Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight Festivities Begin at 6:45pm (Rain or Shine)            

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held tonight at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, festivities beginning at 6:45pm.
The event will culminate with the anticipated arrival of Santa just before 7pm to light the Tree. Refreshments and visits with Santa will be held in the multi-purpose room.
All residents are invited and admission to the event is free.  Kettle-corn available for purchase.

Road Closure Advisory           

Roycefield Road remains closed between Dukes Parkway West and River Road 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 Township's Police Voted Best of the Best - Second Year in a Row           

Township's Police Department 2014 Readers Choice as for Best of the Best Police Department in Somerset County

Earlier this year, the Courier News once again launched their annual Readers Choice Contest for the "Best of the Best" in Central Jersey.  For the second consecutive year, Hillsborough Township's Police Department was voted as a Readers' Choice winner for the best of the best Police Department.

"We are honored to announce that Hillsborough's Police Department received the Best of the Best Police Department award from the 2014 Courier News Readers Choice Contest," reported Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.

Each summer the Courier News and Home News Tribune runs a Readers Choice Contest for various categories from bakeries and bistros to doctors and lawyers.  For the 2014 contest period over 45,000 nominations were received resulting in 245,000 votes.

Hillsborough Township Recognizes Movember Men's Health Awareness Month            

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation at the last Township Committee meeting recognizing the Movember Men's Health Awareness Movement.   Movember is committed to raising awareness about men's health issues and their effect on fathers, sons, brothers, uncles and husbands across the United States and the world.  All men are urged to become aware of their risks for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues as well as to obtain regular screenings for early detection.

Pictured above Mayor Tomson and Deputy Planning Director / Zoning Official David Kois.

Pictured above Township employees took part in the Movember Men's Health Awareness Movement and abandoned shaving for the month to help raise awareness.

Close Knit Group - Knits for a Cause             

Hillsborough Senior Citizens Knitting and Crocheting Group Supports Local Organizations

Hillsborough Senior Knitting and Crocheting group meets on Mondays at 10:30 in the Senior Activity Center, located at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.  This group is much more about socializing over their needles and threads.  Last month the group displayed dozens of handmade blankets, infant sweater sets and hats to benefit the Pregnancy Aid Center, the Lyons VA Hospital, Project Myself and the Bongiovi Funeral Home.  Anyone interested in joining the group is welcomed to join, just stop in on Mondays at 10:30am.

Pictured above are some of the members of the knitting group:  Julia Carden, Sue Kane, Peggy Commerton, Nancy Fusco, Jeanette DiGerolamo, Ines Pitaro, Rita Grosso, Rina Ehrhardt, Lucielle Mazzucco and Virgina Hutson.  Not pictured:  Mary Ward, Irene Ostrowski and Gina Viscoriello

Somerset County Recycling 'First Saturday' Drop-off and Holiday Closing  

'First Saturday of the Month' Drop-off

Somerset County residents can take advantage of the next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event to clean up around their homes Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807.

First Saturday drop-off events enable busy residents to recycle tires, clean textiles and usual curbside items in one fell swoop, as well as help people in the community who are less fortunate by donating food items for a local food bank.  

As part of the program, residents can drop off up to eight tires - with or without rims, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze and usual curbside materials, including chipboard items and plastic bottles and containers, marked #1 through #7.  Chipboard includes gift, shoe, shirt and all retail boxes, as well as cereal, cookie, pasta, cake and cracker boxes, without the plastic liners.  Also poster board, backing from writing pads and empty, dried-out steel paint cans are accepted.

Department of Environmental Protection Urges Safe and Less Polluting Burning of Wood in Cold Weather Months   

The Department of Environmental Protection is reminding New Jersey residents to take steps to reduce their impact on air quality when burning wood for heat as the weather turns colder, whether in fireplaces, wood stoves, or outdoor wood boilers.

"While burning wood is very comforting and cozy, it's important to remember that wood smoke contains fine particles that contribute to air pollution," said Jane Herndon, assistant commissioner for Environmental Management. "You can take a few simple steps, including having a properly maintained woodstove or fireplace, to minimize your impact on the environment and your neighbors, while protecting your home and safety."

Menorah Lighting - Tuesday, December 16th at 5pm    

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life will present the annual Menorah Lighting at the Municipal Complex.  Please visit their website at www.myjewishcenter.org for more information and to register for the Menorah Lighting.

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HHS Theatre Fundraiser - 3rd Annual Gingerbread Festival - Sunday, December 14th from 1-4pm    

Use your imagination and make your own Gingerbread House creation and bring it in to be judged for a chance to win a prize.

$10.00 entry fee or purchase one of HHS Theatre's Gingerbread kits complete with house parts, icing and candy and create a house in a timed competition against other contestants for a chance to win a prize.  $15.00 Fee per Kit

General Admission to the event - $2.00 per person.
Kindly pre - register by calling 908-431-6600 extension 2099.
{The Gingerbread Festival has been sponsored by PETROCKS}

Also HHS Theatre will be hosting - "HILLSBOROUGH'S GOT TALENT" on January 24th - applications are due by December 1st - please see our theatre website for specifics and forms- www.HHStheatre.org.

Thank you for your support of the HHS Theatre Program and attending "Peter Pan" last weekend.

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

Check out these Programs at the Hillsborough YMCA sponsored by Hillsborough Youth Services:    

*    The Rock Project Music Club - every Monday night from 7-8:30pm
*    Video Production Club - every Thursday night from 7-8:30pm
*    Planet Y - every Friday from 6:30-10pm

WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 10 AM TO 12PM

CLINIC WILL BE RESCHEDULED IF CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DATE PENDING AVAILABILITY OF VETERINARIANS and VACCINE
PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE THE WEEK BEFORE TO BE SURE THE CLINIC IS ON

WHERE: HILLSBOROUGH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
21 EAST MOUNTAIN ROAD, HILLSBOROUGH

• NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

• DOGS MUST BE LEASHED

• CATS MUST BE IN SECURE CARRIER

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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