Boating in NJ – Registering Your Boat in New Jersey

Learn about titling and registering your vessel in NJ

Hillsborough Parks & Recreation Awarded For Park Trail Maps

Hillsborough Township’s Parks & Recreation Department was recognized at the 2025 New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association Conference.

Boating Safety – Kids Onboard

Prioritize safety for fun on the water

Coloring With The Hillsborough Cops

The event is open to residents ages pre-K to 4th grade. Guests will be able to eat pizza and color with Hillsborough Police.

Boating in NJ: Vessel Safety Inspection & Maintenance

15 minutes could save lives. Get a vessel safety check. Take advantage of this free service & stay safe on the water!

NJMVC Mobile Unit To Come To Hillsborough

The NJMVC will set up shop at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on Saturday, March 29. Appointments begin at 9 a.m.

3rd Bald Eagle Egg Hatches At Duke Farms In Hillsborough For 2025

The three eaglets "are being fed regularly, there is no shortage of food being brought to the nest": Conserve Wildlife Foundation.

New Jersey Boating FAQs

Get answers to your boating questions!

Hillsborough Named Among New Jersey's Top 5 Destinations For 2025

The Township was listed in JerseyBest.com's 2025 Top Five Destinations of the Year.

2nd Bald Eagle Egg Hatches At Duke Farms In Hillsborough For 2025

Locals can watch the 24/7 live stream of the nest to see the two eaglets and also get a chance to catch the third egg hatch.

1st Bald Eagle Egg Of 2025 Hatches At Duke Farms In Hillsborough

The first of three bald eagle eggs laid in 2025 at Duke Farms hatched on Tuesday morning.

Hillsborough Recognizes Black History Month With Proclamation

Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli read the proclamation at the Feb. 11 Township Committee meeting.

Boating in NJ - Choose a NASBLA-Approved Boating Course

Learn the importance of being NASBLA Certified

Hillsborough Army Veteran Helps Ex-Military Through Gardening, Farming

Cliff Pristas is working on his nonprofit to help more ex-military take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of gardening and farming.

Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water!

Our 2025 Class and Exam schedules are now available for Manville, Somerset County

Pedestrian Bridge Closed Along Route 206 In Hillsborough

The bridge over the Royce Brook between Raider Boulevard and Amwell Road has been gated off with a sign.

6 Dead Geese Found At Hillsborough Pond

It is currently unclear if the dead geese are connected to the recent outbreak of bird flu throughout the state.​

3 Bald Eagle Eggs, Duke Farms Live Camera Back Online In Hillsborough

Bald Eagle Hatch Watch is already underway as hatching could begin around Feb. 22 or even earlier.

Scholarship Competition Open To Hillsborough Juniors, Seniors

Hillsborough is again participating in the NJ League of Municipalities’ Louis Bay II, Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.

Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water!

Our 2025 Class and Exam schedules are now available for Hillsborough, Somersest County

Hillsborough Rotary Club Offers 10 Scholarships To Students

The Rotary Club of Hillsborough announced the availability of applications for their annual post-secondary school scholarship program.

2025 Boat Safety Class and Exam schedules now available!

Time to prepare for the upcoming season on the water! Join us in Scotch Plains / Westfield, Union County

Boating in New Jersey – Required Documentation

Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with Boat Safe US!

Hillsborough Girl Scout Honored By Township Committee

Hillsborough Girl Scout Meghana Gandavabi was honored by the Township Committee for completing her Gold Award project.

1st Bald Eagle Egg Of 2025 Arrives At Duke Farms In Hillsborough

"The Duke Farms Eagle pair is incubating!" announced the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ.

Hillsborough HS Students Awarded VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship

The VFW VOD Scholarship Program offers students the chance to express their views on democracy, associated with the 2024 theme.

Hillsborough Girl Scout Honored For Saving Boy From Drowning In Pool

Nicole Sherer was awarded the Girl Scout Medal of Honor and honored by the Township Committee on Tuesday.

Amwell Road Reopens After Water Main Break In Hillsborough

The break was first reported on Monday around 3 p.m. And closures continued on Tuesday.

Urgent Need For Toilet Paper, Paper Towels At Hillsborough Food Pantry

The Social Services Department is asking residents to donate the following items to the C.A.N. Food Pantry:

Free Family Fit & Fun Day Offered In Hillsborough

The Learning Experience will be hosting the free event on Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Free Rabies Clinic Postponed In Hillsborough

Update: The clinic set for Saturday has been postponed.

NJ Boat Safety Classes – In-Person and On-Line

Whether in-person or on-line – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!

Hillsborough Project Graduation Prom Dress Drive

Donations will give Hillsborough High School students with inexpensive prom dresses while also raising money to support Project Graduation.

Hillsborough Scouts Offer Christmas Tree Pick-Up & Recycling

Money raised will be used to support Scout trips, purchase gear to be used on those trips, and support their activities in the community.

Private Sage Blanks Honored For Graduating Marine Corps Basic Training

"Sage [Blanks] serves as an example to the youth of Hillsborough Township through his service to his country," according to the proclamation

Private Light Show With 200 Drones At The Palace At Somerset

Franklin Township Police sent out a public safety announcement ahead of the show set for Saturday night.

Hillsborough Dad, Age 55, Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer

Ed Eick was diagnosed with glioblastoma 14 months ago while his daughter Adeline was also fighting her own battle against brain cancer.

Hillsborough Student Takes Journey Of Self Discovery, Publishes Memoir

Tiana Kuo recently published "Abiding Adventures: A Memoir," which is available through the Somerset County Library System and Amazon.

Neshanic's Boy Scout Troop 1776 Hosts 2024 Annual Blood Drive

During the drive, 52 units of blood were collected from 43 donors which could save 156 lives.

Benches, Merry-Go-Round Get New Life Thanks To Hillsborough Boy Scout

Dashiel Workman of Troop 489 recently completed his community service project for his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout rank.