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. There may be traffic delays impacting Hillsborough Twp. Please plan accordingly.

River Road:

River Road (CR 625), Hillsborough between Beekman Lane and Somerset Street will be closed on or about March 31st for approximately two weeks, and again on or about April 28th for approximately one week for road repairs and resurfacing.  Traffic will be detoured via Beekman Lane, New Centre  Road, Dukes Parkway West, US Route 206 and Orlando Drive during this time.

Township Honors Hillsborough High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders  

 

Congratulations to the Team!

Pictured above:   Mayor Doug Tomson and the Hillsborough High School Varsity Competition Cheerleaders

Township Honors Hillsborough Dukes Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders 

The Hillsborough Dukes Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders ranked 5th in the Nation, won the Pop Warner Eastern Region Championship and are the New Jersey State Champions.  The squad recently received a proclamation from the Mayor and Township Committee and even performed a cheer at a Township Committee Meeting.

Congratulations to the Team!

Pictured above:   Mayor Doug Tomson and the Hillsborough Dukes Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders and Coaches

Township Recognizes Fire Academy Graduates   

Mayor Doug Tomson presented Certificates of Appreciation to the recent graduates of the Somerset County Fire Academy at a Township Committee meeting.   Joining the graduates for the presentation, were their respective Chiefs.

Pictured above (L-R):  David Becker, Ken Johnson, Joe Spence, Chief Fulmino, Scott Weiss, Chief Foelsch, Nancy Gulla, JC Klena, Brad Johnson, Assistant Chief Kazar, Tom Marvits and Mayor Doug Tomson.  (Graduates not pictured were:  Mike Lemonie, Thomas Slinsky, Nick Jandoli, Walter Johnson, Tyler Solnick, Lena Demchenko and Brian Nagy.)

Township Receives Safety Award for the 4th Consecutive Year  

For the fourth year in a row, Hillsborough Township has earned the distinction and top honor of Exceptional Safety Performance at the Annual Safety Awards and Safety Kickoff Meeting of the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund.  "Hillsborough Township again earned the Certificate of Achievement and a $1,500 monetary award in recognition of this achievement," stated Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to Public Safety.  

The Township of Hillsborough applied to, and was accepted as, a member of the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund (CJJIF) in 2000.  Membership into any JIF is voted on by the existing member towns, and a municipality's financial stability and insurance claims history are deciding factors in the process.  

By participating in the CJJIF members see the benefit of reduced insurance costs.  Additionally, the CJJIF provides many free services which independent insurers would charge for, such as safety training seminars, safety videos, frequent unannounced safety inspections and on the job observations. 

Calling All Hillsborough Runners 

Mayor Doug Tomson invites all Hillsborough Runners to participate in the Ninth Annual Legal Runaround 5K Run and 3K Walk to be held on May 22, 2014.

"We have been challenged to compete for the Healthiest Town Award at the Legal Runaround 5K Run/3K Poker Walk, sponsored by the Somerset County Bar Foundation," announced Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting.

The Legal Runaround has been taking place for the last nine years to raise funds for the Somerset County Bar Foundation. Funds raised through the event have been used to fund legal scholarships, other justice related causes and non-profit entities such as Middle Earth, C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for the abused), LSNEJ (Legal Services of Northwest Jersey) D.A.R.E., New Jersey Orators, The Food Bank Network of Somerset County, Community Hope, Inc and the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center.

Save the Date - Saturday, May 24th is the Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast and Memorial Day Parade

Non-Profit Organizations are Invited to March in the Parade
 
The Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony and parade planning are underway at the Township.  New this year, non-profit groups that wish to participate in the parade are invited to sign up online through the Parks and Recreation website.

"We have created an opportunity for non-profit organizations to sign up on the website to participate in the Parade," announced Mayor Doug Tomson, when he asked residents to save the date for the upcoming Memorial Day Program.

"I am asking all Hillsborough Veterans and Widows to save Saturday, May 24th, as we will host our Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast prior to the Parade.  Just as in years past, the Veterans and Widows will lead the parade," added the Mayor.

Town Dump Coupons Available 

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.  

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

Check out the Hillsborough Joes vs. the NFL Pros Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/borojoes

The big game is set for Saturday, April 5th.

Hillsborough Basketball Players Donate to Local Resource Shelter 

Once again, the St. Joseph's CYO Basketball Program teamed with the Resource Center of Somerset County to collect non-perishable food items for the victims of domestic abuse to help fill the Resource Center's food pantry at a time when its supplies are at record lows. 

Each basketball player and family was asked to collect non-perishable food items as well as store gift cards and monetary donations.   During the month of February, each of the 27 teams staffed a food collection table at Sunday Masses and at home games.  The original goal was 100 bags.  However, more than 325 basketball players and their families collected over 143 bags of groceries and raised over $800 in donations of cash and supermarket gift cards.  Prior year's programs included a "No texting while Driving Campaign" with over 500 signatures collected, a 4,500 t-shirt collection program for disaster victims in Haiti, over 250 cell phones donated for the Somerset Resource Center and 180 pairs of soccer cleats donated for soccer players in lower-economic areas.
 

There's Still Time to Register for the "5K Race to Wellness" 

Somerset County Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione wants to remind county residents that there is still time to sign up for the "5K Race to Wellness," which will be held (rain or shine) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Duke Farms in Hillsborough.  The 5K run/walk is made possible through a partnership of the Somerset County Wellness Committee and EmPoWER Somerset.

For those who sign up by Tuesday, March 25, the registration fee is $20. Participants will receive a race packet, including a long-sleeve T-shirt.  After March 25, the fee will increase to $25 and no T-shirt will be included in the packet. Visit the Empower Somerset website at http://www.empowersomerset.com/5k-race-wellness/ to register online.

"Improving the quality of life of the people we serve is a priority for Somerset County," said Freeholder Director Patrick Scaglione. "Working with partner organizations, educating the public through awareness campaigns and promoting healthy lifestyle choices is consistent with that goal."

Clothing Drive

On March 22nd from 9-11:30, the 12U Travel Baseball Teams will be hosting a clothing drive to earn money for their Cooperstown Trip.  We will be collecting clothing, shoes, and stuffed animals in bags in the HBL parking lot from 9-11:30 on Saturday, March 22nd.

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

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

YMCA Upcoming Events 

Go for the Gold Family Night on March 27

Dance Expo

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

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. 

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