Paige Aiello, Teachers' Deaths Top Hillsborough Headlines in May

Paige Aiello Remembered As 'Amazing Person, Loved by All'

A month after her disappearance, the body of TCNJ student Paige Aiello was discovered in the Hudson River. A two-hour memorial service in Summit on May 21 gave her many friends and family a chance to say good-bye.

Former and Current Students Saddened by Middle School Teacher's Death

Barbara Doyle, of Hillsborough Middle School, had been on leave after she was diagnosed with cancer erlier this year. Her sudden death May 2 shocked many at the school.

Sunnymead School Community Mourns Death of Second-Grade Teacher

The sad news continued, as Sunnymead School second grade teacher Rosemarie Skavron died on May 4, leaving another Hillsborough community grieving.

District Edict Seeks to Avoid 'Cupcake Police'

The school district wrestled with changes to the nutrition policy in an effort to balance parents' requests, mandated state regulations—and students' goal of enjoying birthday treats. Although the district originally looked to bar the treats, in the end, cupcakes won them over. 

Township OKs 'Shop 'Till Your Property Tax Drops' Program

The township is moving forward by vetting the program sponsor and looking into the viability of using it in town.

New Homes For Sale in Hillsborough This Week

Patch is partnering with Zillow to bring up-to-the-minute information on the rapidly changing real estate market.

Norm Hewitt Sets Camps to Share Baseball Skills

When it comes to teaching young players how to play baseball, few have a better record than Norm Hewitt—just take a look at how many of his former players, many of whom started with his camps, are now standouts in college programs.

John Stanczak, Founding Member of Fire Company, Dead at 86

Stanczak was not only a foudning member of the fire company, but also helped launch the township's "Mr. Fix-it" program—that's someone dedicated to building a better community.

Magazine Says HHS Among Nation's Best

Newsweek put Hillsborough High School among the state's top 50 schools, in considering graduation rates, college acceptance and scores on AP and SAT tests.