Officials said the easement sale would preserve farmland and reduce debt tied to the 2022 land purchase.
Senators Zwicker and McKnight said the bill would close a gap in New Jersey civil rights law by barring bias tied to height or weight.
This will be the largest preserved farmland in Hillsborough's history.
The Department of Public Works will handle temporary repairs until the permanent paving project begins.
Jill Gomez is believed to be the first woman to serve on the Hillsborough Township Committee while pregnant, marking a historic moment.
The township was re-certified as a film ready community by the state, indicating its preparedness to host film and television production.
The Committee previously tried and failed to pass a resolution for a $5.3 million increase in the Township's Temporary budget last week.
The Hillsborough Township Committee approved resolutions to purchase new drones and ammunition for the police and upgrades to the library.
The Hillsborough Township Committee is holding a special meeting to try voting again on the emergency temporary appropriations.
Committeewomen Hand and Gomez voted against a temporary budget increase, which Township officials say will cause some bills to go unpaid.
The fast-food chicken chain is looking to build on the corner of Route 206 and Triangle Road with dual drive-through lanes.
The application is proposing to partially demolish a PNC Bank for the urgent care and also a drive-thru coffee shop on Route 206.
The Township Committee ultimately passed a resolution approving the increases, but not before some debate.
The Planning Board reviewed the amended ordinance, which will now go before the Township Committee for a public hearing and final adoption.
During the vigil, pictures of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Keith Porter Jr., were used to represent all of those who lost their lives to ICE.
"One thing is clear: We do not want ICE in our town," said the student group.
The election was held following the resignation of former Chair Michele Kidd, who announced her decision to step down on Jan. 7.
Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, was shot to death during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrat Jill Gomez was sworn in to serve at the Reorganization meeting, bringing the number of women on the Township Committee to three.
The new Township Committee will be selecting a new mayor and deputy mayor to serve in 2026.
The Hillsborough Fire Department is currently working with PSE&G to fix the problem.
The Township Committee presented John Ciccarelli with a ceremonial gavel for his dedicated service to Hillsborough Township.
The Hillsborough Democratic Organization endorsed incumbent Committeewoman Samantha Hand and US Army Veteran Meghann Valeo.
In September, the Hillsborough Planning Board denied the project looking to build two warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.
The grant was awarded from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid Program.
The planning board unanimously rejected a plan by Harvard Way JMJ4, LLC (Redcom / SAI), to build a 107,366 sq. ft. warehouse.
Mayor John Ciccarelli provided an update on the Norfolk Southern rail replacement project at the Tuesday Committee meeting.
The Somerset County Clerk certified the election results on Wednesday. Here's who won and by how many votes:
Here's a look at how people in Somerset County voted in the NJ gubernatorial race:
One Republican and one Democrat filed to run in the 2025 General Election for the Hillsborough Township Committee.
Mayor John Ciccarelli presented members of UNICO with a proclamation recognizing October as Italian-American Heritage Month.
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Gregory Gillette was appointed to the volunteer position as Local Historian, and Vivek Rao as Community Engagement Advisor.
The drop off for Somerset County residents will be held on Saturday at the South County Public Works Garage in Hillsborough.
At least 2,000 protests will be held Saturday in every state in the country, with demonstrations planned in most major U.S. cities.
Somerset County residents are invited to bid on a variety of surplus items, which include electronics, used vehicles, and office equipment.
Candidate Jill Gomez shares why she is running for election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2025.
Norfolk Southern is expected to finish replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough by early November.
Norfolk Southern is currently replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough, which has received criticism in the Township.
Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli joined 2,200 local leaders who signed a letter opposing proposals in Congress to allow for bigger trucks.