Tag: hillsborough
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Hillsborough invites all military personnel to breakfast, parade on Memorial Day
For the past 16 years the Hillsborough community has come together to honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans during the annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. For 2022, Hillsborough is changing the name of the program to the Salute to Military Service Breakfast. “Plans are…
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Authorities release composite sketch of alleged suspect in Franklin Township sexual assault
The investigation continues into a sexual assault that occurred near Blackwells Mills Road and Canal Road in Franklin Township, with authorities releasing a composite sketch of the alleged actor. On Monday, May 16, at approximately 6:03 p.m., Franklin Township police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a sexual assault on a park trail (Six Mile…
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Hillsborough National Guard soldier receives new rank, new responsibilities
Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Daniel Mcgraw from Hillsborough, assigned to the Company C, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, received a promotion to the…
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Hillsborough man charged with attempted murder following stabbing
A Hillsborough resident has been charged in relation to a stabbing that took place on the afternoon of May 4 in the township. Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart stated that on May 4 at approximately 2 p.m., Hillsborough police officers were dispatched to the area of 9th Street and Clawson Avenue in response to…
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Girl Scouts donate birthday bags to Hillsborough Community Assistance Network
The Girl Scout organization celebrated its 110th birthday on March 12 to commemorate the day in 1912 when founder Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the organization’s first 18 members in Savannah, Georgia. Hillsborough has more than 400 Girl Scouts and 335 dedicated adult volunteers, according to information provided by Danielle Greco. To commemorate the organization’s…
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Hillsborough man charged with possession of child pornography
Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart stated that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) notified the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office of an apparent upload of images of child pornography. An investigation initiated by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations/Computer Crimes Unit revealed that Gary J. Babey, 60, of Hillsborough, was suspected…
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Community donates over 20 tons of books in support of Rotary Club of Hillsborough Foundation
One year after launching the New Legacy Book Donation Program in Hillsborough, more than 20 tons of books have been collected at two township locations, raising nearly $2,000 for the Rotary Club of Hillsborough Foundation. Donated books are either resold through online shopping sites like Amazon, or if deemed unsalable, recycled. New Legacy Books, the…
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River Road bridge repairs could take 10 weeks
River Road in Hillsborough will be closed for approximately 10 weeks beginning May 2. Norfolk Southern will be making bridge repairs, including ongoing construction at the train bridge on River Road by Elm Street. The work zone is approximately 700 feet, beginning 100 feet north of Elm Street. The road will be closed for the…
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Dozens of new Jersey school districts to close on Diwali in 2022
Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in the state to close on their most popular festival, Diwali. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed said it was simply not fair to Hindu pupils of most New Jersey schools, as they had…
