BORO NEWS & UPdates

Raising a kid in the suburbs? Think again!
A bustling metropolis? Or peaceful suburbs? Each produces vastly different generations of children. “Space vs. commute, more sophisticated kids vs. more sheltered ones, culture vs. cost, traffic noise vs. traffic jams. Fill in your own blanks,” offers Lisa Belkin from The New York Times.

Duke Farms Winter Market
Hillsborough NJ- During this time of year it may seem as if there is nothing to do because of the snowy and cold weather, but luckily, on January 20th from 10am-3pm Duke Farms is holding their first Farmers Market of the 2019 season!

Jumpstart Dance Exposition @ Montgomery High School
The Jumpstart Club helps underprivileged high school students by fundraising throughout the year to contribute towards college scholarships for those who are in need.

Full Day Kindergarten Coming to Hillsborough
At the first Hillsborough Board of Education meeting of 2019, members of the Board authorized a referendum to be placed on the ballot for Hillsborough voters on March 12. 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.

Montgomery High School Cougar Invitational
Montgomery High School is hosting the third annual Cougar Invitational this Sunday, January 6th. Come support the newly established Hillsborough High School Dance Team as they perform at their very first competition!

Bernardsville Holiday Cookie Crawl
On Saturday, December 15th from 11am to 4pm businesses through Bernardsville NJ will be providing cookies to shoppers for the Cookie Crawl! A $10 Cookie Crawl ticket will give you a map of participating businesses and a cookie box to collect all the cookies.

Rutgers Christmas in Carol and Song
Don't forget that on December 8th and 9th, the Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir and Glee Club will be presenting the Christmas In Carol and Song Event!

Princeton Tour Company
Every Saturday throughout December, the Princeton Tour Company will be offering Holiday Trolley Tours and Santa Tours! While on the Trolley Tour you will drive down the decorated streets of Princeton and take in the holiday spirit of the town.

Princeton 5K Turkey Trot
The Princeton 5K Trinity Turkey Trot will be taking place on Thursday, November 22, at 8:30 AM. The race will begin at the Trinity Church on Mercer Street in Princeton, NJ and will continue through downtown Princeton.

Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen
If you are looking for a way to give back, the Elijah’s Promise New Brunswick Community Soup Kitchen is a great start! Elijah’s Promise works to break the poverty cycle and alleviate hunger through the power of food.

Somerville Holiday Jubilee
On November 24th at 5pm, Downton Somerville will be hosting their Holiday Jubilee! You will be able to enjoy the festive music, delicious cuisines, and shopping throughout the downtown area.

Brick Farm Market
A passion for healthy, local, and fresh produce is what helped to create the Brick Farm Market in Hopewell, NJ! If you are looking for a healthy, clean, and humane market to purchase your produce, Brick Farm Market is a great option.

Palmer Square Fall Fest
On October 21st Princeton will be hosting their 2nd annual Fall Festival in Palmer Square! While at the Fall Festival you can enjoy live entertainment, delicious food and drinks from local vendors, and treats around the square.

Gigi's Play House
Since January 11th, 2015, Gigi’s Playhouse New Jersey location has made a commitment to supporting diagnosis through adulthood, building confidence, and spreading the message of acceptance for all, ultimately changing the way the world sees Down Syndrome.

Duke Farms Trails
Did you know you are able to virtually see all the Duke Farm trails on Google Maps? While walking within Duke Farms, it is easy to become lost as you try to navigate your map. Luckily, all the trails and landmarks within Duke Farms can be found on Google Maps!

Duke Farms Community Garden
Did you know that Duke Farms has a community garden where you are able to rent your own plot of land and grow your own fresh food?

Gymnastics County Competition
This Wednesday, October 3rd, at 5:30PM, Montgomery High School will be hosting the Gymnastics County Championships! You can expect to see gymnastics teams such as Hillsborough, Somerville, Montgomery, Bridgewater, and many more within Somerset County.

Steps Together Race
On September 30th, the Steps-Together team will participate in the Steeplechase Distance Walk and Run in Hillsborough NJ. Funds raised will be donated towards families impacted by a medical crisis.

Hillsborough Football Family Funday
This Friday, September 21st at 7pm, Hillsborough High School will be hosting their first home football game of the season against Hunterdon Central and so far, the raiders are maintaining a winning streak of 3-0! The football team stands as a core part of the community and this was exemplified through the Family Funday hosted at the high school where over 500 people attended, including youth football players and cheerleaders.

Carrier Clinic Walk of Hope
This Saturday, September 15th at 9:00am, Carrier Clinic will be hosting their annual Walk of Hope! Multiple teams walk the campus, helping to raise funds that go towards those suffering from a mental illness.