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Memory of borough resident honored

Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF-sanctioned race, presented by MTF Biologics. The event, which is one of New...
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A wake-up call for New Jersey water

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation As the most densely populated state in the country, New Jersey is constantly...
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Hillborough Community Calendar, July 3-9

For more information on township events, visit hillsboroughnj.gov. For library events, visit sclsnj.org. Around Town  July 6 - Economic & Business Development...
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American identity: A common pot

BY DEVON WILLIAMS NJ State House News Service Smoke from the campfire drifted across the courtyard of Trenton’s Old...
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World Cup to be played on Rutgers turfgrass

BY RON MARSICO Rutgers Today While soccer fans watch their favorite teams compete at this summer’s World Cup, Rutgers University’s...

Heart of New Jersey Chorus celebrates 30 years

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Wednesday evenings are a big deal for the ladies of the Heart of New Jersey Chorus. They get together, forget about the stressors of the...

‘We hope to reduce the stigma’, Narcan distribution box installed at municipal building

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In efforts to combat the opioid crisis and support the health and safety of the community, Hillsborough has installed a Narcan (naloxone) distribution box...

Hillsborough police reschedule National Night Out

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The Hillsborough Police Department's National Night Out has been rescheduled for Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The events were canceled...

County approves ‘slurry seal’ road improvements

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Somerset County will implement the efficient and low-cost "slurry seal" road improvement process again in the summer of 2024, saving taxpayers money and reducing the...

Hillsborough Township – first community in county – to join AARP Age-Friendly Network

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Hillsborough Township becomes the first community in Somerset County to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, an outcome of master plan discussions. "We look forward to...

Somerset County receives NACo 2024 Achievement Award for ‘Farm to Frame’ program

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Somerset County’s innovative "Farm to Frame" program combining agriculture and art recently won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference. More...
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