News from Township of Hillsborough

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Issue: 2013-35

September 6, 2013

On or about August 15, 2013 an overnight NJDOT re-paving project on Route 206 from the north side of Montgomery Township through Hillsborough will begin. The re-paving will take place from 8pm until 6am and will take a few weeks to complete. Residents and travelers are urged to plan accordingly. The project will consist of milling, re-paving and re-striping. There will be intermittent lane closures between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm.
Please allow extra travel time through the area.

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Schools Open

Police Chief Paul Kaminsky would like to remind area residents and commuters that Hillsborough Township Schools will open the new school year on Monday, September 9th. Motorists can anticipate an overall increase in traffic volume throughout the township as school busses take to the streets.

Motorists are cautioned to be alert for stopped school busses and increased pedestrian traffic. It is also recommended that motorists plan for a longer commute through all of next week as everyone gets accustomed to schools being back in session.

Township Committee Honors Flagtown Fire Company

Mayor Frank DelCore presented a proclamation to Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #1 in honor of their 75th Anniversary. In addition, the Mayor thanked the members of the fire company for their continued support and dedication to keeping Hillsborough residents safe.

Pictured above Mayor Frank DelCore with Fire Company #1 Chief Eric DeCicco.

Township Committee Honors Daniel Erceg

Hillsborough High School senior, Daniel Erceg Cahill was honored at a recent Township Committee Meeting with a Proclamation for being selected as a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Congratulations Daniel!

Pictured above Mayor Frank DelCore with Daniel Erceg and Daniel's Mom.

9/11 Ceremonies

Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Co. # 2, Station 37 will host a ceremony at 9:45am sharp and which will conclude at approximately 10:30. If planning to attend, please arrive between 9:15 and 9:30.

Woods Road Fire Company #3 will host a ceremony at 7pm at 324 Woods Road.

Residential Fire Sprinkler Demonstration

Presented By: The Somerset County Fire Marshals Association

Each year in the United States, Firefighters respond to 370,000 residential structure fires. These fires result in about 2800 fatalitites, over 13,000 injuries and 7 billion dollars in property damage. Please join us for this exciting public event, Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at 10:00am at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy 402 Roycefield Road Hillsborough, NJ

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Flea Market Announcement

Come to the Flea Market on Saturday, September 7th at the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co #2 at 375 Rt. 206. 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 Market is 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, no reservations needed. Future dates are September 21st and October 5th. For information, please call call 908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908, or check out the fire company website at www.HillsboroughFireCo2.com. Go to About, Membership and then Ladies Auxiliary for Ladies Auxiliary information.

If you have any questions please call Christine Berju at 908-359-0123 or email me @ chrisberju@att.net

New Members Wanted for Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Auxiliary

The Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Auxiliary invites you to come to their next meeting on Tuesday September 10th, at 8 pm, on the 2nd floor of the firehouse. Their primary purpose is to assist & support Hillsborough's Volunteer Firemen and their families, and to raise funds for the Fire Co & charities. The Auxiliary also can participate in parades, fire company events, and much more.

The Auxiliary has their meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They welcome anyone who is interested in checking them out or may be interested in a new member. Potential members do not need to have a relative in the Fire Co. to join. The firehouse is located on Rt. 206 in Hillsborough, next to Hillsborough Radiology and across the street from TD Bank. For information or questions, please call Chris @ 908-359-0123 or email her at chrisberju@verizon.net.

Hillsborough Family YMCA Annual Fall Fest '13

To welcome in the fall season, the Hillsborough Family YMCA will throw open its doors to the community on Saturday, Sept. 14th for a free day of fun for all ages.

The nonprofit Y will host classes in fitness, dance and have other activities for children and adults, as well as offer healthy food and snacks. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how the Y brings families together to enjoy healthy living.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., staff and volunteers will be on hand for activities that include health, wellness, swimming, games, youth sports and enrichment. There will be something for everyone in the family.

"We're inviting the entire community to join us for this great community event," said Mark Ibarra, Membership Director at the Hillsborough Family YMCA. "Those who visit us will be able to participate in our programs and enjoy an open swim time."

For more details of what the Y will be offering on Sept. 14, please see this video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvAvHapdBCQ

Vendors Wanted

WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 6:30PM to 9:30PM Annually in October.

WHERE: St Joseph's Parish, 34 Yorktown Road, Millstone Borough, Hillsborough NJ 08844 (Somerset County New Jersey.)

DESCRIPTION: The Millstone Valley Columbiettes are hosting their 3rd annual Vendor Fair. Many vendors will be selling products at this event including: Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Thirty-One Bags and many others.

There is no change to shoppers to join us at this vendor fair!

EVENT CONTACT: Ginny at 908-359-1467 or moc.liamtoh@825evobeht

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Hurricane Preparedness

As the 2013 Hurricane Season is underway and we near the one year anniversary of Super storm Sandy, we are reminded of the efforts put forth by local, county and state emergency management personnel. Being prepared is the key to safety in any emergency situation.

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September Library Updates

For the month of September: View the collections of Olivia Holmes (photography) and a display by the Hillsborough High School FIRST Robotics Team!

Friends of the Hillsborough Library Membership Drive: "Fund Buddy"
Become a member of the Friends of the Hillsborough Library and help "Buddy the Bookworm" provide funding for a new Early Learning Center computer for the Children's Area. Buddy's goal is 100 new members by October 1st! Stop by the Hillsborough Library's Children's Department and fill out an application today! Remember, your membership fee is tax deductible! Thank you for your support!!

Book Sales:
Did you know that the Friends of the Hillsborough Library have daily book sales?? DVDs, CDs and hardcover books are only $1. Paperbacks, records, children's books and magazines are only 25 cents! VHS tapes are FREE! September Special: All Hardcover Books are 50 cents each!

The Hillsborough Public Library is on Twitter and Facebook! "Follow" or "Like" us and receive updates on programs, registration for events at the library, and other info.

All programs are held at the Hillsborough Library, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ. For more information on any of the programs, or to register, please call the Hillsborough Public Library at (908) 369 - 2200 ext. 14 for children's programs and ext. 12 for adult programs. Registration can also be done online using the library calendar, Facebook or Twitter. For additional programs and information check the library website at www.sclsnj.org.

HILLSBOROUGH MIDDLE & AUTEN ROAD SCHOOLS DISCOUNT CARD ON SALE NOW!!

HMS/ARIS 2013-2014 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and teacher grants. The card includes reusable discounts shown below from 36 local businesses; valid through 9/30/14. Additional details are noted on the actual Discount Card. Special Promotion: Buy 5 cards, get 1 card free!

If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email Wendy Holt, HMS HSA Discount Card Committee Chairperson, at wenholt@aol.com. Purchases will be redeemed quickly upon receipt of payment (checks only).

Please note: If you have students at either ARIS or HMS, you will be given opportunities to purchase Discount Cards at their respective Open Houses in August, and through fliers distributed the first week of school.
Thank you for your support!

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Important Dates To Remember

September 10