Sarah Huffman 10/10/19 Sarah Huffman 10/10/19

Dance for the Cure Raises Money and Provides Hope for Locals Battling Breast Cancer

Dance for the Cure’s annual Ribbons of Hope event is being held on Thursday, October 17th. With attendee list of 450-500 people, the event hopes to raise $85,000 - funds that are donated to women battling breast cancer, specifically in Somerset, Hunterdon and Middlesex counties. Check out our profile on Dance for the Cure and the wonderful work they are doing locally to help women battling breast care.

Evan Centofanti 9/19/19 Evan Centofanti 9/19/19

Hillsborough Township to Host 1st Annual Senior Fun Day at AVM Park

Hillsborough residents, 60 years and over, are invited to our town’s 1st ever Senior Fun Day on Wednesday, October 2nd. Registration is required.

Bhargavi Lodhia 9/17/19 Bhargavi Lodhia 9/17/19

Hillsborough Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff Steps Down

Even as we work our way through loss of state-aid to our schools and ongoing teacher contract negotiations, Dr. Schiff’s retirement adds a new layer of complication to Hillsborough’s school system.

Max Miller 9/16/19 Max Miller 9/16/19

Fall Activities For Kids at Duke Farms

If you are looking for fun and enriching activities for your little ones this fall, look no further. Duke Farms offers a variety of family friendly classes that will keep your kids busy and learning throughout fall.

Bhargavi Lodhia 9/14/19 Bhargavi Lodhia 9/14/19

Hillsborough BOE Releases a Statement on Ongoing Contract Negotations

The Hillsborough Board of Education and the HEA have been unable to come to an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. The BOE’s press release addresses the details of most recent meetings between the BOE & the HEA.

Bhargavi Lodhia 9/13/19 Bhargavi Lodhia 9/13/19

Contract Negotiations Between The HEA & BOE Remain Unsettled

The HEA has provided a press release with regards to ongoing contract negotiations between Hillsborough BOE and HEA.

Max Miller 9/4/19 Max Miller 9/4/19

How To Survive Your First Year of High School

Pop culture and the media have given many different perspectives of what High School appears to be, which can both intimidate and excite freshmen. In order to prepare for the next chapter of your life, here’s a helpful guide for surviving your first year of High School.

Bhargavi Lodhia 8/28/19 Bhargavi Lodhia 8/28/19

HEA Statement on Negotiations

HEA (Hillsborough Education Association) has released a statement detailing most recent updates on contract negotiations with the Board of Education.

Bhargavi Lodhia 8/27/19 Bhargavi Lodhia 8/27/19

Statement from the Hillsborough Township Board of Education Regarding the Status of Negotiations

The Hillsborough Board of Education and the Hillsborough Education Association were unable to reach a contract settlement after 5 months of direct negotiations and 2 sessions with a State-appointed mediator that combined to more than 14 hours of continued negotiations.

Evan Centofanti 8/23/19 Evan Centofanti 8/23/19

Check out the Bedminster Farmers Market

The Bedminster Farmers Market is an amazing family-friendly opportunity to build a greater sense of community for all residents to have healthy food options and learn the importance of maintaining land for agricultural uses. The market is located in River Road Park in Bedminster, every Saturday from 9am-1pm. It runs from the first week of June until the last week of October.

Evan Centofanti 8/22/19 Evan Centofanti 8/22/19

HHS Parking Application Closes August 23!

The Hillsborough High School Parking Pass Application closes on August 23rd! Seniors who want a chance to park their cars at the school will need to complete their application no later than August 23 at 3 pm.

Evan Centofanti 8/12/19 Evan Centofanti 8/12/19

Hillsborough Rotary Fair Opens August 13!

Mark your calendars for the annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair, running August 13 through August 17! The Rotary Fair is a major fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, the annual host of the event. All funds raised will go back into the community!

Max Miller 8/9/19 Max Miller 8/9/19

Discovering Raritan Event Promotes Local Businesses and Community

Discovering Raritan will be used to spotlight local Raritan businesses and promote strength within the community. The event, which will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., takes place along the Somerset Business District, between Thompson Street and Nevius Street.

Sarah Huffman 8/8/19 Sarah Huffman 8/8/19

Girl Scout Hosts Softball Expo as Part of Gold Award

Katie Rygiel, a girl scout, local Hillsborough High School student and varsity softball player, chose to do her Gold Award Project about softball education. Part of her project is the Softball Expo, an event sponsored by the Hillsborough Recreation Department, entitled Why Softball? The event, to be held on Saturday, August 10th, will be run by Rygiel with help from the Hillsborough Recreation Department, the Hillsborough High School Varsity Softball team and the Top Gun Fastpitch Organization. At the event, girls can participate in drills that teach different skills, but are also fun and enjoyable.

Evan Centofanti 8/7/19 Evan Centofanti 8/7/19

New Activity Participation Fee Program Announced for Hillsborough Public Schools

Hillsborough Township Board of Education announced on Wednesday August 6 that students at Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Middle School and Auten Road Intermediate School will now undergo a new Activity Participation Fee Program. This new program has assigned costs to various activities that take place across the district.

Sarah Huffman 8/6/19 Sarah Huffman 8/6/19

HBA Holds 2nd Annual Restaurant Week

The Hillsborough Business Association will hold the second annual Hillsborough Restaurant week, Tuesday, August 20 through Sunday, August 25th. Participating Hillsborough restaurants will have the opportunity to showcase creative cuisine for local residents and foodies from all over.

Emma Seiwell 8/4/19 Emma Seiwell 8/4/19

“Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” Reflects on Filmmaking Past

Quentin Tarantino’s newest film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” came to theaters Friday, July 26 and impressed audiences and critics everywhere. A few highlights of the movie include a cast chock full of A-list actors, the first on-screen partnership between Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, and dialogue rich with clever one-liners. The movie has only been out for a week and has already made a whopping 45 million dollars, making it Tarantino’s biggest opening weekend yet.

Sarah Huffman 8/2/19 Sarah Huffman 8/2/19

Meet Connor Leoni: Class President of the Class of 2019

Leoni’s high school career didn’t just revolve around being class president though, he also played for the football team, was involved in student council, and worked at Smoothie King on top of taking classes. We sat down with Leoni to talk about his roles in student government and football, his hopes for his college career, and what he will miss about Hillsborough.

Max Miller 8/1/19 Max Miller 8/1/19

Somerset County 4-H Fair Returns Again

Somerset County’s 4-H Association will be hosting its annual 4-H Fair from August 7 to August 9. The fair will be open each day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will be located at North Branch Park at 355 Milltown Road in Bridgewater. The 4-H fair is a great opportunity for both adults and children to get more invested in their community, and have some wholesome family fun.

Max Miller 7/30/19 Max Miller 7/30/19

The Lion King Brings Back Childhood Memories at a Cost

25 years after the release of the original, animated classic, Disney updated the story for a new generation as a computer-animated version. While many fans of the original are skeptical, the film is an altogether must-see for a family-friendly time. It brings a familiar crowd back to the theaters and allows them to delve into their childhood selves.

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