News from Township of Hillsborough

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Issue: 2013-37

September 20, 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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Township Committee Honors Junior Legion Baseball Team

The Hillsborough Township Committee recently honored the Junior Legion Baseball Team for their completion of a very successful season with a record of 28-2, capturing the Hamilton Memorial Weekend Tournament, winning the Junior Division of the American Legion League of Central and Western New Jersey and the Pyramid Baseball League Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Division Championship.

Congratulations team!!!

Pictured above is Mayor Frank DelCore and the Junior Legion Baseball Team

Duke Farms Award

Duke Farms received the 2013 Distinguished Achievement in Horticulture Award on September 12, 2013 by Francis Barchi, Ph. D. This award recognizes an individual or group who has made noteworthy contributions in the promotion and stewardship of public horticulture.

The award was bestowed upon Duke Farms in recognition of its inspiring of people to transform their approaches to horticulture conservation and the building of a more sustainable future.

Pictured above from left to right are Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Mayor Frank Delcore, the Director of Rutgers Gardens Bruce Crawford, Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University Robert Goodman, and Executive Director of Duke Farms Michael Catania.

Engineering Advisory

Since winter weather is not far away, the Engineering Department advises residents to redirect their discharge piping off of streets and adjoining properties. The sump pump discharge into the street can cause icy conditions in the cold winter months, which can become a safety hazard. The Township has the right to require discharges be removed from the street if they are causing a safety hazard. If you have any questions concerning proper discharge locations or general questions about sump pumps please contact the Engineering Department at (908)-369-4460.

Residential Fire Sprinkler Demonstration on Saturday, September 21st

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 2,800 fatalities, 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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Township Hosting Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 28th

Hosted by Hillsborough Township in recognition of the 28th annual Coastal Clean Up for NJ Clean Communities

In observance of the 28th annual Coastal Clean Up, Hillsborough Clean Communities invites all township residents to participate in a retention pond clean up. Necessary equipment and refreshments will be provided.

LOCATION: Department of Public Works
                  (next to YMCA)
                  21 East Mountain Road
                  Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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Free Cholesterol Screening Test on Tuesday, September 24th

The Hillsborough Shop-Rite is offering a free cholesterol screening test for adults at the pharmacy on Tuesday, September 24 from 10am to 2pm.

CHOLESTEROL AND HEALTH: September is also cholesterol education month. Cholesterol comes in different types- generally the LDL (bad) and HDL (good). The levels of these cholesterols in our blood can determine whether or not we will have problems with heart attack or stroke. Please know your numbers! Know your cholesterol numbers as well as your blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels, and your weight and BMI (Body Mass Index). Please see these links to information about cholesterol:

http://www.hillsborough-nj.org/documents/blood cholesterol 9-13.pdf

http://www.cdc.gov/features/cholesterolawareness/

Hillsborough High School Raiders Football

Come out and cheer on the Raiders as they host Bridgewater - Raritan on Friday, September 27th at 7 pm

Let's Go RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!!

Senior Activities Room Anniversary Celebration

Come celebrate with us for the 5th Anniversary of the Senior Activities Room at the Peter J. Biondi Bldg Hillsborough Municipal Complex Join us for Breakfast at 9 am followed by coffee and cake

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Hillsborough Health Department Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics

The Hillsborough Health Department will sponsor flu vaccinations for Hillsborough Township and Millstone Borough residents, age 18 years and older at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on the dates listed below. The Community Visiting Nurses of Somerset County will administer the vaccine. The flu vaccine will protect against the three strains of influenza most likely to cause illness during the 2013-2014 season. The killed vaccine administered intramuscularly will be offered, as well.

There will be a $25 charge to all participants unless a Medicare Part B Card is presented. If you have an allergy to eggs, have any severe allergies or you have a fever, you may be excluded from receiving the vaccine.   Pregnant women cannot be vaccinated at these clinics. Clinics will be held at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on the following dates:

*   Tuesday, October 8, 2pm to 4pm
*   Tuesday, October 8, 5pm to 7:30pm
*   Thursday, October 10, 5pm to 7:30pm

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Last Day to Register to Vote in Special Election is September 25th

The Special Election will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Polls are open from 6a.m. to 8p.m., in accordance with New Jersey State Law.

The last day to register to vote in the Special Primary is September 25th. Please visit the Somerset County website at http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/elections/forms/njvoterapp.pdf for a voter registration form.

SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming Mayor's Wellness Initiatives:

* Friday, October 18 - Family Fun Night
* Sunday, October 20 - Central Jersey Heart Walk

Additional details to come.

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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Making an Impact, One Leader at a Time

Join a network of dedicated people who learn from each other and make a positive impact in the community. The application deadline for the Leadership Somerset Class of 2014 is Sept. 27.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Seniors and Disabled Residents with Taxes

The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services is looking for volunteers to provide free tax counseling for older adults and disabled residents in the county.

If you are retired or just have free daytime hours to volunteer, and you are 18 years old or older, you are eligible to volunteer for the tax program. Free training will be provided.

Assistance is provided annually to seniors and disabled for federal and New Jersey state income-tax returns and for the Property Tax Rebate Program. The program is sponsored by the AARP, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services. Appointments will be scheduled Feb. 1 through April 15, 2014, at convenient locations around the county.

Anyone wishing to volunteer as a tax counselor and receive training should call Laurie Beckhorn at (908) 704-6338.

Millstone Valley Columbiettes Vendor Fair

The Millstone Valley Columbiettes are hosting their 3rd Annual Vendor Fair on Wednesday October 16th at 6:30pmpm at St. Joseph's Church- 34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough NJ

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Important Dates To Remember

September 24