effects with devastating hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, rising seas and more. This is our last chance; we own this mess we are in. Everything depends on our climate and weather conditions, including our food supply, water conditions, the environment – plant and animal ranges have shifted, and…
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Community Assistance Network offering donations until 2 p.m. today
For those Hillsborough residents who have been impacted by Tropical Storm Ida, Hillsborough’s Community Assistance Network is offering food, water, clothing, cleaning products and schools supplies today, Monday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside the Municipal Building, 379 S. Branch Road. Must show proof of Hillsborough residency. Due to the amount of…
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Hillsborough reports two storm-related deaths; resources available to those in need after Ida causes widespread flooding
During Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1, members of the Hillsborough Police Department responded to multiple incidents involving water rescues of citizens whose vehicles became disabled in quickly rising flood waters. Once waters began to recede, two vehicles in separate locations were discovered in which the occupants were found deceased. Cheryl Talke, 61, of Belle…
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Roads still closed in Hillsborough
The following road closures remain within Hillsborough, as of 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 3: Black Point Road Three Bridges Road Rainbow Hill Road River Road from Amwell Road to Branchburg Brooks Blvd. closed from 206 to Manville Camplain Road closed from Sunnymead Road into Manville Weston Road is closed at Boyd into Manville Millstone…
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Hillsborough reports two storm-related deaths
During Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1, members of the Hillsborough Police Department responded to multiple incidents involving water rescues of citizens whose vehicles became disabled in quickly rising flood waters. Once waters began to recede, two vehicles in separate locations were discovered in which the occupants were found deceased. Cheryl Talke, 61, of Belle…
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Several roads in Hillsborough closed due to flooding; municipal building closed today
Due to weather conditions, the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building is closed to the public today, Sept. 2. All services are available online, through email, or via phone. The Hillsborough branch of the Somerset County Library System New Jersey is also closed. The Auten Road Debris Facility will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
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Eagle Scout candidate rejuvenates fire pit at Ann Van Middlesworth Park
Prospective Eagle Scout Kyle Toland refreshed the fire pit area at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Kyle, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1776, along with several volunteers, trimmed overgrown bushes, swept and tidied the brickwork, and refurbished the fire pit itself. Kyle also installed a new bench, and, in compliance with Fire Safety, set up…
