Hillsborough Township 16th Best Place to Live in America  

The results are in.  Money Magazine's Best Places to Live ranking was issued yesterday and for the third time Hillsborough was named to the list.  The ranking which was released in the September 2013 issue had Hillsborough at #16.  

"We are once again pleased to have this honor for our Town.  It is very gratifying that Money Magazine has again recognized Hillsborough Township in its Best Places to Live ranking.

For those of us who live here, we already know and appreciate how much Hillsborough Township has to offer and now the rest of the nation does too," commented Mayor Frank DelCore.

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Through the breaks in the clouds, amid the threat of rain, members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 27 gathered at the Hillsborough Township Garden of Honor for a brief ceremony.  On August 7th throughout the United States of America, local chapters of the Military Order of the Purple Heart sponsored services to remember and honor Purple Heart medal recipients from their communities.

Committeeman Greg Burchette welcomed all those in attendance on behalf of the Township.  Patriotism was a common theme among the speakers; of which were Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and Vietnam Army Combat Veteran Ted Dima.  Other dignitaries included Assemblywoman Donna Simon, Somerset County Freeholders Peter Palmer and Mark Caliguire and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.

Pictured above (top):Committeeman Greg Burchette welcomes the crowd. Picture below (bottom): Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Health Advisory  

 The Hillsborough Health Department and Duke Farms would like to advise local residents and visitors to Duke Farms of an incident that occurred earlier in the week (Monday August 12).  A river otter on the property became aggressive and lunged at both a visitor and a crossing guard. This otter was quickly captured by an animal control officer from St. Hubert's Giralda, and was tested and found to be rabid. Fortunately, neither the visitor nor the crossing guard was seriously injured, and both are being treated for rabies exposure as a precaution.  

Rabies is a virus found in the saliva and central nervous system fluids of infected animals and can be passed on to other animals and humans via a bite, scratch, or open cut contamination with infected saliva. Animals with rabies may behave aggressively or may be unafraid of people. Rabies cannot be cured once symptoms begin. If you visited this area recently and had physical contact with this animal or any wildlife, please contact the Hillsborough Township Health Department at 908-369-5652.

Four otters have tested positive for rabies in NJ since 1989, and the usual course of infection is from raccoon to otter, not within otter groups. Duke Farms staff will be observing animals in the area where this occurred for any sign of unusual wildlife behavior. Observations will be done by both patrols and security cameras. In addition, Safety and Security personnel are posted in that area whenever the park is open to the public.

Although attacks like this are not common, all wildlife can be unpredictable and dangerous. Visitors to Duke Farms are reminded that all wildlife should be left alone and observed from a safe distance. If you see a any animal behaving unusually, please contact Duke Farms  Safety and Security staff at (908) 243-3600  or  St. Hubert's Giralda (which serves as the animal control contractor for Hillsborough) at (908) 526-3330.  In case of an emergency situation, please call the Hillsborough Township Police Department at (908) 369-4323.

The Hillsborough Rotary Fair Runs Through Sunday August 18th 

The Hillsborough Rotary Fair will run through August 18 at the field adjacent to Lowes. Tuesday-Saturday from 6pm-10pm and Sunday from 2pm-8pm.

Vol. Fire Co. #2 to Host Flea Market on Saturday, August 17th 

Open Board Position Hillsborough Baseball League

The Hillsborough Baseball League's Board of Directors is in need of candidates for several open Board positions.  Interested candidates should send an e-mail stating their intent, along with a brief biography outlining qualifications to secretary@hillsboroughbaseball.org.  All potential candidates must submit their intent by September 15th.  Only persons in good standing with the league will be considered viable candidates.

Salute to Tourism Awards    

This exciting new program was designed to honor those who contribute to the local economy through Tourism activities, and there are several ways to get involved!

1. Attend the Salute to Tourism Awards, which will feature a special Awards Ceremony on November 7th at the Raritan Valley Country Club. Elizabeth Becker, author of the acclaimed Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism, will present an engaging keynote address and hold a book signing to mark the occasion.

 2. Nominate a deserving person or place. Nominations in five award categories are being accepted now through October 18, 2013.

 3. Sponsor this exciting event, proceeds of which will benefit Somerset County Tourism, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Sponsorship presents a unique opportunity to bring visibility to your community-oriented brand, and to insure the continued success of Somerset County's Tourism industry. All sponsorship dollars are fully tax deductible!

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