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Issue: 2016 January 8
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Mayor
Frank DelCore
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Deputy Mayor
Carl Suraci
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Committeeman
Greg Burchette
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Committeewoman
Gloria McCauley
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Committeeman
Doug Tomson
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DelCore, Suraci Chosen for Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Hillsborough Township for 2016
The Two Veteran Committeemen Bring Extensive Experience to the Helm
Hillsborough Township Committee elected Frank DelCore as Mayor and Carl Suraci as Deputy Mayor for 2016, at the annual re-organization meeting Tuesday evening. Committeeman Greg Burchette, who was re-elected in November, was sworn in for a second three year term on the Township Committee. DelCore brings extensive knowledge and experience to the position, beginning his 9th year on the Township Committee and having served as Mayor in 2009, 2010 and 2013. Additionally, DelCore previously served as Deputy Mayor, liaison to the Capital Planning Committee, Recreation Commission, Police, Rescue Squad, Emergency Management, Economic & Business Development Commission, Municipal Alliance, Historic Preservation, Planning Board, Sign Review Committee and Sustainable Hillsborough Commission.
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Girl Scouts Honored With Proclamation for Gold Award
At the December 29th Township Committee Meeting, the Mayor and Township Committee honored Girl Scouts Brooke Lautt, Lauren Gross and Molly Doyle for achieving their Gold Awards. The young ladies, all members of Girl Scout Troop 60278, devoted many hours toward reaching this goal and each completed a Gold Award project.
Brooke's project, "I Was Thinking of You Today", involved collaborating with the University Medical Center of Princeton and Trinity Church of Princeton to create over 85 gift bags for children in the pediatrics unit of Bristol Myers Squibb charity clinic.
Lauren's project, "Hats for Hope" consisted of Lauren teaching sports clubs and honor societies how to make no-sew fleece hats. Lauren delivered these hats to St. Peter's Hospital and the hats were given to adult and pediatric cancer patients during the holiday season.
Molly's project was creating a 200 meter hill loop, Raider Hill Path, that connects to the existing Big Boy Path at Hillsborough High School.
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Pictured: 2015 Committeeman Suraci, Brooke Lautt and 2015 Mayor Tomson
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Pictured: 2015 Committeeman Suraci, Lauren Gross and 2015 Mayor Tomson
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Pictured: 2015 Committeeman Suraci, Molly Doyle and 2015 Mayor Tomson
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New Episode of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" Now Available on YouTube
Episode 3 of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" is now playing on Hillsborough Township's YouTube Channel.
View Episode 3 of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" on the Township YouTube channel by clicking here...
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Leaf Drop Off and Pick Up Program
Township Leaf Drop Off Program Remains Underway
Residents are reminded NOT to rake leaves into the roadway
Leaf Collection Update for the week of 1/15:
- South Branch Rd
- Millstone River Rd.
- Amwell Rd
- New Center Rd
Please keep in mind that weather, staff with the upcoming holiday and maintenance are all a major factor in leaf collection. This is just a tentative schedule.
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Recreation Update
The 2016 Winter Activities Guide is now available. Included in this activities guide is Youth Programs, Adult Programs, 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...
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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.
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Parents & Professionals Invited to Attend
Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop on Jan. 15
Somerset County Freeholder Brian D. Levine invites parents and professionals who work with youth to attend a sex trafficking awareness and education program next month. The workshop will be held Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the first-floor conference room of the Somerset County Human Services Building at 27 Warren St. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. There is free parking on the third level or higher of the parking deck next to the building. Cost is $20 per person, which includes a light breakfast and professional development credits. Cash, or checks made payable to Friends of Somerset County Youth, will be accepted. To register contact Andrea Clegg in the Somerset County Office of Youth Services at 908-704-6333 or clegg@co.somerset.nj.us Presenter will be Rebekah Contarino, founder and executive director of Love True. Participants will learn about the realities of domestic sex trafficking in America and the progressive tools to help educate children, or those you work with, about this topic. The program is a condensed version of Love True's interactive workshop.
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Hillsborough Township's FREE Rabies Clinic
Saturday, January 23rd 10am - noon, DPW Garage 21 East Mountain Road
Hillsborough Township will offer a FREE Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 23rd at the Department of Public Works Garage, located at 21 East Mountain Road, from 10 am until noon. Hillsborough Township's Health Department offers the annual rabies clinic for New Jersey cats and dogs, FREE of charge. The rabies clinics are held at the Department of Public Works Facility, located at 21 East Mountain Road. Cats must be in a secure box or carrier and dogs must be leashed. Two of our area veterinarians, Dr. Schwirck of Red Bank Animal Hospital, and Dr. Martin of Belle Mead Animal Hospital have volunteered once again for this clinic.
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Donations Sought for the Homeless
Personal items and clothing requested
The Somerset County Department of Human Services is seeking donations of personal and clothing items to be included in packages that will be distributed Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, when Somerset County will conduct its annual "Point-in-Time" survey of homeless individuals and families in Somerset County. Requested personal items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant, lotion, and feminine hygiene products, as well as new blankets and towels. Clothing items include new hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, underwear, sweatshirts/pants and T-shirts. Other items include bottled water and juice boxes, as well as individually wrapped snacks: granola bars, crackers, nuts and trail mix.
"I want to thank the public for their generosity in the past," said Freeholder Brian D. Levine. "Given the difficult economy, individuals and families that are already vulnerable are finding it even more difficult to make ends meet, and any donations would be greatly appreciated." Donations can be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 22, at the Somerset County Community Development Office, located on the fourth floor of the Human Services Building at 27 Warren St. in Somerville. County offices will be closed Jan. 18 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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"Dogland: Love, Loss and All Things Dog" - Presentation & Book Signing @ the Hillsborough Library - January 12 at 7 p.m.
Join author and journalist Jacki Skole as she takes us through her journey of discovery after adopting an eight week old puppy from a New Jersey rescue organization. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information and to register, click here.
For more information and to register, click here...
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Pasta Dinner & Candy Bingo!
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Band Parent Association
Proceeds to benefit HHS Band & Guard Programs
Friday, January 15, 7:00 pm Hillsborough High School Commons
UNLIMITED MENU Bread/Garlic Bread Caesar Salad Choice of 3 Pastas Choice of 3 Sauces Drinks & Dessert
Giant Candy Tower Grand Prize!
Early-Bird Pricing: $8.00 Adults / $5.00 Seniors/Students/11&Under At the Door: or $10.00 Adults / $7.00 Seniors/Students/11&Under
To download a flyer, click here...
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Used Clothing Collection January 9th
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Band Parents Association
Supporting the Band and Color Guard programs of Hillsborough High School
Date: January 9, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Drop Off Location: Front Entrance Hillsborough High School 466 Raider Blvd. Hillsborough
Clothing and Shoes (please bag shoes separately) * Usable and wearable clothing - all seasons, all ages * Pocketbooks, Belts, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Ties, Backpacks, Briefcases * Feeding Bottles, Bowls, Sipping Cups, Strollers, Swings, Highchairs, Bouncers * Blankets, Sheets, Bedspreads, Pillows, Quilts, Comforters, Table cloths * Soft Toys - Stuffed Animals, Rag Dolls, Beanie Babies * Hard Toys - Cars, Trucks, Action Figures, Legos, Blocks, Beach Toys, Play
Please Note: Clothing items should be in well tied plastic bags. Please no Books, VCR Tapes, CDs or large outdoor toys
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Hillsborough Baseball League Buddy Ball 2016
Who: Buddy Ball is for athletes with special needs in the age group from 5 to 20 years of age.
When: The season will run from approximately mid-April through mid-June. Games will be played on Saturday. Skills practice will be held every Wednesday evening.
Where: Games will be played at the Hillsborough Baseball League Complex on Willow Road.
Registration: Online registration is done via Hillsborough Baseball League's online site - http://hbl.leag1.com. Once you are on the site, click on "Spring 2016" and then Spring Registration and then follow the directions for the 2016 Buddy League.
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Hillsborough Baseball League Rookie Raiders 2016
Who: Pre-School Youth, ages 4 and 5, starting Kindergarten in September 2016
Description: Rookie Raiders is a program that will provide an introduction to baseball including throwing, catching, and fielding. The format of the program will be station-driven, providing a different instructional skill per station.
When: The season will run from approximately mid-April through the end of May. Participants will meet once a week on Sundays for approximately 75 minutes.
Where: Hillsborough Baseball League Complex on Willow Rd.
Registration: Online registration is done via Hillsborough Baseball League's online site http://hbl.leag1.com. Once you are on the site, click on "Spring 2016" and then Spring Registration and then follow the directions for the 2016 Rookie Raiders League. Cost is $80 per child. Equipment: You must provide your child with a glove and a baseball helmet. HBL will provide each child with a baseball cap and a t-shirt.
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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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January 9: Hillsborough Band Parent Association Used Clothing Collection
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January 10 - February 14: Special Olympics Developmental Basketball Skills Program
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January 15: Pasta Dinner & Candy Bingo!
Sponsored by the HBPA. Proceeds to benefit HHS Band & Guard Programs
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April 9: Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros Scoring Points for Kids Charity Basketball Game
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
January
12 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
14 7:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
26 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 Tuesday until 7pm
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Tuesdays until 7pm
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Recreation 2016 Winter Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
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To register for programs online, click here...
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