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Tomson Selected For 2nd Term as Mayor
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Burchette Chosen as Deputy Mayor in Hillsborough
Hillsborough Township Committee re-elected Doug Tomson as Mayor and Greg Burchette as Deputy Mayor for 2015, at the annual re-organization meeting Monday evening. Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, who was re-elected in November, was sworn in for another three year term on the Township Committee. Tomson, born and raised in Hillsborough, is a Government Affairs Director for the New Jersey Association of Realtors�. He served as Mayor for 2014, Deputy Mayor in 2013 and previously served on the Planning Board and Capital Planning Committee since 2008. He has also served as liaison to various Boards and Commissions for the Township such as the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Board of Education, Cable Advisory Committee, Board of Health, Local Assistance Board, Library Council, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Youth Services Commission. Mayor Tomson highlighted his top three initiatives for 2015; maintaining the business-like approach to government while keeping the municipal budget within the 2% cap by not taking any of the allowable exceptions and keeping a watchful eye on the fiscal operations of the Township. He will work with County officials to continue the development of Mountain View Park and has vowed to keep the momentum of promoting Hillsborough for new businesses and retaining existing ones. For full news account, click here... Pictured: Committeewoman Gloria McCauley being sworn in by Senator Kip Bateman, Committeeman Tomson being sworn in by Assemblywoman Donna Simon, Mayor Doug Tomson being sworn in by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette being sworn in by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli
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Somerset County: Caliguire Named Freeholder Director for 2015
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Walsh is Deputy Director; Levine Joins Board
Mark Caliguire of Montgomery was named 2015 director of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders at the board's annual reorganization meeting, which was held Jan. 6 at the Historic Courthouse. Patricia L. Walsh of Green Brook will serve as deputy director this year. Brian D. Levine of Franklin was sworn in to his first three-year term on the Freeholder Board. Also taking the oath of office was Peter S. Palmer of Bernardsville, who returns for his seventh term on the county governing body. They join Patrick Scaglione of Bridgewater, who served as director last year. Levine replaces Robert Zaborowski of Franklin, who stepped down at the end of December.
Caliguire, who served as Montgomery Township mayor for two years during his time on the Township Committee there, filled a on-year unexpired term before being elected to a full three-year term as Freeholder starting in 2014. Walsh is a former Green Brook mayor who served on the Green Brook Township Committee for 15 years before becoming a Freeholder.
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Pictured, Mark Caliguire is sworn in as Somerset County Freeholder Director for 2015, as daughter Alison and wife Tricia look on. Administering the oath is Assignment Judge Yolanda Ciccone. (courtesy photo)
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Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats 2015
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- 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
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Hillsboroughs Recreation Update:
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Registration is currently open for both youth spring sports: Soccer and Softball! Soccer is open to boys and girls age 3 to grade 12, and softball is open to girls in kindergarten to 12th grade. Registration can be done from the comfort of your own home online at hillsboroughnjrecreation.org. The deadline for registration for soccer is March 9th, and for softball is March 2nd. For more information, please view the following flyers: For Spring Soccer information, please click here... For Girls Softball information, please click here...
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Upcoming Library Program: Everything You Need To Know About the Old SAT, the ACT and so Much More!
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For Parents/Caregivers and Grades 9-12 on January 12th at 7PM in Program Room A
Join us at the Hillsborough Library for this informative program! Presented by Susan Alaimo, founder and director of S.A.T. SMART. This presentation will cover: early steps of college prep, PSAT/SAT/ACT test prep, how to effectively choose colleges, strategies to increase your chances for acceptance, scholarships and financial aid, and an open-ended Q&A session. Sign up by calling (908) 369-2200 ext 14 or on our website: www.sclsnj.org. For more library programs, click here...
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Somerset County Park Commission Christmas Tree Recycling
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The Somerset County Park Commission is accepting natural Christmas trees for recycling until January 31, 2015. Somerset County residents may bring their tree to Colonial Park, Parking Lot F, 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, Franklin Township or to North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road in Bridgewater at the northern end of the parking lot near the lighted ball field. Both facilities will accept trees from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., seven days a week. For more information, click here...
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Affordable Health Care Enrollment Ends Feb.15, 2015
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- Educate yourself about the Affordable Health Care Act, visit : www.hhs.gov for general information about the affordable care act
- Visit www.healthcare.gov for more information about enrollment and the marketplace
- RWJ Somerset offers assistance with this program as well on Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm in the hospital lobby at 110 Rehill Ave., Somerville- For more information call 908-685-2200
- Zufall Health Center, 71 Fourth St. Somerville (908-526-2335) also offers assistance
- To learn more about NJ Family Care (Medicaid) and to see if you qualify, you can visit www.njfamilycare.org.
- Or call 1-800-318-2596 for telephone assistance from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services
PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SOMERSET COUNTY WILL HOST ASSISTANCE WITH AFFORDABLE CARE QUESTIONS AND REGISTRATION WITH CERTIFIED REPRESENTATIVES OF ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER. For more information, click here... Visit healthcare.gov here...
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Support the 2nd Annual HHS Competition Cheer Team Comedy Night on Saturday, January 10th
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Important Dates To Remember
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January 13- Township Committee Meeting, 7pm in the Municipal Building
January 15 - Township Planning Board Meeting, 7pm in the Municipal Building
January 22 - Township Planning Board Business Meeting, 7pm in the Municipal Building
January 27- Township Committee Meeting, 7pm in the Municipal Building
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Hillsborough Twp. Affinity Federal Credit Union Rewards VISA Credit Card For more information, click here... Click here to download a brochure or visit affinityfcu.org...
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Mayor
Doug Tomson
Deputy Mayor
Greg Burchette
Committeeman
Frank DelCore
Committeewoman
Gloria McCauley
Committeeman
Carl Suraci
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2014-2015
Winter Activity Guide
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