Department of Labor Commissioner Wirths Visits Hillsborough Township  

Commissioner Harold J. Wirths chose Hillsborough Township as an area to tour in the ongoing Sandy recovery efforts in New Jersey.  The January 24th tour included a visit to the Township's debris facility and a stop at a rural location where the National Emergency Grant workers had recently been working.

Other local officials who participated in the event included Mayor Frank DelCore, Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Somerset County Freeholder Director Peter Palmer.

Pictured above in front of a mound of storm debris at the Auten Road Facility are Hillsborough Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Somerset County Freeholder Director Peter Palmer, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson, Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Harold J. Wirths, Mayor Frank DelCore and Public Works Director Buck Sixt.

Hurricane Sandy Updates   

Storm Construction Fee Update
The deadline for waiver of construction permit fees associated with repairs necessitated by damage caused by Hurricane Sandy is January 31, 2013.  This excludes any surcharges and/or third party fees.

Mayor DelCore Holds True to Reorganization Remarks 

Shared Services and Business Development on the Agenda

Tuesday evening's Township Committee's agenda included an Ordinance amending the Retail Commercial Zone District to include the Health Clubs and Fitness Centers as a permitted use in that Zone.  

"Earlier this year, when I was selected Mayor I said we would look to further develop a favorable business climate to ensure that Hillsborough remains a prevalent business location for new and expanding businesses.  The introduction of this amendment is in line with that initiative," stated Mayor Frank DelCore upon introducing the ordinance.  

Additionally, on the agenda were various shared services agreements as well as an Ordinance further defining the elements of the Shared Court.  "Hillsborough remains at the forefront of working with our neighbors to save taxpayer dollars whenever possible," stated Mayor DelCore.

Local Emergency Planning Committee and Three Deputy Coordinators Appointed  

Each year the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator, Mr. John Sheridan recommends to the Township Committee the appointment of individuals to both the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the selection of three Deputy OEM Coordinators.
 
Action was taken at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting appointing the members of the 2013 Local Emergency Planning Committee and three Deputy OEM Coordinators.  The Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2013 is comprised of individuals from the Office of Emergency Management, Hillsborough Township Police, Fire Safety and the Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squad, Township Engineering, Social Services, the Health Department as well as a member of the Hillsborough business community.  The Deputy OEM Coordinators that were reappointed are Sean Carolan, Nick Speciale and Steven Eckert.
 
"The safety of our residents remains our number one concern," stated Mayor Frank DelCore.  "Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in the activity of these two groups and we are very grateful to have such a base of individuals to aid the residents of Hillsborough during times of emergency", added Mayor DelCore.

Applications Being Accepted for the Hillsborough Affinity FCU Credit Card Grant   

The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee has opened the application process for grant applications for the first round of grants this year.  Committeewoman and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Gloria McCauley said, "Once again we have this is great opportunity for our non-profit senior and youth organizations to apply for grants through the Credit Card Rewards Program."
 
This grant application process is open from February 1, 2013 through February 28, 2013. Applications can be found online at www.hillsborough-nj.org or at the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office.  Completed applications must be returned to the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office by February 28, 2013 to be considered for funding.
 
"We are always delighted to be able to open the application process, because that means we are helping out organizations within the community through the rewards program and at no expense to the taxpayers of Hillsborough," added Committeewoman McCauley.

News from the Hillsborough Township Department of Parks & Recreation 

Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 26th at Montgomery Twp Public Works Department  

HHS Baseball Team Hosts Pancake Breakfast on February 3rd From 8AM-1PM

Triangle Elementary School to Host Basket Auction on Friday, March 15th

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