Camp SOAR At Colonial Park Renewed For Summer 2023, Expanded To 8 Weeks

The camp is offered to under-resourced children from Bound Brook, Manville, Franklin, and South Bound Brook.

Amwell Road Warehouse Hearing In Hillsborough Rescheduled To April 13

The applicant, 303 Amwell LLC, proposes building an 85,348 square foot of warehouse near the Willow Road intersection.

Concerns Over Stormwater Focus Of Weston Warehouse Application Hearing

The hearing for the application to build a 130,418-square-foot warehouse in Hillsborough will continue in May.

IT Director, Acting Treasurer Among 5 New Hires In Hillsborough

Hillsborough hired five people to work for the Township during the Tuesday night Committee meeting.

Updated Weston Warehouse Plans To Be Unveiled Thursday In Hillsborough

The applicant initially proposed building a 135,000-square-foot warehouse near Hearthstone of Hillsborough, a 55+ community.

58 Acres Of Farmland To Be Preserved In Hillsborough

The Auten Road farm property owned by Hillsborough Township has been sold and is preserved as farmland "into perpetuity."

Republican Candidates Endorsed For Hillsborough Township Committee

Committeeman Jim Ruh and Catherine Payne will run in the Republican primary this June.

Plans For Amsterdam Drive Phase 3 Project Move Forward In Hillsborough

The township authorized spending $41,000 for design plans and specs for the final phase of the Amsterdam Drive project.

Homestead Road Warehouse Proposed Plans Change In Hillsborough

The applicant is now proposing to keep the lot intact and instead build a 132,750-square-foot warehouse on the same lot.

2 Democratic Candidates Endorsed For Hillsborough Township Committee

The Hillsborough Democratic Organization unanimously voted for Ron Yoder and Samantha Hand as their nominees for the upcoming election.

$1.8M New Recreation Center Proposed In Hillsborough

The Township Committee passed a resolution seeking funding from the state to help create the center at Mike Merdinger Memorial Park.

Radon Testing Kits Available In Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Health Department offers free test kits.

Hillsborough Teen Helps Get New Foster Care Law Passed

The "Sibling Bill of Rights" law signed earlier this month by Murphy protects sibling relationships in the child welfare system.

'Central Jersey Does Exist,' Say NJ Legislators Pushing New Bill

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman (D-Somerset, Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon) would affirm "Central Jersey" does exist.

$368K Awarded To Complete Amsterdam Drive In Hillsborough

The NJDOT awarded Hillsborough a grant for $368,400 for repaving the final phase of Amsterdam Drive. See the timeline of completion:

Hillsborough Township To Collect Scenic Photos For The 2024 Calendar

Past calendars have included pictures of Hillsborough’s stunning scenery including farms, mountain views, parks, rivers, creeks, wildlife.

Hillsborough 55+ Community Hires Attorney Opposing Warehouse Proposal

Jordan Asch is representing the entire Hearthstone of Hillsborough community against the Weston Road LLC, of Franklin Park, application.

Hillsborough Approves Salaries For Municipal Employees

The Township Committee also passed an ordinance setting the salary ranges for multiple township positions including Committeepersons.

Hillsborough Committeeman, Former Mayor Tomson Won't Seek Re-Election

Doug Tomson, entering his 12th year of serving on the Hillsborough Township Committee, announced Wednesday he would not seek re-election.

Hillsborough Township Spring Programs Are Open For Registration

The Hillsborough Township now offers programs for a variety of age groups from toddlers to adults.

Fate Of 4 Hillsborough Warehouse Applications To Be Determined In 2023

The Hillsborough Planning Board scheduled new dates to hear 4 applications looking to build warehouses/industrial buildings in the township.

James Ruh, Jr. Will Run For Hillsborough Committee In 2023 Election

Republican James Ruh Jr. was appointed to fill the remaining term of Janine Erickson which is set to end at the end of 2023.

Lipani Named Hillsborough Mayor For Third Consecutive Year

Hillsborough Township remains entirely Republican after the swearing-in of John Ciccarelli to a three-year term on the Committee.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Offered In Hillsborough

The clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Vote Recount Denied In Hillsborough Township Committee Election

Superior Court Judge Kevin Shanahan denied the Hillsborough Democratic Organization's request for a recount on Monday.

2 Hillsborough Committeemen Sworn In As Recount Remains Undecided

James Ruh, Jr. and Robert Britting were both sworn in to serve on the Township Committee at the Tuesday night meeting.

Hillsborough Honors Frank DelCore's 15 Years Of Service To Township

Tuesday marked Deputy Mayor Frank DelCore's last night serving on the dais. He was honored with a proclamation, pens, and a bobblehead.

Route 206 Widening Completion Delayed Until 2026 In Hillsborough

The $41 million federally-funded project to widen Route 206 between Doctors Way and Valley Road was initially set to be completed in 2024.

Homestead Warehouse Application To Continue To Be Heard Into 2023

The application is seeking to build two warehouses/office buildings on Homestead Road in Hillsborough.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Dogs, Cats Offered In Hillsborough

The clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon.

6 Somerset County Arts Organizations Awarded Grants

The grants help local artists and organizations still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Warehouse Proposal On Homestead Road Continues To Be Heard Thursday

The application is seeking to build 543,299 square feet of warehouse and office space on Homestead Road in Hillsborough.

Dog Days Daycare Center Looks To Expand In Hillsborough

The applicant is looking to build a training facility, a therapy pool building, and parking spaces.

James Ruh Appointed To Hillsborough Township Committee

James Ruh had been serving on the Hillsborough Township Board of Education.

188 Single Family Homes Approved To Be Built In Hillsborough

The construction of the homes on the Western Tract of the former Glen Gery Quarry will help the town meet its affordable housing obligation.

New Committee Member To Be Appointed In Hillsborough Friday

The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a special meeting on Friday at 6 p.m. to fill Janine Erickson's term.

Vote Recount Requested In Hillsborough Township Committee Election

A 46-vote difference separates Democrat Erynn Murray and Republican Robert Britting for the township committee seat.

198-Home Development Application To Be Heard Thursday In Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Planning Board will continue to hear the M&M Realty Partners (West Tract) application.

280 Trees, Shrubs To Be Planted As Part Of Flood Mitigation Reforestation Project In Somerset County

A $10,000 grant was awarded to allow trees and shrubs destroyed by Ida to be planted in the Royce Brook floodplain area.

Personal Life Obligations Prompt Hillsborough Deputy Mayor To Resign

Deputy Mayor Janine Erickson shares why she made the "difficult" decision to resign from the township committee on Wednesday.