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Kean Seeks $975K To Upgrade Outdated Hillsborough Police Radio System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

Hillsborough Committeewoman Gomez Expecting 2nd Child, First To Serve While Pregnant

Jill Gomez is believed to be the first woman to serve on the Hillsborough Township Committee while pregnant, marking a historic moment.

Hillsborough Ready To Host Movie, TV Productions, Re-Certified As 'Film-Ready'

The township was re-certified as a film ready community by the state, indicating its preparedness to host film and television production.

Divided Hillsborough Committee Reduces, Approves Emergency Funds

The Committee previously tried and failed to pass a resolution for a $5.3 million increase in the Township's Temporary budget last week.

$693K In Drones, Upgrades To Police Station And Library Coming To Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Township Committee approved resolutions to purchase new drones and ammunition for the police and upgrades to the library.

Hillsborough Township Commitee To Try Approving Emergency Temporary Funds For A Second Time

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a special meeting to try voting again on the emergency temporary appropriations.

Political Divisiveness Erupts In Hillsborough Over $5.3M Temporary Budget Increase

Committeewomen Hand and Gomez voted against a temporary budget increase, which Township officials say will cause some bills to go unpaid.

Proposed Hillsborough Chick-Fil-A Hearing Continues, Traffic Concerns Remain

The fast-food chicken chain is looking to build on the corner of Route 206 and Triangle Road with dual drive-through lanes.

Drive-Thru 7 Brew Coffee Shop, Urgent Care Proposed In Hillsborough

The application is proposing to partially demolish a PNC Bank for the urgent care and also a drive-thru coffee shop on Route 206.

Salary, Wage Increases For Hillsborough Employees Debated By Township Committee

The Township Committee ultimately passed a resolution approving the increases, but not before some debate.

Hillsborough Looks To Amend Warehouse Ordinance Following Settlement

The Planning Board reviewed the amended ordinance, which will now go before the Township Committee for a public hearing and final adoption.

Community Holds Vigil For U.S. Citizens Killed By ICE Agents In Hillsborough

During the vigil, pictures of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Keith Porter Jr., were used to represent all of those who lost their lives to ICE.

Hillsborough High School Students To Walk Out To Protest ICE Raids

"One thing is clear: We do not want ICE in our town," said the student group.

Roy Freiman Elected Chairman Of The Hillsborough Democratic Organization

The election was held following the resignation of former Chair Michele Kidd, who announced her decision to step down on Jan. 7.

Hillsborough Committee Members Hand, Gomez React To Death Of Renee Nicole Good

Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, was shot to death during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Women-Led Committee Takes Charge In Hillsborough Township For 1st Time In 44 Years

Democrat Jill Gomez was sworn in to serve at the Reorganization meeting, bringing the number of women on the Township Committee to three.

New Hillsborough Township Mayor To Be Chosen, Committee To Reorganize For 2026

The new Township Committee will be selecting a new mayor and deputy mayor to serve in 2026.

Power, Internet Outage Reported In Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Fire Department is currently working with PSE&G to fix the problem.

Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli Honored For His Service

The Township Committee presented John Ciccarelli with a ceremonial gavel for his dedicated service to Hillsborough Township.

Hillsborough Democrats Select 2026 Candidates For Township Committee

The Hillsborough Democratic Organization endorsed incumbent Committeewoman Samantha Hand and US Army Veteran Meghann Valeo.

Homestead Warehouse Developer Sues Hillsborough Over Application Denial

In September, the Hillsborough Planning Board denied the project looking to build two warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.

$505K Grant Awarded To Improve Farm Road In Hillsborough

The grant was awarded from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid Program.

Warehouse Application Rejected For Second Time By Hillsborough After Lawsuit

The planning board unanimously rejected a plan by Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom / SAI), to build a 107,366 sq. ft. warehouse.

Construction At Hillsborough Railroad Crossings Delayed

Mayor John Ciccarelli provided an update on the Norfolk Southern rail replacement project at the Tuesday Committee meeting.

Gomez Wins Hillsborough Township Committee Race: 2025 Election Results Certified

The Somerset County Clerk certified the election results on Wednesday. Here's who won and by how many votes: