All Hillsborough residents are encourage to line the parade route and honor our Veterans at the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 24th at 10:30am. The parade route begins at the corner of Auten and New Amwell Road and concludes at the Municipal Complex.

Township Police Department Celebrates 50th Anniversary      

All Hillsborough residents are invited to tour the Hillsborough Police Department on Saturday, May 24th during their open house from noon until 4pm.

Municipal Offices and the Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. The Library will  have a delayed opening Saturday May 24th and will open at 12:30pm    

Township Committee Proclaims May 22nd as Colonial Day     

Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette presented a proclamation at a recent Township Committee meeting to the Auten Road Intermediate School proclaiming May 22nd as Fifth Grade Colonial Day.  This effort was the result of the teachers and students desire to celebrate Colonial Heritage.  The day will consist of educational and creative activities representative of the Colonial Era.

Pictured above: The teachers from L-R are:  Pat Sellar, Ann Cartmell, Beth Raff and Karen Matthews The two students L-R are Danielle Pongratz and Jessica Hermann

May 25-June 1 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week   

Hillsborough Office of Emergency Management encourages all Township residents to visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website at www.noaa.gov, for important information to prepare your home, family and business in the event of a hurricane and other severe weather events.

During the week of National Hurricane Preparedness, NOAA will have daily informational video links on the following topics:  Hurricane Basics, Storm Surge, Winds, Inland Flooding, Forecast Process, Get a Plan and Take Action.

For additional tips and information residents can visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes. To download the FEMA smart phone app, visit the FEMA website at http://www.fema.gov/smartphone-app.

Personal Safety For High School Seniors 

Will be held May 28, 2014 or June 11, 2014 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Somerset County Police Academy @ Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy 402 Roycefield Road Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

The program includes discussion and hands-on training.  It is designed for high school seniors who will soon be entering college or the work world.  The program provides safety tips and a lesson in self-defense.
Topics discussed will include how to prevent you from becoming a victim, types of assaults, types of predators, situational awareness, threat identification and the physical confrontation itself.

Before Heading to the Polls on Primary Day - Use Sample Ballot for Polling Location      

Primary Election is Tuesday, June 3rd - Polls Open 6am

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.  Polls are open from 6a.m. to 8p.m., in accordance with New Jersey State Law.

Please utilize your sample ballot that is mailed to you in advance of the Election to determine your polling location and voting district.  This information is printed on the front cover of the sample ballot.  Polling locations do have multiple voting districts, so it is important to know your voting district.  To expedite your voting experience bring your sample ballot to the polls with you on Election Day.

Save the Date:  Hillsborough to Hold Green Living and Wellness Fair - June 17th    

Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to the Sustainable Hillsborough Committee announced that the Township will hold a "Green Living and Wellness Fair" on Tuesday, June 17th from 3-7pm.

"We are taking the annual health fair and bringing a green twist to it," commented Committeewoman Gloria McCauley during the announcement at Tuesday's meeting.

In the past, the event was focused on health related issues and screenings.  The new format is intended to bring "green living" ideas, initiatives as well as overall wellness and healthy living.  

"Save the date and more information will follow," concluded Committeewoman McCauley.

HHS Theatre presents "Hillsborough Shorts"     

The performance will be held at 7 PM on Friday, May 30th {1 evening only} in the Hillsborough High School auditorium.

Hillsborough students under the guidance of BJ Solomon {Artistic Director
of HHS Theatre} direct five one-act plays.

Admission:  $12, reserved seating.  Tickets can be purchased on HHSTheatre.org or at the door.  For further info, please call (908) 431-6600 x2099.

Library Updates      

Get ready for our 2014 Summer Reading Clubs! Registration Begins on June 16! Readers of all ages will explore the world of science this summer as the Hillsborough Public Library presents its 2014 Summer Reading Clubs! Registration begins June 16 and continues throughout the summer! Our reading clubs include the 'Read With Me Club' (up to entering kindergarten), the 'Fizz Boom Read!' Kids Club (entering grades K-5), the 'Spark a Reaction' Teen Club (entering grades 6-12), and the 'Literary Elements' Adult Club (ages 18+). There will be a variety of fun and interesting programs, trivia questions, and raffles all summer long.

First Annual COL STANLEY L. LAPIDOW SCHOLARSHIP Fundraiser Ride & BBQ      

The Sworn Patriots Motorcycle Club (SPMC), along with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), proudly present the 1st Annual Col. Stanley L. Lapidow Scholarship Fundraiser Motorcyle Ride & BBQ

Join us on Saturday August 9th, 2014 at the Lapidow Residence, 14 Warner Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 for a motorcycle ride followed by an afternoon of food, beer, fun, music, and games!

Can't make the ride, consider a donation by visiting www.crowdrise.com/lapidowfund

Veterans of America Day Sunday August 10, 2014       

Vietnam Veterans of America Proudly Hosts The 12th Annual Veterans Of America Day at TD Bank Ballpark 1 Patriots Park Bridgewater, NJ 4pm on Sunday August 10, 2014

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