News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2015 May 22

May 22, 2015

Memorial Day Parade

All Hillsborough residents are encouraged to line the parade route and honor our Veterans at the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30am. The parade route begins at the corner of Auten and New Amwell Road and concludes at the Municipal Complex. Following the parade there will be a memorial ceremony at the Garden of Honor.

Saturday, May 24th - the Library will have a delayed opening and will open at 12:30 pm.

Municipal Offices and the Library will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

Township Honors Hillsborough High School Varsity Basketball Team

The Hillsborough High School Varsity Basketball Team recently joined Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette and the Township Committee for a proclamation presentation recognizing their successful season.

Great job team and congratulations!

Pictured above: Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette is joined by members of the Hillsborough High School Varsity Basketball Team

Township Honors Township Honors Township Resident and Basketball Coach Ian Progin

The Township Committee presented Hillsborough resident and High School Varsity Basketball Coach Ian Progin with a proclamation honoring his successful coaching career.

Pictured: Coach Ian Progin and Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette

Hillsborough Township Committee Recognize May as Allergy Awareness Month

Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette presented a proclamation recognizing May as Allergy Awareness Month.

Pictured : Sara Wendt, her daughter Morgan, Ryan Wargo and Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette

Affinity Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program: Six Non-Profits Receiving Spring 2015 Grant Awards

Since Inception, Over $37,000 in Grants Awarded to Hillsborough Non-Profit Organizations Serving our Youths and Seniors

Six different non-profit organizations received grant awards through the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card Program at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting. Representatives from the organizations were present to accept the ceremonial check presented by Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette, Committeeman and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Carl Suraci and the members of the Credit Card Advisory Committee.

The total amount awarded Tuesday evening was $3,067.84. Since the inception of the program, over $37,000 in grants to community based youth, senior and local non-profit organizations have been awarded. The Spring 2015 Grant recipients are:

Girl Scouts Local Service Unit 72

Hillsborough Rockettes and Rocket

The Resource Center of Somerset

Steps Together

Senior Group A

Senior Group B

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ARE YOU A.W.A.R.E.?

Those who begin drinking before age 15 are four times

more likely to become alcoholics than those who do not drink before age 21!

Are you aware prescription medicines are now the most commonly abused drugs among 12 to 13 year olds? Are you aware that kids who learn about the risks of alcohol and drugs from their parents are significantly less likely to use drugs?

HOW CAN YOU KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE THIS SUMMER?

Please join us for a night of awareness and education about the dangers of underage drinking,

Date: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 prescription drug abuse and other facts about dangerous drug trends in our community. Michael DeLeon, President of Steered Straight will be presenting his recently released documentary "An American Epidemic". Michael will provide parents and students with local trends and current information and will be available for any questions during a Q & A session.

Time: Pizza at 6:30PM and Program starts at 7:00PM

Place: Hillsborough Municipal Building - Multipurpose Room

This FREE evening will include prizes and is open to all adults and kids ages 10 and up. This event is sponsored by Steered Straight Inc., the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance - Advocating Wellness through Addiction Resources and Education (A.W.A.R.E.).

Registration is not required. For any questions, contact Minda Maggio at mmaggio@htps.us.

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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Summer Camp - Registration Remains Open

Camps are returning to Auten Road and Amsterdam Schools for children ages 5 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 11, and the Middle School Camp is for children ages 12 to 14. Tiny Camp is a half day camp with weekly themes and activities for children ages 4 and 5.

Camps begins on June 22nd and continues through August 14th; they are open from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Extended Camp will be August 17 to 28.

To register online, 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:

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...

May 24 - 30 is Hurricane

Preparedness Week

Hurricane season begins June 1; are you prepared? Review the tips below, familiarize yourself & your family with severe weather terminology and visit the listed websites to make sure you are ready in the event a Hurricane strikes our area.

* If a hurricane or tropical storm should threaten your area, would you know what to do? Contact your local emergency management office and find out if you live in an evacuation zone and what your evacuation route is.

* Hurricanes aren't just powerful gusts of wind - they can produce dangerous amounts of rain & flooding, too.

* Get your yard or property ready for a hurricane by bringing in all outdoor furniture & securing anything else that isn't tied down.

* Remember, Turn around, Don't drown. A mere six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It only takes two feet of rushing water to carry away most vehicles including pickups and SUV's.

* Did you know: Most hurricane deaths and damages aren't because of winds they happen because of flooding? Find out if you live in a flood prone area and how flood insurance can lessen the financial impact of a flood by visiting: www.floodsmart.gov

* Prepare your family, home, or business before a disaster strikes. Learn how you can get prepared to lessen the impact of severe tropical weather by visiting: www.ready.gov/hurricanes

* Visit the National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare

* Get the scoop on how to prepare for a hurricane by reading @PrepareAthon's guide: http://1.usa.gov/1sVepZI

HHS Theatre Presents final Performance of this school year...

"Hillsborough Shorts"

HHS Theatre will perform "Hillsborough Shorts" at 7 PM on Friday, May 29, in the HHS auditorium. It is an evening of student written and/or directed five, one-act plays. Mr. BJ Solomon, Artistic Director, extends his creative teaching talents by coaching students who are interested in learning the various skills it takes to produce a play. Admission: $15; reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased on HHSTheatre.org or at the door.

Mr. Solomon and the HHS Theatre program were nominated for nine Rising Star Awards by Paper Mill Playhouse for their outstanding show "CATS." The awards ceremony will be held on June 2 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ.

For further information on "Hillsborough Shorts" or attending the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards, please call (908) 431-6600 x2099.

We thank you for your support of the HHS Theatre program during this season through your business donations and attending our performances.

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!

Over 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:

To sign up at Volunteer Spot, click here...

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...

3rd Annual Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Outing

The Knights of Columbus - Somerville Council #1432, Charity Golf Outing will take place on June 22, 2015 at the Heron Glenn Golf Course. All money raised will be used to support local charities in our area. In order to meet this goal we are asking for sponsorships from local businesses and individuals.

By giving to this event you'll be supporting the Raritan Pregnancy Aid Center in Raritan, NJ, and the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program in Somerville (SHIPS) as well as help the Knights of Columbus provide assistance to those in our communities. The Raritan Pregnancy Aid Center provides much needed assistance to unwed mothers in the local area while, SHIPS provides a network of food pantries that supply food staples to families of low income. Any remaining funds the Knights of Columbus will use for supplementing any assistance programs already in place.

It is a 1 PM shotgun start with lunch, dinner, prizes, and loads of fun included.

Cost per golfer is $130, and Please make all check payable to: Knights of Columbus - Council # 1432.

For a $150 donation, you can sponsor a hole. "Golf Hole" sponsorship will entitle you to have your name highlighted at the Tee Box of the hole you are sponsoring.

If you have any questions or need more information feel free to contact
Bob Stutz at 908-369-8696 or Kevin Henry at 908-421-2412.

For more information, click here...

To register online, 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 ½ 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 25