Issue: 2014 July 18

July 18, 2014

Hillsborough Township Honors High School Varsity Lacrosse Players

Mayor Doug Tomson recently presented proclamations to three Hillsborough High School Varsity Lacross Players for their All-Skyland Conference Achievements.

Defensive Player Jack Ryan was named Honorable Mention at the All-Skyland Conference, Delaware Division. Midfielder Wian Coetzer was named 2nd Team All-Skyland Conference, Delaware Division and 2nd Team All-State Group IV. Goalie Anthony Stavrakis was named 1st Team All-Sykland Conference, Delaware Division and 1st Team All-State Group IV.

Congratulations and best of luck!

Pictured above: Mayor Doug Tomson with Wian Coetzer and Anthony Stavrakis

Mayor Tomson Cut the Ribbon at O.N.E. Center for Wellness

Last month Mayor Doug Tomson cut the ribbon for O.N.E. Center for Wellness Massage Therapy and Yogo Studio at their Grand Opening. The studio is located at 170 Township Line Road, Building A.

Pictured above: Owner Meg Shelton, Mayor Tomson and Owner Pauline Gyllenhammer

SAVE the DATE - Township Campout & Fishing Derby Set for Friday, August 1st

Mark your calendars - The Annual Family Campout and Fishing Derby is set for Friday, August 1st.

Enjoy a family night of camping, fishing, fun and games. Register with the Recreation Department online at www.hillsborough-nj.org.

The registration deadline is July 31st.

For the campout flyer, click here...

For the fishing derby, click here...

Fall Soccer Leagues Registration Open

The World Cup may be over, but we still have soccer fever. Registration for the Fall Recreation Soccer League is ongoing through August 10. Leagues are formed for children entering Kindergarten through 12th grade. We also have Pee Wee soccer, for children ages 3 and 4 at the start of the program. Games are held on Saturdays. Practices for grades 3-12 will be during the week. For more information and to register, head over to the Parks & Recreation website.

For more information, please click here...

Talking or Texting Will Carry a Higher Penalty

Effective July 1, 2014 there are enhanced penalties for Talking or Texting on a Handheld Device while Driving. A violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3 will no longer be a payable violation. A person issued a summons for this statute will be required to appear in court at which time their driver's history will be reviewed by a Municipal Court Judge to determine the fine. The new sentencing guidelines are as follows:

*   First offense:    fine of not less than $200 or more than $400
*   Second offense: fine of not less than $400 or more than $600
*   Third or subsequent offense: fine of not less than $600 or more than $800

o Three motor vehicle points will be assessed for 3rd or subsequent offenses.

o 90 day loss of license may be imposed by the Judge for 3rd or subsequent offenses.

A portion of the money collected for these violations will be allocated to the Motor Vehicle Commission to fund an education program focused on the dangers of texting while driving.

Hillsborough Music Festival 2014 Will be Held on Saturday, August 9th

Save the date for the Hillsborough Music Festival to be held on Saturday, August 9th from 2-10 pm. The festival will be held in the parking area behind Applebee's. Visit hillsboroughmusicfestival.org/ for more information.

For the flyer, click here...

Hillsborough Rescue Squad and Hillsborough High School recognized by American Heart Association

The American Heart Association recently recognized the Hillsborough Rescue Squad and Hillsborough High School for partnering together to train students in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The American Heart Association presented the two groups with a New Jersey American HeartSaver Award for helping strengthening the Chain of Survival, commending the unique program in which the organizations partner together to train every 11th grade student-nearly 600 students annually-in CPR.

Each year, more than 420,000 out-of-hospitals cardiac arrests occur in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 90% of those who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests don't survive. The act of CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or even triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival. Yet, only 32 percent of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from a bystander.

For more information, click here...

Music in the Park 2014

New bands, as well as some fan favorites. Join the Hillsborough Education Foundation on Thursday's beginning July 10 through August 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Ann Van Middlesworth park (located off Amwell Road on 17 Pleasant View Road). Bring your friends and family, a chair or a blanket and enjoy the tunes into the night. Come early and take a stroll through the park or bring a picnic and pass the evening moving along with music that moves you. Whether you are 1 or 100, there is something for everyone! Here is the remaining lineup.
July 24 -- John Nobile's Summer Swing Orchestra
July 31 -- Sun Dog
Aug 7 -- Surprise Guest -- Check back for more information!
Weather related announcements will be listed here and on our facebook page www.facebook.com/hefnj.

The ABCs of DNA

July 21 at 7 p.m. @ the Hillsborough Library Program Room B

Walter Choroszewski shares his experience with DNA testing for Genealogy and Genomics. As a former science educator, Walter decodes the confusing science and translates it into common language. He will compare and review companies offering DNA testing and teach how audiences can use this new tool to discover the many treasures hidden in their own DNA.