News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2015 December 4

December 4, 2015

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This e-newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee

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Mayor

Doug Tomson

Deputy Mayor

Greg Burchette

Committeeman

Frank DelCore

Committeewoman

Gloria McCauley

Committeeman

Carl Suraci

Tree Lighting Tonight, Menorah Lighting Sunday

Hillsborough Township will hold its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight at the Municipal Complex beginning at 6:00 pm. Santa will arrive in time for the Tree Lighting at 7:00 pm. Additional festivities include train rides, a petting zoo and hot chocolate & cookies.

The Menorah Lighting, sponsored by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, will be held at the Municipal Complex on Sunday, December 6th at 5 pm.

Hillsborough Township Recognizes "Movember" as Men's Health Awareness Month

Mayor Doug Tomson and the Township Committee presented a proclamation at the November 24th Township Committee meeting recognizing the Movember Men's Health Awareness Movement. Movember is committed to raising awareness about men's health issues and their effect on fathers, sons, brothers, uncles and husbands across the United States and the world. All men are urged to become aware of their risks for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues as well as to obtain regular screenings for early detection.

Pictured: Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Committeeman Carl Suraci, Jay Scott, Frank Arcidiacono, Mayor Doug Tomson, Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette, and Greg Gillette.

Pictured: Township employees took part in the Movember Men's Health Awareness Movement and abandoned shaving for the month to help raise awareness.

Township Committee Honors Middle School Cross Country Team

The Mayor and Township Committee honored the Hillsborough Middle School Boys Cross Country Team with a proclamation for their very successful season at the November 24th Township Committee Meeting.

The team were the Champions of the Central Jersey Cross Country Conference and won their first ever Central Jersey Cross Country Conference Meet of Champions Event and finished the season with an undefeated record of 9-0.

Coach Rourke's philosophy "Be better tomorrow than you were today" applied to both on and off the field and within the community as well; this philosophy was embraced by every team member which in turn helped the team to reach the heights they did this season.

Pictured: Mayor Doug Tomson, Committeeman Carl Suraci with Coach Scott Rourke and members of the Hillsborough Middle School Boys Cross Country Team

Municipal Complex is Celebrating 25 Years

Hillsborough Residents and Hillsborough Based Businesses are

Invited to Design the Commemorative Logo - Due December 21st

"Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex will celebrate a Silver Anniversary during 2016," announced Mayor Doug Tomson at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.

"As part of the festivities, we are having a contest to design a commemorative logo which will be used for a banner and letterhead for the year as well as other festivities during the year," added Mayor Tomson.

The Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, originally dedicated on January 14, 1991, was the vision of then Mayor Peter J. Biondi. The building was later dedicated to the late politician who later became a Somerset County Freeholder and ultimately a member of the New Jersey Assembly before his untimely passing in 2011.

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Last Chance to Purchase Tickets for My Town Night With The New Jersey Devils

NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS. DETROIT RED WINGS

Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 pm

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:

NewJerseyDevils.com/hillsborough

USE SPECIAL CODE: MYTOWNHILLS

For groups of 10 or more, please call Jason Cohen at 973-757-6428 or email Cohen@newjerseydevils.com

For more information and to download a flyer, click here...

Leaf Drop Off and Pick Up Program

Township Leaf Drop Off and Pick Up Program is Underway

Residents are reminded NOT to rake leaves into the roadway

Leaf Collection Update for the week of 12/7 - 12/11:

Please keep in mind that weather, staff and maintenance are all major factors in leaf collection. This is a tentative schedule.

Hockenbury Rd/Woodfern Area
Longhill Rd. - Zion Rd. - East side of Wertsville Rd.
Starview/Murray Drive
Flanders Drive/Royceborook Rd. Area
Kilmer Dr. / Camden Rd Area

Leaf drop off is available for the following Saturdays from 7 am until 3 pm at the Auten Road Facility:

Saturday, December 5th
Saturday, December 12th
Friday, December 18th
Saturday, December 19th

Only leaves will be accepted, no brush, yard waste or other debris
If leaves are bagged, please dump the leaves and take the bag(s) with you
Proof of residency is required

For more information, click here...

Recreation Update

The 2016 Winter Activities Guide is now available. Included in this activities guide is youth programs, adult programs, Christmas Tree Lighting, Spring Soccer Leagues, Spring Girls Softball Leagues, and the Run Around the Park. Registration for all programs in the activities guide is now open.

To view the Activities Guide online, click here...

To Register for Activities, click here...

Used Clothing Collection

Hillsborough Band Parents Association - Supporting the Band and Color Guard programs of Hillsborough High School

Date: December 12, 2015

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Drop Off Location: Front Entrance Hillsborough High School

466 Raider Blvd. Hillsborough

For more information, click here...

All 10 SCLSNJ library branches will now have Notary Public services available to county residents as a courtesy. Contact your library branch for more information.

Shop Hillsborough

The Shop Hillsborough Reward program continues to promote local shopping while allowing card holders the opportunity to reduce their property tax bill. After announcing the participation of Days Inn in the Shop Hillsborough program, Shop Hillsborough is pleased to inform you that another business, Joy of Jams, Jamberry Nails Independent Consultant is now part of our growing list of merchants.

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 December deals of the month, click here...

To view a full list of participating merchants and the discounts they offer, click here...

View Episode 2 of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!"

Hillsborough Township has released the second episode of "Hillsborough the Good Life" to be aired on Hillsborough's hometown channel TV 29 as well as on the Township website. This episode features highlights from the Engineering Department, Finance Department and the Business Advocate, as well as updates from Committeeman Carl Suraci and Deputy Mayor Burchette.

If you missed the first episode, watch it by clicking here...

The latest episode of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" can be viewed now on the Township YouTube channel by clicking here...

December Recycling Calendar: 'First Saturday,' Holiday Closing

First Saturday drop-off events enable busy residents to recycle tires, clean textiles and usual curbside items in one fell swoop. They also enable residents to help people in the community who are less fortunate by donating food items for a local food bank. The next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event will be on Dec. 5 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane.

Due to the holiday, some recycling pickups scheduled in Somerset County the week of Dec. 28 may be delayed. Residents are asked to leave their recyclables at the curb. Remaining collections will be completed as soon as possible. The Somerset County Recycling Division thanks residents for their patience and understanding.

For more information, call the Somerset County Recycling Center at (732) 469-3363. To view the 2015 Recycling Collection Schedule and more, go to www.co.somerset.nj.us/recycle/recyclescedule.html.

For more information, click here...

JCP&L Topic of the Month - Benefits of eBill

The eBill program allows you to view your bill from anywhere using your computer or mobile device. Also, after you register your account online and sign up for bill reminders via email or text alerts, you never have to worry about forgetting to pay your bill. We'll send a notification three to seven days prior to your due date each month, which can be helpful during those busy holiday months. So, join the more than one million customers who have already discovered a better way to manage their accounts. To enroll in eBill, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/ebill. For more information about alert notifications and other communication tools, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect.

Register your account at www.firstenergycorp.com/login to participate in these programs and receive the following benefits:

* Pay your bill online

* View your billing history

* Submit your meter reading

* Analyze your usage

* Receive email and text alerts

* Report an outage and check its status

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!

For more information, click here...

Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

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