School Back in Session Reminder From Hillsborough Police Department 

The Hillsborough Police Department reminds everyone that school is back in session, which will mean increased pedestrian traffic as some students walk to school and increased bus traffic.

Please be alert to flashing lights on stopped buses as children are entering and exiting the buses. Passing a stopped bus with warning lights activate can result in a 5 point violation and substantial fines.

The Police Department will be monitoring school bus stops and active school zones throughout the school year. Motorists should allow for extra travel time and anticipate increased volume around school facilities. 

Congressman Lance, Mayor Tomson and Committeewoman McCauley Visit Scouts  

Earlier this year, Boys Scout Troop #89 invited Mayor Doug Tomson to join them for their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge discussion.  As a follow up to that, the Mayor coordinated Congressman Lance and Committeewoman McCauley to join Troop #89 for a follow up discussion on Government.  

Pictured above:  members of Troop #89, Congressman Leonard Lance, Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeewoman McCauley

Township Mayor and Committee Help Raise Funds for Hillsborough Rotary               

Mayor Tomson, Deputy Mayor Burchette and Committeeman DelCore all took a turn in the Famous Dunk Tank during the Annual Rotary Fair last month.  Visitors had the opportunity to dunk the officials during the fair.  

Pictured: Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette, Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley

Township Committee Presents Proclamation to Young Swimmers 

Four young swimmers broke a nearly 30 year old record this past summer at the Roycefield Swim Club.  On July 26th, Peter Cipparulo, Joe McChesney, JB McCrea and Ryan Wargo set a new record for the 8/under 100-yard freestyle relay during the A League Championship Meet.

The Hillsborough Township Committee presented the team with a proclamation at a recent Township Committee meeting honoring their accomplishment.  

Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program Opens for Grant Applications 

The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee will open the grant application process on August 27th for the second round of grants for 2014.  Committeewoman and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Gloria McCauley said, "The application process is for non-profit, senior and youth organizations to apply for grants through the Hillsborough Township Credit Card Rewards Program."

This grant application process is open from August 27, 2014 through September 26, 2014. Once opened, the applications can be found online at www.hillsborough-nj.org or at the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office.  Completed applications must be returned to the Municipal Clerk / Administrator's office by September 26, 2014 to be considered for funding.

"The Hillsborough Credit Card Reward program is a great resource for our local organizations that quality to obtain funding without any expense to our Hillsborough Taxpayers," commented Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee.

Be Red Cross Ready - Hurricane Safety Checklist 

Hurricanes are strong storms that cause life and property threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, hight winds and tornadoes.

Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane.

See a Street Light Out?  Here's How To Report It            

 https://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/streetlight_out.jsp

https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/service_requests/report-lighting-problem.html 

Did You Know???       

We receive daily inquiries from home owners, real estate agents, attorneys and title companies requesting information on how to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in order to complete the transaction of a home sale.  There are municipalities in the State of New Jersey, by order of a locally imposed ordinance, which do require the issuance of a C of O each time a residential home is sold, has a title transfer or is rented.  The State of New Jersey does not mandate this and leaves such a requirement up to the jurisdiction of the municipality where the property is located, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.2 et seq.

Hillsborough Township has not adopted any such ordinance and therefore, does not require or issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Continuing Occupancy (CCO) for the resale, transfer of title or rental of a residential dwelling.  Hillsborough Township Building Department, as mandated by the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-133 et seq., does issue a C of O at the time construction of the dwelling was completed and after final inspections were passed.

Hillsborough Township, as mandated by the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-198.1 et seq., does however require the owner of the property to obtain a Certificate of Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector and Fire Extinguisher prior to a residential property transaction.  For complete details, please contact the Hillsborough Township Fire District, Bureau of Fire Safety (908) 369-4313, ext. 7178 or by visiting their website: www.hillsboroughfiresafety.com.

2nd Annual Peter J. Biondi Memorial Trail Run/Walk for SHIP  

HMS/ARIS 2014-2015 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and teacher grants. The card includes reusable discounts shown below from 37 local businesses; valid through 9/30/15.

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Roast turkey, meat loaf, salad, ham, scalloped potatoes, hearty soup, and spaghetti - every week there is something new and delicious served at Abundant Harvest Community Kitchen at Montgomery Evangelical Free Church. The free lunch program is open every Saturday from 11:30am-1:00pm, and the number of attendees continues to grow. Abundant Harvest is free and open to all, no questions asked. Come and see for yourself - there's plenty to go around and even enough to take home a meal!
 
Montgomery Evangelical Free Church is located at 246 Belle Mead - Griggstown Road in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery Township, one mile east of Route 206. Email abundantharvest@mefc.org, visit www.mefc.org or call 908-874-4634 for more information.

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Hillsborough Twp.

Affinity Federal Credit Union

Rewards VISA Credit Card

 

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CLERK'S OFFICE

2nd & 4th Tuesday until 7pm

BUILDING DEPARTMENT