Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.
Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hillsborough OKs Police Promotions, Vehicle Purchase, IT Backup Upgrade (patch.com) — Hillsborough residents will see continued investment in local police, as the Township Committee finalized promotions for two supervisors and approved funding for a new patrol vehicle and key technology upgrades. Recent actions include permanent appointments for a lieutenant and sergeant, new IT battery backups, a Ford Police Interceptor with lighting and radio equipment, and a capital ordinance for an upgraded phone system.
• Senior Center Expansion Planned In Hillsborough (patch.com) — Hillsborough seniors could soon see a much larger, upgraded county senior center on South Branch Road, as Somerset County has bought 2.5 acres next to the current site for expansion. Local officials say the existing facility is overcrowded and are tying this project to broader efforts and donations aimed at better serving the township's growing senior population.
• Somerset County VoTech Students Lead Stress Management Workshop For Children (patch.com) — Hillsborough families recently had access to a free stress-management and confidence-building workshop for kids at the Hillsborough Library, led by Somerset County VoTech's UNICEF Club. Student organizers used games, role-playing, and Psychological First Aid concepts to help local children recognize stress, handle bullying, and practice healthy coping skills they can use at home and school.
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Looking for a Party Helper I'm looking for recommendations for someone who could help with a small get-together in Bridgewater for about 18 people. We'll be doing all of the… (Nextdoor Gateway at Royce Brook)
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🗞 Nearby News
Branchburg
E-Scooter Rider Hospitalized After Falling, Injuring Head On Route 22 In Somerset County (patch.com)
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Montgomery
Montgomery football preview: Senior captains lead charge after sectional final run (nj.com)
Somerville
Independent Air Quality Testing Gives Somerville Library a Clean Bill of Health One Month after Abrupt Closure Blamed on Mold (tapinto.net)
A Fresh Start in The 'Ville: Somerville Public Schools Open the 2026-27 Year With New Staff, New Classrooms, and Newly Renovated Spaces (tapinto.net)
Blood Drive Honors Central New Jersey Heroes on 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks (town.news)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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