News from Township of Hillsborough

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Issue: 2013-45

November 15, 2013

Traffic Advisory: Paving projects on both Hamilton Road and Weston Road will occur over the next few weeks, please exercise caution when traveling through the area and allow extra travel time.

Hillsborough Township Honors Veterans at 5th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Mayor Frank DelCore and the Township Committee honored Hillsborough Veterans at the 5^th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Retired Chief Master Sergeant Joe Ortu, of Hillsborough, was the Military guest speaker. Congressman Leonard Lance and Senator Kip Bateman were among the other guest speakers addressing the Veterans and thanking them for their service. After the outdoor ceremony, Veterans followed a candlelit pathway back into the Peter J. Biondi Building for a reception.

Pictured above: Somerset County Freeholder Mark Caliguire, Committeeman Greg Burchette, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Senator Kip Bateman, Mayor Frank DelCore, Freeholder Patricia Walsh, Congressman Leonard Lance and Retired Chief Master Sergeant and Military Guest Speaker Joe Ortu.

Township Committee Honors Middle School Softball Team Member

Earlier this year when the Hillsborough Middle School Softball team was honored at a Township Committee meeting with a proclamation, one of their teammates was missing. This past Tuesday, Kelsey Galevich was able to join Mayor Frank DelCore and receive the proclamation that her team had previously presented. The team won the 2013 Central Jersey Junior Softball League Championship with a 15-1 season.

Pictured above is Mayor Frank DelCore and Kelsey Galevich

Tis the Season to Spread Joy...Sponsor a Family in Need for the Holidays

Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson announced at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting it's that time of year again to spread holiday cheer and joy. The Hillsborough Community Assistance Network "CAN", formerly known as the Hillsborough Food Pantry is gearing up for the holidays and the annual Holiday Program for Township families in need. The Community Assistance Network is looking for residents to sponsor families enrolled in the program.
"We've all been affected by the poor economy and see how easily one can fall on hard times. It is important that we remember those that are less fortunate by helping them out this holiday season. What better way than to adopt a family for the holiday and help give them a holiday to remember," stated Deputy Mayor Doug Tomson.

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Save the Dates: Annual Menorah Lighting Set for Sunday, December 1st & Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Set for December 6th

"The Chabad Center for Jewish Life will once again sponsor the Annual Menorah Lighting at the Municipal Complex on Sunday, December 1st," stated Mayor Frank DelCore at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting.
The event will include the lighting of the giant outdoor Menorah, hot latkes, chocolate gelt, Chanukah activities and crafts.

For more information or to RSVP, residents are encouraged to contact Rabbi Shmaya Krinsky at chabad@myjewishcenter.org or visit their website at www.myjewishcenter.org.

"The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to be held on Friday, December 6th", also stated Mayor Frank DelCore, at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex.

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Adopt-A-Family Program to Aid Needy Residents

You can help make this Thanksgiving special for a needy family in your town through the fourth annual Adopt-A-Family program being promoted by the Somerset County Board of Freeholders.

"We often hear that people want to help others within their own community," said Freeholder Patricia Walsh. "This is a perfect way for residents to earmark donations to help feed needy families in their own or neighboring towns."

The estimated cost of a Thanksgiving meal is $40. Anyone wishing to donate may send a check to any of the following local programs:

Food Bank Network of Somerset County, P.O. Box 149, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Franklin Township Food Bank, P.O. Box 333, Somerset, NJ 08875-0333
Hillsborough Food Pantry, Attn: Social Services Department, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Reformed Church of Bound Brook, Main Street & Clinton Street, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
Samaritan Homeless Interim Program Inc. (SHIP), 87 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876

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Leaf Program Continues

The Township Leaf Program continues through the end of the year. Leaves should be raked to the curb NOT in the roadway. Leaves can be placed in a homemade bin with stakes and wire fence to contain the leaves in one area, no higher than 36 inches at the curb.

Somerset County Tire Recycling

Residents can recycle tires at First Saturday of the Month events throughout the year at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can bring up to eight tires, with or without rims, to scheduled Saturday Drop-off events.

Residents and farmers also can take advantage of scheduled tire drop-off events during the year. Proof of residency is required at these events. A listing of tire drop-off locations, dates and times is posted below.

Proper disposal of tires benefits communities. Scrap tires have the potential to collect standing water and attract mosquitoes. To prevent West Nile virus, tires should be stored indoors or in a covered container until they can be properly disposed. This requirement is enforceable by the Somerset County Health Department.

The tire drop-off program is funded through a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection.

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Used Clothing Collection

A used clothing collection will take place Saturday, November 16th from 10am-12pm at the front entrance of Hillsborough High School 466 Raider Blvd. Clothing/shoes, accessories, household items, and toys will be accepted.

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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.