News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2015 June 5

June 5, 2015

Township Committee Honors Hillsborough High School Boys JV Volleyball Team

The Hillsborough Township Committee honored the Hillsborough High School Boys JV Volleyball Team with a proclamation in honor of their perfect season. The team was the first Volleyball team to go undefeated in a season, with an 8-0 record.

Congratulations Team!

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

Township Honors Coach Cheryl Iaione

The Township Committee presented Hillsborough High School Girls Varsity Softball Coach Cheryl Iaione with a proclamation in honor of her induction into the New Jersey Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Pictured: Board of Education Liaison, Committeeman Carl Suraci, Coach Cheryl Iaione and Mayor Doug Tomson.

Township Honors Coach Todd Sudol

The Township Committee presented Township resident, Hillsborough High School Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming and Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach Todd Sudol with a proclamation in recognition of his induction into the New Jersey Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Pictured: Board of Education Liaison, Committeeman Carl Suraci, Coach Todd Sudol, Mayor Doug Tomson, Emily, Luke and Dylan.

Hillsborough Township's 2015 Green Living and Wellness Fair to Host Various Health Screenings, Blood Drive, Sustainable Displays and Poster Contest

Wednesday, June 17th, 2-5pm at the Municipal Complex

Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Liaison to the Sustainable Hillsborough Committee, reminded residents that the second "Green Living and Wellness Fair" will be held on Wednesday, June 17th from 2-5pm, at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex.

"The fair will offer various health evaluations including vision screening for ages 3 and up, blood pressure tests, glucose / diabetes screenings, skin cancer screenings and foot exams," stated Committeewoman Gloria McCauley. "Those interested in skin cancer screenings need to call the Health Department at 908-369-5652 to make an appointment," added Committeewoman McCauley.

Robert Wood Johnson - Somerset will also be conducting a Blood Drive in the Senior Activity Center. Please call RWJUH Somerset at 908-685-2926 to register. Walk-ins for the blood drive are welcomed. All donors will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Shop Rite gift card.

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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...

Parks and Recreation Update: Summer Activities Brochure Now Available

The Summer Activities Guide is now available and registration is open.

Included in this season's Activities Guide are Youth Programs, Adult Programs, Swim Lessons, Tennis Lessons, Golf Camps, Summer Camps, Fall Co-Ed Soccer League, Independence Day Celebration, Family Campout & Fishing Derby.

To download brochure, click here...

Registration and information for all programs and leagues is available at the Parks and Recreation website: hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

June Recycling Opportunities

First Saturday of the Month Drop-off on June 6

The the next Somerset County First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event will be held on June 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater.

As a part of the First Saturday drop-off program, residents can recycle e-waste, free of charge, at Newtech Recycling Inc., located at 600A Apgar Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873, on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-waste can also be dropped off on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For full First Saturday schedule and more details about what items can be dropped off, click here...

For more information about e-waste recycling, click here...

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on June 20

The the next Somerset County Hazardous Waste Drop-off event will be held on June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Franklin Township Sewerage Authority, located at 70 Commerce Drive in Somerset.

For full Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Schedule and more details about what can be dropped off, click here...

To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe.html or follow on Facebook and Twitter.

Master Gardener Session @ SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library

Attracting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects to your Garden - June 6 at 10 a.m. in Program Room B

Pollinators are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems, are essential for plant reproduction, and produce genetic diversity in plants they pollinate. Insects and other animals pollinate one-third of the food we eat! Spend some time with Master Gardeners and learn what you can do to support this vital part of our world by creating a pollinator friendly garden. A Q&A Session will follow this program. Sign up at www.sclsnj.org.

Flag Day Festival to be held in Somerville on Saturday, June 13th

The American flag has been a symbol of our freedom and aspirations for more than two centuries. In downtown Somerville on June 13th (14th rain date) it will be celebrated with a large Flag Day Festival. The event will feature live music, interactive exhibits, contests with prizes, historic military vehicles, cool modern SWAT vehicles, and re-enactors. There will also be games, entertainment, and arts and crafts for children of all ages, as well as food and snack vendors. The event will be held on the courthouse lawn between 11:30am and 4pm.

The event is being organized by members of the Somerville Elks, YMCA, Boy Scouts, John Basilone Parade Committee, American Legion and others. All proceeds from event sponsors and advertisers will go to fund programs through the Somerville Elks Charitable Trust benefitting local veterans. The goal of the event is to expand appreciation of our flag, educate students and adults to its history and significance, and instill good will and a sense of patriotism to all that attend.

Part of the entertainment for the day will be a performance contest called the American Flag Day Super-Patriot. The contest is being run through the School Of Rock Somerville and will bring many of New Jersey's most talented musical performers together to demonstrate patriotism while showcasing their talents. The crowd can cheer on the performers; only one will be given the title of American Flag Day Super-Patriot, and will lead the crowd in Lee Greenwood's God Bless the USA.

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Somerset County SCOOT Buses

A Travel Alternative For Hillsborough Residents

Hillsborough residents have an alternative, other than driving a car, when considering how to travel to neighboring towns. Somerset County operates three separate SCOOT shuttles to nearby communities: SCOOT Peak, SCOOT R1 and SCOOT R2.

SCOOT R1 and SCOOT R2 provide transportation to and from Hillsborough, Manville, Bound Brook, Bridgewater, and Somerville. Along the route, the bus stops at the Hillsborough Shop-Rite, Hillsborough Promenade, Walmart, Somerset Patriots Ballpark, the Somerville rail station, the Bound Brook rail station and the Bridgewater Commons Mall.

SCOOT Peak provides transportation to and from Hillsborough, Manville, Somerville, Bridgewater and Bedminster - terminating at the Far Hills train station.

All bus rides are $2 per trip. The buses operate on a "flag down the bus" basis. The bus can be flagged down anywhere along the route as long as the area is safe for the driver to pull over. Exiting the bus works the same way; the driver will pull over to allow passengers to disembark as long as it is safe to do so.

Current bus schedules are available on the RideWise website at www.ridewise.org or you can download our free mobile app, RBus Somerset to obtain current schedule information. The time points listed on the schedules are the approximate times the buses will get to that stop.

The RBus Somerset app eliminates the need for paper schedules and lets riders know the approximate time of the next bus directly from a smart phone or other mobile device. The app also notifies users of schedule changes or delays by sending alerts.

To download this free app from the Google Play Store or iTunes simply type RideWise SC into the search box. Look for the RideWise icon (blue letters/white box) and install.

RideWise was formed in 1992 to provide and promote sustainable travel solutions that improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion and decrease carbon emissions. Learn more by visiting the agency's website at ridewise.org or contact us at (908) 704-1011. Follow @RideWise on Twitter or Like RideWise TMA on Facebook.

Senior Center Events This Week

HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER
339 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 369-8700

Open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Caram - Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards)

Fit & Flex with Rose - Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. (Please check monthly calendar for schedule updates.)

Game Room - Open Daily

Stretching - Available Daily

Zumba Gold - Monday, 1 p.m. Advance registration is required. The cost is $40 for eight classes, which begin June 10. Forms are available at the Hillsborough Senior Center. Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. There are several benefits of Zumba such as strengthening of the cardiovascular system and bones, improving range of motion and good posture.)

June 8 & 15 - "Take Control of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management" by Faye Dolan & Marilyn O'Regan, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (This Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a highly interactive workshop designed to give people with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, asthma, etc., and/or their caregivers the knowledge and the skills needed to take a more active role in their health care. Participants gain confidence and motivation to manage their health and feel more positive about life. The program is supported, in part by grant number 90CS0042-02-00 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C., 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinion do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy).

June 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Mahjong Mornings, 10:00 am (Have you always wanted to learn how to play Mahjong? Have you played before but can't find people to play with? Tuesday mornings are Mahjong mornings. Lessons and refreshers will be available).

June 10 & 17 - "Drawing 101" by Discovery Jersey Arts, 12:30-1:30 pm (Anyone can draw! Did you stop drawing years ago? Do you think you can't draw but would like to? This class is for you. Review or start anew with the basics of drawing. Learn warm up exercises that encourage you to explore the pencil line on paper. Demonstrations and one-on-one instruction will be provided. Discover your inner artist in a safe, non-competitive environment. Limited to 15 participants, who must attend all 3 workshops. This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program).

June 9 - Spring Concert by the Center School High School Choir (Enjoy songs from the stage and screen in this harmonious presentation).

June 10 - June Jeopardy (Our monthly Jeopardy challenge will have you thinking on your feet as you try your hand at questions from a variety of topics all about June).

June 11 - Art Project: Stained Glass Butterflies (In recognition of National Butterfly Awareness Day celebrated every June, you will learn how to create beautiful butterflies using stained glass techniques).

June 12 - Country Jamboree, 10:30 am (We are headed outside for our own old-fashioned Country Jamboree. Don your favorite western wear and be ready to dance the day away. Celebrate with interactive games and entertainment. Try your hand at our new outdoor bocce court and horseshoe pit and later enjoy our al fresco lunch! You don't want to miss this special event!)

Spring Rabies Clinics

The Hillsborough Health Department strongly urges all Township residents to have their dogs and cats immunized against rabies. Rabies in wildlife, especially raccoons, continues to be a public health concern in New Jersey as well as Hillsborough Township. The best defense against rabies is prompt vaccination of domestic animals.

Township residents may bring their pets to be immunized against rabies at one of the following clinics in Bridgewater:

Saturday - June 6

Location: Green Knoll Firehouse, North Bridge Street and Foothill Road

Dogs only 9 AM to 10 AM

Cats only 10 AM to 11 AM

Tuesday - June 9

Location: Finderne Firehouse, 672 East Main Street

Dogs only 6 PM to 7 PM

Cats only 7 PM to 8 PM

It is extremely important that all dogs brought to the clinic be securely leashed and accompanied by an adult. All cats must be leashed or contained in a secure box or carrier. Current license information will speed processing but is not necessary for a vaccination. All rabies vaccinations will be provided to pets free of charge.

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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 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.

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Shop Hillsborough June Deals of the Month

The Shop Hillsborough Reward Program promotes local shopping while allowing card holders the opportunity to reduce their property tax bill.

All Hillsborough residents should have received a "Shop Hillsborough" card in the mail. If you haven't received yours, stop by the Administration office in the Municipal Building and pick one up.

In addition to every day discounts, each month, featured Deals of the Month coupons are sent out in the Shop Hillsborough Monthly newsletter. Use these valuable coupons in conjunction with your card and increase your savings.

To view the June Deals of the Month, click here...

To view a list of participating merchants, click here...

Being Prepared if the Power Goes Out

Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time. If a power outage is 2 hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take keep all members of your household as safe and comfortable as possible.

Some basic things every household should have on hand in case the power goes out include:

Flashlights
Extra batteries
Battery powered radio or television
Hard-wired telephone
Charged cell phone
Ice chest to store medications

If you have a well with an electric pump, you should have enough bottled water to last a couple of days. It's also a good idea to post the emergency number for your electric utility so it's handy in case you need to call. And be sure to stay well away from any downed electric lines!

For the Red Cross Power Outage Checklist, click here...

Circus Dance Festival

For one day only, your family can become part of the circus

June 6th

From 11:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ann Van Middlesworth Park

Hillsborough, N.J.

This is the circus that you actually get to be a part of.

All activities are completely free for parents and children of all ages!

RSVP your space now on CircusDanceFestival.Com

PURPLE PURSE BINGO - Friday,

June 5th

Proceeds to Benefit The Resource Center of Somerset
Providing services and programs to domestic violence victims and their children for 36 years.

EVERY ROUND HAS A SPECIAL DESIGNER PURSE AS THE PRIZE!

Date: Friday, June 5, 2015

Location: Somerville Elks Lodge Address: 375 Union Avenue,

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

6:00pm Registration 7:00pm Let the games begin!

Tickets $35 (Includes 12 games of Bingo!) (Additional cards can be purchased) Advance registration suggested due to limited space availability.

Fruit and cheese, crudité, pita and hummus / Cash bar Additional chances to win with the basket raffle and 50/50 raffle.

Some of the basket raffle prizes are purses! Register at www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org

SPONSOR A PURSE! Have your company name prominently displayed with the purse and announced during the round with that purse.

For more information contact Veronica Finlay, 908-359-0003 Ext. 223

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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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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!

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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...

PSE&G Encourages Customers to

Apply for Help Paying Energy Bills

PAGE Program Aids Moderate Income Households

(Newark, N.J.-May 28, 2015) -- People fall on hard times for any number of reasons. They could lose their jobs, become ill, or have a car accident and be suddenly stuck with unexpected costs. Moderate income households may be eligible for help paying their gas and electric bills through the Payment Assistance Gas and Electric (PAGE) program. For example, a family of three with a household income of up to $88,617 may qualify for a grant of up to $1,400 to help pay their utility bills if they have fallen behind on their payments.

To be eligible, customers must meet all of the following criteria:

Received no payment assistance through the Low Income Heating and Electric Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during the last heating season, or the Universal Service Fund (USF) within the past six months.
Have a balance on a utility bill and/or have a disconnect notice for non-payment.
Have made two payments of at least $25 within the last six months, or $200 in the past 90 days.
Have less than $10,000 in liquid assets (savings, stocks, bonds, etc.).
Meet income eligibility (see below) and program guidelines.

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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 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

June 9