News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2015 April 17

April 17, 2015

Traffic Advisory: Norfolk Southern Crossing Upgrades

On or about April 20th Valley Road will be closed for upgrades to be made to the Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing. The closure will be for approximately one week.

Please exercise caution when traveling through the area and allow for extra travel time. Detours will be posted.

Township Committee Recognizes April as Autism Awareness Month

The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized the following organizations and individuals for their contributions towards enhancing awareness and funding research for autism. Recognized were Governor Chris Christie, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, Autism New Jersey, Autism Speaks, Bella Vida Coaching Services, Paul Gubitosi Charitable Foundation, Hillsborough Board of Education's Special Services Department, Hillsborough Department of Parks & Recreation, Hillsborough Police Department, Hillsborough Rescue Squad, Hillsborough Rotary Club, Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Companies No.1, No.2, and No.3, Neshanic Fire Company, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Somerset County Sheriff's Office, Somerset County Special Olympics, and the Somerset County Park Commission

Thank you to everyone for their continued contributions.

Pictured: Mayor Doug Tomson along with some of the Proclamation Recipients.

Township Committee Honors National Library Week

The Hillsborough Township Committee honored the Hillsborough Branch of the Somerset County Library System, at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting with a proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2015 as National Library Week.

Pictured above: Library Advisory Board Members David Dvorin, Licia Bager Baylis, Area Manager Karen Pifer, Library Advisory Board Member Judith Haas, Mayor Doug Tomson, Director of Public Services Keith McCoy and Committeewoman and Liaison to the Library Board Gloria McCauley.

Committeewoman McCauley Participates in Girl Scout Panel Discussion

Earlier this month, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley participated in a panel discussion hosted by Girl Scout Troop 60526. The topic was the "Roles of Women in Our Community".

The Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast to be Held Saturday, May 23rd, followed by the Unveiling of the Monument on Veterans Way, the Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Ceremony

Registration Available Online or by Calling the Recreation Department

A long standing tradition in Hillsborough Township is the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. Ten years ago an added element was established, which has evolved into the Salute to Veterans Breakfast. Each year approximately 250 or so Veterans, spouses and widows gather at the multipurpose room for a breakfast prior to the start of the parade.

"All Hillsborough Veterans, Spouses and Widows are invited to be our guests at the Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast to be held the morning of Saturday, May 23rd," announced Mayor Doug Tomson.

Registration is required to attend the Salute to Veterans Breakfast. Veterans, spouses and widows are asked to register online through the Recreation website or by calling the Recreation Department directly at 908-369-4832. Registration forms are also available at the Administration office or can be downloaded from upcoming editions of the Friday e-newsletter. Please RSVP by May 18th.

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Salute to Veterans Breakfast, click here...

To download the
Salute to Veterans Registration Form, click here...

Free, Secure Paper-Shredding Event Saturday, April 25th

9am - 1pm at the Somerset County Public Works Facility

410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough

Operation Secure Shred, sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will begin hosting the 2015 document shredding events throughout the county. The first one for the season will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 9am until 1pm, rain or shine, at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough.

The program, Operation Secure Shred began in 2007 and is offered throughout the county in various locations from April until October. The intention of the program is to offer residents a safe and easy way to dispose of bulk personal information. In collaboration with the Somerset County Consumer Protection Office and the County's Records Management Office, documents will be commercially shredded safely, privately and properly by trained, licensed and bonded document-destruction specialists.

"Shred-it events, such as these, provide our residents with the occasion to safely and properly dispose of personal documents, while protecting against identity theft," stated Mayor Doug Tomson.

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HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

Economic & Business Development Commission

(EBDC)

ANNOUNCE THEIR SPRING NETWORKING EVENT

Date: Monday, May 4, 2015 5:30-8:00 pm.

Location: Event to be held at the Polish Falcons of America - The Falcons Nest, 140 Falcon Road which is under new management, Ed Ciesla, Manager. Visit their website www.pfafalcons.org.

Menu: Event will feature buffet dinner, coffee and assorted desserts, cash bar in their updated ballroom. Complimentary international coffee service provided by Benfatto Coffee, a new business to Hillsborough, owned by Jay Yalenti. Visit their website: www.bencoffee.com.

Cost: $17.00 per person.

Registration Update: Online registration required. Register online here.

Due to limited seating, please register online at your earliest convenience.

Presentations: Featured Keynote Speakers, New Jersey Business Action Center (BAC) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

Award: Lifetime achievement award will be presented to United Rent-All, The Avolio Family.

Door Prizes: Attendees are encouraged to bring door prizes.

Contact: Gene Strupinsky, Business Advocate at 908-369-4313 x7106 with questions on this event.

Non-Profit Community Organizations Invited to Participate in the Annual Memorial Day Parade, Saturday May 23rd

The Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony and parade planning are underway at the Township. Non-profit Community organizations that wish to participate in the parade are invited to sign up online through the Parks and Recreation website.

To register your organization to participate in the
May 23rd parade, please click here...

Hillsborough Girl Scouts Cookie Sales Continuing Through April 26th

Girl Scouts in Hillsborough are selling cookies all over town...on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through April 26th.

Our service unit sold over 30,000 boxes of cookies this season. The girls gain so much personally and developmentally by selling, not to mention the financial benefits to the selling troops, enabling the girls to continue to participate in fun and educational activities, support community service endeavors and gain skills and knowledge that they might not get anywhere else.

Please patronize our neighborhood businesses (many thanks for their support!!!) while supporting Girl Scouts! You will see girls selling at the following locations and times;

Friday, April 17: Movie Theater 7pm-9pm

Saturday, April 18: Norman's Hallmark 11am-3pm; Sal's Cleaners 11am-1pm; Bottle King11am-7pm

Sunday, April 19: Fantastic Sam's 9am-11am; Norman's Hallmark 11am-3pm

Saturday, April 25: Norman's Hallmark 9am-11am; Sal's Cleaners 11am-1pm; Bottle King 11am-3pm; 5pm-7pm; Lowe's 9am-7pm; Movie Theater 5pm-7pm

Sunday,April 26: Lowe's 9am-5pm; Norman's Hallmark 1pm-3pm; Pet Valu 1pm-3pm

Hillsborough High School Boys & Girls Golf Teams
Car Wash Fundraiser

Saturday, April 18th
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Hillsborough Elementary School
Corner of Amwell Road & Route 206

Please come out and support and have your car washed by the golf team!

www.RaidersGolf.com

Zumba Gold Sessions at Hillsborough Senior Center Beginning on April 20th

News from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HILLSBOROUGH - Freeholder Brian D. Levine, human services liaison, invites individuals age 60 and above to participate in a new program offering at the Hillsborough Senior Center, located at 339 South Branch Road, starting April 20.

The center will offer an eight-week Zumba Gold session on Mondays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8 and 15 from 1 to 1:45 p.m.There will be a free demonstration class Monday, April 13 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. The paid eight-week session will begin the following week.

The program fee is $40. Because space is limited, advance registration is required.

For more information or to register for Zumba classes, contact Barbara Karpinski, Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, at (908) 704-6346. Completed registration forms and payment should be mailed prior to the first class to the attention of Barbara Karpinski, Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, PO Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876. Checks can be made payable to the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services (SCOOADS).

Hillsborough Band Parents Association's 1st Annual Pasta Dinner & Candy Bingo
(rescheduled from January 9)

BAND: It's not just about the music .....

Our evening will begin with lovely red and white tablecloths on candle-lit tables. Music performed by our own High School Wind Ensemble will fill the Commons of High School. Selections of pasta, locally-donated sauces, salad and bread will be served by our high school band students. Following dinner we will invite all attendees, friends and families of all ages, to participate in a few fun-filled rounds of candy Bingo.

All funds raised from the Pasta Dinner/Candy Bingo will directly impact the Hillsborough High School Band and Guard programs. As our program has been experiencing tremendous growth, we are also experiencing growing pains! Our Marching Band instrument trailer is in desperate need of repair, we have outgrown our uniforms, and repairs must be made to many of our aging band instruments. Our funds will be used to make the necessary repairs, purchase music, accessories and equipment for all of our ensembles. We also provide funding for competition fees, instructor fees and scholarships.

If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Cindy Dinunzi, cdinunzi@comcast.net or Karen Johnson at kjohnsonhbpa@gmail.com. Tickets are $8.00 in advance for adults and $5.00 for Students, children under 12, Seniors. Tickets at the door are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children/seniors/students.

Free Rabies Clinic: Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:00 AM - 11:00AM @ Branchburg Public Works Garage

Saturday April 25, 2015

Saturday October 17, 2015

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Branchburg Public Works Garage

34 Kenbury Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876

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Electronics Recycling Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25th @ Woods Road School

Help Raise Funds While Helping the Environment

Bring your new or old, broken or working electronics to Woods Road School (401 S Woods Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844) on Saturday April 25th from 9 am to 1 pm rain or shine. Remember, electronic waste cannot be thrown in the trash, and Somerset County NO LONGER accepts it at the County 1st Saturday-of-the -month Drop-off.

For a suggested donation of $3 to $5 - or give whatever you feel is appropriate, help keep harmful items out of our landfills. There will be people to unload your items.

For event questions email Billy Bender at
WoodsRoadElectronicsRecycling@gmail.com.
Anyone from any town/county/state is welcome. Please consider supporting WRS and the environment by bringing your items on April 25th (same day and location as the 1pm clothing drive).

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"Renaissance Runs The Runway" To Benefit Steps Together on Thursday, April 30th at 7PM

THE BRIDGEWATER MANOR

Fashion Show & Basket Auction

Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Dessert & Open Beer/Wine Bar

$100 per person

100% of proﬁts will be donated

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Hillsborough Special Olympics Swim Program 2015

Advanced Learn to Swim and Competitive Swimmers Only
Sundays, May 3rd, 17th, 31st; and June 7th, 14th
45-minute sessions will be held between 1-3PM

All Athletes must have a current Special Olympics New Jersey Medical form in order to participate.

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Important Dates To Remember

April 23