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Issue: 2015 October 16
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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 October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At the October 13th Township Committee meeting, the Mayor and Township Committee presented a proclamation recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The awareness campaign encourages individuals to help reduce their risk of breast cancer through regular self-exams, clinical breast exams, and mammograms which are vital since treatments are most effective when breast cancer is detected early.
Kathleen Cirioli, a two time cancer survivor, along with Joanne Liscovitz,co-founders of Dance for the Cure, a non-profit organization have helped local families impacted by breast cancer; with donations totaling over $380,000 to date. Dance for the Cure produces their largest fundraising event of the year, "Ribbons of Hope" which raises approximately $50,000 each year, supported by local businesses who donate goods and services.
Pictured: Mayor Doug Tomson, Kathleen Cirioli, Joanne Liscovitz and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley
For more information about the "Ribbons of Hope" fundraiser, click here...
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October is National Fire Safety Awareness Month
The Mayor and the Township Committee presented a proclamation recognizing October as National Fire Safety Awareness Month at the October 13th Township Committee Meeting.
The 2015 Fire Prevention theme, "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!" effectively serves to remind us that we need working smoke alarms to give us the time to get out safely.
Residents are urged to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of fire and emergency services during the month of October.
Pictured: Committeeman Carl Suraci, Fire Marshal Ryan Giordano and Mayor Doug Tomson
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Hillsborough Township Continues to Recognize Long Time Businesses
Hillsborough based businesses and organizations with over 25 years of operation within Hillsborough Township are being recognized at Township Committee meetings. Businesses recognized earlier this year include:- The Motor Works
- United Rent-All
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Pictured: Committeeman Frank DelCore, The Motor Works owners Bruce & Katie Vatter, and Mayor Doug Tomson
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Pictured: Committeeman Frank DelCore Mayor Doug Tomson with The Avolio Family, owners of United Rent-All
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Hillsborough Qualifies for 100% of Eligible State Aid
Township Meets Best Practices Requirements Every Year Since Inception of the Program in 2010
Hillsborough Township once again qualifies for 100% of eligible State Aid, according to Committeeman Carl Suraci, Chair to the Finance Committee. "The 2015 Best Practices Worksheet sets a standard for municipalities to achieve in the areas of general, financial and budget management, along with personnel compliance and disaster preparedness. Hillsborough Township's policies and procedures ensure continued compliance with these standards," added Committeeman Suraci. The Best Practices Inventory Questionnaire, which began six years ago, is issued by the state to determine whether a municipality is using the best management and fiscal practices on behalf of taxpayers. For a full news account, click here...
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My Town Night With The New Jersey Devils
NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS. DETROIT RED WINGS
Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
Group Package Includes:
- Hillsborough High School Band performance
- Group photo at center ice following the game
- Group seating at the game
- Specially priced group ticket
- Devils group gift (redeem night of game across from section 18)
TO ORDER GO TO:
USE SPECIAL CODE: MYTOWNHILLS
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The Shop Hillsborough Reward program continues to promote local shopping while allowing card holders the opportunity to reduce their property tax bill.
If you don't have a Shop Hillsborough card, be sure to stop by the Administration office in the Municipal Building to pick one up. 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.
To view October 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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Cyber Security Awareness - Are Your Passwords Secure?
We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone's daily life, whether we realize it or not. Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity to our nation, President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cybersecurity and increasing the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident.
KEEP YOUR PASSWORD SAFE BY FOLLOWING THESE EASY TIPS: - DEVELOP strong passwords that use a combination of words, numbers, symbols, and both upper and lower case letters
- CREATE a password phrase and make it relevant. If you're joining a shopping site for example, think "About to Use Shopping Site" and use "ABT2_uz_$h0pping"
- USE different passwords for every unique account, such as work, banking, and email
- DISABLE the "save password" feature in your Internet browser
To download a brochure on Password Security, click here..
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Recreation Department Updates
Children's Halloween Party
October 29 4:00 PM- 6:30 PM at the Municipal
Building
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Halloween fun! Take a hayride to our pumpkin patch and walk through our haunted house. Don't forget to wear your costume! The fee is $5 per child, and pre-registration is required.
Haunted House 4:00 - 6:30
Hayride and Pumpkin Picking 4:00 - 5:30
Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest
October 31 at the Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park
The first annual Howl-O-Ween will feature a dog parade and costume contest.
Costume Contest Categories Include:
- Best Costume Small Dog
- Best Costume Large Dog
- Best Dog/Owner Costumer Combo
- Most Creative
- Funniest Costume
- Scariest Costume
- Best Group Costume
Registration is free and begins at 10:00am on October 31. The parade will begin at 10:30am at the pavilion. There will be vendors, prizes, and fun for all! For more information, call the Recreation Department (908) 369-4832
Registration for the In-Town Basketball Leagues is open!
Leagues are Boys 4th/5th grade, Girls 4th/5th/6th grade, Boys 6th/7th/8th grade, Boys 9th/10th grade, Boys 11th/12th. Youth leagues play on Saturdays between 8:30 and 1:30, with younger age groups playing earlier. High school plays at 6:30pm (11th/12th grade) and 7:30pm (9th/10th grade) on Monday nights. Registration is available on the Parks and Recreation website.
Click here for the Fall Recreation brochure
Click here for the website
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Don't Be In The Dark When It Comes To Your Kids! Join P.L.C.
Parent Learning Community
P.L.C is an enlightening program to help you:
- Have meaningful conversation with your kids
- Stay up-to-date about youth alcohol/drug trends & technology safety
- Connect with other parents who want to be involved and informed!
Times & Location:
Afternoon Series: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Mondays - October 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th
Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206
Program Fee: Includes PLC handbook and t-shirt:
Pre-registration (recommended): $15.00 per person OR $20.00 per couple (spouse or friend!)
At door (space permitting): $25.00 per person
To download a flyer and registration form, click here...
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Suicide is Preventable
If You or Anyone You Know is in Distress
PLEASE CONTACT
2nd Floor - NJ Youth Helpline
1-888-222-2228
NJ Hopeline
1-855-654-6735
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Jersey Voice
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Help Feed A Needy Family This Thanksgiving
Families throughout Somerset County are struggling to make ends meet
A $40 DONATION* will provide Thanksgiving Dinner for a FAMILY OF FOUR
* if $40 is difficult for you, any amount will be gratefully accepted
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For a full news account, click here... To download a flyer and donation form, click here... |
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Somerset County Conducting Online Auction
Somerset County Freeholder Patrick Scaglione, purchasing division liaison, invites residents to take advantage of the upcoming Somerset County online auction of surplus property. The auction is running through Sunday, Oct. 18, when it will begin closing at 7p.m.
The eclectic mix of items to be sold includes cars, pickups, buses and other vehicles; lawn equipment: mower decks, grass catcher; snow blower; computer items; office items; wood shop tools; bicycles; and more.
For a full news account, click here...
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Rx Drive-Thru Medicine Drop-off to Be Held Oct. 24 in Hillsborough
Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano invites county residents to take advantage of the last Rx Mission Drive-in/Drop-Off in 2015 on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough to safely dispose of unwanted or outdated prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
"The focus of this ongoing program is to protect the environment and get rid of unwanted, unused and outdated medicine, especially potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals," said Sheriff Provenzano.
For a full news account, click here...
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Hampstead Stage Company Announces Three Shows at SCLSNJ
Three chances to step through the door of an old wardrobe and enter a snowy world laced with fantasy and wonder
This November, Hampstead Stage Company will present The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at three Somerset County Library System of New Jersey library branches:
- November 13, 3:30 - 4:30 pm at SCLSNJ's North Plainfield Memorial Library branch, located at 6 Rockview Avenue in North Plainfield;
- November 14, 10 - 11 am at SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 S. Branch Road in Hillsborough; and
- November 14, 1:30 - 2:30 pm at SCLSNJ's Peapack & Gladstone Library branch, located at the Municipal Complex on School Street in Peapack.
This is the first installment in Hampstead Stage Company's series of adaptations of the beloved Narnia saga by C.S. Lewis. The audience will meet quite the cast of magical creatures as they accompany two intelligent and imaginative children, Lucy and Edmund, on their adventures. This delightful story is entertainment for the whole family, while still providing insight about the emotional climate of childhood during World War II. Recommended for grades K8.
For a full news account, click here...
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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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Event Flyers
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October 29: Children's Halloween Party
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October 31: Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest at the Dog Park
The first annual Howl-O-Ween at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park Dog Park will feature a dog parade and costume contest. Registration is free and begins at 10:00am on October 31. The parade will begin at 10:30am at the pavilion. There will be vendors, prizes, and fun for all!
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December 11: Hillsborough's My Town Night with the New Jersey Devils
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
October
22 7:30 PM Township Planning Board Business Meeting
27 7:30 PM Township Committee Meeting
November
4 7:30 PM Township Board of Adjustment Meeting
10 7:30 PM Township Committee Meeting
11 **** Municipal Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
12 7:30 PM Township Planning Board Meeting
19 7:30 PM Township Planning Board Meeting
24 7:30 PM Township Committee Meeting
26 & 27 **** Municipal Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
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MUNICIPAL BUILDING EVENING OFFICE HOURS
CLERK'S OFFICE
2nd & 4th Tuesdays until 7pm
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2nd Tuesday until 7pm
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays until 7pm
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Recreation 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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