Tag: hillsborough
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Fifth grader wins national award for letter about engineers’ contributions during pandemic
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced the winners of its 2021 EngineerGirl writing competition, which includes a young girl from Hillsborough. This year’s contest asked students in grades 3-12 to write an essay that salutes engineering’s role in meeting and defeating the challenges presented by COVID-19. Prizes were awarded to students based on grade…
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Supporter donates motorcycles to begin new unit for Hillsborough Police Department
The Hillsborough Police Department announced the addition of a new motorcycle unit. The two new Harley Davidson FLHTP motorcycles are fully outfitted with emergency lights and equipment for police use. “We are excited to start this new unit which will be a major contribution to many community policing initiatives going forward.” Chief Michael McMahon said…
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Hillsborough Rec Department receives several awards
Hillsborough Parks and Recreation received several awards from the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) during this year’s annual awards ceremony. Program Coordinator Jessica Gonzalez, Recreation Administrative Assistant Annette Henderson, Recreation and Parks Director Bob Wagner, Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Griffin Dunne, and Recreation Assistant Russ Surace accepted the Agency Showcase Award…
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Somerset County Library System announces programs for June
The Somerset County Library System New Jersey will offer the following programs and events during June: Read to a Therapy Dog will be held for children from kindergarten to grade 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 9 and 23, outdoors behind the library, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough. Practice reading skills by reading to a certified…
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Hillsborough honors its nurses
Mayor Shawn Lipani joined Bridgeway Senior Care of Hillsborough in honoring its heroes, the nurses and certified nurse’s assistants, during national Skilled Nursing Care Week May 9-15.
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Postcard art winner will have artwork displayed on billboard in Hillsborough
The Hillsborough Education BORO PRIDE project recently sponsored a Postcards for Kids art contest. The artwork, embodying the theme “We are All in This Together,” was reviewed by Board of Education members, administrators, Assemblyman Roy Frieman, Mayor Shawn Lipani, Sunnyside Gifts owners Shannon and Dave Winters, Schools Superintendent Lisa Antunes, BOE President Jean Trujillo and…
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Hillsborough teen receives scholarship for embodying strong faith, commitment, dedication
The family of the late Sister Mary Dee Ellis, IHM (Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary), has established a memorial scholarship at Immaculata High School in Somerville. The scholarship of $10,000 for a rising Immaculata senior is awarded each spring. To qualify, one must reflect the values and example of Sister Mary Dee, with…
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Opinion: Try something new and put out a bird feeder
It’s spring, which means warm weather, long days and blooming flowers. It also means that we’re able to see different backyard birds, including some that have returned to New Jersey after their southernly fall migration. One bird we can easily spot is the red-winged blackbird, whose presence is considered to herald the arrival of spring.…
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Montgomery, Hillsborough announce joint COVID vaccination program
Officials in Montgomery and Hillsborough announced a series of joint COVID-19 vaccination clinics for May and June, as part of a push to maximize the number of their residents protected against the novel coronavirus. The two neighboring municipalities will alternate between their respective senior centers on Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. They will also…
