Issue: 2014 November 14

November 14, 2014

"Shop Hillsborough" Mobile App Now Available

Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette announced the launch of the Shop Hillsborough Mobile App at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting. "The Shop Hillsborough Mobile App offers residents a convenient way to access the current list of Shop Hillsborough participating merchants from a smart phone or mobile device," stated Deputy Mayor Burchette.

The Shop Hillsborough Program, introduced in September of this year, encourages residents and those who work in Hillsborough to shop locally by rewarding them with property tax credits or reward checks when they shop at any of the more than 70 participating merchants of the program. Tax credits earned will be applied to the property tax bill, or in the case of a renter, a reward check will be issued.

The Mobile App can be found in the App Store for Apple devices and in the Google Play Store for Google devices.

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Hillsborough Township Honor Veterans at 6th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee honored Hillsborough Veterans at the 6th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Veteran Thomas Cellilli, Jr. of Hillsborough, was the Military guest speaker. Congressman Leonard Lance also addressed the Veterans and thanked them for their service. Senator Kip Bateman, Assemblyman Jack Ciatterlli, Assemblywoman Donna Simon, Somerset County Freeholders Peter Palmer and Deputy Director Mark Caliguire were among the other honored guests for the evening. After the outdoor ceremony, Veterans followed a candlelit pathway back into the Peter J. Biondi Building for a reception.

Township Committee Honors Theresa Haantz

Mayor Doug Tomson presented a certificate of appreciation to Theresa Haantz for her compilation of the "Salute to Veterans" video that now airs on Hillsborough's hometown Channel 29 and is available for viewing on the Township website.

Pictured above: Mayor Doug Tomson, Theresa Haantz and some of the Township Veterans

Hillsborough Township's Recreation Department Set to Roll-Out New 2014 Winter Programs

Committeeman Carl Suraci, Liaison to Recreation, announced at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting that "Hillsborough Township's Recreation Department will be offering several new programs geared to Kindergarten through 12th Grade."

New programs for this winter include:

*   Boys and Girls Volleyball for grades 6 - 8
*   Girls Open Gym Basketball for grades 7-12
*   Big Chefs for boys and girls in grades 5-8
*   Young Crafters for Kindergarteners through 3rd grade

Look for details on these and other programs in the Recreation Department's Winter 2014 Activities Guide, which will be available on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Registration will begin on Monday, November 17, 2014. Visit the Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org to register.

Community Organizations Invited to Decorate Trees for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

All not-for-profit Hillsborough based organizations are invited to participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting to be held on Friday, December 5th at 7pm by decorating a tree. As in years past, trees will be provided by the Township for your not-for-profit organization to decorate in advance of the event.

The trees are approximately 5 to 6 feet tall and lights will also be provided. Your tree can be themed for your organization or decorated with festive ornaments for the season. These trees are later planted throughout the Township as part of the Community Forestry Program. For more information or to register to participate in decorating a tree, please contact Hillsborough Township's Recreation Department at 908-369-4832.

2014-2015 Parks and Recreation Winter Activities Guide

Come cheer the Hillsborough High School Varsity Football team tonight as they take on Monroe, 7pm, at the stadium.

GO RAIDERS!!!

Saturday - November 29th is "Small Business Saturday"

Shop Local on November 29th - Shop Hillsborough (and remember to use your Shop Hillsborough Reward Card)

Small Businesses are there for you. On November 29th, will you be there for them?

Help make a lasting impact in the place you call home on Small Business Saturday�. Founded by American Express in 2010, it's a day to celebrate the local businesses that help make your neighborhood great - and anyone can join in, from business owners to shoppers to government officials. This year, Small Business Saturday is Nov 29. No matter who you are, be a part of it. Check out the link below for more information https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/?extlink=SBS2014_Search_Consumer

For the current listing of Hillsborough Business participating in the Shop Hillsborough Program, please visit https://propertytaxcard.com/ShopHillsborough/

Leaf Drop Off Available

Get rid of your unwanted leaves on any Saturday through Saturday December 20th, from 7am until 3pm. This free leaf drop off program is open to all Hillsborough residents. Only leaves will be accepted, no brush, yard waste or other debris.

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Fall Rabies Vaccinations Available in Bridgewater Hillsborough to Announce January Dates Shortly

The Bridgewater Township Division of Health strongly urges all residents to maintain rabies vaccinations for their dogs and cats. Rabies in wildlife continues to be a public health concern in New Jersey and our community. The best defense against rabies is to assure that vaccinations are current for all domestic animals. Proof of current rabies vaccination is also necessary to license all dogs and cats.

The Division of Health has scheduled a Fall Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats. The clinic will be held Tuesday evening, November 18, 2014, at the Finderne Firehouse. The firehouse is located at 672 East Main Street, Bridgewater. Rabies vaccinations for dogs will be held between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Cats may be presented for vaccination between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. All dogs brought to the clinic must be securely leashed. All cats must be brought to the clinic in a secure box or carrier. All pets must be accompanied by an adult. Current license information at the time of the clinic is not necessary, but will serve to expedite the vaccination process. All rabies vaccinations at the clinic are provided free of charge.

For further information feel free to contact the Bridgewater Division of Health at (908) 725-5750 or via e-mail at health@bridgewaternj.gov.

Come and see PETER PAN

Come and see PETER PAN - as he takes WENDY Darling and her brothers to NEVERLAND where you will meet INDIANS, the LOST BOYS, and CAPTAIN HOOK

Hillsborough High School Theatre Presents: PETER PAN

November 21 at 7pm

November 22nd at 1pm and 7pm

{A Peter Pan Character Tea will be held on November 22nd at 3pm - tickets must be purchased separately}

Ticket cost is $15.00 per person.

Tickets can be purchased at the HHS Theatre On-Line Box Office www.hhstheatre.org or by calling 908-431-6600 extension 2099.

Also HHS Theatre will be hosting -- HILLSBOROUGH'S GOT TALENT on January 24th. Applications are due by December 1st - please visit the Theatre website for specifics and forms.

2014-2015 Hillsborough Middle & Auten Road Schools Discount Card On Sale Now!

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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Scoot General Information and Policies

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Important Dates To Remember

November 25