Reminder:  Hillsborough's Dedication of Veterans Way, October 10th at 9am       

All Hillsborough Township Veterans are invited to the Dedication Ceremony next Friday, October 10th at 9am, as Hillsborough will dedicate the main roadway into the Municipal Complex as Veterans Way.

The event will be held rain or shine and light refreshments will be served.

Hillsborough Rescue Squad Earns Federal Grant     

Hillsborough Rescue Squad was awarded a $60,000 federal grant in a special ceremony at the Rescue Squad station on East Mountain Road. Congressman Lance was joined by Hillsborough Mayor Doug Tomson and Township Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, as well as members of the Rescue Squad. The grant will enable the Squad to install a vehicle exhaust capture system for 6 bays at its main station, a key element to keeping the 24/7 staffed facility safe.

Hillsborough Township Recognizes National Assisted Living Week     

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation last month recognizing National Assisted Living Week 2014 to both the Avalon at Hillsborough and Emeritus at Hillsborough.

Pictured above L-R:  From Avalon:  Meredith Krantz Director of Community Relations and Marketing, Laura Cardilo Director of Nursing and from Emeritus:  Patricia Schwalje Executive Director, Resident Council President Jane Keller, Resident Council Vice President Eleanor Getz, Memory Care Director Laura Hannigan and Life Enrichment Director Linda Pacifico.

Hillsborough Township Honors Middle School Softball Team   

The Hillsborough Middle School Girls Softball Team was recently honored at a Township Committee meeting with a proclamation in recognition of their successful season.  The team finished up with a 15-1 record, capturing the 2014 Central Jersey Junior Softball League Championship.   

Congratulations Team on a fantastic season!

Pictured above:   Mayor Doug Tomson and the Hillsborough Middle School Girls Softball Team

Township Recognizes September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month              

Last month, Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Susyn Timko, an advocate for Ovarian Cancer Awareness attended the meeting to receive the proclamation. 

Pictured above:  Mayor Doug Tomson presenting Susyn Timko the proclamation.

Congressman Visits Bridgeway in Hillsborough     

Over 1,100 Register with Shop Hillsborough Program     

Hillsborough Health Department Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics   

The Hillsborough Health Department will sponsor flu vaccinations for Hillsborough Township and Millstone Borough residents, age 18 years and older (excluding pregnant women due to insurance issues) at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on the dates below.  More dates may be added as necessary. The Community Visiting Nurses of Somerset County will administer the vaccine. The flu vaccine will protect against the three strains of influenza most likely to cause illness during the 2014-2015 season.

The Vaccination Clinic will be held on:  Wednesday, October 8, 2-7pm

Although there is an approved high dose vaccine available for Seniors age 65 and older, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has not yet made a recommendation regarding the use of one vaccine over another for Seniors. Please ask your doctor whether he or she recommends any one type of influenza vaccine over another.

 

Last Day to Register to Vote in the General Election - October 14th     

Tuesday, October 14th (21 days before election - N.J.S.A. 19:31) is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4th.  

The Township Clerk's Office is regularly open M-F 8am-4:30pm and until 7pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Residents may visit the Somerset County website at https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/elections/forms/somerset-voter-reg-form.pdf to download a voter registration form.  

Registered voters can vote by mail by visiting the County website at https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/clerk/pdf/mailinballot.pdf to download the vote by mail form.

Winter In-Town Recreation Basketball Registration Open   

Recreation basketball is a fun, non-competitive league where children are able to learn the game and improve their skills with a weekly practice session and games on Saturdays.  An 8-week regular season will be followed by playoffs.  Registration is available on the Parks & Recreation website.

DEP Celebrates 20th Annual Fall Forestry Festival This Saturday      

Free Event Features Nature Hikes, Crafts and Demonstrations

The Department of Environmental Protection's Forest Resource Education Center in Jackson this Saturday will host the 20th Fall Forestry Festival, a fun and educational experience that provides a wealth of ways for visitors of all ages to learn about trees and gain appreciation for the outdoors. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

"This festival offers something for everyone, whether you're a novice or an expert in trees and outdoors pursuits," said DEP Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources Richard Boornazian. "This is the perfect outing to appreciate the changing of the seasons and the importance of trees and the great outdoors in all of our lives."

"Whether you're an avid birder, a member of a scouting organization, or eager to learn more about the outdoors, the activities at the Fall Forestry Festival help to stir passions and a greater understanding for our forests," added State Forester Lynn Fleming.

Hillsborough Schools to Offer Parent Technology Night With a Focus on Helping Parents Navigate Social Media    

Hillsborough Township Public Schools (HTPS) will host its first Parent Technology Night of the 2014-2015 school year on Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 7:30 - 9:00 P.M. in the Auten Road Intermediate School cafeteria. All parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend. The evening's discussion, "Digital Dialogues: A Parent's Guide to Social Media" will be led by students from Hillsborough High School and Hillsborough Middle School PRIDE (Peers Respecting Individual Differences Everyday) and moderated by HTPS staff members.

The Hillsborough High Schools PRIDE students will present an overview of many of the most popular social media sites for students. Following the overview, group discussions will focus on how to talk with your child(ren) about what to post and what not to post, privacy restrictions, rules on "friending" people, and the digital footprint they are creating.

This workshop is presented in conjunction with district-wide activities to promote the Week of Respect. All who are interested are encouraged to attend. For more details or to register, please visit www.htps.us/ptn. Walk-ins are welcome.

Additional Parent Technology Nights will be held throughout the school year on a variety of educational technology topics.

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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Hillsborough High School Theatre Presents...  

Bernard Solomon, Artistic Director of Hillsborough High School Theatre, recently announced that he will be directing the following plays at the Hillsborough High School for our Community during the 2014-2015 Season:

"Peter Pan" - November 21 and 22

"Cats" - March 6th through March 14th

"Godspell" - May 8th and 9th

Hillsborough Shorts - May 29th

Season tickets are now available for purchase - www.HHSTheatre.org or by calling 908-431-6600 extension 2099.

Hillsborough Town Hall Meeting to Address Prescription Drug Abuse      

The Safe Communities Coalition of Somerset County  is partnering with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, Hillsborough Township Police Department, Hillsborough Township Public Schools, Hillsborough Municipal Alliance, Hillsborough Youth Services Commission and EmPoWER Somerset  to hold a Town Hall Meeting titled "The Cycle of Pills to Heroin: Drug Trends in Our Community" on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose room of the Hillsborough Municipal Building located at  379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough.  

The Town Hall Meeting will feature a showing of the original documentary, From Pills to Heroin: The Domino Effect, produced by the Safe Communities Coalition, with interviews and true life stories from local residents who have been affected by prescription drug and heroin addiction. The documentary screening will be followed by an interactive discussion and question and answer session with a panel of experts, law enforcement, community members, and film participants. This free event is open to all. Parents and students in middle school and above are especially encouraged to attend to learn about local statistics and what they can do to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in the community. Registration is encouraged but walk ins are welcomed. Registration can be completed on line at www.tinyurl.com/HillsboroughTHM or by calling EmPoWER Somerset at 908-722-4900.

 

Applications are Being Accepted for the Leadership Somerset Class of 2015       

Deadline is Oct. 31

Leadership Somerset Fellows are an exclusive network of over 340 thoughtful, dedicated leaders who make a positive impact in the community.  

Adults who live or work in Somerset County are invited to apply for the Leadership Somerset Class of 2015. The program highlights aspects of positive leadership, different personality styles and team skills. It also expands participants' knowledge of local government, programs and resources in Somerset County.  The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 31.
 
What is your passion? Every year, Leadership Somerset participants complete a class project for the benefit of the community. From the implementation of youth programs, blood drives and financial literacy programs to renovations made in neighborhoods and at nonprofit organizations, Leadership Somerset Fellows have made a difference.

Sessions are held once a month, on a week day, starting in January.  Classes start between 8-8:30 a.m. and end by 5 p.m.

 

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