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Hillsborough Township wins $42,000 county grant to restore Vandervir Harris House
Summary
Hillsborough Township announced a $42,000 grant from Somerset County to support restoration of the Vandervir Harris House and invited resident input for America’s 250th celebration and related heritage work.
HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP — The township announced it has secured a $42,000 grant from the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission to support restoration work on the Vandervir Harris House, Mayor said during the Nov. 25 update.
The mayor described the award as a step toward preserving local historic assets and said the township will use the funds to begin restoration planning for the house. The announcement was paired with an invitation for residents and businesses to submit ideas for Hillsborough’s plans to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 via the Engage Hillsborough survey, which opens the day after the Nov. 25 meeting.
Why it matters: The grant provides local funding to help stabilize and restore a named historic property and is part of broader municipal efforts to highlight heritage projects during the 2026 national anniversary. Mayor noted the award came from both the county Board of County Commissioners and the county cultural commission.
What’s next: The township said it will begin restoration preparations and seek community input on anniversary events; specific timelines, contractors and detailed project budgets were not specified in the announcement.
"Hillsborough Township secured a significant $42,000 grant from the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission to facilitate the restoration of the Vandervir Harris House," Mayor said in the update.
