Successful 4th Annual Community Clean Up Day   

Saturday, April 20th marked the 4th Annual Community Clean Up Day, which held in conjunction with Earth Day Observance. Nearly 100 volunteers came out in support of the beautification of 29 East Mountain Road, which was the newest piece of property acquired by the Township in Open Space Preservation. New beds were created with plantings, the side railings in the parking lot were stained and the old police building was prepped and received some fresh paint.

Annual Art Show - A "Giant" Success!

Last month the municipal complex was home to the Annual Hillsborough Cultural Art Commission's 20132 Fine Art and Photography Exhibit.  Over $4,500 in prizes were awarded through the Commission to High School participants and above.  Nearly 500 guests ventured through the displays over the three day period which commenced with the Awards Ceremony and the unveiling of the Annual Portrait, this year featuring Hillsborough's Shaun O'Hara, former NY Giant and Super Bowl Champion.

Pictured above:  Members of the Cultural Art Commission: Jim Roselli, Marie Hankins and Bill Bochinski, Mayor Frank DelCore, Artist Jackie Lin, NY Giant Shaun O'Hara, his wife, Amy O'Hara, Susan Niko, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeeman Greg Burchette.  

Hillsborough Township Committee Presented a Proclamation Raising Awareness for Organ Donation

Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson presented a proclamation to Richard Schaefer and Victor & Patti DiSanto supporting and raising awareness for organ and tissue donation and transplantation.  

The Hillsborough Library Presents The Documentary: Re-imagining Our Watershed - A Renaissance on the Raritan on May 3rd at 6:30PM 

The Raritan Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with the Rutgers E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Sustainable Raritan River Collaborative will present the film, 'Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan'. On Friday May 3 at 6:30pm.  This film features projects and organizations from all areas of the Raritan, South Branch, The Upper Raritan and the Lower Raritan, and many tributaries too. Dr. Judy Shaw, Director of the Raritan River Initiative, will provide comments. We will also share the story of one very special project - the restoration of fish runs through the removal of two obsolete dams on the river. John Jengo, Principal Hydrologist with MWH Global will give remarks. Light Refreshments will be served.

Free Area Rabies Vaccination Clinic

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 8:30 - 9:30 am, MIDDLEBROOK REGIONAL HEALTH DEPT. WASHINGTON VALLEY FIRE HOUSE, WARREN, 732-968-5151 FOR QUESTIONS

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 908-725-6300 FOR QUESTIONS

TUESDAY, MAY 7, DOGS: 6 :00 - 7:00PM
MARTINSVILLE FIREHOUSE AT MOUNT HOREB AND WASHINGTON VALLEY RD, BRIDGEWATER
CATS:   7:00- 8:00 PM

SATURDAY MAY 11, DOGS: 9-10AM           
BRADLEY GARDENS FIREHOUSE -24 OLD YORK RD, BRIDGEWATER
CATS: 10-11AM

TUESDAY, MAY 14, DOGS: 6-7PM                
FINDERNE FIREHOUSE- 672 EAST MAIN ST, FINDERNE
CATS 7-8PM

SATURDAY, MAY 25 , DOGS: 9 -10AM        
GREEN KNOLL FIREHOUSE NORTH BRIDGE AND FOOTHILL RD
CATS: 10-11AM

Public Notice to Voters Primary Election

The Primary Election will be held on June 4, 2013 The last day to register to vote or transfer your registration for this election is: May 14, 2013 The Office of the Somerset County Board of Elections, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, will be open on May 14, 2013 from 8:30 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. for the purpose of voter registration. 908-231-7085 Somerset County Board of Elections

Bus Tour of the Western Sourland Mountain Region

Saturday, May 4th, 2013 9 a.m. till approx. noon (check-in starting at 8:30 a.m.) Experience the magic and rich history of the Sourlands, an unspoiled landscape of forested ridges, pastoral farms, and a special refuge for heroes, patriots, artists and, yes, even ghosts!  
Learn the legends and lore of your own backyard paradise, home to numerous unique animals and plants. And learn about the Sourlands' unique environment and heritage -- and how to keep this special place special for future generations.

Come to the Flea Markets on Saturday, May 4th at the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co #2

Come to the Flea Markets on Saturday, May 4th at the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co #2 at 375 Rt. 206 in Hillsborough. It will start at 9 AM and go as long as there are customers. The firehouse is across from TD Bank and near Hillsborough Radiology. The Flea Markets are held outside, behind the Fire House, in the upper parking lot of Hamilton Road. Parking is on the grass behind the firehouse and in the upper parking lot, above Hillsborough Radiology. There is no parking in the Hillsborough Radiology's parking area.
 
Flea Market outside spaces are available for $15 each. Vendors can just show up that morning and pay then, no reservations needed. Our future dates are May 18th, June 8th and 22nd, July 13th, August 17th, September 7th and 21st, and October 5th. For information, you can call  908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908. You can also check out the fire company website at www.HillsboroughFireCo2.com. Go to About, Membership and then Ladies Auxiliary for Ladies Auxiliary information.

Hillsborough Soccer Club Tryouts on May 4th

Applications Due May 15 for Youth Leadership Somerset Class of 2013-14  

Applications are being accepted for Youth Leadership Somerset, a program for young leaders who live in Somerset County and who are interested in developing their potential. The program prepares young people to take active leadership roles in their community. The deadline is Wednesday, May 15.  

"Youth Leadership Somerset introduces students to local government and the wide-ranging services and programs that are available to county residents," said Freeholder Deputy Director Patrick Scaglione, liaison to the youth leadership program.  "We encourage participants to hone their leadership skills by developing and implementing projects that give back to their community."

A diverse group of students, grades eight through 12, are being sought to participate in the nine-month program.  Class members will meet community leaders from all aspects of county life, who will speak on a wide variety of topics.

Township Health Department's Free Community Health and Wellness Fairs on Thursday,

May 16th 

• 12:30 TO 3:00: SENIOR FOCUSED FAIR (ALL AGES WELCOME)

• 4:30 TO 7:30PM COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR (ALL AGES WELCOME!!!)

Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' by Leaving Food for Your Mail Carrier on May 11th

Art Gallery Exhibition Celebrates Somerset County's 325th Anniversary   

A special exhibition of historical maps, sketches, postcards, paintings and artifacts in the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Gallery will celebrate the county's 325th anniversary.  Somerset County was founded May 22, 1688.

The display will run April 29 through May 24 on the first floor of the county administration building at 20 Grove St.  Glass display cases are on the third floor.  Free parking is available in the attached parking deck; the entrance is off East High Street.  Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

The exhibition will include a 1790s copper tea kettle from the Somerset County Historical Society; a number of artifacts on loan from the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook and from the Lord Stirling archaeological dig in Bernards; a New Jersey map dated 1776; a large sketch of the former Calco plant in Bridgewater (where the Somerset Patriots ballpark is located today); a 1938 newspaper article about the county's 250th anniversary; vintage postcards depicting the Somerset County Courthouse from the 1800s to the 1960s as well as early 20th-century views of downtown Somerville; photos of the Griggstown section of Franklin Township; a set of World War I medals; arrowheads found on a property in Bridgewater; and other items.

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Free skin cancer screenings will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Somerset Medical Center's Family Practice, 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville. The screening is for anyone who has not seen a dermatologist in the last two years and has not been diagnosed with skin cancer. The screenings will be conducted by dermatologists Alissa Fox, MD, and Smita Agarwal, MD. To schedule an appointment, call 908-685-2814.

Bouncing for Billy & Comedy for a Cause 

Hillsborough resident Billy Biviano was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in Novemeber 2012 at the age of 14 months.

Help us support the Biviano Family on Saturday, May 11th,  from 6-8PM.

Join us for an evening of jumping, sliding and bouncing fun at Jump!Zone. Admission includes access to all inflatables (some height restrictions apply) as well as pizza and fountain beverages.

Joetta Clark Diggs Family, Fun and Fitness Day

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