Hillsborough Beacon

02/22/2025

Attention to heart health is the goal of the annual American Heart Awareness Month in February, with its focus on raising awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles.

One in five deaths each year is the result of heart disease, according to "2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data from the American Heart Association," an article published in Circulation, the association's scientific journal. The problem is anticipated to worsen in the next 25 years.

Heart disease, noted Dr. Brett A. Sealove, chief of cardiology at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, is the number one killer in the western world.

"American Heart Awareness Month is a time to promote prevention, screening and awareness to empower patients," he said.

Attention to heart health is the goal of the annual American Heart Awareness Month in February, with its focus on raising awareness and promoting healthy lifest

02/17/2025

Courtesy of Hillsborough Township Public Schools

According to the Board of Education office's Super Bowl Dried Bean drive for the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (CAN), the Eagles won the Super Bowl 51-39! They were kind of close, the Eagles won 40-22.

Courtesy of Hillsborough Township Public SchoolsAccording to the Board of Education office's Super Bowl Dried Bean drive for the Hillsborough Community Assist

02/17/2025

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02/13/2025

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02/11/2025

Schools Superintendent Michael Volpe is beginning his third year overseeing the township public schools.

He took some time during his superintendent's report at a board of education meeting on Jan. 27 to look back on what has been accomplished and what is in store for the future.

"We embarked on a journey of significant progress and innovation laying the groundwork for a brighter future for our community," he said. "Our accomplishments span a wide range of areas demonstrating our commitment to excellence in every facet of our district."

When Volpe came into the district, he along with the board enhanced an education foundation by implementing a new strategic plan outlining a vision for the future that had expired in June 2022.

"We significantly passed two crucial referendum questions ensuring adequate staffing levels to provide our students with individualized attention they deserve," he said.

Schools Superintendent Michael Volpe is beginning his third year overseeing the township public schools. He took some time during his superintendent's repor

02/08/2025

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.

Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Through Feb. 28 donors will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.

American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey

707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.

Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pennington

Feb. 8 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - St. James Church, 17 Eglantine Ave.

Hillsborough

Feb. 9 - 9 a.m.

Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset countiesThe American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the

02/07/2025

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02/06/2025

A 33-year-old Hillsborough Township man was charged in relation to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, providing obscene materials to a minor and endangering the welfare of a child in the township, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman J., and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Mike McMahon.

Adam Rose was initially charged on Jan. 8 with second degree, distribution of child sexual abuse materials and third degree, possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to the prosecutor's office on Feb. 5. Rose was lodged at the Somerset County Jail and was later released from custody after making an appearance in Superior Court.

After further investigation, Rose was arrested by members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations/Computer Crimes Unit in Readington without incident on Jan. 16.

A 33-year-old Hillsborough Township man was charged in relation to possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, providing obscene materials to a min

02/05/2025

The Hillsborough Raider Marching Band came away as champions during the 2024 USBands Group V Open State Championship.

"We're so grateful for our fantastic directors Jules and Nick and our amazing staff that guided us and pushed us each day to push us to be the best we can be," said the band's Drum Major Ellery Lambert-Smith. "Without them we would not be state champion."

The band received a proclamation from the Hillsborough Board of Education at a meeting on Jan. 27.

"The Hillsborough Raider Marching Band continues its tradition of excellence representing Hillsborough Township's pride and distinction," said Board president Paul Marini as he read the proclamation. "... The talented students and dedicated staff of Raider Marching Band under expert guidance of Jules Haran and Nick Clipperton demonstrated exceptional musicality, artistry and teamwork throughout last season and ...

The Hillsborough Raider Marching Band came away as champions during the 2024 USBands Group V Open State Championship."We're so grateful for our fantastic di

01/29/2025

The Hillsborough High School Project Graduation, a non-profit organization, is hosting its annual Prom Dress Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamsburg Square Clubhouse, 802 Marlborough Common, Hillsborough on Feb. 1.

There will be a variety of dresses for sale in all different sizes, styles and colors.

Dress donations will be accepted through January. For more information visit www.hhsprojectgraduation.org.

The Hillsborough High School Project Graduation, a non-profit organization, is hosting its annual Prom Dress Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamsbu

01/27/2025

Courtesy of Hillsborough TownshipNicole Sherer, an eighth grader at Hillsborough Middle School, received the Girl Scouts Medal of Honor for saving a life while she was vacationing in Costa Rica.

Courtesy of Hillsborough TownshipMeghana Gandavabi is a Hillsborough High School graduate and a freshman at Pratt University. She earned her Gold Award for a project focused on how to understand allistic and autistic peers effectively.

The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized two local Girl Scouts at its recent regular meeting on Jan. 14.

Mayor John Ciccarelli presented proclamations to Nicole Sherer, who received the Girl Scouts Medal of Honor, for saving a life, and Meghana Gandavabi for the completion of her Girl Scout Gold Award.

Sherer, who has been a member of the Girl Scouts for six years, was vacationing in Costa Rica when she noticed a young boy was drowning in a deep swimming pool. She rescued the boy and removed him from the pool.

Courtesy of Hillsborough TownshipNicole Sherer, an eighth grader at Hillsborough Middle School, received the Girl Scouts Medal of Honor for saving a life while

01/27/2025

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01/24/2025

DON'T FORGET! Are you looking to learn about new health and wellness opportunities in the new year? Join Donnelly.Media at our Health & Wellness Fair TOMORROW, January 25 from 11-3 at Quaker Bridge Mall. There will be many great local businesses and resources available for the community, including our Silver Sponsor, NJ Relay. Pre-registration requested at CJhealth25.eventbrite.com

01/24/2025

The American Red Cross needs the help of New Jerseyans. There is great need for blood and platelet donations during January, National Blood Donor Month.

"Currently, the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years," said Kim Goetz, executive director of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey. "And when fewer people donate blood, even small disruptions to blood donations – like recent winter weather systems – can have a huge effect on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of emergency blood transfusion."

Winter, a time when weather can be a factor in traveling to donate blood, coupled with cold and flu season that keeps people at home, poses a challenge to blood donations. Central New Jersey is home to the Llura Gund Central New Jersey Headquarters and Blood Donation Center in Princeton.

The American Red Cross needs the help of New Jerseyans. There is great need for blood and platelet donations during January, National Blood Donor Month. "Cu

01/20/2025

Join Central Jersey Newspapers for our Health & Wellness Fair at Quaker Bridge Mall THIS SATURDAY, January 25 from 11-3 to learn about local health and wellness opportunities available in 2025. Pre-register for this FREE event at CJhealth25.eventbrite.com.

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01/18/2025

The Hillsborough Board of Education reorganized with familiar faces.

Jane M. Staats, Elaine Jackson, and Allison Laning-Beder were sworn into their new three-year terms at a reorganization meeting on Jan. 6.

Staats, who previously served on the board from 2019 through 2021 and from 2023 through 2024, begins another term; Jackson begins a second term; and Laning-Beder begins her second term.

Paul Marini and Cynthia Nurse were nominated and re-elected as president and vice president, respectively.

The board committee chairs will remain the same with Board member Joel Davis as chair of the Operations/Finance Committee; Nurse as chair of the Human Resources/Communications Committee; Jackson as chair of the Education/Technology Committee; and Marini as chair of the Governance Committee.

"Thank you again everybody, glad to see everyone's back to have a consistent board, it's a great thing to move the board forward," Marini said.

Schools Superintendent Mike Volpe agreed.

The Hillsborough Board of Education reorganized with familiar faces.Jane M. Staats, Elaine Jackson, and Allison Laning-Beder were sworn into their new three

01/16/2025

Join Central Jersey Newspapers for our Health & Wellness Fair at Quaker Bridge Mall on Saturday, January 25 from 11-3 to learn about local health and wellness opportunities available in 2025. Pre-register for this FREE event at CJhealth25.eventbrite.com.

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