Saturday, November 17, 2012
Other top headlines include township honors its veterans, downed light causes traffic backup on 206.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Incidents happened in Belle Mead section of the township according to authorities. More days off will mean shorter spring break for students, as well as some other possible choices. Fourth annual event at town's Garden of Honor recognizes those who have served. Triangle and Woodfern schools have special guests while recognizing Veterans Day. A downed traffic light caused by a motor vehicle accident left heavy traffic delays on Route 206, according to the Hillsborough Police Department. Scott Rocco will become superintendent in Spotswood on Jan. 1. Christmas came early this year to Hillsborough as the High School Theatre Company performs Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." And the group also hoped to give to those in need at the same time…
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Other headlines include field hockey team helping relief effort.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Incumbent Suraci and planning board member Burchette defeat Democratic and Independent challengers. Schools, most roads were open after Athena. Township employees visit homes of seniors to check condition, provide information. Bringing canned food to the Somerset County food bank. A deeper look at how residents voted according to unofficial results.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Other headlines include residents ask Diwali be made a school holiday, Raiders strength program on national cover.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
With passionate remarks on both sides, BOE votes to retain controversial policy. The $119,000 project will repair 17 structurally-unsound lintels of doors in 40-year-old school. About 50 township residents came to Monday’s Board of Education meeting to ask the district to include Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as an official school holiday. Hillsborough High School teacher and Raiders strength and conditioning coordinator James McFarland Jr. and Hillsborough Middle School 7th grade student Lauren Caruso are featured in the September/October 2012 issue. Resource center, senior exercise program, dancers and scouts are awarded grants. A Hillsborough High School senior recognized for receiving the Joetta Clark Diggs Genius Award.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Other headlines include Woodfern turns 50, resident's photo chosen by Canon and celebrities.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Downed power lines caused a small brush fire and shut down Route 206 in both direction for a little more than an hour on Monday evening in Hillsborough. Hillsborough Police probe incidents on East Mountain Road, Perrine Pike, Nottingham Way and Montgomery Road. A look at the changes at the school and the nation as the school celebrates its golden anniversary. An image by Danielle Austen, a professional photographer from the township, was selected as one of 91 winners in Cannon's "Project Imaginat10n" contest. County and township officials commemorate addition, of which Hillsborough may contribute $500K to total. Promenade store features fashionable and trendy merchandise, 20-year Hillsborough resident says. Hillsborough Police investigate …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Other headlines include Franklin shooting called murder-suicide by authorities.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
With hundreds of online survey responses turned in, BOE can vote to abolish, keep, or amend controversial policy. Money would help fund $5.2-million purchase of 348 acres on Sourland Mountain. Authorities call Tuesday's shooting a murder-suicide. Three groups of Hillsborough Middle School students were put in the spotlight at Monday’s school board meeting for their efforts in helping other students throughout the district. Professional coach, dancer and host brings Flair Dance Academy & Yoga Studio to South Branch Road. Red Ribbon Week, Family Fun Night and Halloween party all coming soon in Hillsborough. Urging the creation and practice of a home escape plan, while also visiting Hillsborough schools.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Other headlines include township teacher's math creation and native filmmaker's latest project.
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
More than 600 gallons of used vegetable oil leaked from a tanker truck, closing several Hillsborough roadways. As fall cleanups begin around town, Hillsborough Police Chief Paul Kaminsky released a statement reminding residents not to place loose leaves and debris in roadways. The state Department of Treasury announced it is working to assist residents who live in towns that had mail sent to government offices between Sept. 7 and Sept. 10 burned in a truck fire last month. Township educator Dianne Leoni developed a hands-on tool to show kids how change adds up. New documentary focuses on how people find their voices and "SPEAK." Five special police officers with more than a century of combined service were honored by the Hillsborough …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Other headlines include intercepted planes land at airport, Sutphin Lane house fire.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
A Mountain View Road father, son and daughter have been rejected for admission into the state’s pre-trial intervention program which, if completed successfully, would have led to the dropping of aggravated assault charges against them. Children seen near the bat, the fourth animal in town to test positive for rabies in the past month. Resident escaped without injury, blaze likely not suspicious, police said. Two small aircrafts reportedly breached a no-fly zone over New Jersey and New York. A single-car accident on River Road between Beekman Lane and Roycefield Road caused serious damage to a car and closed down the westbound lane. However, despite the car being destroyed, police at the scene said that the three occupants were not …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Other headlines include man pleads guilty in loan fraud case, local youngsters impressive in diving competitions.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Hillsborough building honors man 'who gave more to his community than he took.' Former Olympians and sports stars gathered at the Bridgewater Marriot Friday to support the Joetta Clark Diggs Foundation at the organization's 7th annual Sports Extravaganza. Admitted he submitted false information and documents in connection with several of the loans. While the USA, Great Britain and China battled over who would win the gold in diving in the 2012 Summer Olympics, some young members of the Somerset Valley YMCA’s Lords of the Boards diving team captured a few medals of their own at national diving events this summer. New staff members receive CERT training in how to handle emergencies. Plan calls for New Amwell Road house to be converted into …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Other top headlines include Sourland solar project on hold, Broadway comes to high school.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
Hillsborough resident who previously leased the space wins bidding, plans to infuse new life into garden center. Hearthstone at Hillsborough developer asked for extension for units it agreed to five years ago. Quarry asks township for time extension to present application, with no specific date given. The state’s Safe Corridors Grant and the insurance carrier will make up the cost. To kick off the new year, Hillsborough High School Theatre held an opening night event with stars from the Broadway stage to celebrate the announcement of the 2012-13 season. New positions, retirements open way for hiring while plenty of new projects took place on grounds. Sixty-nine-year-old resident suffered from back and leg injuries while trimming his …
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Other headlines include accused arsonist denied pre-trial program.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Both occupants of a twin-engine plane that crashed while attempting to land at Hillsborough's Central Jersey Regional Airport suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The State of New Jersey will auction off the former Ash's Flower Farm business site on Route 206 next week in an effort to recoup some of the estimated $289,000 in back taxes owed by the shuttered business. Thursday was a special day for all Hillsborough students, but especially at Woodfern Elementary. The Zion Road man who was indicted for allegedly setting fire to a historic barn on Amwell Road in March has been denied entry into the state’s pre-trial intervention program which, if completed successfully, would have led to the dismissal of the second-degree …
