Route 514 Bridge in Franklin Township Closed 

(Trenton) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the closure of the Route 514/Amwell Road Bridge in Franklin Township that crosses the Delaware and Raritan Canal. The bridge is on the Department's "structurally deficient" list but recent inspections have caused a heightened level of concern.

"I never want to close a bridge," said NJDOT Commissioner Jamie Fox. "It is a serious inconvenience but safety has to come first. We are working with local and county officials to minimize the impact of this closure."

While the bridge was awaiting replacement the weight restriction was reduced to 14 tons. Tractor trailers weighing 40 tons have been seen crossing the bridge adding further stress to the deteriorated structure.  The Department recorded the underside of the bridge as large trucks traversed it resulting in an unsafe and excessive movement of the superstructure. Temporary repairs were performed in the summer to keep the bridge open for traffic.

Notice of Public Hearing  

Application For Renewal of Cable Television Franchise

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:   that the Township of Hillsborough will hold a municipal consent hearing Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Courtroom of the Peter J. Biondi Building, located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough New Jersey.

 

This hearing will be held for the purpose of evaluating the application of Comcast of Central New Jersey II, LLC for the renewal of its municipal consent to own, operate, extend, and maintain a cable television and cable communications system in the Township of Hillsborough and is held in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-23, N.J.A.C. 14:18-11.6, and all other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

 

All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard with respect to this application. Copies of the application will be on file with the Township Clerk and can be reviewed Monday through Friday between hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm at the Administration Office of the Township of Hillsborough.

Hillsborough Township Committee Honors the 2014 Hillsborough High School Girls Cross Country Team with a Proclamation   

The 2014 Hillsborough High School Girls Cross Country Team received a proclamation last month from the Mayor and Township Committee in honor of their successful season.  The team won the Somerset County Championship for the 6th year in a row and the Group 4 State Championship for the 4th time in 5 years.

Congratulations team!

Township Committee Honors Gold Award Recipient Grace Clevenger 

2015 Senior Chapter "A" Swears in New Officers 

Township Clerk Pamela Borek conducted the swearing in ceremony earlier this month for the new Officers for Senior Chapter "A".  

 

Welcome and best of luck Chapter "A".

 

2015 Local Emergency Planning Committee Appointed 

Each year the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator, Mr. John Sheridan recommends to the Township Committee the appointment of individuals to both the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the selection of Deputy OEM Coordinators.  
 
At Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, a resolution was passed appointing the members of the 2015 Local Emergency Planning Committee and four Deputy OEM Coordinators.   

The Local Emergency Planning Committee for 2015 is comprised of individuals from the Office of Emergency Management, Hillsborough Township Police, Fire Safety and the Volunteer Fire Companies, Rescue Squad, Township Engineering, Social Services, the Health Department as well as a member of the Hillsborough business community.

Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program Open for Grant Applications 

 
The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee will open the spring cycle of grant applications on January 14  for the first round of 2015.  Committeeman and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Carl Suraci stated, "The applications are available for Township based non-profit, senior and youth organizations to apply for grants up to $1,000 funded through the Hillsborough Township Credit Card Rewards Program."

The grant applications can be found on the Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org or copies are available at the Municipal Clerk / Administration office. Completed applications are to be returned by February 27, 2015.

"The Hillsborough Credit Card Reward program is a great resource for our local organizations that qualify to obtain funding without any expense to our Hillsborough Taxpayers," commented Committeeman Carl Suraci.  

"The Credit Card Advisory Committee maintains a successful track record of awarding grants to various organizations throughout the Township.  Residents are invited to apply for the rewards credit card by visiting the Affinity Federal Credit Union or visiting them on the web at www.affinityfcu.com/hillsborough.  By obtaining and utilizing a reward credit card, funds will continue to be raised for future grant offerings," concluded Committeeman Suraci.

Reminder to All Residents: 
Parking Prohibited on Snow Covered Roads  

"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.

Hillsborough Recreation Update   

Missed Hillsborough's FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic?    

For anyone who missed Hillsborough's FREE rabies clinic, Montgomery Township is hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 24th at their Public Works garage on Harlingen Road.

Dogs will be vaccinated from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Cats will be vaccinated from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon.

This clinic is free to any NJ resident.

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

URGENT: Blood Donors Needed 

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.

Rutgers WOMENS Gymnastics Team's Third Annual Girl Scout Day on Saturday, February 14th  

Please join Hillsborough Troop 60261 and the Rutgers WOMENS Gymnastics Team as we share in some SISTERLY LOVE on VALENTINES DAY
at the Third Annual Girl Scout Day at Rutgers!

Tickets are limited for this popular event so don't wait to register- registrations are due JANUARY 31st or until sold out.

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)

Princeton HealthCare System Offering FREE Vision Screenings in 2015

Half of all blindness is preventable through regular vision screenings and education,  so have your eyes checked today!

Princeton HealthCare System and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind:
Project Prevention Unit are pleased to offer these free vision screenings to uninsured or underinsured adults and children.

All children must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Call 1.888.897.8979 to make an appointment - Space is limited.

Cervical Cancer Is Preventable And Treatable With Screenings

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! The Somerset County Board of Freeholders and the Morris-Somerset Regional Chronic Disease Coalition (RCDC) and its partners are urging women of all income levels to take advantage of life-saving screenings and tests and to become informed about prevention and early detection options, which decrease risk for infections and cervical cancer.

The Somerset County Board of Freeholders signed a proclamation declaring January Cervical Health Awareness Month at the Jan. 13 meeting.  The proclamation will be shared with local municipalities to adopt.

Rental Assistance Available for Qualifying County Residents

The Somerset County Board of Freeholders is pleased to announce that the Somerset County Homelessness Trust Fund Rental Assistance program (HTFRA) is available to provide up to 15 months of rental assistance and monthly case management to qualifying county residents. Case management will be provided by a trained volunteer and is intended to help clients set and achieve goals that promote long-term financial stability.    

 

The HTFRA program provides a monthly subsidy to pay the difference between household rent and 30 percent of one's monthly income. The maximum subsidy provided to a household is $300 per month.

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