Issue: 2014 November 21 
November 21, 2014

Road Closure Advisory                

Auten Road: will be closed on Monday, November 24th at 8am until Wednesday, November 26th at 8am at the Railroad Crossing.

 

Roycefield Road: will be closed between Duke Parkway West and River Road beginning on Wednesday, November 26 for Somerset County emergency bridge repair.  The closure is anticipated to last for 3 weeks.  

 

Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time through that area, particularly during rush hour.  Please follow detours and, or plan an alternate route. 

Hillsborough Promotes Corporal Oldenburg to Sergeant             

The Hillsborough Township Committee recently acted at a Township Committee meeting to promote Corporal Trevor Oldenburg to the position of Sergeant.  Sergeant Oldenburg was sworn in to his new position by Mayor Tomson.  Sergeant Oldenburg, a 24 year veteran of the Department was found to be the highest rated candidate during the promotional process earlier this year.
Congratulations Sergeant Oldenburg!

Pictured above:  Sergeant Oldenburg and his family, Mayor Tomson and Chief Kaminsky

Township Committee Honors Hillsborough Middle School Soccer Team            

The Hillsborough Middle School Boys Soccer A Team recently attended a Township Committee meeting to receive a proclamation from the Mayor and Township Committee in honor of their successful season.  They completed their season with a 13-2-2 record, winning the title of the 2014 Central Jersey Junior Athletic League Champions.  

Congratulations Team on a fantastic season!

Pictured above:   Mayor Tomson presents the Hillsborough Middle School Boys Soccer A Team with a proclamation

Hillsborough Township Recognizes Diabetes Awareness Month           

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation at the last Township Committee meeting recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month.   Residents are encouraged to help fight this disease by increasing awareness of the risk factors of diabetes and making healthy lifestyle choices.

Pictured above L-R:  Dr. Naveen Mehrotra, Dr. Meen Murthy and Mayor Doug Tomson.

Calling All Hillsborough Based Not-For-Profit Organizations: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5th @ 7PM             

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.

Girl Scouts Assist at the CAN (Community Assistance Network)  

On Monday, November 10, 2014, 8 very excited Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 63410, their Leaders, Sara Wendt, Sherri McKelvey, and Michele Amato and parent Volunteers gathered together at the Hillsborough Community Assistance Network (CAN). The girls donated and delivered their troop's donation of non-perishable items needed for a Thanksgiving Meal. The girls then helped to organize and stock the food pantry shelves.

 

Pictured above L-R: Brianna Ruffa, Ornella Marconi, Daniela Rossi, Morgan Wendt, Ava Waskiewicz, Sophia Candelaria, Jessica McKelvey, Natalie Amato

Not pictured: Julianna Bakaletz and Brianna Gibson
Photo credit: Sara Wendt

Hillsborough to Participate in the My Town Series with New Jersey Devils on March 8th           

Mayor Tomson recently announced that Hillsborough Township was selected to participate in the New Jersey Devils My Town Series at the NJ Devils game against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 8, 2015.

Tickets are already on sale and more information can be obtained by visiting Devils.nhl.com/hillsborough.   Be sure to input the special code:  MYTOWNHILLS when placing ticket orders.

Leaf Program Update:             

The Township's Leaf Program is moving along smoothly and it is anticipated to be on schedule to finish the first round of leaf pick-ups by the end of next week. The second round of pick-ups will begin immediately.  Residents are urged to put your leaves out now if you are planning to take part in this program.   

 

 Preparing Your Leaves 

  • Please rake leaves in a pile between the sidewalk and the street curbing. Be sure your pile of leaves is no further than four feet back from the curb. The vacuum hose cannot reach the leaves if they are too far back.
  • Rake only leaves into piles. The vacuum cannot pick up other types of yard waste such as sticks, brush and garden refuse.
  • Combine your leaves into sizable piles. It slows the crews down to have to look for and handle multiple small leaf piles. The minimum size for one pile should be the equivalent of one yard waste bag.

You Can Help Us Out

  • Please do not rake leaves into the street as it is against the law! Leaves should never be raked into the street as they can be washed into the storm sewer and cause flooding for your neighborhood.
  • Do not pile leaves around mailboxes and signposts. Place the pile in an open area.

 Some Final Reminders

  • Despite all advanced preparation, adherence to these schedules depends on weather and equipment functioning properly. Equipment breakdowns and heavy rains can slow progress, and snowstorms late in the cycle can curtail the program.
  • We advise residents to not delay in leaf raking, as an early winter requires that equipment and crews be redirected to snow removal.
  • The Auten Road Dump Facility is open every Saturday from 7-3:00pm until December 20th if you desire to remove the leaves.

HHS Varsity vs. Manalapan in Semi-finals Football Game Tonight at 7PM        

Come out to cheer the HHS Varsity football team tonight as they take on Manalapan at home in the NJ State Central Group 5 Semi-finals at 7PM tonight.

Hillsborough Digital Photographic Society's 3rd Annual Photo Exhibition Nov. 17 - Dec. 13     


Hillsborough Township
Municipal Complex



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Hillsborough High School Theater Update      

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.
This weekend
Hillsborough High School Theatre Presents  PETER PAN on:

November 21 at 7pm

November 22nd at 1pm and 7pm

November 22nd at 3pm -The Peter Pan Character Tea SOLD OUT

 

Ticket cost is $15.00 per person and 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 see the Theatre website for specifics and forms.

 

Thank you for your support of the HHS Theatre Program!

NFPA Thanksgiving Safety Tips          



Click here to view the National Fire Protection Associan's (NFPA) Thanksgiving safety tips.

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/

Breakfast with Santa on November 30th @ 9:00am at Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge #2119        

Please join us for a "Breakfast with Santa" on Sunday, November 30 from 9:00 am to 12 pm. Professional photography services will be available with optional framing. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage, french toast sticks, eggs, potatoes, coffee, juice. Admission is $5 and children under 3 are admitted at no charge.

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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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Important Dates To Remember  

November 25
  • Township Committee Meeting 7:30pm in the Municipal Building

 

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This e-newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee

 
Mayor
Doug Tomson

Deputy Mayor
Greg Burchette

Committeeman
Frank DelCore

Committeewoman
Gloria McCauley

Committeeman
Carl Suraci
 
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