Issue: 2015 May 1

May 1, 2015

Introduced 2015 Municipal Budget is Under 2% Cap Levy

No Exceptions Taken for 5th Consecutive Year - Saves Taxpayers over $140,000

Hillsborough Township introduced the 2015 municipal budget at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, which for the 5th year in a row came in under the 2% levy cap.

"Once again, our fiscally responsible budget has come in below the 2% tax levy, which has been our practice since the 2011 introduction of the 2% levy cap," stated Mayor Doug Tomson during his opening remarks regarding the budget.

The $28,182,103 municipal budget results in a municipal tax rate change of $0.003 per $100 of assessed property value.

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Township Committee Honors Hillsborough High School Wrestling Team

The Hillsborough Township Committee honored the Hillsborough High School Wrestling Team with a proclamation for their successful season. They placed 3rd at the District 18 Championships, qualified for the Group 5 Team Sectionals, won the Truman High School Pennsylvania / New Jersey Dual meet tournament and finished their season with an impressive overall record of 21 wins and only 8 losses.

Congratulations Team!

Pictured above: Liaison to the Board of Education Committeeman Carl Suraci, Mayor Doug Tomson and members of the Hillsborough High School Wrestling Team

Township Recognizes April as National Alcohol Awareness Month

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation joining the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, in support of the 2015 awareness campaign declaring April as National Alcohol Awareness Month.

Pictured above: Liaison to the Municipal Alliance Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette, Mayor Doug Tomson and members of the Hillsborough Millstone Municipal Alliance: Jenn Haley, Minda Maggio, Anna Mahler, Diane Handwerk, Kal Hirsch, Detective Rick Evans and Township Clerk Pam Borek.

Play Ball! - Mayor Tomson Throws Out First Pitch

Mayor Doug Tomson threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Hillsborough Baseball League's Opening Day last month to kick off the season. According to officials on the field, the Mayor threw a strike!

Best of luck to all the players for a great season!

Pictured below:

Mayor Tomson throwing out first pitch

Mayor Tomson and HBL Board President Ed Porowski

Representatives of Junior League Thunder: Michael Swetz, Nick Fox, Andrew Rygiel, Matt LoBiondo

Shred-It Hillsborough Event on Saturday, May 2nd, 9am - 1pm

Operation Secure Shred, sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will host the 2015 document shredding events throughout the county.

The next one for the season will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am until 1pm, rain or shine, at the Auten Road Intermediate School.

The complete 2015 Shred It schedule is available on the Somerset County website along with other resources including a brochure on how to handle your personal documents and a recommended schedule of items to be considered for shredding.

Additional questions can be addressed by calling 908-203-6018.

Note: Staples and paperclips do not have to be removed. Residents may bring documents in any type of container, which will be returned after papers have been dumped. Residents are permitted to stay and watch the shredding process.

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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 the Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast to be held the morning of Saturday, May 23rd.

Registration is required to attend the Salute to Veterans Breakfast.

To register online for the

Salute to Veterans Breakfast, click here...

To download the

Salute to Veterans Registration Form, click here...

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

Hillsborough Township's 2015 Green Living and Wellness Fair Set for Wednesday, June 17th,

2-5pm at the Municipal Complex

RWJ-Somerset to Sponsor Blood Drive

Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to the Sustainable Hillsborough Committee, announced that the Township will hold its second "Green Living and Wellness Fair" on Wednesday, June 17th from 2-5pm.

"Last year, we added a green twist to the Annual Health Fair and it was so informative and well attended by our residents," stated Committeewoman Gloria McCauley during the announcement at Tuesday's meeting.

Participating local businesses will have informative presentations, displays and demonstrations to raise awareness of the many facets of living a healthy lifestyle, including making sound nutritional choices, making long-term life planning decisions, choosing a green lifestyle as well as many health screenings.

Robert Wood Johnson - Somerset will also be conducting a Blood Drive in the Senior Activity Center. "Please mark your calendars to come to the Fair and also consider giving the gift of life and donating blood at the drive," added Committeewoman McCauley.

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Hillsborough High School Theatre Presents: Godspell

Performances will be held at 7PM on May 8th and at 1PM and 7PM on May 9th in the Hillsborough High School auditorium, 466 Raider Boulevard.

Admission: $15 - reserved seating.

Tickets can be purchased at www.HHSTheatre.org or at the door.

For further information, please call (908) 431-6600 x2099.

SCLSNJ Hillsborough Branch Presents: Seasons - Music in the West Wing - May 14th at 7pm

Join us for an evening of music and merriment in the West Wing of the Hillsborough Library! Seasons will perform music from their CDs along with traditional favorites. Light refreshments will be served.

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May 'First Saturday of the Month,' Recycling Drop-off, Holiday Closing

First Saturday of the Month' Drop-off

Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh, recycling liaison, invites Somerset County residents to take advantage of the next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event on May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, to clean up around their homes.

First Saturday drop-off events enable busy residents to recycle tires, clean textiles and usual curbside items in one fell swoop, as well as help people in the community who are less fortunate by donating food items for a local food bank.

As part of the program, residents can drop off up to eight tires - with or without rims, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze and usual curbside materials, including chipboard items and plastic bottles and containers, marked #1 through #7. Chipboard includes gift, shoe, shirt and all retail boxes, as well as cereal, cookie, pasta, cake and cracker boxes, without the plastic liners. Also poster board, backing from writing pads and empty, dried-out steel paint cans are accepted.

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Hillsborough Runners Invited to Participate in the 10th Annual 5K Legal Runaround

May 21st in Somerville at Veteran's Memorial Plaza

Mayor Doug Tomson invites all Hillsborough Runners to participate in the 10th Annual Legal Runaround 5K Run, 3K Poker Walk and Kids Dashes to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015.

"Once again, Hillsborough Township has been challenged to compete for the Healthiest Town Award at the Legal Runaround 5K Run / 3K Poker Walk, sponsored by the Somerset County Bar Foundation," announced Mayor Doug Tomson.

The Somerset County Bar Foundation raises funds through the event to benefit local non-profit organizations and scholarships for county residents. For information on sponsorship, interested parties are invited to contact Carol Ann Winder at 908-685-2323 or cawinder@somersetbar.com. To register for the race or for more information, please visit the following website http://practicehard.com/.

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.

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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Neshanic Volunteer Fire Co. Flower Sale on Mother's Day Weekend Fri/Sat May 8-9th

Mother's Day Weekend:
Friday May 8, 2015 - 3PM to 8PM
Saturday May 9, 2015 - 9AM to 3PM

NESHANIC VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
333 Maple Ave. Neshanic Station

Amsterdam School and Home Association's (ASHA's)

largest Annual Fundraiser.

June 5th at Amsterdam Elementary School.

Doors open at 6:00 pm.

First winning ticket will be called at 8:15 pm.

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1/2 PRICE SALE - ARIS/HMS 2014-2015 Discount Cards Only $5.00

ARIS/HMS 2014-2015 Discount Cards are being sold for � price, now at a cost only $5.00 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.

Special Promotion: Buy 5 cards, get 1 card free!

If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email Wendy Holt, HSA Discount Card Committee Chairperson, at wenholt@aol.com.

Purchases will be redeemed quickly upon receipt of payment (payment via checks only please).

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Important Dates To Remember

May 6