Senior Center Expansion Planned In Hillsborough

Mayor Catherine Payne said the 2.5-acre purchase could allow a larger senior center near the existing county site.

Montgomery Faces Lawsuit Challenging Data Center Ban

E. Kahn Development Corp. says Montgomery's June ordinance unlawfully bars data centers across town.

Property Tax Increase Concerns Broken Down By Hillsborough Officials

Mayor Catherine Payne met with Somerset County and township tax officials after residents raised concerns at a Township Committee meeting.

Hillsborough Residents Press Township Committee On Property Taxes

Residents said rising tax bills are straining families and asked for budget restraint, transparency and new revenue sources.

Kean Secures $975K To Upgrade Outdated Hillsborough Police Radio System

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. secured the $975,000 in federal funding for Hillsborough Township.

Route 206 Self-Storage Plan Continues To Be Heard In Hillsborough

A proposed three-story, 710-unit self-storage facility on Route 206 drew traffic and design questions at the July 15 meeting.

Hillsborough Receives $100K County Grant For Park Trail Connectivity Project

The funding will upgrade two-thirds of a mile of trail linking Woodfield Park and Ann Van Middlesworth Park.

Montgomery Pays $80K To Settle Jewish Officer's Discrimination Lawsuit

The longtime officer alleged he was passed over for promotion after he reported religiously charged remarks.

Hearing On 199-Unit Valley Rd Housing Delayed Again In Hillsborough

The application, which includes 43 affordable units, has now been adjourned twice.

Hillsborough Advances 2026 Budget Amendment With Mixed Support

The amended 2026 budget received mixed feedback from Committee members before the final vote on June 23.

Hillsborough Forms Friendship Cities Partnership With Praiano, Italy

The new agreement links Hillsborough with Praiano, Italy, for youth, tourism and municipal exchanges.

Hillsborough Survey Seeks Senior Input About Programs, Outreach Needs

Township leaders say the survey will help shape senior programs and how information reaches residents.

Hillsborough Mayor Signs Property Tax Relief Pledge

The pledge asks the governor and Legislature to boost municipal funding and ease pressure on taxpayers.

Hillsborough Board Gets Update On 96-Unit Campus Drive Apartment Project

The developer said all four apartment buildings are framed, but utility power remains the key unknown.

199-Unit Multi-Family Residential Complex Proposed In Hillsborough

The townhouse complex and apartment building project is being proposed on a 45-acre lot along Valley Road in Hillsborough Township.

Hillsborough Seeks NJDOT Grant For Bloomingdale Drive Roadwork

Township officials said the application targets a wider, costlier road in a heavily populated part of town.

Sunnymead Landfill Redevelopment Plan Gets Approval From Hillsborough Planning Board

The Hillsborough Planning Board found the proposed Sunnymead Landfill redevelopment plan consistent with the township master plan.

Hillsborough Expands Senior Services, Local Programs

The township says the updated approach will link senior transit, social services and recreation with no tax increase.

149 Deer Harvested In Hillsborough During 2025-26 Hunting Season

Tom Ross with the Township shared that 149 deer were taken over 1,171 hunting days, with deer donations supporting charities statewide.

Hillsborough Amends 2026 Budget, Adds Senior Club Funding Placeholder

The proposed changes adjust revenue and appropriations, with senior group funding discussed during the committee meeting.

Hillsborough Mayor Addresses Senior Club Funding Cut, Seeks New Way To Fund Activities

Mayor Catherine Payne says senior services for more than 2,000 residents remain intact as officials review other funding options.

Election Results For Hillsborough Township Primary 2026

Two Republicans and two Democrats filed to run in the uncontested 2026 Primary Election for the Hillsborough Township Committee.

Primary Election Day 2026 In Hillsborough: When, Where To Vote

The primary election is Tuesday, June 2. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Hillsborough Urges State Action On Rising Public Worker Health Premiums

The Township Committee backed a resolution urging state leaders to curb steep health benefit increases.

Who's On The Ballot In Hillsborough: Primary Election Day 2026

The primary election is Tuesday, June 2. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Senior Club Cuts Draw Pushback, Hillsborough Delays 2026 Budget Vote

Residents challenged a $31,000 cut to two senior clubs as Hillsborough officials detailed budget pressures and delayed a vote.

Hillsborough Primary Election 2026: Samantha Hand

Democrat Samantha Hand shares why she is running for re-election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2026.

Hillsborough Primary Election 2026: Meghann Valeo

Democrat Meghann Valeo shares why she is running for election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2026.

3-Story, 710-Unit Self Storage Facility Proposed On Route 206 In Hillsborough

Applicant is seeking use and bulk variances to build a 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility on Route 206.

Hillsborough Approves Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru Off Route 206

Board members voted 5-2 to approve the Chick-fil-A plan with conditions tied to traffic, parking and access.

Hillsborough Named 'Victory Town' On Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

Town officials also accepted a $2,400 Rotary check tied to the township's 250th anniversary and trail marker effort.

Hillsborough To End Food Pantry Appointments, Refocus Community Assistance Network

Weekly food pantry appointments in Hillsborough will end July 24 as the township shifts toward wellness and emergency support.

Hillsborough's $43M Budget Proposes Tax Increase For Residents For 2026

Town officials said pension, insurance and health cost increases drove major pressure in the 2026 municipal budget.

Car Wash Proposed For Vacant Bank Site On Route 206 In Hillsborough

A 13,955-square-foot car wash is proposed at 425 Route 206, but the use is not permitted in the town center zone.

Hillsborough Seeks Public Input On Open Space In Master Plan Update

The new Hillsborough survey focuses on identifying and protecting open space as part of the township's Master Plan process.

Kean Seeks $975K To Upgrade Outdated Hillsborough Police Radio System

The request for Hillsborough is among 20 Community Project Funding requests made by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. for 2027.

430 Acres Of Township Land Preserved After Hillsborough Committee Approval

Officials said the easement sale would preserve farmland and reduce debt tied to the 2022 land purchase.

NJ Bill Bans Height, Weight Discrimination At Work

Senators Zwicker and McKnight said the bill would close a gap in New Jersey civil rights law by barring bias tied to height or weight.

Hillsborough Township To Permanently Preserve 430-Acres As Farmland

This will be the largest preserved farmland in Hillsborough's history.

Repaving Of Dukes Parkway West Set For Early Spring In Hillsborough

The Department of Public Works will handle temporary repairs until the permanent paving project begins.