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Municipal Evening Hours: Update

*    Clerk's Office: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Until 7pm
*    Construction Office: Tuesdays Until 7pm
*    Health Department: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Until 7pm

Mayor Doug Tomson reminded residents that certain Municipal Departments have evening hours to meet the needs of our residents.  

The Construction Department is open until 7pm Tuesday evenings for permit pick up and drop off as well as scheduling inspections.  

The Health Department / Registrar of Vital Statistics will now be open on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, similar to the Clerk's Office. The Office of Vital Statistics offers the following services for Township Residents: certified copies of all vital records, including marriage / civil union certificates, birth and death certificates, again provided the event occurred in Hillsborough, and marriage / civil union licenses for residents by appointment only.   Residents can also utilize this time pick up recycling buckets at the Office of Vital Statistics during these extended hours.

 

"As we continue to make our Municipal Offices more accessible, it is important to remind our residents when there are extended hours for their convenience", stated Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's meeting.

 

Mayor Tomson stated, "In the event there be an issue that cannot be dealt with during the evening hours, the information will be gathered and followed up by the appropriate departmental personnel the following day."

Hillsborough Rewards Program To Accept Applications for Spring Grants in February

The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee will open the application process for grant applications on February 3rd for the first round of grants for 2014.  Committeewoman and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Gloria McCauley said, "The application process is for non-profit, senior and youth organizations to apply for grants through the Credit Card Rewards Program."

This grant application process is open from February 3, 2014 through February 28, 2014. Once opened, the applications can be found online at www.hillsborough-nj.org or at the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office.  Completed applications must be returned to the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office by February 28, 2013 to be considered for funding.

"Over the years, the Credit Card Advisory Committee has had a very successful track record of awarding grants to various organizations throughout the Township.  By obtaining and utilizing a rewards card, funds will continue to be raised for the grants," added Committeewoman McCauley. 

Hillsborough Township Committee Declares January as Radon Action Month

Mayor Doug Tomson presented a proclamation to Hillsborough Township Health Officer, Dr. Glen Belnay declaring January as Radon Action Month.  

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas poses a health treat when found at elevated levels.  Radon testing is easy and inexpensive and can be reduced effectively at a minimal cost to the homeowner.  The Mayor encourages residents to test their homes for Radon.

Please reach out to the Hillsborough Township Health Department with any further questions.

Pictured above:  Mayor Doug Tomson and Dr. Glen Belany 

FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS AND CATS

WHEN: SATURDAY - JANUARY 25th 10 AM TO 12PM

CLINIC WILL BE RESCHEDULED IF CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER; DATE PENDING AVAILABILITY OF VETERINARIANS

WHERE: HILLSBOROUGH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
21 EAST MOUNTAIN ROAD

•     NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

•     DOGS MUST BE LEASHED

•     CATS MUST BE IN SECURE CARRIER

Drinking Water Could Taste, Smell More of Chlorine, Utility Warns  

A change in the way drinking water is processed at two water treatment plants could make Somerset County tap water taste a bit more like chlorine for a while.

New Jersey American Water will temporarily change from chloramine, a combination of chlorine and ammonia, to free chlorine as part of its annual pipeline maintenance program at its Raritan-Millstone water treatment plant in Bridgewater and its Canal Road water treatment plant in Somerset, according to a statement from the utility.

The change will begin on Jan. 21 and last through March, during which time customers maybe notice an increase in the taste and smell of chlorine in their water. This is normal and will be temporary only until the system maintenance is complete, the statement said.

Somerset County communities to be affected include Bedminster, Belle Mead, Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bridgewater, Franklin, Green Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, Martinsville, Millstone, Montgomery, North Plainfield, Peapack-Gladstone, Raritan, Somerville and South Bound Brook.

Donations Sought for the Homeless   

The Somerset County Department of Human Services is seeking donations of personal, clothing and snack items to be included in packages that will be distributed on Wednesday, Jan. 29, when the county conducts its annual Point-in-Time survey of homeless individuals and families in Somerset County.

Requested personal items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, body lotion, feminine hygiene products and new blankets and towels.  Clothing items include new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, underwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants.  Other items include bottled water, juice boxes and individually wrapped snacks, such as granola bars, crackers, nuts and trail mix.

"I want to thank the public for their generosity in the past and hope that they will open their hearts again this year," said Freeholder Robert Zaborowski, human services liaison. "Given the difficult economy, individuals and families that are already vulnerable are finding it even more difficult to make ends meet, and any donation would be greatly appreciated."

We Need Dresses for the Annual HHS Project Graduation Dress Sale!

Date:  Saturday, February 8th
Time:  9 - 2PM
Place:  Hillsborough High School - Main Lobby

We will have prom dresses, cocktail dresses, sweet 16 dresses, homecoming dresses, etc. etc.  

Any questions or to donate dresses: please contact Minda Maggio at mmaggio@htps.us or Sharon Slinsky at Sharbo24@comcast.net

Rutgers Women's Gymnastics 2nd Annual Girl Scout Day

Girl Scouts and their friends are invited to join in a special SCOUT DAY on Saturday, March 8th from 1-3pm, hosted by the Rutgers Women's Gymnastics Team. The event is being organized by local Hillsborough Girl Scout Troop 60261 and will be held at the Livingston Recreation Center in Piscataway. Cost per girl is $7 (adults are free) and includes a special commemorative giveaway, raffle prizes, a participation patch and lots of fun! To register or for more information contact the troop at gstroop60261@gmail.com.

Parents of Addicted Children (PAC) Helping Parents Understand and Cope 

Helping parents understand and cope with the drug problems they are facing, and will face with their children, through education and support.

Neshanic Reformed Church
715 Amwell Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

1st & 3rd Monday of the Month
6:30-7:30PM

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Hillsborough Twp.

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

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays until 7PM