Issue: 2015 January 16     
January 16, 2015
REMINDER: Municipal Offices Closed, Monday,
January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Day

Road Closure Advisory:
Millstone Causeway on 
Amwell Road in Franklin Township 
is closed indefinitely for
emergency bridge repair.

Township Committee Honors High School Marching Band    

The Hillsborough High School Marching Band received a proclamation at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting honoring their successful season.  They competed in the US Bands Northeast Regional Competition on November 1st, 2014 in Annapolis, Maryland, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium against 30 bands. 

With a score of 95.125, the band captured 1st Place in Group V Open Preliminary Competition along with the Caption Awards for Best Music with their show entitled "Hide and Seek" and finished 3rd Place overall in the Finals.

Congratulations to all the members of the Band!

Pictured above L-R: Associate Director Nicholas Clipperton, Drum Major Sydney Rosen, Mayor Doug Tomson Director of Bands Julie Haran and Committeeman and Liaison to the Board of Education Carl Suraci.

Pictured below: Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeeman Carl Suraci present members of the Hillsborough High School Marching Band a proclamation.

Township Committee Declares January as Radon Action Month 

Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeeman Frank DelCore, Liaison to the Board of Health, presented a proclamation to Hillsborough Township Environmental Program Coordinate, Mike Carr, at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, declaring January as Radon Action Month.  

 

Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas poses a health threat when found at elevated levels. Radon testing is easy and inexpensive and can be reduced effectively at a minimal cost to the homeowner. Please reach out to the Hillsborough Township Health Department with any further questions.

 

Pictured above: Committeeman Frank DelCore, Environmental Program Coordinator Mike Car and Mayor Doug Tomson

Hillsborough Township's FREE Rabies Clinic This Saturday   

Saturday, January 17th, 10am - noon at DPW's Facility on East Mountain Road

 
Hillsborough Township Committeeman Frank DelCore, Liaison to the Board of Health, reminded all Township residents that the FREE Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, January 17th, 10am until 12 noon, weather permitting.

Hillsborough Township's Health Department offers the annual rabies clinic for New Jersey cats and dogs, FREE of charge.  The rabies clinics are held at the Department of Public Works Facility, located on East Mountain Road.  

"Rabies is present in wildlife in New Jersey and it is very important to keep your pets current with their rabies vaccination.  Rabies is a fatal disease that can be passed to humans from infected wildlife or pets," stated Committeeman Frank DelCore.

He also urged residents to check in on the Township website or referring to this coming Friday's e-news prior to venturing out to the clinic.

 

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Reminder to All Residents: 
Parking Prohibited on Snow Covered Roads  

Clear Snow and Ice from Vehicles Before Operating
 
Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to Public Safety, reminded all residents, "That Ordinance 143-21 prohibits parking on snow covered roads.  When snow is anticipated, use off street parking as an alternative.  Vehicles are subject to summonses and the potential of being towed at the owner's expense."   

Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway an emergency shall exist, and no vehicle shall be parked on either side of any of the streets or parts thereof as described in Schedule XVI (� 143-45) of the Township Code.

"It is necessary to have the streets accessible and free from vehicles parked on the side to allow for the plows to complete their work," added Committeewoman McCauley.

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Hillsborough Residents:  Interested in Becoming a Candidate in Next Month's Board of Fire Commissioners Election? 

Nominating Petitions Due January 21st

The Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners will hold their annual election on February 21, 2015.  This year two commissioners will be elected to each serve a three year term.  

Any Hillsborough resident interested in running for the Board of Fire Commissioners should see the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety for a Nominating Petition and instruction on how to complete the process.

Completed petitions are due to the Bureau of Fire Safety by January 21, 2015.  Anyone with questions can call the Bureau of Fire Safety at 908-369-4313 x 7178.

Hillsboroughs Recreation Update: 

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:

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For Girls Softball information, please click here...

Hillsborough Rockettes to Perform at "Hillsborough's Got Talent" 

The Hillsborough Senior Rockettes and Rockets will be performing at "Hillsborough's Got Talent" on Saturday January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Hillsborough High School. The Hillsborough Senior Rockettes and Rockets range in age from 67 through 97 years young.

Community Blood Drive, Monday January 26th, 2-7PM 

Help save lives by donating blood. Donors must be at least 17 years old and present a valid ID. Donors will be entered in a raffle for $25 gift cards. Monday, January 26th, 2 to 7 p.m.

Steeplechase Cancer Center,
1st floor Conference Room
30 Rehill Ave, Somerville

For more information, click here...

Hillsborough HS Project Graduation Evening Wear Dress Sale on Saturday, Feb 7th, 9AM-2PM at Hillsborough High School

Project Graduation is sponsoring a new and gently worn evening wear dress sale featuring beautiful dresses.
(all sizes available)

For more information, click here...

Donations Sought for the Homeless

Personal items and clothing requested

The Somerset County Department of Human Services is seeking donations of personal and clothing items to be included in packages that will be distributed on Wednesday, Jan. 28, when the county conducts its annual "Point-in-Time" survey of homeless individuals and families in Somerset County.

Requested personal items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, body lotion, feminine-hygiene products and new blankets and towels. Clothing items include new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, underwear, T-shirts,  sweatshirts and sweatpants. Other items include bottled water, juice boxes and individually wrapped snacks, such as granola bars, crackers, nuts and trail mix.

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Somerset County Park Commission Christmas Tree Recycling

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.

Affordable Health Care Enrollment Ends Feb.15, 2015 

  • 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.

 

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Visit healthcare.gov here...

Important Dates To Remember 


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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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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