The Planning Board reviewed the amended ordinance, which will now go before the Township Committee for a public hearing and final adoption.
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.
"One thing is clear: We do not want ICE in our town," said the student group.
The election was held following the resignation of former Chair Michele Kidd, who announced her decision to step down on Jan. 7.
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).
Democrat Jill Gomez was sworn in to serve at the Reorganization meeting, bringing the number of women on the Township Committee to three.
The new Township Committee will be selecting a new mayor and deputy mayor to serve in 2026.
The Hillsborough Fire Department is currently working with PSE&G to fix the problem.
The Township Committee presented John Ciccarelli with a ceremonial gavel for his dedicated service to Hillsborough Township.
The Hillsborough Democratic Organization endorsed incumbent Committeewoman Samantha Hand and US Army Veteran Meghann Valeo.
In September, the Hillsborough Planning Board denied the project looking to build two warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.
The grant was awarded from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid Program.
The planning board unanimously rejected a plan by Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom / SAI), to build a 107,366 sq. ft. warehouse.
Mayor John Ciccarelli provided an update on the Norfolk Southern rail replacement project at the Tuesday Committee meeting.
The Somerset County Clerk certified the election results on Wednesday. Here's who won and by how many votes:
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One Republican and one Democrat filed to run in the 2025 General Election for the Hillsborough Township Committee.
Mayor John Ciccarelli presented members of UNICO with a proclamation recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month.
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Gregory Gillette was appointed to the volunteer position as Local Historian, and Vivek Rao as Community Engagement Advisor.
The drop off for Somerset County residents will be held on Saturday at the South County Public Works Garage in Hillsborough.
At least 2,000 protests will be held Saturday in every state in the country, with demonstrations planned in most major U.S. cities.
Somerset County residents are invited to bid on a variety of surplus items, which include electronics, used vehicles, and office equipment.
Candidate Jill Gomez shares why she is running for election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2025.
Norfolk Southern is expected to finish replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough by early November.
Norfolk Southern is currently replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough, which has received criticism in the Township.
Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli joined 2,200 local leaders who signed a letter opposing proposals in Congress to allow for bigger trucks.
Candidate John Ciccarelli shares why he is running for election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2025.
"It is becoming a very dangerous intersection with the increased traffic," said Committeeman Shawn Lipani on Thursday.
Purchases include remodeling the police department to allow space for female officers, new DPW vehicles, and 4 new police vehicles.
After 3 years of hearings, the Planning Board denied the project proposing to build 2 warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.
The Department of Public Works Pavement Preservation Program is set to begin on Thursday in the Township.
Mayor Ciccarelli offered residents an update on the Route 206 widening project, adding that more work is planned for after Labor Day.
The newly acquired Hillsborough Country Club, the largest single open space acquisition in 20 years, now adds 407 acres to the County.
A total of 16 roads in the township are expected to be completed by October.
Residents can attend these free events to safely drop off unwanted recyclables and dispose of electronic waste throughout the year.
Mayor Ciccarelli offered residents an update on the Doctors Way to Valley Road Phase 2 Project at the Tuesday Township Committee meeting.
The Fair Share Housing Center contended that the Township's obligation was 565 units, while the Township pushed for 223 units.
Now that primary has come and gone, voters can look ahead to a contested race this coming November for the Hillsborough Township Committee.
One Republican and one Democrat filed to run in the uncontested Primary Election for 2025 for the Hillsborough Township Committee.