Hillsborough Township Partners with JK Design in the Renaming of the Social Services Food Pantry

Township Officials flanked a cloth draped easel as they prepared to unveil the new Hillsborough Township Food Pantry logo and tag line to a packed room of members of the faith-based community, non-for-profit organizations, volunteers, local elected officials and the media, to further expand the outreach services available through the program.

"The goal through this initiative is to expand the outreach of our programs and services," stated Mayor Frank DelCore in his opening remarks.  "We realize many folks are struggling through these challenging economic times and it is our focus to provide the appropriate assistance," continued the Mayor. 

Hillsborough Township Qualifies for 100% State Aid   

Hillsborough Township Mayor Frank DelCore announced that Hillsborough has met the state's best practices criteria for the 4th consecutive year, qualifying for 100% of the eligible state aid.  
 
"The Best Practices Inventory Questionnaire, which began four years ago, is issued by the state to determine whether a municipality is using the best management and fiscal practices on behalf of taxpayers.  Hillsborough has an outstanding record for best practices when it comes to municipal finances.  The fiscally responsible and business-like operations of our local government is once again reflected in the Township gaining best practices approval by the state again," stated Mayor DelCore during his remarks at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.

Township Committee Declares October 6th through 12th as Fire Prevention Week    

The Township Committee of Hillsborough proclaimed October 6th-12th, 2013 as Fire Prevention Week throughout Hillsborough Township and urged residents to check their kitchens for fire hazards and to use safe cooking practices.  Preventing kitchen fires is as simple as staying in the kitchen while frying, grilling, broiling, or boiling food.

Home fires killed more than 2,500 people in the United States in 2011, according to the latest research from the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and fire departments in the United States responded to more than 370,000 home fires.

Hillsborough Police Officer Christopher Weckenman and Resident Steven Gorski are Awarded for their Lifesaving Contribution

Hillsborough Township Officer Christopher Weckenman and local resident Steven Gorski helped saved the life of a drowning boy. While attending a picnic, a boy was found on the bottom of a pool, and Steven Gorski quickly responded by pulling the boy out of the pool.

Once the boy was out of the pool, Christopher Weckenman immediately began to perform CPR and was able to revive the boy. Christopher's brave and selfless actions exemplify the highest standards of the Hillsborough Township Police Department.

Special General Election for  

U.S. Senate Wednesday -  October 16th   

The Special General Election for U.S. Senate will be held on WEDNESDAY, October 16, 2013. Polls are open from 6a.m. to 8p.m., in accordance with New Jersey state law.

Election polling locations for the upcoming primary are listed below

Polling Location                    Districts                     Address
Neshanic Reformed Church       1, 8, 30                        715 Amwell Road
Mary, Mother of God Church      2, 13, 14, 16, 19, 33     157 South Triangle Hillsborough High School          4, 18, 22, 23, 31           466 Raider Blvd    
Hillsborough Middle School       5, 6, 7, 12, 17               260 Triangle Road
Municipal Building                    3, 10, 15, 21, 24, 26,     379 South Branch
                                              28, 29, 32

Family Fun Night on Friday, October 18th!

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.

Children's Halloween Party

Department of Public Works 2013 Hillsborough Township Leaf Pick Up 

Duke Farms Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 26th 

Join us for a festive night of family-friendly activities!!!

Some of Duke Farms' "scariest" residents will be found along a 1.5 mile trail where they will explain why they are actually good for the environment and why you shouldn't really be scared of them at all. Visit with some poison ivy, a bat, a skunk, a dead tree, a wasp and others as you collect good-for-you treats along the way.

Date & Time: October 26 @ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Bring a bag for your candy-free treats, costumes welcome but not required.
Cost: FREE, but we ask that you please register by calling (908) 722-3700 ext. 4.

Application Deadline Extended for Leadership Somerset Class of 2014 Deadline is Oct. 25

Year after year, Leadership Somerset expands its network of leaders and demonstrates that a small group of thoughtful, dedicated people can make a positive impact in the community.

Adults who live or work in Somerset County are invited to apply for the Leadership Somerset Class of 2014. The goal of the program is to develop leaders and to expand participants' knowledge of local government, programs and a variety of resources available in Somerset County.  The application deadline is extended to Friday, Oct. 25.

Support the Hillsborough HS Baseball Teams & Rent A Raider

Need work done around the house ?

Leaves raked, painting, fire wood moved, computer help, etc., hire Hillsborough HS Baseball players to do the work.

• $12/hour minimum
• 2 players per job
• minimum 2 hours

All money earned goes to HS Baseball Program

Contact: rentaraider@gmail.com or call 908-507-6642

Get in the Spirit Vendor Fair

Important Dates To Remember

       
           

       

Hillsborough Twp.

Affinity Federal Credit Union

Rewards VISA Credit Card

 

     For more information, click here... 

 

     Click here to download a brochure or  

     visit affinityfcu.org...

2013

Parks & Recreation
Fall Brochure 

Now Available

Registration now ongoing

 

To view the photos,
click here...

CLERK'S OFFICE
2nd & 4th Tuesdays until 7PM

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays & Thursdays until 7PM