TRAFFIC ALERT: 

East Mountain Road:

East Mountain Road will be closed for construction between the Hillsborough Township border and County Route 601 for the next several months.
Please plan alternate route.
Suggested Route:  Mountain View Road to Route 206 to Route 601

Weston Canal Road:

The bridge over the canal on Weston Canal Road in Franklin Twp. will be closed for 3-4 months starting on Monday, March 17th. There may be traffic delays impacting Hillsborough Twp. Please plan accordingly

Hillsborough Township Honors Girl Scout Week

Hillsborough Township honored members of the Girl Scouting community at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting with a proclamation designating March 9th-16th, 2014 as Girl Scout Week as designated by Girl Scouts of the USA.  Each level of scouting was represented at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting by a Troop Leader and a Girl Scout:

Daisy Gwen & Grace Duralek 60056, Brownie Heather & Charlotte Bruchey 60022, Junior Jennifer & Emma McNicol 61048, Cadette Erica & Fiona Lenzo & Julia McNicol 60390, Senior Renee & Rebecca Delcore 61052
Ambassador Ann Marie & Nicole Szeluga 61094, Michelle Lee Service Unit Manager
 
Pictured above: Mayor Doug Tomson presents the proclamation to the scouts.

Hillsborough Township Honors Dr. Berju

Hillsborough Township Committee presented a proclamation to Dr. Ron Berju for his 27 plus years as volunteer with Hillsborough Fire Company #2 and the Board of Fire Commissioners.  Dr. Berju sat on the Board of Fire Commissioners for 18 years, holding the position of Chairman and Board Secretary. 

Thank you Dr. Berju for your many years of service.
 
Pictured above: Mayor Doug Tomson presents Dr. Berju with his proclamation.

Township Clean Up Coupons Get a New Twist 

Township Partners with New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign by Offering Free Seedlings

"It is that time of year for the Annual Clean Up and we are starting earlier", announced Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting.  Coupons and Senior Citizen stickers for the Township's Annual Clean up will be available, beginning on March 17th at the Hillsborough Department of Public Works (DPW) office, located at 21 East Mountain Road, Monday through Friday 7 am to 3 pm and are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

"On the first day of the Town Clean Up, which will be April 5th, the first 200 residents who visit the Auten Road Facility will receive five seedlings to plant on their property as a replacement in the event that they lost any trees during Superstorm Sandy.  We are excited to partner with the New Jersey Recover Campaign in this effort," added Mayor Tomson.

Deadline Extended For Scholarship Applicants

Three $1,000 Scholarships as Part of the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Statewide Competition

The original March 10th deadline for the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Statewide Competition has been extended until March 21st in for Hillsborough High School seniors.  

Interested applicants can visit the School District's website for more information and how to apply.

The Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition will offer up to three $1,000 scholarships statewide.  The extended deadline for applications is March 21, 2014.  Completed applications need to be sent to Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson.  Information regarding this scholarship opportunity can be found on the Naviance Program utilized by the School District.  In addition, information for this scholarship can be found at the Guidance Office at the High School.  

Honeywell Instant Alert for Hillsborough Residents  

Register Today and Be Informed

Hillsborough Township rolls out the Honeywell Alert Notification System to Township residents.  "Keeping the residents of Hillsborough Township informed and involved helps to ensure the safety of our community," stated Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.   

This mechanism (the Honeywell Instant Alert system) will be used to deliver brief, informational messages to residents via text message, email and phone message.  Messages can range in nature from updates on upcoming events to emergency notifications and closures.  In order for the system to be effective, residents are asked to sign up and maintain the accuracy of the contact information on the profile page.  

"This is just another step in keeping the residents informed and up to date with information in the Township," stated Mayor Doug Tomson.  

Mayors Wellness Million Hearts Initiative Extended Through March 31st and March / April Contest Announced 

March is National Nutrition Month and Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Last month, as part of the American Heart Health Month, the Mayors Wellness Campaign challenged all Hillsborough adults age 20 and over to take the Million Hearts Pledge at www.millionhearts.hhs.gov.  That contest will remain open through the end of March announced Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, where he directed residents to the Health Department's website for more information.  Winners of this Million Heart Pledge will be announced in April.

"March is National Nutrition Month and Colon Cancer Awareness Month," announced Mayor Doug Tomson.  He went on to remind residents that good nutrition is important to proper growth and development in children and to overall good health in adults.  

DID YOU KNOW? 

True or False.......building inspections by the Hillsborough Building Department are only conducted, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours?  

The answer is False!  As an added convenience to our residents, you can request either an evening inspection on Tuesday and Thursday, or a Saturday inspection.  Yes, you can even schedule your inspection for a Saturday!  

We understand not everyone can schedule an inspection without taking time off from work. Save your vacation and personal days for what they are meant for, you now have options.  If evenings aren't convenient, we will do our best to book you for a Saturday.  But don't wait too long to decide because our Saturday inspection calendar is filling up fast!

Evening inspections are conducted between 4:30pm and 7:00pm, while Saturday inspections begin at 8:30am.  In addition, we have extended office hours on Tuesday evenings during which time we are open until 7:00pm for permit drop-off, pick up and to answer questions.

So before you decide to rearrange your schedule in order to get those inspections completed or that much anticipated project started, consider these options and let us accommodate your needs!

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.

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," previously announced Mayor Doug Tomson.

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

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

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.

With your help we can make a difference in the lives of the thousands of people in Somerset County who are touched by domestic violence annually by providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment that promotes healing and assists individuals as they engage in their journey from victims to survivors. The greater number of used cell phones we collect, the more we can do to help those who reach out to us. 

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. 

Hillsborough Girl Scout Troops Partner with Jump Zone to offer 'Boro Parents a Night Out on the Town! 

Girl Scout Cadette troops 60261 and 60367 are offering parents a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an evening on their own by sponsoring a "Parents Night Out" babysitting event.  Parents can drop off their toilet trained 4-9 year olds at 6pm on Saturday March 22nd at Jump Zone, 6 Jill Court in Hillsborough for a night of supervised fun.  The Cadettes - all 7th & 8th Graders at Hillsborough Middle School - will keep the kids busy with jumping, a pizza party, coloring and games, and even a quiet room for the little ones who need a break from the festivities.   This is the first Girl Scout/Jump Zone collaboration and both organizations hope for a great success.  The cost of the event is $25 for the first child in a family, and $20 for each additional child.  "Both troops are trying to raise money to support our silver award projects, and since we are all new babysitters it seemed like a great way to combine the two, and have a fun night playing with kids", notes Girl Scout Brynne Briegs.  For more information or registration email gsparentsniteout@gmail.com

Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast in Support of UNICEF

• Hillsborough Applebee's
• Route 206
• Sunday, March 23rd from 8am until 10am
• No advance tickets necessary.
• $10 per person

Go for the Gold Family Night on March 27

Featuring Olympian Joetta Clark Diggs

What better way to launch our first Go for the Gold Family Night than to have an Olympic athlete on hand? New Jersey's four-time Olympian, Joetta Clark Diggs, will kick off the festivities in partnership with the Y and The empower Family Success Center. Go for the Gold will be a fun night of family activities and games. Winners take home prizes. Snacks served. Please join us at this fun, free event!

Date: March 27

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

To Register: tinyurl.com/freenjfun or call 908-722-4400

Hillsborough Lacrosse & Gemini Entertainment Present An Evening of Laughter Dinner Show   

Featuring Entertainers from the Borgata Casino & Comedy Central Comedian Sudsy Kay

Friday April 4th - Doors Open 6:30PM
Somerville Elks
375 Union Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ

Tickets: $40 in advance (click here to purchase tickets) or $50 at the door

Full Buffet Dinner Included & Cash Bar
Chicken Marsala, Penne Vodka, Roasted Red Potatoes, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Mixed Greens Salad, Dessert, Coffee & Tea

50/50 -- Basket Auction
Questions? Call Tom Columbia: (973) 951-2189
100% of Profits Support the Hillsborough High School Boys Lacrosse Team

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