News from Township of Hillsborough

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Issue: 2013-39

October 4, 2013

Overnight NJDOT re-paving project on Route 206 from the north side of Montgomery Township through Hillsborough continues. Re-paving is taking place from 8pm until 6am. Residents and travelers are urged to plan accordingly. The project will consist of milling, re-paving and re-striping. Intermittent lane closures between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm can also be expected.
Please allow extra travel time through the area.
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Hillsborough Township Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Senior Citizen Activity Center

The Hillsborough Township Senior Activity Center was transformed into a celebration center on Friday morning as Township's Senior Activity Center celebrated its 5 Year Anniversary. Mayor Frank DelCore welcomed Senior Citizens of Hillsborough who were honored with a Proclamation from Senator Kip Bateman in honor of the 5th Anniversary. Mayor DelCore also welcomed guests and highlighted future plans for the center in his opening remarks.

"It is my honor to, as Mayor to be here and celebrate this anniversary with our very important Senior Community," stated Mayor Frank DelCore.

The 3,000 square foot activities area, open to all Township senior citizens, consists of the main activity room where seniors can be found attending knitting groups, playing bridge or mahjong or just gathering and socializing. The game room is frequented by those wishing to play billiards, darts or table-top shuffleboard. For the reader and computer enthusiasts, there is the computer / library room, offering a quiet respite for reading and surfing the web.

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Top Picture: Chapter A & B receive a joint resolution from Senator and Assembly. Pictured (L-R): Committeeman Greg Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Chapter B President Nancy Bertin, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Assemblywoman Donna Simon, Senator Kip Bateman, Chapter A President Lou Possemato and Administrator Anthony Ferrera.

Bottom Picture: Hillsborough Seniors gather at the 5th Anniversary Celebration

Mayor Frank DelCore Hosts Cub Scouts

Mayor Frank DelCore recently met with two members of Boy Scout Troop 1776 to assist them with their Citizenship Badge. Kevin and Brandon joined the Mayor at his Township Office last month for a discussion on local government. As a result, the boys decided to join the efforts and participate in this past Saturday's Clean Community Day hosted by the Hillsborough Department of Public Works.

Pictured above (L-R): Mayor Frank DelCore, Kevin Parlato and Brandon Bassasparis

Hillsborough Township Participates in Coastal Clean Up

Hillsborough Township joined in observance of the 28th Annual Coastal Clean Up, by hosting a Community Clean Up Day focusing on area retention pond clean up. This past Saturday, nearly 30 Township volunteers were outfitted with the necessary supplies to help make a difference in our Community.

Thank you to all of the volunteers!

Resource Center Receives $10,000 Donation

Committeeman Carl Suraci recently presented a sizable donation on behalf of his employer, Church & Dwight to the Resource Center of Somerset.

For the 4th time in the past 5 years the Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund has selected the Resource Center as a recipient.

The Resource Center of Somerset is a dedicated non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic abuse.

Pictured above (L-R): Sharon Della Fera, Mansi Patel, Sue Rivera, Bobbi Paritte, Committeeman Carl Suraci, Kathy Ciccotelli, Theresa Anastasides, Christine Schaumburg, Linda Landis, Lindsay Astrita, Karen Patrick, Doug Fulton and Karen Sutton

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Steeplechase Charity Run a Huge Success

The Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Medical Center is designated as a "Comprehensive Community Cancer Program" by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer - a distinction only achieved by one in four hospitals that treat cancer patients.

The outpatient facility houses the nationally-accredited sanofi- aventis U.S. Breast Care Program, radiation therapy services, infusion therapy, the medical center's research team, oncologists' and surgeons' offices, complementary medicine services, patient navigator services, a patient resource library and the sanofi-aventis U.S. Wellness Boutique.

For more information, visit www.steeplechasecancercenter.com.

Pictured above: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and Jared Burchette take a brief moment to pose for a picture at the Steeple Chase Run. They were part of the Steps Together Team.

Hillsborough High School Raiders Football

Come out and cheer on the Raiders as they host Elizabeth Friday, October 4th at 7 pm

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

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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"Oktober" Small Business Expo at Hillsborough Public Library

Come out to the Hillsborough Library and support a variety of local businesses in Hillsborough to see the products and services they have to offer! Be inspired if you are thinking of joining them with your own business start-up as the Township's Business Advocate, representatives from Affinity Federal Credit Union, and SCORE will be available.

Complimentary door prizes and literature will be offered as well as light refreshments!

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Family Fun Night on Friday, October 18th!

The Red Ribbon Week Committee, The Mayor's Wellness Committee and The Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance Present: FAMILY FUN NIGHT!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Place: Auten Road School
Time: 7:00 - 9:00PM
Admission: $10 per family

Admission includes: DJ, games, family Zumba classes, fitness demonstrations and challenges, prizes, light refreshments, and lots of information!

Come out for an evening of fun for the whole family!

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Join the Mayor's Wellness Team - Central Jersey Heart Walk

Township residents are invited to sign up for the annual Central Jersey Heart Walk! Signing up for the Heart Walk is a great way to support groundbreaking pediatric heart and stroke research that can save lives. The Heart Walk is on October 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM in Johnson Park River Road & Violet Drive Piscataway, NJ. 08854.

Sign up now at the Administration office. To find more information about the Heart Walk, join the team online or any other ways you can donate, please go to www.centralnjheartwalk.org.

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 charge to shoppers to join us at this vendor fair!

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

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Important Dates To Remember

October 8