The rally at the corner of Route 206 and Amwell Road was "well-attended and, judging by the honking, well-received," said resident Susan Gulliford. ORH also contacted the Hillsborough Police Department to let them know that they were planning on having a protest. NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ A new cannabis dispensary is under construction in North Plainfield. Word spread throughout the town and people from all walks of life around the Hillsborough community came out to support the cause. We showed the state and the nation how a protest should be done.. To all who participated and helped clean the area, we thank you, and well see you again soon.. However, the most striking moment of the demonstration came not as a result of sound, but the absence of it, as the collective knelt in silence for eight minutes and forty-six seconds in solemn recognition of the time it took for George Floyd to be strangled while handcuffed under the knee of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25. Tampa Bay students walk out in protest of state education policies For more information, visit www.swat-hb.org. The proposed warehouses range in size from 85,000 to 389,000 square feet, are all located within 500 feet of residential neighborhoods, and are in flood-prone areas, wrote S.W.A.T. The event was organized by local activists from the grass roots volunteer group, Our Revolution-Hillsborough (ORH), and was also attended by Township Committeewoman Olivia Holmes and NJ Assemblyman Roy Freiman (LD-16). When do we want it? The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In fact, we took a proactive That being said, it is also important that everyone receives due process when accused of any act, especially one that may be deemed criminal, the statement continued. My sister might not learn about her menstrual cycle or how people get pregnant. Local newspaper covering news, sports, police, fire, and government issues for Hillsborough, NJ, 08844. Hillsborough Protesters Rally Against Warehouses In The Township There was a lot of support from people from all different cultures, she said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I mean, theyre the future leaders of Florida. 331 Route 206 North. HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The sounds of peaceful protest filled the air around the intersection of Amwell Road and Route 206 on Saturday June 6th, as close hundreds of residents and activists raised their voices in solidarity with racial and social justice movements around the globe. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. They targeted recent education policies from DeSantis and the state Legislature, including the Individual Freedom Act, also known as Floridas Stop Woke act. Royce Brook flows through the northernpart of the parcel. Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Download here. A family poses during Rutgers Day at the Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Saturday, April 29, 2023. NWS April 12, 2023. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. More than 300 drag performers and allies gathered in Tallahassee on Tuesday afternoon to protest a slew of bills that take aim at the LGBTQ+ community, now moving fast . Additional Resources. Chance of precipitation is 30%. There were 53 transactions posted during this time. Does it still claim him? New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. #Walkout2learn pic.twitter.com/oT9YDLyA1X. Students pose during Rutgers Day at the Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Westwood NJ condemns school board comments on LGBTQ parents One police officer even joined in on the protest and held hands with the protester, according to Jimenez. Snake is featured during Rutgers Day at the Douglass Student Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Live presentations included a fashion show, step-show, Tae Kwan Do display and a performance by the Rutgers Marching Band. Isabela Puente, a senior at the School for Advanced Studies in Miami-Dade County, said while she plans to attend the University of Miami, she worries about the future. Click here for more information about the Hillsborough walkout. Mary Mother of God Church Churches & Cathedrals 8. 2023 www.mycentraljersey.com. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. New Jersey has tons of Brewpubs, some of which have been around for years and some that have just opened in the past year. The list of demands are simple, George said in front of the protestors. Heres what some other protests looked like: Im here at the Plaza of the Americas where students are gathering with @walkout2learn, an organization protesting censorship in education. Hillsborough NJ 40.47N 74.62W (Elev. Its just heartbreaking.. The unions agreed on Friday to new contract language and are scheduled for a Sunday vote. Taylor and Samuels were not able to be reached for comment when contacted recently by NJ Advance Media. Hillsborough Kids To Walkout Of School In Protest Of Gun Violence Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? The Warehouse Information Session will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m., at the Hillsborough Library Program room. Due to forecasts of rain and wind, this year most of the programs were moved inside at the Busch Campus in Piscataway and the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick. "The construction of these enormous buildings will generate hundreds of 80,000-pound trucks on local roadways, increase toxic air emissions, and exacerbate flooding," wrote S.W.A.T.
