Mayor Doug Tomson Hosts Cub Scouts

Mayor Doug Tomson hosted members of Cub Scout Pack 1776, Webelo 1 for a discussion on local government.  The Pack met in the Mayor's office for the discussion and then proceeded to the Municipal Courtroom where the Township Committee Meetings are held.  The tour concluded with a visit to the Police Department

Township Alzheimer and Dementia Staff Education Week

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation earlier this month honoring Alzheimer and Dementia Staff Education week.   The Mayor was also invited to present this proclamation to the staff and residents at Avalon Assisted Living.

Pictured above (L-R):  Tonikia VanNess - Director of Activities at Avalon, Henna Butani - Accountant at Avalon, Wayne Blum - Administrator at Bridgeway Care & Rehab, Sheila Chugani, RN - Unit Manager at Bridgeway Care & Rehab, Hillsborough Mayor Tomson , Donald Pelligrino - Owner/CEO Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, Meredith Krantz (me!) Director Of Community Relations at Avalon, Jon Dugenio - Owner Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, Ella Furlong - Executive Director at Avalon, Laura Cardillo, RN - Director of Nursing at Avalon

Second picture: (L-R): Belinda Bonsrah, C N A, Laura Cardillo, RN - Director Of Nursing, Nadian Rodriguez C N A, Elizabeth Gomez, C N A, Ella Furlong, Executive Director, Jenny Murillo, C N A, Mayor Tomson, Begije Berisha, C N A, Alva Calderon, C N A, Fanny Tovar, C N A

Committeewoman McCauley Cuts the Ribbon for Companion Care

Committeewoman McCauley recently cut the ribbon for the Grand Opening of the Campion Care Offices.  Owner Kelly Ellis, after operating his Companion Care full service Home Health Agency business for 10 years from his home office opened a new office in early February.  Companion Care is a licensed, insured and bonded full service Home Health Agency servicing seniors and the disabled throughout Somerset County and beyond.  

Pictured above (L-R):  Luchie Ellis, Owner Kelly Ellis, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Barbara Barrett

Scholarship Review Committee Chosen for Louis Bay Future Municipal Leaders Statewide Competition

Three $1,000 Scholarships to be issued Statewide Sponsored by the New Jersey League of Municipalities

Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette announced the members of the review committee for the New Jersey League of Municipalities Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.  

Committeeman Carl Suraci, Administrator Anthony Ferrera and High School Vice- Principal Steve Jablonski will comprise the Scholarship review Committee.  

"The Township partnered with the Hillsborough School district to offer this scholarship opportunity to Hillsborough students," stated Deputy Mayor Burchette during his announcement of the review committee at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting.

Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette Swears in Officers for Fire Company #1

Earlier this month, Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette conducted the oath of office for the 2014 Officers of the Flagtown Fire House, Hillsborough Fire Company #1. We are very thankful in Hillsborough Township to have so many dedicated volunteers in all of the Township's Fire Companies.

Deputy Chief	Everett Heider	Administrative Officers
Assistant Chief	Thomas Lachowski	President	Jeff Singer
1st Captain	Rick Dziminski	Vice President	Chris Lachowski
2nd Captain	Eric Regiec	Treasurer	Greg Kane
1st Lieutenant	Pete Heitz	Recording Secretary	John Suhr
2nd Lieutenant	Nick Perfette	Corresponding Secretary	Mike Merdinger
Chief Engineer	John Novak	Treasurer Secretary	Nick Jandoli
2nd Engineer	Steve Eckert
3rd Engineer	Tyler Riordan

Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance, BoroSafe, Hillsborough Life Skills and Dreams for Kids to Host Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros

The Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance in collaboration with BoroSafe, Hillsborough Life Skills and Dreams for Kids are set to host the first ever "Hillsborough Joes vs. the NFL Pros - Scoring Points for Kids," announced Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.  

The fundraiser basketball game is set to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Hillsborough High School with proceeds from the event benefiting the Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance, BoroSafe, Life Skills and Dreams for Kids.  

For general admission tickets, advance purchase tickets are $10 and the doors open at 6:15pm.  For VIP advance ticket sales the cost is $30 and that allows for VIP access for some one on one time with the Pros prior to game time, photo ops and a light meal to be enjoyed with the Pros.  Ticket sales are through the Hillsborough Life Skills and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/555105 or by contacting the Life Skills Office and Minda Maggio at 908-431-6600 extension 2809 or email Rebecca Grossman at borojoesvspros@gmail.com

Recreation Spring Activities Guide is Now Available 

The Spring Activities Guide is now available on the Parks and Recreation website.  Registration will begin February 28.  Included in the brochure is all spring youth and adult programs, information about the Run Around the Park 5k and Memorial Day Parade, youth swim lessons, and youth and adult tennis clinics


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Are You Ready For Your Next Running Challenge?  

Do you want to successfully run the popular half-marathon distance?   
Whether you're a first time distance runner or you're looking to improve your performance, the Hillsborough Half -Marathon Training Class is for you!  

Join Road Runner Club of America Certified Coach Jerry Baron for this 10-session training class.   This class is designed to prepare you for Superhero Half Marathon (www.superherohalf.com) in Morristown NJ on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

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Run Around the Park 5k on Saturday, April 5th 

The Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and Recreation will host the inaugural Run Around the Park 5k on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 9:30am at Ann Van Middlesworth Park in Hillsborough, NJ.

In addition to the 5k, there will be a Finish Line Festival at 10:00am with music, food, and an opportunity to win prizes.  Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Participants are asked to bring a canned food item or other donation item to benefit the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network.

The course will start and finish at Ann Van Middlesworth Park.

Registration is $20 ($15 for children under age 12) and includes the race entry, a t-shirt (guaranteed to those who register prior to March 16) and admission to the Finish Line Festival. Participants can register online at the Hillsborough Parks and Recreation website, or by calling or visiting the office during normal business hours.

'First Saturday of the Month' Drop-off  

Somerset County residents can take advantage of the next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event to clean up around their homes on March 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807.

First Saturday drop-off events enable busy residents to recycle tires, clean textiles and usual curbside items in one fell swoop, as well as help people in the community who are less fortunate by donating food items for a local food bank.

As part of the program, residents can drop off up to eight tires - with or without rims, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze and usual curbside materials, including chipboard items and plastic bottles and containers, marked #1 through #7.  Chipboard includes gift, shoe, shirt and all retail boxes, as well as cereal, cookie, pasta, cake and cracker boxes, without the plastic liners.  Also poster board, backing from writing pads and empty, dried-out steel paint cans are accepted.

Raritan Valley Rail Line Schedule Effective March 3, 2014

The new one seat ride service will operate beginning March 3rd Monday - Friday on eastbound trains starting from either High Bridge or Raritan train stations and arriving Penn Station New York between the hours of  10:09 a.m. - 2:13 p.m.

One seat ride train service operating westbound from New York Penn Station beginning March 3rd Monday - Friday will terminate at either Raritan or High Bridge train stations and will leave New York Penn Station between the hours of 10:44 a.m. - 2:39 p.m.

Rutgers' Scarlet Knights Host Somerset County Day  

Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione announced that Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, will host "Somerset County Day" on Saturday, March 8.

"If you're as tired of winter as I am, you may be looking for a chance to get out of the house for some family entertainment," said Freeholder Director Scaglione. "As a graduate of the Rutgers Business School master's program, I am pleased to see that the Scarlet Knights are offering discount tickets to Somerset County residents."

Residents can purchase discounted tickets for the last home game of the Scarlet Knights men's basketball team at Rutgers Athletic Center. The "Senior Day" game will start at 12 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Andy Granozio, Rutgers University Athletics, at (732) 907-1583 or agranozio@scarletknights.com.

HHS Theatre Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

March 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 Rich in historical and ethnic detail, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty.  The universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Triangle Elementary School HSA Basket Auction 2014

The Triangle Elementary School HSA will host their "A Decade of Difference" Basket Auction on Friday, March 21, 2014, at the Manville VFW Hall, 600 Washington Ave., Manville, NJ 08835.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the drawing starts at 8:00 pm. 

Providing Help & Hope...One Cell Phone at a Time    

Cell phone donations to help domestic violence victims

The Resource Center of Somerset invites you to help make a difference in the lives of domestic violence victims by providing Help and Hope...one cell phone at a time.  Donating your used cell phone will help provide services to victims of domestic abuse - women, men and children, free of charge.

Many Somerset County residents, as well as people throughout New Jersey, are significantly impacted by domestic violence.   They endure countless indignities and assaults that transcend the physical aspect of abuse.  The Resource Center of Somerset is a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to serving those whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. Our mission is to end domestic abuse and empower victims by providing protection, education and resources.

Our services include; a 24-hour hotline (866-685-1122), emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, case management, children services, domestic violence response teams and community education.

JCP&L Uses Helicopter Inspections to Enhance Service Reliability

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will be using helicopter patrols beginning March 3, 2014, to conduct transmission line inspections throughout its northern and central New Jersey service areas.
"Completing these routine inspections via helicopter is an effective way to assure our high voltage system remains reliable," said Anthony Hurley, vice president, Operations, JCP&L. "The helicopter can provide workers with a clear view of our overhead equipment far more quickly and easily than workers on the ground using trucks and aerial devices."

JCP&L's transmission lines are patrolled at least twice each year. The patrols typically take 12 - 15 days to complete, depending on weather and other conditions and scheduling requirements. Local law enforcement agencies will be notified before the helicopter inspections take place. During the inspection process, helicopters will hover low in areas near substations and transmission lines. When an issue is identified, a notification, along with a photograph, is forwarded to the appropriate operations area so the repair can be made.

The aerial transmission line patrols are part of JCP&L's $251 million investment in 2014 to expand and strengthen its infrastructure to enhance reliability of service.

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