Township Receives Donation from Atoms RCers for the Hillsborough CAN   

Members of the Atoms RCers recently attended a Township Committee meeting to present a donation to the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network.  Hillsborough CAN is a local organization that provides food and necessities to financially struggling families in Hillsborough. It stocks canned goods, other non-perishable food items, baby supplies, household cleaning supplies, paper products and personal hygiene items.  

Residents of Hillsborough who want to make a difference in their community can donate their time and talents by volunteering through the Hillsborough CAN.  Prospective volunteers may volunteer to organize food drives, bag groceries, coordinate special events and much more.  If you want more information about the organization or to learn more about volunteering opportunities please contact Hillsborough CAN at (908)-369-3880 or visit the Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org.

Pictured above (L-R):  Atoms RCers Glenn Geschwinder, Jason Cline, Adam Beder and RCers President Warren Moser, Ron Skobo Director of Social Services and Mayor Doug Tomson.

Play Ball   

Mayor Doug Tomson threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Hillsborough Baseball League's Opening Day last month to kick off the season.   Best of luck to all the players for a great season!

The group photo is:
(l-to-r) Kevin Leary (HBL Board), Joe Bonsignore (HBL Board), Peter Elmalis (HBL Board), Ed Porowski (VP of Baseball, HBL Board), Mayor Tomson, Fred Versaci (President, HBL Board), Jason Wacaster (HBL Board), Connie Harbison (Secretary, HBL Board)

The second photo is Mayor Tomson and Arex Wyatt of the Gulf League Orioles.  Arex caught the Mayor's ceremonial first pitch.  His dad's company, Wyatt Concrete, sponsors the Orioles.

Township Hosts Annual Bring Your Child to Work Day      

Mayor Doug Tomson welcomed Township, Board of Education and Hillsborough Library employees and their children to National Take Your Child to Work Day.   Nearly 25 children, ages 8-12, participated in the event held at the Peter J. Biondi Building and Municipal Complex.  Those in attendance joined in a tour of all the Municipal Departments, the Board of Education Offices and the Library, including a visit from the Flagtown Fire Company, the Rescue Squad and the Somerset County Police SWAT team's B.E.A.R.  Kondro, the K9 member of the Hillsborough Police Department displayed his skills during a demonstration as well.  

Pictured above:  Mayor Doug Tomson in the Mayor's Office with the student participants

REMINDER:  Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremonies Begin With Annual Veterans Breakfast  

The Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast will be held, rain or shine, at the Municipal Building on May 24th.   Doors open at 7:30am and the breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m followed by the Memorial Day Parade, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Auten and Triangle Roads.  The Veterans Breakfast is open to all Hillsborough Township Veterans, spouses and widows.  Please visit the link below to register for the breakfast if you have not done so already.  All Hillsborough residents are invited to line the parade route to honor our Veterans.  The Garden of Honor Ceremony will begin at 11:15am and will conclude the formal events for the day.  The rain date, for all events other than the Breakfast is Sunday, May 25th.

Public Notice to Voters:  Primary Election    

The Primary Election will be held on June 3, 2014.  The last day to register to vote or transfer your registration for this election is May 13, 2014.

The Office of the Somerset County Board of Elections, located at 20 Grove Street, Somerville, will be open on May 13, 2014 from 8:30 am until 9:00pm for the purpose of voter registration.

The Office of the Somerset County Board of Elections can be reached at 908-231-7085

Hillsborough Township's Summer Sports & Instrumental Camp   

Summer Sports & Instrumental Music Camps registration is open! Keep your skills sharp and learn some new techniques this summer. The offerings include basketball, soccer, field hockey, softball, volleyball and instrumental music camps this summer. Complete camp information including schedules and locations is available in the Sports Camp Brochure on the summer camp section of our website.

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Clean Up Coupons - Still Available      

Tickets for the Township's Clean Up are still available for limited dates.  Tickets can be obtained at the Department of Public Works, located at 21 East Mountain Road between the hours of 7:00 am until 3:00pm or at the Administration Office between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.

New "Don't Waste Our Open Space" Initiative to Combat Illegal Dumping On State Lands Yields First Enforcement Actions       

Investigations of Illegal Dump Sites Continuing

The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) new initiative to crack down on illegal dumping in state parks and natural lands has yielded several arrests and charges throughout the state as investigations of illegal dump sites by State Park Police, Conservation Officers, and the DEP's Compliance and Enforcement team continue.

The DEP's "Don't Waste Our Open Space" campaign was launched in March. It is a coordinated effort of a host of DEP agencies, including Parks, Fish & Wildlife, Compliance & Enforcement, Solid Waste, Water Resources, State Park Police, State Conservation Police, State Forestry Services and the Natural Lands Trust. All activities of this new effort are posted on www.stopdumping.nj.gov, a new website that serves as a hub for the entire program.

Spelling Bee is a musical tale of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a life time.

Audience Interaction, nose-picking, name calling, hilarious misspellings, cheap jokes, big laughs!

Please call 908-431-6600 Extension 2099  to reserve tickets - or order tickets on line at the website link above.

We look forward to seeing you at Spelling Bee.

Save the Date - Bridgewater Spring Rabies Clinics   

The Bridgewater Health Department strongly urges all Township residents to have their dogs and cats immunized against rabies.  Rabies in wildlife, especially raccoons, continues to be a public health concern in New Jersey as well as Bridgewater Township.  The best defense against rabies is prompt vaccination of domestic animals.  Township residents may bring their pets to be immunized against rabies at one of the following clinics.

Saturday - May 10                     Dogs only 9 AM to 10 AM
Bradley Gardens Firehouse      Cats only 10 AM to 11 AM
24 Old York Road

Tuesday - May 13           Dogs only   6 PM to 7 PM                
Martinsville Firehouse        Cats only    7 PM to 8 PM              
Mt. Horeb & Washington Valley Road

Tuesday - May 20             Dogs only 6 PM to 7 PM
Finderne Firehouse       Cats only  7 PM to 8 PM                
672 E. Main Street                

Saturday - May 31           Dogs only   9 AM to 10 AM
Green Knoll Firehouse         Cats only 10 AM to 11:00 AM
North Bridge & Foothill Road

Used Sports Gear Donations Sought for Hillsborough Rotary Fundraiser  

"Play It Forward - Second Life Sporting Goods Sale" to Fund
Mobility Assistance Van for Hillsborough Residents

Giving a second life to that gently used sports gear stored and often forgotten in basements and garages throughout the community can be a home run for Hillsborough.  The Hillsborough Rotary Club hopes to sell that unwanted gear to fund the purchase of a specially equipped mobility assistance van made available free-of-charge to Hillsborough residents.

The Rotary Club released details today of its "Play It Forward - Second Life Sporting Goods Sale."  The fundraiser, which is the first of its kind in Rotary's history, launches April 01 with the collection of donated gear at six convenient community locations.   The sale of the equipment to the community is scheduled for May 17 and 18 at the former Hillsborough Cost Cutters location at 390 Route 202 South.

Come one, come all! The Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board is sponsoring the first ever Children's Book Festival at the Hillsborough Public Library!  Over 20 authors and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, and young adult books will be available from 10 am to 3 pm. Meet your favorite authors, buy a brand new book and have it personally autographed!  Attend presentations every 20 minutes. Bring your library card (or sign up for a new one!) and receive a discount on books purchased!  Any town's card will be accepted, so invite your friends and family!  No registration is required but please sign up to receive an email reminder!  Registration will also help us estimate supplies. Please sign up all attendees! This event is FREE and open to everyone!

Strollers, scooters, walkers and hoppers -- The Hillsborough Public Library's Advisory Board is welcoming one and all to march alongside other fans of the library, books, Hillsborough and, most importantly, our honored veterans for its second consecutive year in the Township's Memorial Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 24th.  

The Board members encourage all interested Hillsborough residents to join them by registering either at the Children's Desk or on the LibraryInsight Programs website ahead of time.  Registration sign up is now open.
 
Library Advisory Board Parade Coordinator Leslie Wise stated that "we are very excited about marching again this year, taking our place among all the organizations that wish to honor our veterans and remember their contributions.  Last year, we found that families who weren't involved in other organizations were happy to be able to march with our Library, which belongs to everyone in town.  We enjoy being part of this Parade and welcome all marchers to learn more about Memorial Day at our Library!"

Parade participants will meet at the CVS on Triangle Road at 10:00 AM, and the parade will begin at 10:30 AM.   There will be a ceremony following the parade at the Garden of Honor in front of the Municipal Complex.  

For more information on the Memorial Day Parade, please visit the website at http://www.somerset.lib.nj.us/hillsborough.htm or call the library at (908) 369-2200.

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