Tag: hillsborough
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Celebrating how the Americans with Disabilities Act changed life
Thirty years ago on July 26, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was one of the most significant breakthroughs in history for persons with disabilities since President John F. Kennedy publicly admitted that his sister was born with intellectual disabilities creating a presidential committee bearing the same name. Disabilities…
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Two dance studios occupy space at Hillsborough Business Center
Larken Associates has negotiated 5,675 square feet of flex/industrial leases at the Hillsborough Business Center. The leases will enable two dance studios to move into spaces with overhead doors and larger footprints that will allow for proper social distancing and adequate air circulation during classes, according to information provided by the real estate company. In…
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Hillsborough’s Senior Activity Room opens July 20
After several months of the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building being closed to the public amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the building re-opened to the public on July 6 with several safety precautions in place. In the next phase of the opening, the Senior Activity Room will open July 20 to any Hillsborough residents…
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Current school board member encourages other to seek seat
I am a member of the Hillsborough Township School Board. The opinions expressed here are my own; they are neither authorized by nor do they express the views or opinions of the Hillsborough Township School Board. The school board’s role is to make sure the schools are well run, but the board does not run…
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Book drive will help replenish teachers’ classroom libraries in Hillsborough schools
The Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) is organizing a book drive to replenish teachers’ classroom libraries in Hillsborough Township Public Schools. The book drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 and from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building multipurpose room, 379 S. Branch…
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Hillsborough Township’s Community Assistance Network receives emergency grant from Griswold Home Care
Hillsborough Township’s Community Assistance Network (CAN) received a grant from Griswold Home Care of Somerset County for its work to combat an increase in food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money was awarded through the Jean Griswold Foundation’s Griswold Gives COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program, which supports senior-focused nonprofits facing a lack of funding,…
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Create a video for promotion through the Hillsborough Business Association
In support of local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) invites residents to create a video on their personal device for the HBA to share with the community. Tell the community about the business: state the name, location, current status (open, closed, accepting online orders), including services or products available. If…
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Miss UNICO will receive a $1,000 Scholarship from Hillsborough UNICO
UNICO National Hillsborough Chapter is looking for a young woman who can represent the township’s Italian American community for the 2020-21 term. Applicants must fit the following criteria: At least 50% Italian A resident of Hillsborough Plan to continue her education Between the ages of 18 to 25 years old Must be comfortable speaking in…
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Pools reopen today at Greater Somerset County YMCA branch in Hillsborough
After voluntarily closing its aquatic facilities on March 16 ahead of state mandates surrounding the spread of COVID-19, Greater Somerset County YMCA’s branches in Basking Ridge, Hillsborough and Somerville reopened pools for lap swimming today, July 8. The reopening was conducted under the guidance of state and local health authorities. “The Y has been helping…
