News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2014 December 12

December 12, 2014

Road Closure Advisory

Roycefield Road remains closed between Dukes Parkway West and River Road for Somerset County emergency bridge repair. Motorists are advised to allow for additional travel time through that area, particularly during rush hour. Please follow detours or plan an alternate route.

Collaboration Leads to Grant Funds

Hillsborough Township Partners with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Stony-Brook Millstone Watershed Association

"Hillsborough Township along with Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association (SBMWA) are pleased to announce the receipt of a $175,539 grant to address areas of concern along Royce Brook," Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee reported at a Township Committee meeting last month

Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) continues to expand its efforts in Urban Extension by securing funding to work directly with municipalities and their residents to address important issues afflicting New Jersey's towns.

"The partnership between Hillsborough Township, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County and Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association (SBMWA) to obtain a $175,539 grant to address flooding problems that are associated with the Royce Brook is another example of the success that comes through collaboration," stated Committeewoman McCauley.

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Pictured above (L-R): Deputy Director of Planning / Zoning Official David Kois, Science Director Amy Soli, Ph.D., Environmental & Resource Agent Pat Rector, Mayor Doug Tomson amd Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.

Township Lights Annual Tree

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held last Friday. Despite the inclement weather, Santa arrived courtesy of the Flagtown Fire Department. Once he lit the Tree with Mayor Tomson, Santa met with visitors in the Municipal Building for refreshments.

Pictured above (L-R): Mayor Tomson, Deputy Mayor Burchette, Committeeman DelCore, one of Santa's helpers and Santa seated in front.

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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Christmas Tree Safety Tips

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Free Rabies Clinic - Saturday, December 13th from 8-10am

Dogs Only!

Saturday, December 13, from 8-10AM
Franklin Township Animal Shelter located at:
475 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ.

This is only for dogs.

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.

Blood Drive - Tuesday, December 16th

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
2pm - 7pm

Route 206 Fire House

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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

REMINDER: Nominations Due Dec. 31 for Outstanding Women Awards

Do you know a Somerset County woman who has made extraordinary contributions to her career field or her community?

The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominations for its 2015 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program.

"We have many women in Somerset County doing amazing things every day," said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, commission liaison. "It is most appropriate that during Women's History Month, we take the time to publicly recognize them and say thank you."

Print a nomination form and guidelines from http://bit.ly/WomenAwards15 or call Commission Chairwoman Jane O'Donnell at 908-234-9302 if you do not have Internet access.

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DVRT & SART Volunteers Wanted!