2014 CFO Report: Hillsborough Township Maintains Lowest Per Capita Spending of Area Municipalities         

AA+ Rating Result of Fiscal Responsibility
Hillsborough Qualifies Again for 100% of Eligible State Aid

Hillsborough Township maintains a philosophy of providing a level of service that meets the expectations of the taxpayers while maintaining a business-like approach including scrutinizing spending levels, pay-as-you go for routine capital purchases and working diligently to balance changes in revenues in light of mandatory spending increases, according to the 2014 CFO report released this week by the Township.

Non-tax revenues increased in the 2014 budget for the second consecutive year as the economy begins to slowly rebound, according to the Report.

"We maintain a hard line on spending and pay-as-you-go for routine capital purchases," stated Mayor Doug Tomson.

Hillsborough Township Welcomes Police Officer Wolff       

The Hillsborough Township Committee filled a vacancy in the Township's Police Department and appointed Philip Wolff as a new Police Officer.  Officer Wolff graduated from the John H. Stamler Police Academy in June of last year.  Mayor Doug Tomson administered the Oath of Office to Officer Wolff.  Welcome Officer Wolff!

Pictured above:  Mayor Doug Tomson, Police Officer Wolff, his family and Police Chief Paul Kaminsky.

"Veterans Way" Dedication     

Municipal Complex's Entrance Named in Recognition of Veterans' Service

Last Friday morning, the entrance roadway to the Municipal Complex off of Beekman Lane was formally dedicated as Veterans Way.  An artist rendition of what the area will ultimately look like was adorned with seasonal plantings for the ceremony and American Flags lining the roadway into the complex.

Veterans Way is also home to Hillsborough's Garden of Honor which includes plaques honoring Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  In addition, there is a plaque honoring all future Veterans and Purple Heart Recipients.  

Congressman Lance, Assemblywoman Simon and other local dignitaries joined Mayor Tomson and his colleagues on the Hillsborough Township Committee to welcome the veterans and guests.

Township Committee Declares October 5th through October 11th, 2014 as Fire Prevention Week              

The Township Committee of Hillsborough proclaimed October 5th-11th, 2014 as Fire Prevention Week throughout Hillsborough Township and urged residents to test their smoke alarms at least every month by pushing the test button.  

Picture above:  Mayor Doug Tomson and Chief Fire Marshal Chris Weniger

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Hillsborough Township Continues to Recognize Long Time Businesses       

REALTORS Come Together to Assist Homeowners and Enhance Communities        

Road Construction Projects:       

Night time Road paving has begun on South Branch Road between Beekman Lane and River Road and also on Amwell Road between Woods Road and Clerico Lane.  The paving will run from approximately 8pm until 5am.  Delays are expected, so please plan accordingly.  

Motorists are also advised that Homestead Road between Willow Road and the CSX railroad (east side of Rt.206) will be closed to thru traffic beginning on or about October 20th for paving.  Detours will be set up.  Please plan accordingly.

Come cheer the Hillsborough High School Varsity Football team       

Come cheer the Hillsborough High School Varsity Football team this Friday at the 2014 Homecoming and Red Ribbon Week Celebration Game as they host Union at 7pm.
 

GO RAIDERS!!!

Adopt-A-Family Program to Aid Needy Residents    

Donations Sought to Provide Thanksgiving Meals
 
Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh has announced the fifth annual Adopt-A-Family program that will help provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families.

"We often hear that people want to help others within their own community," said Freeholder Walsh.  "This is a perfect way for residents to earmark donations to help feed needy families in their own or neighboring towns."

The estimated cost of a Thanksgiving meal is $40.  Anyone wishing to donate may send a check to any of the following local programs:

• Food Bank Network of Somerset County, P.O. Box 149, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
• Franklin Township Food Bank, P.O. Box 333, Somerset, NJ 08875-0333
• Hillsborough Food Pantry, Attn: Social Services Department, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
• Reformed Church of Bound Brook, Main Street & Clinton Street, South Bound Brook, NJ  08880
• Samaritan Homeless Interim Program Inc. (SHIP), 87 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876

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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.

 

Join P.L.C.         

Don't be in the dark when it comes to your kids! Join P.L.C. Parent Learning Community.

Murder Mystery Dinner   

Hillsborough High School's first Theatre Fund Raiser of 2014 is a Murder Mystery Dinner scheduled for Friday October 24th in the Hillsborough High School Commons at 6:30pm.

Tickets are $15.00 per person - and include Dinner and Entertainment.  They can be purchased at www.hhstheatre.org.

The theme is Hollywood - please come dressed for our Red Carpet event.

HHS Theatre Students are still soliciting restaurants for food donations and businesses for table advertising donations.

Thank you Hillsborough and surrounding towns for your generous support of our HHS Theatre Productions!

Get Ready for Halloween at the Y        

We're Brewing Up a Magical Night!

Friday October 24th, 2014 7PM-9PM
Hillsborough Family YMCA 19 East Mountain Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Cost: FREE/OPEN TO ALL
Contact: Matthew Gray or Mark Ibarra 908-369-0490

Forget the ghouls, the goblins, and the things that go bump in the night. There's nothing scarier to us than the thought that you might miss out on one of our most popular family events - Halloween at the Y!

Join us for a night of fun and fright on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014 for our annual Halloween at the Y party. Between 7 and 9 p.m, we're brewing up a whole lot of magical fun with music, healthy snacks, activities, crafts, and even a Haunted Forest (weather permitting)!   We've concocted the perfect spellbinding event to ensure that everyone has a memorable night.

This event is free to all, so invite your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of ghoulish fun!

2014 Aetna Voices of Health Award Nominee         

4-Time Olympian, Family Health/Wellness Advocate Joetta Clark Diggs' Foundation, has been nominated for the 2014 Aetna Voices of Health Award, which means they are being honored as one of the nation's TOP Foundations working towards having healthier communities!! Please show your support by clicking the button below and voting for The Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation (JCDSF) . Click here to Vote.

DRIVERS CAUTIONED TO BE ON LOOKOUT FOR DEER NEAR ROADWAYS, PARTICULARLY DURING MORNING AND EVENING COMMUTES

The Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging motorists to be alert for white-tailed deer on roads with the arrival of the fall breeding season.

Deer tend to be much more active at this time of the year, and may suddenly dart across roadways. Motorists are urged to be especially attentive during morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor. Research by State Farm Insurance indicates that deer were involved in 26,860 motor vehicle accidents in 2013. The number may actually be significantly higher due to unreported collisions.

"Drivers should use extra caution to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles, as deer movements related to breeding have begun and will pick up in the coming weeks," said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. "Caution will become even more important when daylight saving time ends Nov. 2, causing commutes to align with periods when deer are most active."

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Tech Workshop - Learning Basics of HTML and CSS for Girls in Grades 6-9         

When:  Nov 8th, from 1-4pm
Where:   220 Lincoln BLVD. Suite 300, Middlesex , NJ 08846
Who:  Girls in Grades 6-9
What:  Free Tech Workshop - Learning basics of HTML and CSS

To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/htmlcss-workshop-tickets-13342839793

This workshop is being provided through a collaborative effort with TechGirlz, a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia to use lesson plans and guidelines. TechGirlz's motto is to empower middle school girls to become tomorrow's technology leaders.   For more information or to become a volunteer instructor please contact Shubha Ramaswamy (shubhashreekumar@gmail.com).

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 Twp.

Affinity Federal Credit Union

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