Please Join Governor Chris Christie and Mayor Frank DelCore at the Opening of the First Phase of the Peter J. Biondi Bypass - Monday, October 28th at 11:45am 

Federal, State and Other Local Officials will be in Attendance 

The ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place on Monday, October 28th at 11:45am at the intersection of the Service Road and the Bypass. The public is invited to attend and should arrice by 11:30am. 

 

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Township Moves A Step Closer in Open Space Assessment  

A resolution authorizing the Township to proceed with a needs assessment was considered at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.  This move was an effort to further solidify the Committee's commitment to thoughtfully proceed should the upcoming ballot question be approved.  On November 5th voters of Hillsborough Township will have the opportunity to decide if up to 20% of future Open Space Tax Revenue can be utilized to create and enhance recreational uses on open space land within the Township.  

The proposed question reads "Shall the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough modify and expand the uses and purposes of the Open Space Trust Fund to allow for not more than 20% of the Open Space Trust Fund Tax collected in any one year to be utilized for the development and, or improvement of Park and Recreation Facilities that are located on property within the Open Space and Park inventory for recreation, conservation and general open space purposes?"

A yes vote will enable the Township of Hillsborough to appropriate up to 20% of funds collected in 2014 and thereafter from the Open Space Fund for the development and/or improvement of Park and Recreation Facilities on Township-owned property or property that has been purchased with proceeds from the Open Space Fund.  A yes vote will not impact the existing balance of the Open Space Fund and will not raise the Township's open space tax.  A yes vote does not mandate improvements be made but allows for the appropriation of funds for development or improvements.

Inaugural Peter J. Biondi Memorial Trail Run/Walk

Earlier this month the inaugural; Peter J. Biondi Memorial Peter J. Biondi Trail Run / Walk was held at the Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough.  Proceeds from the run benefited the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP).  

The late Assemblyman served in the NJ State Assembly representing Legislative District 16 from 1998 until his passing in 2011.

Prior to serving in the Legislature, Assemblyman Biondi served the citizens of Somerset County as Committeeman and Mayor of Hillsborough, as a Freeholder and Director of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Pictured above:  Assemblywoman Donna Simon, Hillsborough Mayor Frank DelCore, Mrs. Joan Biondi, Senator Kip Bateman, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli

Township Committee Declares October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Township's 20th EBDC Networking Social Hosts Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno at Duke Farms  

The Coach Barn at the Duke Farms Estate was transformed into an elegant meeting hall this past Thursday evening as it served as the backdrop for Hillsborough Township's 20th EBDC Networking Social.  The keynote address was provided by Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno.  Other dignitaries at the event included Hillsborough Township's Mayor Frank DelCore, who welcomed guests and provided business an update on local process improvements, along with the other members of the Hillsborough Township Committee, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Assemblywoman Donna Simon and Somerset County Freeholders.

"We were honored in Hillsborough to have Lt. Governor Guadagno be the keynote speaker and always appreciate the support given to Hillsborough by our locally elected officials," commented Mayor Frank DelCore.

The Lt. Governor Guadagno's addressed the Christie Administration's efforts to recruit and retain businesses in the State of New Jersey along with the critical resources put in place for small businesses.

Township Committee Declares National Domestic Violence Month

The Mayor and the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough declare October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Therefore, the Mayor and the Township Committee commend the efforts of The Resource Center of Somerset for helping victims of domestic violence.  The Resource Center of Somerset has been serving people affected by domestic violence for over 35 years; they provide services including emergency shelter, legal advocacy, outreach counseling and much more.  

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that a person uses against a partner, former partner or family member to control that pattern.  If you have any questions concerning domestic violence, please contact the Resource Center of Somerset 24-Hour Hotline at 866-685-1122.

Pictured above:  Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson and Anthony J. Winchatz, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Resource Center of Somerset

Hillsborough Township Recognizes National Planning Month

Rx Drive-Thru Medicine Drop-off to Be Held Saturday, October 26th in Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH - Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano invites county residents to take advantage of an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or outdated prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.

A special collection will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Rd., Hillsborough, N.J. 08844.  The Rx drop-off is being held in conjunction with a scheduled Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off event. This is a rain or shine event.

Medications should be dropped off in their original packages or bottles with personal information such as name and address removed.  The name of the medication should be visible. Illegal drugs, needles or sharps should not be brought to the drop-off.

Duke Farms Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 26th 

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.

ShopRite Kids Health and Safety Day With Hillsborough Fire Company #2 on Saturday, October 26th 

Saturday, October 26th
10:00am-12:00pm
ShopRite Parking Lot

Bring your kids on the fire truck, meet the Firefighters and learn health and safety tips for the upcoming holiday season!

Town Hall Meeting, The Faces Of Agent Orange Sunday, October 27th   

Presented by the New Jersey State Council Vietnam Veterans of America to be held at the VFW Hall, Manville New Jersey and will take place between 2pm-5pm. For more information contact Mike Eckstein, Chairman Agent Orange/Dioxin Committee, New Jersey State Council VVA, email- ME1065@verizon.net cell phone 201-803-2943

Hillsborough Soccer Club & Hillsborough Community Assistance Network Food Drive Sunday, October 27th

Hillsborough Soccer Club & Hillsborough Food Bank Community Assistance Network are having a Food Drive on Sunday, October 27, 2013 Please show your support for our community AND our teams on Sunday, October 27 by donating canned and non-perishable items.

Two collection boxes will be on the soccer fields at: Municipal Fields - 379 South Branch Rd.- from 12 noon until 4:00 pm South Woods Road Soccer Complex - 560 South Woods Rd. from 10:30 am until 5:00 pm

Apply for a Mail-In Ballot by October 29th For the General Election 

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Polls are open from 6a.m. to 8p.m., in accordance with New Jersey State Law.

Please utilize your sample ballot that is mailed to you in advance of the Election to determine your polling location and voting district.  This information is printed on the front cover of the sample ballot.  Polling locations have changed earlier this year and polling locations do have multiple voting districts.  To expedite your voting experience having that information with you on Election Day will be beneficial.

Mail-in ballots are available to all registered voters in the State of New Jersey.  Please visit the Somerset County website at http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/elections/forms/njvoterapp.pdf for a mail-in ballot application to avoid the lines at the upcoming General Election.  The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is October 29th.

Halloween Curfew and Saftey Tips 

Halloween Curfew
Halloween Safety Tips
Chief Paul A. Kaminsky of the Hillsborough Township Police Department would like to remind residents of his concern for the safety of all those who participate in Halloween festivities.  Chief Kaminsky would like to offer suggestions to parents of young children who "trick or treat" from door to door at this time.  The following precautions will hopefully lead to a safe and happy time for all our Township residents

CERT Training Coming to Hillsborough

CERT, Community Emergency Response Team, is an all-hazard, all-risk training program designed to teach volunteers how to protect themselves, their families, their neighbors and their communities during a disaster situation. CERT training promotes a partnership between emergency services and the community.
 
Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson announced at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting that "Somerset County CERT will be offering a training course in November at the Somerset County Emergency Service Training Academy, located at 402 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough."
 
Hillsborough residents who are interested in volunteering on the CERT, are encouraged to attend the training, which will run on November 12, 14, 20 and 21 from 7-10pm and on November 17 and 23 from 9am until 5pm.
 
The training program is free to residents of Somerset County and is limited to the first 50 registered students.
 
"Members of the CERT are very valuable to our community during times of disaster as became evident during Sandy and we encourage interested residents to be trained and join the Hillsborough CERT," concluded Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson.

Volunteers Needed for Cancer Prevention Study Nov. 6 at Somerset Medical Center

What if you could prevent even one family member from hearing the words, "You have cancer?"

Volunteers are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society's historic, nationwide Cancer Prevention Study (CPS-3) to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer. Participants may enroll in the study on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Somerset Medical Center.
 
"Somerset Medical Center is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society for this historic study," said Kathleen Toomey, MD, medical director of The Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Medical Center. "Ongoing clinical research is an important part of our efforts to fight cancer, giving us greater knowledge about what causes and what can control or prevent the disease. We encourage members of our community to join us in this fight by participating in the cancer prevention study."

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