BORO NEWS & UPdates

Somerville Cruise Nights Celebrates 30 Years!
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Somerville Cruise Nights Celebrates 30 Years!

Somerville is celebrating 30 years of hosting the largest cruise night on the east coast this year. Individuals from far and wide drive their vintage, custom and futuristic vehicles to downtown Somerville to show spectators jaw-dropping works of machinery. Be sure to visit Somerville’s Cruise Nights every Friday night from now until Labor Day from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.!

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Hillsborough Hosts Annual Family Camp Out
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Hillsborough Hosts Annual Family Camp Out

Hillsborough's annual Fishing Derby and Camp Out will be held on Friday, August 2 at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. This year’s Family Camp Out will include fishing, games, a barrel fire and a movie under the stars. 

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Hillsborough Schools Appoints New Director of Buildings
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Hillsborough Schools Appoints New Director of Buildings

Hillsborough Township Public Schools is pleased to announce the selection of Anthony DeLuca as the new Director of Buildings and Grounds for the school district. DeLuca was unanimously approved by the Hillsborough Board of Education at the July 22 meeting and will begin his new position with the district on July 23, 2019.

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Rutgers Business School Hosts Weeklong Camp
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Rutgers Business School Hosts Weeklong Camp

Rutgers Business School (RBS) spearheaded a week-long intensive camp led by Ron Richter, a professor at RBS for high school students interested in a future in the business world. Whether it be accounting, financing, or marketing, multiple opportunities were presented to students to help them get started in the field.

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Quick Check Balloon Festival 2019
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Quick Check Balloon Festival 2019

Experience family fun, delicious food, upbeat music and prime photo opportunities at the Quick Check Balloon Festival in Readington, NJ! The hot air balloon festival will run from Friday July 26 to Sunday July 28.

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New Transportation Cuts for Hillsborough Public Schools
Education Evan Centofanti Education Evan Centofanti

New Transportation Cuts for Hillsborough Public Schools

Due to transportation cuts, middle school students living 2 miles or less from Hillsborough Middle School and high school students living 2.5 miles or less from Hillsborough High School will not be provided courtesy busing for the next school year. With courtesy busing being previously provided to all residential students, this transportation update brings new alterations to students’ morning schedules, as many will now have to find rides or walk to school.

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10 Necessities to Bring to College
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10 Necessities to Bring to College

Wondering what else you need to pack for college? Check out Sarah, Emma and Lara’s list of back-to-college essentials before you go shopping for college supplies - some items on the list may surprise you!

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NUMC Brings Back Neshanic Flea Market
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NUMC Brings Back Neshanic Flea Market

The Neshanic United Methodist Church has brought back the popular flea market that operated for years at the foot of the Neshanic Station Bridge. The new Neshanic Station Flea Market (which opened on Saturday, June 8th) runs every Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm, now through fall.

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The Millstone Workshop Provides A Unique Sense of Community
Business Emma Seiwell Business Emma Seiwell

The Millstone Workshop Provides A Unique Sense of Community

The Millstone Workshop is an inviting place with a friendly laid-back atmosphere. Offering an eclectic selection of goods along with one of a kind events, owners Zach and Miriam have created a community space that is unlike anything else in the area. The Brooklyn couple who reopened the workshop in November 2018 define the space as a general store, coffee shop and community space.

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Yesterday Movie Review
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Yesterday Movie Review

On June 28, movie theaters around the world opened to thousands of eager viewers as the hoped-to-be hit movie, “Yesterday,” premiered. Despite lackluster reviews from movie critics, the film resonated well with audience members, grossing $17 million after its opening weekend.

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Bound Brook Food Truck Festival Returns
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Bound Brook Food Truck Festival Returns

Just Jersey Fest, a traveling food truck and music festival, will take place in Billian Park in Bound Brook on Saturday, July 13th from 11am to 7pm. With a $5 admission fee for adults, this event welcomes families and their fur babies to experience a day filled with good food and entertainment.

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Steps Together: A Cornerstone of the Community
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Steps Together: A Cornerstone of the Community

One marriage, two kids, and countless races led Courtney and Mike Newman to create Steps Together, a thriving non-profit that benefits local families dealing with medical crises. The pair’s passion for running is what brought them together 15 years ago to begin a lifelong journey of service. Today, we shine our spotlight on Courtney & Mike and their mission to turn Steps Together into a cornerstone of our community.

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Seven Tips for a Successful Dog Walking Business
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Seven Tips for a Successful Dog Walking Business

Dog walking has become an increasingly competitive business, especially for students looking for a convenient way to make extra money. Becoming a dog walker is as simple as signing up on the apps Wag or Rover, building a profile and passing a background check. Emma, an experienced dog walker, shares 7 tips to make dog walking a fun and safe experience for you and your furry friends.

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