Hillsborough Opinion

Migrating birds from the tropics returning to New Jersey

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," according to a Chinese proverb. But in the avian world,...

‘We need both natural lands and playgrounds, sports fields’

In calling for the "preservation" of "half" of New Jersey's land (https://centraljersey.com/2024/05/06/an-urgent-call-to-preserve-half-of-new-jerseys-land/), Jay Watson and the New Jersey Conservation...

An ‘ode’ to New Jersey’s dragonflies and damselflies

by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you're near a pond, stream, or marsh on a...

Depression and suicide risk can intensify in spring and summer

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter...

An urgent call to preserve half of New Jersey’s land

by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation's most densely populated...

Hillsborough Opinion

HILLSBOROUGH: Cell phone tower proposal driving wedge between community, firehouse 

To the editor: I write this letter understanding it reflects what is about to become a lose-lose situation between our community and the Woods Road...

HILLSBOROUGH: Shop Hillsborough program needs more publicity

To the editor: On May 31, 1771, farmers looking for a haven to raise their livestock, plant their crops, and build their homes received a...

HILLSBOROUGH: PARCC needs participation to make it a meaningful test  

To the editor:  As Hillsborough enters its second year of PARCC testing, many students and parents remain concerned about test. Since the test is...

HILLSBOROUGH: Resident has questions about cell tower notice provisions 

Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter addressed to Mayor Frank DelCore, Schools Superintendent Jorden Schiff and Board of Education members. I am...

HILLSBOROUGH: Election coverage should be on positions, not horse race 

To the editor:  The recent coverage of the presidential race, from most aspects of the media, has been downright unacceptable. The mass media seems...

HILLSBOROUGH: Rep. Lance should get credit for having mercury removed

To the editor:  In response to the irresponsible, fear-mongering and attention-seeking letter by New Jersey Sierra Club Executive Director Jeff Tittel, published in the...

HILLSBOROUGH: Emergency services have leaders’ ‘utmost respect’ 

To the editor:  Over the last few days, Hillsborough’s first responders and our town’s spirit were put to the test. It was very hard...

HILLSBOROUGH: Zoning board should allow mosque and Islamic school  

To the editor:  The proposed siting of a mosque and a pre-K school near Route 206 on New Amwell Road is the correct stance...

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