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Issue: 2015 September 11
| September 11, 2015 |
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Mayor
Doug Tomson
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Deputy Mayor
Greg Burchette
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Committeeman
Frank DelCore
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Committeewoman
Gloria McCauley
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Committeeman
Carl Suraci
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Township Recognizes September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Susyn Timko, an advocate for Ovarian Cancer Awareness attended the meeting to receive the proclamation. In an additional effort to bring awareness to the community, teal-colored ribbons have been distributed and tied throughout the community as part of the Turn the Town Teal's national campaign.
Pictured: Mayor Doug Tomson, Susyn Timko and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley |
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Township Recognized For Being Ranked Among Best Places to Live in America
At Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting, Hillsborough Township was honored for being ranked 30th in Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America for 2015 with a Joint Legislative Resolution and a Citation from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. This is the fourth time Hillsborough has been named to the list in recent years. Hillsborough was the only Town in New Jersey named to the list for the 2015 Best Small Towns rankings.
Pictured (L-R): Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Duke Farms Executive Director Michael Catania, School Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff, Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Patricia Walsh, Committeeman Carl Suraci, Committeeman Frank DelCore, Mayor Doug Tomson, Somerset County Freeholder Director Mark Caliguire, Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Somerset County Freeholder Peter Palmer, Hillsborough Chief of Police Paul Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Donna Simon, and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli
For the previously issued press release, please click here...
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Sustainable Hillsborough Resource Guides
The Hillsborough Township Sustainable Steering Committee recently released five informational brochures on various topics for our residents, including a composting guide, information on invasive plants, environmentally friendly leaf and lawn care, recycling resources and water conservation. The brochures were created as a collaborative effort between the Township and the Hillsborough Sustainable Steering Committee to assist residents to make sustainable choices and are for informational purposes only. Residents can download the brochures from the Township's website at www.hillsborough-nj.org and are available at the Planning and Zoning Department.
RECYCLING This brochure informs Hillsborough residents of the many different materials that can be recycled. There are so many products that get thrown away that could be recycled, therefore reducing landfill capacity.
To download a Recycling brochure, click here...
COMPOSTING
The Composting brochure was created to inform Hillsborough residents of the importance of composting and how to build a compost pile in their own backyard. There are so many homeowners with an excessive quantity of leaves in the fall; composting is one alternative to dealing with those leaves environmentally.
To download a Composting brochure, click here... WATER CONSERVATION
This brochure is to inform Hillsborough residents of the importance of conserving water as well as provide tips on how to do so. To download a Water Conservation brochure, click here...
CUT AND LEAVE IT
Today, grass clippings are a major part of New Jersey's municipal waste stream. As a Hillsborough Township resident, if you recycle your lawn clippings and leaves by bagging them for pick-up, you are already helping to avoid air pollution and wasted resources. You can do more by reducing waste at the source. Leave the grass clippings on your lawn when you mow, compost your leaves, and let nature do the recycling for you.
To download a Cut and Leave It brochure, click here...
INVASIVE PLANTS
This brochure was compiled with resources from Duke Farms, New Jersey Audubon Society, the National Park Service, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Funding for this series was provided by a small capacity building grant through Sustainable Jersey.
To download an Invasive Plants brochure, click here...
To read the full news article about the brochures, click here...
To read "Grant Dollars Come Full Circle through Composting Partnership", click here...
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HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Economic & Business Development Commission
presents the:
FALL "HARVEST" NETWORKING EVENT
Pig Roast, Hayrides, Corn Maze
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm (Rain Date: September 17) Location: Doyle's Unami Farm, 771 Mill Lane, Hillsborough, NJ Family owned - famous for themed corn maze! Available for Educational, Family, and Social Event! Attire: This is a fun event on a farm, so jeans, boots, sneakers, etc. highly recommended! Menu: Event will feature a pig roast, hamburgers, hot dogs and salads, and soft drinks. Cost: Early bird rate, $20.00 per person if registered by Thursday, September 10th ($25 per person if registered between Friday, September 11th and Monday, September 14
th). Online Registration Required via link on Hillsborough Business Association page of Hillsborough Township.
Contributing HBA Member Guests: - Five Guys: Casual restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes www.fiveguys.com
- Gary Wiesner Photography: Specializes in Real Estate, Event, Fine Art Photography www.garywiesner.com
- Hillsborough Chess Academy: Questions, strategy tips, moves, competition and more. Reenan Parekh, Owner reenanparekh@gmail.com
- Weiss Markets: Delivering unrivaled customer service while providing everything you need to make your daily shopping a one stop experience www.weismarkets.com
Online registration required. Click here to register.
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Grant Applications Now Being Accepted by the Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program
Non-Profit Groups Serving Youth and Seniors Invited to Apply Deadline is September 30, 2015
The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee opened the fall grant application cycle on September 1st for the second round of grants for 2015. Committeeman Carl Suraci, Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee stated, "Applications are available for Hillsborough Township based non-profit, senior and youth organizations to apply for grants up to $2,000 funded through the Hillsborough Township Rewards Credit Card Program."
The grant applications can be found on the Hillsborough Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org . Also, copies are available at the Municipal Clerk / Administration Office. Completed applications are to be returned by September 30, 2015.
"The Hillsborough Township Rewards Credit Card program, through the grant application process, is a great resource for qualifying local organizations to obtain funding for needed equipment. The concept, utilize your Hillsborough Rewards Visa credit card and receive rewards points; Affinity Federal Credit Union sends a percentage to the trust fund without any expense to Hillsborough Taxpayers, a win-win for everyone," added Committeeman Carl Suraci.
To download an application, click here...
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Grass And Leaf Drop Off at the Auten Road Dump Site
- Drop off hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Only grass and leaves will be accepted
- No brush or debris
- Please dump the grass & leaves and take the empty bag(s) with you
- Proof of residency will be required
- Grass & Leaf Drop off will be accepted on the following dates at the Auten Road Dump Site located opposite of the Auten Road School next to the railroad tracks.
SEPTEMBER 18TH
OCTOBER 16TH
NOVEMBER 20TH
DECEMBER 18TH
To view in Hillsborough Township's Event Calendar, click here...
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The Shop Hillsborough Reward Program promotes local shopping while allowing card holders the opportunity to reduce their property tax bill. All Hillsborough residents are entitled to a "Shop Hillsborough" card. Shoppers earn property tax credits every time they show the Shop Hillsborough Property Tax Reward Card at the time of purchase at a participating merchant. The tax credits will be applied to the property tax bill or in the case of a renter, a rebate check will be issued. Individuals who work in Hillsborough, but are not property owners within the Township, can also secure a card to earn the rebate as well.
Free registration is required. Additional cards may be obtained for each member in a household with the same block and lot. All household spending will be applied against your property tax bill.
If you don't have a card, be sure to stop by the Administration office in the Municipal Building to pick one up.
To view September deals of the month, click here...
To view a full list of participating merchants and the discounts they offer, click here... |
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Registration for Fall Recreation Programs Now Open
Recreation programs in the fall include Tiny Football, Tiny Wiffleball, and Fall Sports Fun for ages 4-6 and a NEW adult program: Zumba! A full listing of programs can be found in the Fall Activities Guide, and registration is available on the Parks & Recreation website or by contacting the department. Register now as classes are beginning soon!
Click here for the brochure
Click here for the website
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Hillsborough Township to Host 2nd Annual Senior Olympics Friday, October 2nd
(Rain date October 5th)
Hillsborough Township will once again host the 'Senior Olympics' in October announced Mayor Doug Tomson. "Last year's inaugural event was such a success that we will make this an annual event for our Seniors," said Mayor Doug Tomson. The Hillsborough Township Senior Olympics will be held on Friday, October 2nd, with a rain date ofMonday, October 5th, from 10am until 2pm at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Sign in begins at 9am. This Township sponsored event is open to all Hillsborough Senior Citizens. The day's events include basketball court games, bean bag toss, pickle ball, ladder ball, golf, bocce ball and horseshoes. Medals will be awarded to the winners of the various competitions. The participation fee is $10.00 per senior, which includes the Olympic games and a commemorative t-shirt. A BBQ is available for $8 per person with pre-registration. Seniors are invited to contact Social Services at 908-369-3880 to register for this fun filled day. "We are looking forward to seeing all of our seniors come out to participate in the Hillsborough Senior Olympics," concluded Committeeman Frank DelCore, Liaison to Parks, Recreation and Social Services.
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Library Open on Sundays
The Hillsborough Township Public Library will be open Sundays, 1-5 pm beginning September 13, 2015. Hillsborough Library Hours
Monday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sept. 29 Showing of 'The Anonymous People' Is Part of Substance-Use Recovery Month
Somerset County Freeholder Brian D. Levine invites members of the public to view "The Anonymous People" as part of the county's proclamation of September as Recovery Month. The free public showing of the movie will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Somerset County/Bridgewater Library at the corner of North Bridge Street and Vogt Drive. There will be light refreshments, a candid discussion about recovery and the opportunity to be involved in future recovery-advocacy efforts. Panelists will include two people who are in recovery from substance-use disorders and a family member of a person with a substance-use disorder. "Somerset County has celebrated persons in recovery from substance-use disorders annually for a long time," said Freeholder Levine, human services liaison. "We know that for every $1 spent for prevention and treatment, $17 is saved in societal costs. "We want to get our Somerset County community energized and active in helping the recovering community, by assisting us locally and countywide with the challenges and opportunities that families and individuals in Somerset County face every day," he said.
Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, click here here...
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Pancake Breakfast Saturday September 26th at Applebees
Saturday September 26th 8-10 am
$10 per Ticket
Menu
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Juice, Coffee & Tea
All Proceeds to benefit Shop Rite Partners in Caring
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We are planning for the future and need your help!
The Hillsborough Township Public Schools are looking to parents, staff, community members, and business owners for help in the development of a five year Strategic Plan to support the goals of the district's nine township schools.
To ensure that all community members have a voice in planning for the future of the school district, we will hold a series of four meetings to solicit input and help shape the plan. These meeting will each last approximately 90 minutes and all community members are invited to attend one, two, or more meetings. Discussions at the meeting will focus on district direction, resources, priorities, and focus. The district steering committee will take public input from these meetings and use it to help finalize the district's strategic plan.
Public meetings have been scheduled for the Auten Road Intermediate School cafeteria for the following dates:
Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00pmWednesday, November 18 at 7:00pmTuesday, December 8 at 7:00pm If you are interested in participating in the public planning sessions, we invite you to submit your name for inclusion at the district website. |
Memorial Run/Walk To Be Held On October 11th
Proceeds to Benefit the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP)
Peter J. Biondi (June 23, 1942 - November 10, 2011) served in the NJ State Assembly representing Legislative District 16 from 1998 until his passing in 2011.
Prior to serving in the Legislature, Assemblyman Biondi served the citizens of Somerset County as Committeeman and Mayor of Hillsborough, as a Freeholder and Director of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
He was actively involved in many important community organizations and served as an Advisor for the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP).
Assemblyman Biondi is fondly remembered for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents and for his desire to help those in need. The purpose of this trail run or walk is to recognize and honor Mr. Biondi's years of dedicated public service while raising awareness and proceeds for the marginalized individuals and families in the Somerset County region. All net proceeds generated from this event will be donated to SHIP.
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ARIS/HMS DISCOUNT CARD 2015-2016 ON SALE NOW!!
ARIS/HMS 2015-2016 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and staff grants. The card includes reusable discounts from 36 local businesses; valid through 9/30/16.
Special Promotion: Buy 5 cards, get 1 card free! If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email Wendy Holt at wenholt@aol.com. Purchases will be redeemed quickly upon receipt of payment (checks only please). Thank you for your support!
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Important Dates
September
| 10 | 7:30 PM Township Planning Board Meeting
| | 16 | 7:30 PM Township Board of Adjustment Meeting
| | 21 | 7:30 PM Township Committee Meeting
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING EVENING OFFICE HOURS
CLERK'S OFFICE
2nd & 4th Tuesdays until 7pm
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2nd & 4th Tuesday until 7pm
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays until 7pm
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Online Payment Information
For information regarding online payment and tax notices, please click here...
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2015 Fall Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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