Tag: hillsborough
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COVID-19 testing available today, Feb. 24, in Hillsborough
Somerset County will offer COVID-19 testing today, Feb. 24, from 3-7 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough. Residents of Somerset County age 5 and older are eligible for testing. Neither a prescription nor symptoms are needed. To receive a test, residents should print out, complete and present the form available…
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Hillsborough Rotary Club continues ‘Service Above Self’ tradition with donation to Project Graduation
The Hillsborough Rotary Club donated $500 to Project Graduation, the organization dedicated to creating a safe, fun event for Hillsborough High School (HHS) seniors on graduation night. “Research shows that drinking and driving fatalities surge during graduation season and particularly on graduation night,” Karen Briegs, Project Graduation co-chair, said in a statement provided by the…
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Opinion: Hillsborough Republicans are contradictory in rules about appointing candidates
The letter written by Ken Scherer, chairman of the Hillsborough Township Republican Organization (Hillsborough Democrats are disregarding voters’ wishes, Hillsborough Beacon, Feb. 19), https://archive.centraljersey.com/2021/02/17/opinion-hillsborough-democrats-are-disregarding-voters-wishes/ is disrespectful to the tens of thousands of Hillsborough voters who cast their ballots for Donetta Johnson, David Brook and Jeffrey Wright. Yes, there are winners and losers in elections, but that…
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Explore Hillsborough resident’s adventurous photography at SCLSNJ’s library branch
Throughout February and March, explore the adventurous works of Hillsborough resident and award-winning photographer David Anderson Ward in the Art Space at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Warren Township Library branch. The 21-piece collection, titled “Unexpected Beauty in Troubled Times,” consists of photographs that were taken during Ward’s travels around the…
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Hillsborough community strengthens its mental health resolve
BoroSAFE, Hillsborough’s community organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention, sponsored Hope for Tomorrow, its first virtual mental health fair. The event organizers received an outpouring of support from local mental health professionals and agencies who presented workshops on Feb. 17, as well as from local business owners who donated gift cards used…
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Six Hillsborough High School students nominated for Presidential Scholars program
Hillsborough High School students Youssef Abdelhalim, Nipun Banerjee, Cindy Dang, Emily Pan, Ryan Pierson and Nihal Saxena have been nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities from nearly 3.6 million students…
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Opinion: Hillsborough Democrats are disregarding voters’ wishes
The Hillsborough Township Republican Organization sends it best wishes to Olivia Holmes who recently stepped down from the Hillsborough Township Committee as she continues to battle the effects of COVID-19. The pandemic continues to have broad reaching impacts on many of our residents, and it is our sincere hope that Ms. Holmes has a complete…
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Guests speakers will share ‘Hope for Tomorrow’ during virtual mental health fair
Hope For Tomorrow, a virtual mental health fair, will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 17. Jordan, from Minding Your Mind, will share a young adult’s story of resilience and hope. There will be presentations by health and wellness experts. There will be a trivia game and prizes. For the itinerary, visit https://padlet.com/jsmedley/59gar7r9yalya7zz The event…
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Opinion: Resigning Hillsborough committeewoman wants town to continue to grow
I am writing this letter to thank the residents of Hillsborough for electing me as your committeewoman. As you may know, at the beginning of the year I contracted the COVID-19 virus and although I am feeling much better than I did last month, I am still not physically 100%. The Hillsborough Democratic Committee will…
