The Town I Crow About
EAST MILLSTONE STORIES
FROM THE HEART OF RAYMOND HILLS
Coming June 2026
The Town I Crow About
Raymond Hills grew up in East Millstone, New Jersey, and lived in the town for over 90 years. He saw generations of change, but his love for the town and its people remained unwavering - the connection between past and present were ubiquitous in Ray's stories of a life well-lived in a town that's stood the test of time.
East Millstone United Methodist Church; photo courtesy of Lisa Patrick (October 2023)
Embark on a journey back in time to relive scenes from a small New Jersey town through the eyes of one of its longest-lived residents.
Raymond Hills had always been a storyteller. His tales captivated family and friends for decades. The detail, the emotion, the action: Ray's recollection of the past left listeners enthralled and yearning for more.
The Town I Crow About is a collaboration between Raymond and his daughter Donna Hills Patrick, collecting his stories and preserving them in writing for future generations to enjoy and return to time and time again.
East Millstone through the years
Original Fire House; Photo courtesy of Franklin Township Public Library Online Archives (1942)
SPECIAL THANKS
A very special thanks to the many friends and neighbors of East Millstone, New Jersey, for their input, photos, and excitement in seeing this book come to life.
To my family, thank you for your patience and support in seeing this project become a reality.
Additional imagery credit:
Cover Photo, Ray standing in front of his Uncle Gene's Studebaker: From the collection of Raymond Hills (c.1940)
Video: Filmed, edited and produced by Raymond Dippolito
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