Issue: 2015 May 8

May 8, 2015

Hillsborough Township Recognizes April as National Donate Life Month

Mayor Doug Tomson and Committeeman Frank DelCore, Liaison to the Board of Health presented a proclamation recognizing April as National Donate Life Month. The transplantation of organs and tissues is a miracle of modern medicine and enables surgeons to save thousands of lives every year.

For more information on organ and tissue transplantation visit the NJ Sharing Network's website at www.njsharingnetwork.org

or the Donate Life America website at www.donatelife.net.

Pictured Above: Committeeman Frank DelCore and Mayor Doug Tomson with Beth Colon (Mother of a Donor), Victor and Patti DiSanto (Parents of heart transplant recipient)

2nd Annual Run Around the Park - Picture Perfect Weather

Sunday, April 19th, was the Second Annual Run Around the Park 5K fun run and walk. Over 180 runners and walkers participated in the event as a kick off to running season.

Be sure to check out the Parks and Recreation website for Summer Camps and other program registration information.

Pictured above: Committeeman Frank DelCore, Mayor Doug Tomson, Deputy Mayor Burchette, Committeeman Carl Suraci and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.

Mayor Tomson and Committeewoman McCauley start off the race.

Hillsborough Ranked Among

America's Top Safest Towns

SafeWise Releases 2015 "100 Safest Cities in America" Report

Hillsborough Township was ranked among the top 100 "Safest

Cities in America", according to Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting this week.

"It is my honor to announce that Hillsborough Township has been ranked the 46th Safest City in America," stated Mayor Doug Tomson.

The SafeWise Report released its "100 Safest Cities in America" list yesterday, naming Hillsborough Township the 46th Safest City in America. To compile this report, SafeWise used the most recent FBI crime data from 2013 to analyze and rank these cities, which all have a minimum population of 10,000 people.

"Being ranked among the Top Safest Cities in America, is obviously a direct result of the diligent efforts and prevention programs of our Police Department and Emergency Responders as well as the overall community involvement in Hillsborough Township," commented Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to Public Safety.

"I am certainly pleased to hear that Hillsborough Township has been recognized for being such a safe community, especially being one of the larger communities in this study. I attribute this status to the proactive police work by all the fine men and women in the department that are committed to serve our residents," commented Hillsborough Township Police Chief Paul Kaminsky.

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Mayor's Wellness Campaign and Health Department Join Forces to Offer Free, 6-Week Workshop

'Take Control of Your Health' Weekly Workshop Begins May 28th

The Mayor's Wellness Campaign and the Hillsborough Health Department joined forces to present a 6-week workshop to address chronic illness.

"The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Plan is a 6-week, one session per week, chronic disease workshop covering fitness, exercise, nutrition, managing symptoms, pain, fatigue, treatment decisions and developing health related action plans," stated Mayor Doug Tomson.

This workshop is designed to help those dealing with chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, obesity, heart disease, COPD, diabetes, Hepatitis, osteoporosis, Lyme Disease, and other chronic conditions. The series of 6 workshops will be held once per week on Thursdays, beginning May 28th, from 4:45pm to 7:15pm at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. The workshops will be facilitated by 2 peer leaders trained in the Stanford Model of Disease Management.

Participants of the program have reported that they have experienced more energy, less pain, reduced fatigue and decreased depression. Additionally, they exercised more and had more confidence in discussing their health needs with their doctors more easily. Ultimately, they took control of managing their own health.

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Ribbon Cutting and Opening of Guerrera Court, Flagtown, NJ 08821

Pictured: Guerrera Family Members Nick Lo Sardo, Alexandra Niedt, Maryellen Guerrera, Former Mayor William Jamieson, Midge Guerrera, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera.

Flagtown: Flagtown residents, members of the Guerrera family, Township officials and the principles of South Branch Estates gathered on Monday, May 4, 2015 to cut the ribbon that opened Flagtown's newest street, Guerrera Court. Named in honor of former Hillsborough Township Mayor John F. Guerrera and Flagtown Postmistress Catherine Guerrera, Guerrera Court leads into South Branch Estates, a development built by North Bridge Properties.

Joined by Hillsborough Township Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, the ribbon was cut by former Mayor, Bill Jamieson. According to Jamieson, "John was a progressive leader who moved boulders to bring Hillsborough into the 21st century."

Pictured: Bill Jamieson and John Guerrera being sworn

in the 1960's.

John Guerrera has been attributed with initiating and developing the Hillsborough Police department. In 1965 he had the fortitude to create the Hillsborough Municipal Utilities Authority as an independent agency to provide the financing for the development of a sanitary sewer system to protect the public health of the growing community. Guerrera was also a life member of the Flagtown Volunteer Fire Company and was appointed by the Governor as a member of the Somerset County Board of Taxation.

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Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary Election - May 12, 2015

Tuesday, May 12th (21 days before election - N.J.S.A. 19:31) is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2nd.

The Township Clerk's Office is regularly open M-F 8am-4:30pm and until 7pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Residents may visit the Somerset County website at https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/elections/forms/somerset-voter-reg-form.pdf to download a voter registration form.

The Office of the Somerset County Board of Elections, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, will be open on May 12, 2015 from 8:30 am until 9:00 pm for the purpose of voter registration.

Registered voters can vote by mail by visiting the County website at https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/clerk/pdf/mailinballot.pdf to download the vote by mail form.

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

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

Hillsborough Township will hold its second "Green Living and Wellness Fair" on Wednesday, June 17th from 2-5pm.

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.

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Clean Up Coupons Still Available for Select Dates:

Coupons for access to the Auten Road Facility are still available for the following dates:

May 30th
June 6th, 27th
July 11th, 25th
August 1st, 29th
September 12th, 26th
October 3rd, 31st

Please visit the Department of Public Works between the hours of 7am until 3pm to obtain a coupon for any of the above dates.

Senior Curbside pickup has been completed.

For more information, please click here...

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.

To register for this event, please click here...

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/.

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

Volunteer Opportunity for the YMCA Hop - Saturday, May 30, 2015

Once again volunteers are needed to assist with the Hillsborough Hop.

This year's race is Saturday, May 30, 2015. Race start is again 8:00 a.m.

If you have previously helped out - THANK YOU!

Ove 100 volunteers are needed to help make the race happen.

Below is a list of jobs, dates and times:

If you are interested in volunteering, you can:

2015 Hillsborough Hop Service Opportunities

Pre-Race: (to be decided, approximately 2 weeks prior to race)

Flyer distribution: Walk race route and distribute flyers to houses along the race route. Prefer age 16+ for this task as it involves walking around unsupervised. (10 Needed)

Pre-Race: (most likely Wednesday before the race, during the day, but this date is flexible)

Bag and T-Shirt Prep: Stuff bags and organize shirts for Friday night distribution (10 Needed)

Night Before the Race: Friday, May 29, 2016 @ 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Race Number T-Shirt Pick-Up at YMCA: Pass out shirts and assigned numbers to registered runners. (20 Needed)

Race Day: Saturday, May 30, 2015 (Race Begins @8:00 a.m.)

Pre-Race at YMCA : We can find spots for just about anyone to help with pre-race activities including directing parkers, filling balloons, set up, clean up, general information etc. Pre- Race: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (10 + Needed)

Registration: Assist with passing out race numbers and shirts to registered runners. Pre-Race - 6:00 .am. - 8:00 a.m. (20 Needed)

Course Directors: Stand on course and direct runners as to which way to go. Appropriate for age 16+ who can act unsupervised. During Race 7:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (16 Needed)

Water Stop: Pass out water cups to runners at mile markers #1 or #2. Great group opportunity. Adults will need to be present. During Race 7:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (2 stops - 6-8 each stop)

Finish Line : We can find spots for just about anyone to help with race end activities including passing out food, helping with awards, set up, clean up, etc. Post Race: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (10 + Needed)

Raritan River Clean Up Day

May 31st 9am-2pm at Dukes Parkway Park in Manville

Help our Clean Up

All supplies and instruction provided by the Central Jersey Stream Team

cjstreamteam.org or Facebook.com/100tires

Extra Added Attractions

Rescue Equipment on Display

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Meet Rescue Squads

from Manville, Franklin, Hillsborough and Somerville

Live Rescue Drill

On the Raritan River, at 1 pm, by the

Manville/Hillsborough OEM team

Rain Date: June 7

Sponsored by the

Raritan & Millstone Rivers

Flood Control Commission

www.rmrfcc.org

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.

For more information, click here...

WHEN: Sunday. June 14th. 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

WHERE: SPRING REINS of LIFE (501c3) @ Foxx Creek Farm (Hillsborough, NJ)

WHAT: 2nd Annual Spring Festival Open House - COME MEET THE HERD!

Family Friendly Event. Horse Demos LIVE @ 2:00pm, 3:30pm & 5:00pm!

No horse experience needed to participate.

DETAILS: RAIN or SHINE (Indoor Arena). Catering Truck, Parking / Restroom, Crafts, PRIZES

CONTACT: RSVP/ Tickets are FREE (Tax Deductible Donations Welcome)

Face-Painting, Bake Sale, Live Music, Games & More Fun!
Online: www.srol-june14event-2015.eventbrite.com
Call: 347-886-2798 / Email: info@springreinsoflife.org
Website: www.SpringReinsofLife.org

Spring Reins of Life (SRoL) is a volunteer run 501c3 nonprofit whose mission
is to serve trauma survivors in NJ with the assistance of Horses.

Veterans ~ At-risk/Hi-risk Youth Teens ~ Bereaved Children

SRoL is currently the only program in NJ to earn the EAGALA Military Services Provider Certificate.

Most trauma survivors either do not want to or simply cannot "talk about it"...

Horses HELP to heal without saying a single word!

For more information, click here...

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).

To view participating businesses, click here...

Important Dates To Remember

May 12