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🌱 Patch AM: Hillsborough Superintendent Michael Volpe Recognized Nationally For Excellence In Educational Leadership

And on the Hillsborough Patch calendar - 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge

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Good morning Hillsborough! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • National honor spotlights strong leadership in Hillsborough schools
  • Mother seeks answers after 4-year-old's death at Hillsborough daycare
  • What Bromberg's retirement means for Hillsborough's county library services

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hillsborough Superintendent Michael Volpe Recognized Nationally For Excellence In Educational Leadership (patch.com) — Hillsborough residents can take pride as Superintendent Michael Volpe earns a national leadership award recognizing his work guiding the township's public schools. Under his tenure, the district has strengthened its financial standing, boosted efficiency rankings, and posted notable academic gains, including higher math proficiency and increased Advanced Placement participation for local students.
   

• Police Release New Details In 4-Year-Old Boy's Death At Hillsborough Daycare (patch.com) — Hillsborough parents are watching closely as authorities share limited new details about the August death of 4-year-old Yasmir at a local daycare on Triangle Road. His mother, a Hillsborough resident, is publicly pressing state and local agencies for transparency, questioning emergency procedures and why the center remains licensed while the investigation continues.
   

• Peter Bromberg, Director of Somerset County Library System of New Jersey to Retire Dec. 1 (TAPinto.net) — Hillsborough residents who rely on the Somerset County Library System will soon see a leadership change, as Director Peter Bromberg plans to retire Dec. 1 amid ongoing controversy over the Somerville branch closure. His departure comes while services are scattered and county officials debate the future of that location, even as SCLSNJ continues serving Hillsborough and other member communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So, I would like to bring up a topic that, started one way but, ended another way.
    I'm talking about AI. Here's what happened: I was recently suspended by the moderators for a rude comment. I wasn't sure what that was and, they… (Nextdoor The Country Club)
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    19 weeks bonded female siblings from Warren found outdoors, fostered in Bridgewater. If interested contact Coalition For Animals 908-500-6056 (Nextdoor Lane Road)
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Bridgewater Commons - Full Time in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branchburg

  • 3,000 Rubber Ducks, a Bridge Full of Spectators and a Day for Somerset Children's Center (TAPinto.net)

Montgomery

  • League of Women Voters Cancels Montgomery Candidate Forums Due to Low Participation, Most Profiles Available Online (themontynews.org)
  • Patricia Taylor-Todd (D)https://www.themontynews.org/single-post/montynews (themontynews.org)
  • Doug Herring (D)https://www.themontynews.org/single-post/montynews (themontynews.org)

Somerville

  • Somerville Firefighters Honor Century-Old Tradition, Will Muster for Inspection and Parade Oct. 10 (TAPinto.net)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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