Hillsborough Township Honors Corporal Brian McCarron    

Hillsborough Township Committee presented a proclamation to Corporal Brain McCarron for his sixteen years of service with the Hillsborough Township Police Department.   
 
Pictured above: Mayor Doug Tomson, Corporal Brian McCarron and his family.

Township Receives Donation from the Rotary Club of Hillsborough     

Members of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough recently attended a Township Committee meeting to present a ceremonial photo of a wheel chair accessible van to the Township of Hillsborough to transport Hillsborough residents that are unable to utilize a regular vehicle.   To arrange for use of the van, please contact the Social Services Department.

Pictured above (L-R):  members of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, Mayor Doug Tomson, Director of Social Services Ron Skobo and Assistant Director of Social Services Cathy Faerber.

14th Annual Hillsborough Hop     

Mayor Doug Tomson sounded the horn for start of the 14th Annual Hillsborough Hop 5K event last week.  Over 1,100 runners took to the race route last Saturday in the annual 5K event which ended at the Municipal Complex.  Congratulations to all the participants in this year's event.

Picture 1: Mayor Tomson starts the race

Picture 2: Committeewoman Gloria McCauley meets up with racers at the finish

Hillsborough Township's "Smoke Free" Recreational Areas Become a Reality   

Smoking Prohibited at Township Parks and Recreational Areas

Hillsborough Township adopted an ordinance at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting banning smoking at the Township's parks and recreational areas.  It was a joint effort between the Township Committee, the Board of Health and the Hillsborough-Millstone Municipal Alliance.   

"Somerset County already bans smoking at County Parks and Recreational facilities, it is only fitting that we also ban smoking at Hillsborough Parks and Recreational facilities," stated Mayor Doug Tomson during the ordinance adoption.  The ordinance amends the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, Chapter 221 to include a section to 'prohibit smoking in Township Parks'.

The concept was brought forth on two fronts to the Township Committee; first by the Municipal Alliance and also by the Regional Chronic Disease Coalition of Somerset through the Township's Health Department.  The Coalition's mission is the prevention of chronic illness with smoke prevention as a top goal because it is a major, preventable cause of heart disease, cancer and other chronic health issues.  The Regional Cancer Coalition will donate signs to be placed around the parks, alerting the public about the law.

Township Conducts Active Shooter Response Training    

Municipal Complex Closed to the Public on Friday, June 13th - 10am until Noon  

Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson advised that employees of the Municipal Complex, including the Library and Board of Education offices will be participating in an Active Shooter Response Training exercise on Friday, June 13th.  The building will be closed to the public from approximately 10am until noon.  

"In the interest of safety for Township employees and visitors, there is a need for this type of training exercise and to bring awareness in case of an emergency situation," stated Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to Public Safety.   

In a collaborated effort between the Township Administration, Hillsborough Township Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management, the training exercise will be conducted in a similar manner as a previous one that was held at Hillsborough High School.  The intention of the training exercise is to prepare employees in the event an active shooter should enter the complex.

The Hillsborough Fire District Announces an improved ISO classification     

Hillsborough New Jersey - The Hillsborough Fire District is excited to announce that the ISO Public Protection Classification for Hillsborough Township has significantly improved.

ISO's Public Protection Classification Program (PPC) plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance companies. In fact, most U.S. insurers-including the largest ones-use PPC information as part of their decision making when deciding what business to write, coverage's to offer or prices to charge for personal or commercial property insurance.

The ISO survey and inspection reviewed numerous items within the Hillsborough fire district including apparatus and equipment, firefighter training, water supply availability, fire prevention office capabilities and emergency dispatch facilities. Hillsborough's new Public Protection Classification improved from a 5/9 to 3/3Y. The PPC rating scale uses a 1 through 10 classification with a classification of 1 being the best.

Summer Camp 

The weather is getting warmer and school is coming to a close, which means it's time to start thinking about summer again! Hillsborough Recreation Summer Camps are open June 23 to August 15, with an extended two-week camp from August 18 to 29.  Hillsborough Recreation Summer Camps are fun, affordable, and close to home.   Registration for the Summer Camps is now open.   

 

This summer, we are returning to Auten Road and Amsterdam Schools for our 5-11 year old campers!  The Middle School camp is open to children ages 12-14, while Tiny Camp is a special half-day camp with weekly themes for our 4 and 5 year old campers.

 

Caring and well-trained staff members supervise children and provide a wide variety of activities and programming including arts and crafts, non-competitive games and sports, recreational play, and outdoor activities.  Campers make new friends, create memories, and most of all, have fun!

 

Day trips include bowling, swimming, ice skating, and Minor League Baseball trips.  The Middle School Camp also goes to the beach, a Major League Baseball game, laser tag, and river tubing on the Delaware.  These trips are additional fees, but are optional; counselors will also be at camp.

Complete information regarding camp locations, activities, trips, and fees and registration is available on the Parks and Recreation website (www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org). 

Shred It - Event June 7th - Hillsborough   

A reminder to all Hillsborough residents, Operation Secure Shred sponsored by Somerset County, hosts shredding events throughout the year.  The next event will be held on Saturday, June 7th in Hillsborough Township at the Auten Road Intermediate School.  
The event will be held rain or shine, from 9am until 1pm.  

Shred It events provide the opportunity for all Somerset County residents to securely dispose of their confidential papers in a secure manner.  These events are held throughout the county at various locations and dates.  

Be sure to check the County website www.co.somerset.nj.us for future events and locations for Operation Secure Shred.

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.

REMINDER:  Sign Up for Honeywell Instant Alert       

Register Today and Be Informed

A few months ago the Hillsborough Township Honeywell Alert Notification System was established as yet another means to communicate with Township residents in both times of an emergency but also in an effort to keep residents informed of upcoming events and other information.  

Registration is completed through the Township's website at www.hillsborough-nj.org. Click the link to the Honeywell system.  New Users then can click the "Sign Up" at the top left of the page.  Complete all of the required information.  Keep in mind when selecting a password, it requires 8 characters, 1 upper case alpha, 1 lower case alpha, 1 digit, 1 special character !@#$%^&*.,?<>|-_=+ and no more than two consecutive identical characters.  Upon completion of the registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to create your profile.     

Upon clicking the link in the email you receive from Honeywell support, you will complete your profile and also your contact information.  Under the "My Contact Information" section, you will select the types of alerts you wish to receive.  Alerts range in nature from field closures to police and fire alerts.   NOTE:  You must click the alert types (categories) for the notifications you wish to receive.

Rotary Club of Hillsborough Foundation Charity Pancake Breakfast       

DATE: Sunday, June 8, 2014
TIME:  9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
PLACE:  Hillsborough Township Municipal Building
   South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ
    Adults: $7             Children under 10: $3
Proceeds benefit Hillsborough Rotary Foundation Charities
Visit: http://www.hillsboroughnjrotary.com For information contact: Ken Genco 908 229 5045 or Kathy McGouey 908 331-0859

LES MISERABLES: IN CONCERT        

JUNE 13, 14, & 15 @ Hillsborough High School Auditorium

HHS Theatre & The NJ Intergenerational Orchestra is pleased to  present the world's most loved musical!

Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES sweeps its audience through an epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption, against the backdrop of a nation in the grips of revolution.

Our production includes 101 performers featuring Hillsborough Faculty, Alumni, and Current students alongside a 65 piece orchestra.  This epic, grand and uplifting, concert staging should not be missed.

BOROSAFE to Host Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event at Hillsborough High School         

BoroSAFE (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) will hold its 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention event on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the Hillsborough High School Auditorium. This event looks to bring community members together and open up a dialog about this difficult-to-discuss mental health issue. It is through public awareness and continued communication that individuals become aware of the resources that are available.

The day will include a special encore performance of the Allegra School of Music and Arts' play "I Don't Want to Talk About It". The play was written by Bradley Hayward and confronts the daily challenges of teenage life, from dealing with parents who just don't get it, to bullying, rumors, and suicide. The play is directed by Donnetta Bishop-Johnson and stars Emily Josbeno, Niya Roman, Catherine Rommel, Elizabeth Rommel, Bryan Schultz, and Rachel Underberg-Davis.

Following the performance, the student actors as well as local mental health professionals will hold a question and answer session. Local mental health organizations will have information tables set up to provide details on service offerings and assistance. Professional development hours will be provided upon request.

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