Tag: hillsborough
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Hillsborough school nurse rewarded for her efforts during pandemic
Jennifer Amponin, a registered nurse, was the last nurse standing at Hillsborough High School last year, in an office normally staffed by three nurses. She handled all calls and concerns from students, parents and staff facing infection or exposure to COVID-19, and was the point person for contract tracing. This is in addition to counseling…
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No horses harmed during fire at Riverview Stables
Although a barn containing a large amount of hay and horses suffered significant structural damage, no horses were injured during a fire on Aug. 14. The Hillsborough Police Department responded to the Riverview Stables horse boarding facility at 1548 Millstone River Road around 8:25 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the…
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Post-brain surgery, 3-year-old leads Hillsborough – for a day
Mayor Shawn Lipani and Police Chief Michael MacMahon had the honor of sharing their duties with 3-year-old Adeline Eick as she was sworn in as Mayor for the Day and Police Chief for the Day. Adeline, who had brain surgery on June 15, suffers from a rare disorder called constitutional mismatch repair deficiency syndrome (CMMRD)…
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Truck damages bridge in Montgomery
The one-lane bridge on Opossum Road was damaged, but remained passable, after a tractor-trailer truck struck the bridge as its driver was following GPS directions to make a delivery in Hillsborough Township, according to the Montgomery Township Police Department. Police were called after the 18-wheeler became disabled on Opossum Road in the July 22 incident,…
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Opinion: Hillsborough needs virtual meetings again
It’s hard to find anything positive in the nightmare of COVID-19, but many folks would agree that virtual access to government meetings, at all levels, is a good thing. After all, in a participatory democracy, the more participation, the better. But that’s not the case in Hillsborough. At the May 25 Township Committee meeting, a “consent” was…
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Hillsborough Girl Scout creates virtual music camp for young students
Kelly Irwin, a Gold Award Girl Scout, and a junior at Hillsborough High School, has always had a love for music. With the cancelling of many summer camps, she decided to use this opportunity to create a virtual summer camp for students in grades K-5 who share her passion for music. For her Gold Award…
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Hillsborough man among those who will take six-day motorcycle ride in honor of Sept. 11
The Seventh Annual Riding For Warriors six-day motorcycle ride will kick off Aug. 21 in New York City, benefiting Hope For The Warriors and its Warrior’s Wish program. This year’s ride will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. For the seventh year, the ride will be led by U.S. Air Force…
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Hillsborough police K9 retires from service
Freddy, a faithful K9 who served the Hillsborough community for three years, has retired. Freddy, a Belgian Malinois, was partnered with K9 Officer Rick Tichenor in 2018 and remained at his side during his tenure at the Hillsborough Police Department, according to information provided by the township. Freddy assisted in numerous narcotics arrests and also…
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Make a ‘pawsome’ craft at Hillsborough library branch
“Paws” what you’re doing and head to the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough branch. Through Labor Day, the library branch is encouraging customers to take, make and return a dog-themed craft to share on the library’s bulletin board in the youth services department. Pictured are Hillsborough siblings Advika, 11, and Pranamya…
