BORO NEWS & UPdates

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” Revamps Marvel Series
The new Marvel film shines a new light on comedy in action films, creating a more realistic and relatable humor. Many viewers agreed that the film was very visually appealing as well, with usage of several special effects that transported audience members into another world.

Discover Flemington: A Hidden Historic Treasure
One might not think it, but Flemington has many hidden gems that bring out the town’s historical significance and local color.

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.

July 13th is Hillsborough Night at Somerset Patriots
The Somerset Patriots will be playing the New Britain Bees. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. and features a firework show following the game.

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.

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.

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.

Hillsborough Celebrates Independence Day
Hillsborough welcomed Independence Day with its annual fireworks celebration, held at Auten Road Intermediate School, on Saturday, June 29. This year, the fireworks celebration was combined with Hillsborough Music Fest to create an even more enjoyable night for attendees.

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.

MHS Class of 2019 Graduates with Pride
Montgomery High School bade farewell to the Class of 2019 on Monday, June 24th, as the talented, ambitious, and kind students came to the end of their twelve year journey. The graduation ceremony was followed by a reception inside the school filled with laughter, tears, and many, many pictures. Congratulations to the class of 2019!

Highline or the Highway: Suburbs Edition
A follow-up up to our piece on the pros of raising kids in urban areas, this article discusses the opposing view that the suburbs foster some of the warmest and most supportive environments for raising children.

Montgomery To Celebrate the Fourth of July with Fireworks
Montgomery will be celebrating the 4th of July with the annual Montgomery Fireworks on June 27. There will be tasty food, games and activities, and a live band for entertainment for guests of all ages until the fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m.

Congratulations Hillsborough High School Class of 2019
Hillsborough High School’s Class of 2019 took their final steps together at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton on June 20. As Karen Bingert, HHS principal, announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Class of 2019,” the energy in the arena quite literally soared along with graduation caps into the air. We wish you the best, HHS Class of 2019, as you take on new adventures!

Hillsborough Cinemas Presents Summer Movie Series
Hillsborough Cinemas is hosting a summer movie series starting this Tuesday. Throwback animated movies will be featured on Tuesday mornings for $1 admission and throwback family friendly movies will be shown on Wednesday nights for $3 admission. The summer movie series is scheduled to run from June 25 through August 13.

Hillsborough Business Association to Host a Business Social
The Hillsborough Business Association will be hosting a Business Social on June 27th 2019 at 6:00 pm with one of America's leading memory experts, Matthew Goerke. RSVP required.

Sourland Conservancy to Host Annual Sourland Mountain Festival
The annual Sourland Mountain Festival, sponsored by the Sourland Conservancy, will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 3pm - 10pm. The music festival promotes and encourages involvement in the Sourland and Central New Jersey region.

New York is My Campus, Fordham is My School
Sarah Huffman, a rising junior and journalism major, discusses her top 3 reasons for choosing Fordham University in New York City.

The Handmaid's Tale Returns for Third Season
Margeret Atwood’s classic novel turned Hulu original series, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” is back for its third gripping season. This season the story continues to focus in on Offred, a woman desperately fighting for a better life for herself, her family, and the women trapped in the clenched jaw of this broken society.

Hillsborough Combines Annual Fireworks with Hillsborough Music Fest
Hillsborough’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held on Saturday June 29 and festivities will start at 5 p.m. at Auten Road Intermediate School. This year’s celebration has been combined with the Hillsborough Music Fest which will feature a diverse selection of local bands and solo artists.

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.