10 Hillsborough Feel Good Stories From 2025 That Will Make You Smile

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The news isn't always bad — far from it. In the Hillsborough area, residents donated bravery bags to cancer patients, officers were named "Top Cops", and students and teachers are honored for their achievements.

As we look back on the year, here are some of the stories in the Hillsborough area that made us smile.

Liver Transplant Saves Hillsborough Boy's Life, Now He Is Paying It Forward

Aidan Tavaly, a Hillsborough boy, is about to celebrate his 13th birthday — a milestone his family wasn’t sure would come.

Earlier this year, he was diagnosed with stage 4 liver failure and learned that he would need a transplant.

Hillsborough High Girls Soccer Team Scores A Goal For Neighbors In Need

The Hillsborough High School Girls Soccer Team squared up against Pingry for a tough game on Sept. 5. After leaving it all on the field, they woke up early to come and serve their neighbors in need from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Norz Hill Farm Presented New Jersey Farmer Recognition Award

Norz Hill Farm in Hillsborough was presented with the New Jersey Farmer Recognition Award by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Hillsborough Woman Celebrates 10 Years Of Lifesaving Liver Transplant

Elaine "Sissie" Welsh is reflecting on the 10 years since her lifesaving liver transplant and encouraging others to register as organ and tissue donors to help save and enhance lives.

Hillsborough 6th Grade Teacher Named NJ's 2025 Exemplary Educator

The New Jersey Department of Education has recognized Mary Beth Hughes, 6th-grade science teacher at Auten Road Intermediate School as a 2025 Exemplary Educator.

Hillsborough Girl Scouts Donate 'Bravery Bags' To Cancer Patients

Girl Scout Troop 60346 of Hillsborough recently donated Bravery Bags to patients at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset’s Steeplechase Cancer Center in Somerville.

2 Hillsborough 'Top Cops' Honored For Being 'Best Of The Best'

Two Hillsborough Police Officers were selected as "Top Cops" for 2024 for their exceptional performance, announced Police Chief Michael McMahon and Mayor John Ciccarelli.

Third Generation Candy Shop Expands Sweet Success Into Hillsborough

The family-run candy business Robinson's Chocolates has some sweet news. They are expanding to open a second location in Hillsborough.

Hillsborough's Oldest Boy Scout Troop Honored By Township Committee

The Township's oldest and first scout troop was honored by the Mayor and Township Committee recently.

Hillsborough Student Honored For Writing 'Exceptional Essay'

Hillsborough Middle School student Vibhu Datta was honored by the Board of Education(BOE) for being named a finalist in the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Essay Contest.

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