Mayor Doug Tomson and the Hillsborough Township Committee wish everyone a Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas!           

Holiday Hours for the Municipal Departments and the Library:            

*    Municipal Offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.
*    Hillsborough Library Holiday Schedule:

Giant Menorah Lighting 

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the First Night of Chanukah at the Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Extravaganza at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex this past Tuesday.  Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley were on hand to welcome the crowd and wish everyone a joyous holiday.  After the lighting of the Menorah, the festivities moved inside where there were crafts, latkes and donuts, games and music.  This event was sponsored by Rabbi Krinsky and the Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

Township Recognizes Hillsborough High School Gymnastics Team          

The Hillsborough High School Gymnastics Team were recognized at a Township Committee Meeting last month with a proclamation for their successful season and an undefeated record of 9-0.  The team captured the following titles:  2014 Skyland Conference Regular Season Title, 2014 Somerset County Champions, 2014 Skyland Conference Champions and the 2014 Central II Sectional Champions.  

Congratulations to the Team!

Pictured above:   Mayor Doug Tomson and members of the Hillsborough High School Gymnastics Team

The Nick Magos Cancer Callout 2014 Event - Biggest One Yet    

Earlier this month Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette the Nick Magos Cancer Callout recipients for the 2014 gift check presentation.  The event, which began in 2011, awards gift checks to families of cancer victims.  The group raised over $30,000 in 2014 and awarded funds to 6 different families.  The Nick Magos Cancer Callout group is comprised of SWAT, Medics, CNT, Hillsborough Police and Fire Departments.

For more information, please visit their website at http://cancercallout.com/

2015 Senior Chapter "B" Swears in New Officers    

Welcome and best of luck Chapter "B".

Pictured above (L-R):  Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, 2015 Chapter B President Tony Fusco, Peggy Commerton, outgoing Co-Presidents Ed and Nancy Bertin, Ralph Fareillo, Ellen Stanislaski,  Nancy Fusco, Wanda Goldsworthy, Carol Stein, Township Clerk Pamela Borek and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats 2015         

•     TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

•     PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE THE MORNING OF THE CLINIC IN CASE OF CANCELLATION

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

WHERE: HILLSBOROUGH PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE
                    21 EAST MOUNTAIN ROAD, NEXT TO THE YMCA

*    NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

*    CATS MUST BE IN A SECURE BOX OR CARRIER

*    DOGS MUST BE LEASHED

Holiday Safety Tips    

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Winter Holiday Safety Tips

Communities, Restaurants, Dealerships Promote 'Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver®'    

The Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Safe Communities Coalition, Empower Somerset and local eating and drinking establishments, as well car dealerships, are promoting designated driving in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.

Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano has invited the community at large to support the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers aimed at encouraging safe and sober driving during the coming holidays.

Restaurants Big Heads Pub in Hillsborough, Southside Grille & Restaurant in South Bound Brook, Uncle Vinnie's Clam Bar in Raritan, and Wasabi and Verve in Somerville have agreed to promote the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers to their patrons. Bridgewater Lexus recently joined the campaign to support the initiative and is handing out HERO Campaign brochures and magnets.

Somerset County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers    

If you are interested in working for the Somerset County Board of Elections for an upcoming Election, please complete the application below or contact the Board of Elections at 908-231-7086.  Training classes are offered prior to every Election.  Poll Workers are paid $200 per Election.

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

Support the 2nd Annual HHS Competition Cheer Team Comedy Night   

     

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.

Hillsborough Baseball League 60th Anniversary Season Registration Ongoing      

Special Olympics Programs  

   

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.

For more information, click here...

Important Dates To Remember