Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hillsborough Police To Host 'Coffee With A Cop' (patch.com) — Hillsborough residents can meet local police officers informally over coffee at Starbucks on Route 206 this Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Coffee with a Cop event offers a relaxed chance to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know the officers who serve Hillsborough.
• Hillsborough Among Best School Districts In NJ For 2027, Niche Says (patch.com) — Hillsborough Township Public School District has been ranked 41st in New Jersey and 685th nationally in Niche's 2027 Best School Districts in America, earning an overall A grade. With more than 7,200 students, strong academics, and highly rated teachers, the district also scores well for college prep and athletics, though facilities and food receive lower marks.
• Team gymnastics performance list for Oct. 2 (nj.com subscription) — Hillsborough's gymnastics team just posted a standout 112.175 score, topping this week's statewide performance list and leading the season rankings as well. Multiple Hillsborough scores appear among New Jersey's best, highlighting the team as a consistent powerhouse early in the 2026 season.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Looking for the owner of an intact male adolescent Makeral Tabby. I live on N Arlington St in Manville and have rescued and TNRd many cats here for the 25+ years living here. This very friendly guy showed up a few… (Nextdoor Lane Road)
Shy but vocal cat in my backyard. Rohill. Contempo West. Hillsborough Municipal Building area. (Nextdoor Rohill)
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Hopewell Township Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary At Woolsey Park (patch.com)
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