🌱 Patch AM: How a $252,000 grant will upgrade Hillsborough’s firefighting gear

Hi Hillsborough! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $252,000 grant will upgrade Hillsborough's firefighting gear
• Can Hillsborough rebound when the Raiders host Ridge Friday night?

Also on today's calendar: Free Speed & Strength Evaluation Ages 12-18 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; a stray a.m. shower, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hillsborough Fire Department Receives $252,000 from New Jersey to Upgrade Equipment (TAPinto.net) — Hillsborough's fire department has secured a $252,000 state grant to replace older firefighting foam and gear with safer, PFAS‑free equipment, easing the cost for local taxpayers. Township officials and state legislators say the upgrade will better protect firefighters' health, the environment, and residents while avoiding a heavy hit to Hillsborough's budget.
   

• Elizabeth Minutemen Trample Hillsborough Raiders 44-0 (TAPinto.net) — Hillsborough High's Raiders fell 44-0 to undefeated Elizabeth, dropping their record to 1-6 after a tough stretch of losses. Despite the setback, the team returns home this Friday to host Ridge at 6 p.m., giving local fans another chance to support the Raiders under the lights.
   

📸 Around Hillsborough

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hillsborough

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• Free Speed & Strength Evaluation Ages 12-18 →
  Parisi Speed School at HealthQuest, 310 NJ-31, Flemington
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• $5 Slow Flow Yoga Class! →
  Honor Yoga Hillsborough, 220 Triangle Rd, Hillsborough Township
  7:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Auten Road Intermediate School, 281 Auten Rd, Hillsborough Towns
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Book Fair Family Night
  Amsterdam Elementary School, 301 Amsterdam Drive, Hillsborough
  5:30 pm
• Dancing With the Athletes
  Hillsborough High School, 466 Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough
  6:30 pm
• $5 Slow Flow Yoga Class! →
  Honor Yoga Hillsborough, 220 Triangle Rd, Hillsborough Township
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Home Health Aide Job Fair →
  Turo Care, 417 US-206, Suite 201, Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844
  9:30 am
Sunday October 18
• Worship Service →
  Clover Hill Reformed Church, 890 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough Township
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Huge RUMMAGE SALE on Friday 10/23 and Sunday 10/25 →
  253 Belle Mead-Griggstown Rd, Belle Mead, NJ, 08502
  8:00 am
• Trunk or Treat At Hillsborough YMCA! →
  Hillsborough YMCA, 19 E Mountain Rd, Hillsborough Township
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 24
• Hillsborough High School Class of 1976 50th reunion →
  The Landing, 311 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough Township
  5:00 pm
Monday October 26
• Hillsborough Community Blood Drive →
  St. Mary's Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd, Hillsborough Township
  12:30 pm

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• HearingLife — (732) 597-5037
• Somerset Women's Care — (908) 222-0070
• Hillsborough Irrigation & Landscape Services — (908) 359-1898
• Belle Mead Animal Hospital — (908) 874-4447
• Amwell Pet Supply — (908) 359-5117
• Hillsborough Massage Therapy LLC — (908) 359-5777
• David A. Abrutyn, M.D. — (908) 685-8500
• Sunnyside Gift Shop — (908) 409-3884
• Anchor Care Mental Health & Wellness Center — 9082850622

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Verizon posted a job opening for Spanish Bilingual Retail Sales Representative - Verizon in Hillsborough. Apply here.
• Pretium Packaging posted a job opening for Utility Person - 3rd Shift 12:00am - 8:30am in Hillsborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branchburg

• Previewing MTSU's first midweek contest (mtsusidelines.com)

Montgomery

• Senior sensation totals 3 TDs to lift Montgomery football past Hunterdon Central (nj.com)

Somerville

• Inspection & Parade: Somerville Firefighters, First Responders Continue Cherished Century-Old Tradition (TAPinto.net)
• SAFE Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Dinner and Essentials Drive (TAPinto.net)
• Vote for the BCC Readers' Choice Football Player of Week for Week 6 (mycentraljersey.com)

Ok Hillsborough! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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