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Good morning to you Hillsborough! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk at Duke Island Park
  • Fight Rising Energy Bills at Somerset County Human Services Building
  • Welcoming Week at Hillsborough YMCA at Hillsborough YMCA

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 16-year-old Hillsborough student launches a storytelling project to fight dehumanization —Courtney Newman Read on Patch
  • Looking for a nanny to watch a 3 month old 2 days a week.
    I'm helping my son and daughter in law .. she is a teacher so summers you are free! The baby is due in November and she will be returningq to work… (Nextdoor Surrey Field)
  • QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Hillsborough. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Sales Merchandiser - Walmart in Manville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branchburg

  • King's Academy of Dance Arts: A Season of Excellence in 2026 (tapinto.net)

Somerville

  • Football: Piscataway Overtakes Somerville, 28-14 (tapinto.net)
  • Prayers on Sept. 11, this week in Central Jersey history, Sept. 7-13 (mycentraljersey.com)
  • The 10 Best Central Jersey Mediterranean Restaurants (bestofnj.com)

Bridgewater

  • BRHS Graduates Win Scholarships From Zoned (tapinto.net)
  • Bridgewater Township NJ Townhomes & Townhouses For Sale (zillow.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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