BORO NEWS & UPdates

“Two Boro Boys for Hillsborough” Tomson and Lipani chosen as Mayor, Deputy Mayor for 2020
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“Two Boro Boys for Hillsborough” Tomson and Lipani chosen as Mayor, Deputy Mayor for 2020

The Hillsborough Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Five-time Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore was sworn in for his fifth three-year term on the committee. Last year’s Deputy Mayor, Doug Tomson, was selected to be Mayor for 2020, and Shawn Lipani, in his second year on the committee, was selected to be Deputy Mayor.

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Check out the Bedminster Farmers Market
Local Evan Centofanti Local Evan Centofanti

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.

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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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Bernardsville Farmers Market Showcases Local Vendors
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Bernardsville Farmers Market Showcases Local Vendors

Check out the Bernardsville Farmers Market for an array of fresh produce and local goods. The market has something for everyone with Silver Lake Farms’ fresh-picked fruits and vegetables, Valley Shepherd Creamery’s award-winning cheeses, Baker’s Bounty’s baked goods, Krakus Deli’s polish specialties and Picklelicious pickles. The Market is open every Saturday until November 23rd from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is located in the Bernardsville NJ Transit Parking lot on Route 202 and Claremont Road.

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Visit The Montgomery Farmers Market
Local Nicole Baylock Local Nicole Baylock

Visit The Montgomery Farmers Market

The Montgomery Farmers Market, sponsored by the Montgomery Friends of Open Space (MFOS), is now open for the summer!! It is held every Saturday through October 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. within the Village Shopper parking area.

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HHS Theatre Puts on Shakespeare’s Classic “Romeo and Juliet”
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HHS Theatre Puts on Shakespeare’s Classic “Romeo and Juliet”

Hillsborough Hight School Theatre performed a new interpretation of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet” on June 7 and 8. With an abridged script, smaller cast size, and soundtrack accompaniment that helped with the momentum and the plot of the show, spectators were in a for an action-packed night.

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Aladdin: A Blockbuster for the Whole Family
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Aladdin: A Blockbuster for the Whole Family

A considerable amount of buzz surrounded the live-action remake of Disney’s animated hit “Aladdin”, which originally premiered in 1992. Here’s our review of the new version of the film that crushed other current movies in the box office, raking in an estimated $85.1 million over Memorial Day.

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Register for Somerset County "Police Youth Week" 2019
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Register for Somerset County "Police Youth Week" 2019

The Somerset County Police Academy is conducting a five-day program called “Police Youth Week” July 15 through 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program is open to students in grades 9 through 12 who are residents of Somerset County or are enrolled in a secondary school. The program is free and will be held at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy at 402 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough, NJ.

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HHS Senior Prom
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HHS Senior Prom

Hillsborough High School hosted its Senior Prom at the Hilton East Brunswick on Friday, May 17th. It was a day to dress-up, celebrate and reminisce for HHS Seniors before they move on to new adventures.

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Mrs. Woods Annual Exodus
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Mrs. Woods Annual Exodus

Woods Road School’s resident Momma Duck, Mrs. Woods, made her annual exodus from the building with her ducklings last week. It was a special treat for students and staff to bid her goodbye until next year.

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Duke Farms: Bike Rental Program
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Duke Farms: Bike Rental Program

There are many ways to explore the natural beauty of Duke Farms. If walking is not your thing, then Duke Farms’ Bike Share Program is the perfect solution for you and your family.

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2/19 Hillsborough Voter Registration Deadline for School Referendum
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2/19 Hillsborough Voter Registration Deadline for School Referendum

Hillsborough residents who are not currently registered to vote are reminded that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming March 12, 2019, school referendum is February 19, 2019. Residents will be asked to vote on Hillsborough Township Public Schools’ plan to invest in the future of the district by implementing a full-day kindergarten program as well as assisting the Board in laying out a plan for long-term financial stability.

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