New Jersey Smart Workplaces is a statewide program that recognizes employers and municipalities who show vision and leadership by providing commuter benefits to employees.

 

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Hillsborough Township now actively uses Twitter to share information with residents. Along with the Friday e-newsletter, Honeywell Instant alerts, Nixle, the Hillsborough Township website, and YouTube, Twitter is  now used to communicate with residents on a daily basis.   

The program will be held in the first floor conference room at the Somerset County Human Services Building, located at 27 Warren Street. Parking is available in the adjacent parking deck. Registration will start at 6:30 p.m.; snacks will be available.

The 15 Minute Child Break presentation is supported by research which

 demonstrates that kids who communicate regularly with their parents about their daily activities are 67% less likely to be involved with substance abuse than children who have little or no communication.

• Talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol
• Effects of specific drugs
• Strengthening parenting skills
• Utilizing teachable moments

While it's not possible to predict what this flu season will be like, adults age 18 and older, and especially first responders, are urged to protect themselves against the main flu viruses that may be circulating this season by getting a flu shot.

The Senior Centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the new monthly program schedule. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the day before you wish to come, unless indicated otherwise. A suggested lunch donation for those over age 60 is $2.00; the cost of lunch for those under age 60 is $6.99. For more information, contact the appropriate centers.

For the convenience of residents, locations in the northern and southern portion of the county are now available to recycle e-waste, Monday through Friday.

Following is the schedule of days, locations and times for 2015 Saturday and weekday recycling under the revised Somerset County Electronic Waste Program:

If you need this service or know someone who does, contact Laurie Beckhorn in the Office of Volunteer Services by Nov. 2 at (908) 541-5715.

Zufall Health, a nonprofit medical and dental center, is offering a FREE 3-part series designed specifically for women residing in Somerset County who are seeking information for living a healthier life. The program will provide participants with guidance to equip them with the knowledge and confidence they need to help prevent future financial crises and enable them to make healthier choices. You will find attached the flyer for, "Part 1- Dollars and Sense" and for the entire 3-part series: "Empowering Women to Lead Healthier Lives". Feel free to distribute, post, and share each flyer with community residents that would benefit from the program. I encourage you to share the information with others within your agency/respective organizations.

 

• Part 1 - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Part 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Part 3 - Tuesday, January 5, 2016 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Part 1 -- Bridgewater Public Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ
• Part 2 & 3 - Manville Public Library, 100 South 10th Avenue, Manville, NJ

 

Feel free to reach out to me for further information or questions. I would like to thank you in advance for encouraging women who reside in Somerset County to register and attend.

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.