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Issue: 2016 January 15
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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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Municipal Offices will be Closed
on Monday, January 18th
in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Mozgai Sworn in as Police Captain for Hillsborough Township
Twenty-four Year Veteran of the Force Promoted to fill Vacancy
Hillsborough Township Committee acted at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting to fill the vacancy in the position of Police Captain, by promoting Lieutenant Fran Mozgai.
"As we continue to ensure the strength of our force, it is our honor to promote Lieutenant Mozgai to the position of Police Captain," stated Mayor Frank DelCore.
During the swearing in ceremony, Mayor DelCore noted that "it is a testament to our Township and the caliber of our Police Department to be promoting a 24 year veteran of the force to this position."
Pictured: Captain Mozgai with his family, Mayor Frank DelCore, Committeeman Burchette and Acting Chief Darren Powell
For a full news account, click here...
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Ron Skobo Honored With Proclamation Upon Retirement From Hillsborough Township
At the January 12th Township Committee Meeting, Ron Skobo, Director of Parks, Recreation and Social Services and long-time Hillsborough Township resident, was honored with a proclamation for his many years of service to the Township of Hillsborough and its residents.
On December 31, 2015, Ron Skobo, retired from his position of Director of Parks, Recreation,
and Social Services which he held with the Township since 2013. Ron began his career with Hillsborough Township as the Director of the Township's Building Department on September 26, 2005.
Ron Skobo is a graduate of the FBI Academy, and served as Captain of Detectives for the Somerset County Prosecutor's office along with various other positions from 1975 through 2005.
Ron was responsible for different projects and events that have helped to make the Township of Hillsborough one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live.
Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Committeeman Doug Tomson, Ron Skobo with his son and daughter-in-law Jared & Allison and their children, Mayor Frank DelCore and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci.
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Township Committee Declares January as Radon Action Month
Mayor Frank DelCore and the Township Committee, presented a proclamation to Hillsborough Township Environmental Program Coordinator, Mike Carr, at the Township Committee Meeting on the 12th, declaring January as Radon Action Month. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas poses a health threat when found at elevated levels. Radon testing is easy and inexpensive and can be reduced effectively at a minimal cost to the homeowner. Please reach out to the Hillsborough Township Health Department with any further questions.
Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson, Environmental Program Coordinator Mike Carr and Mayor Frank DelCore
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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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Donate Blood to Save Lives!
Each donation can save up to 3 lives!
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Township Municipal Building 379 South Branch Rd. Hillsborough, NJ
Donors will receive a T-shirt.
To schedule an appointment, call RWJ Somerset Blood Services at 908-685-2926
or go to www.rwjuhdonorclub.org.
Donor must be 17 years old and weigh 110 lbs. Valid ID required.
To download a flyer, click here..
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Police Warn Residents Not to Leave Personal Property in Vehicles
Residents are reminded to protect themselves from becoming a victim of personal property theft in their vehicles. Keep your vehicles locked at all times and remove valuables. If you must leave a purse or other valuables in your vehicle at least lock them in your trunk where they are out of sight, but it is better not to leave valuables in your car.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
The Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners will hold their annual election on February 20, 2016. This year two commissioners will be elected, each will serve a three year term.
Any Hillsborough resident interested in running for the Board of Fire Commissioners should see the Hillsborough Township Bureau of Fire Safety for a Nominating Petition and instructions on how to complete the process.
Completed petitions are due to be returned to the Bureau of Fire Safety by January 22, 2016. Anyone with questions can call the Bureau of Fire Safety at 908-369-4313 x 7178.
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SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library branch will be open
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
SCLSNJ's Second Annual Harry Potter Book Night February 4th
Calling all witches, wizards and muggles: celebrate Harry Potter with trivia, crafts, games, prizes and more. If you arrive in costume, you'll earn an extra entry toward our prize raffle.
"I recently read an article from Time Magazine that stated the initial print run of Harry Potter that was distributed to libraries was just 350 books," said Linda Tripp, a librarian in SCLSNJ's Collection Development Department. "We now have almost 400 copies of Harry Potter books -- in seven languages -- available in our library system. We also have almost 200 copies of the various Harry Potter movies, over 30 copies of Harry Potter video games, and over 20 CDs featuring music from the Harry Potter movies available. All that considered, I would say that Harry Potter continues to be quite popular and very much in demand, 19 years later."
Harry Potter Book Night (grades 4-8) will be held at SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 S. Branch Rd. in Hillsborough on February 4th from 5-6:30 p.m.
For more information, click here...
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Recycling Pickups As Usual in Somerset County on Jan. 18
Somerset County offices will be closed Jan. 18 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; however, the Recycling Center will be open. Recycling pickups will proceed as scheduled in Branchburg, Raritan and some roads in the western portion of Hillsborough.
For more information, call the Somerset County Recycling Center at 732-469-3363.
To view the 2016 Recycling Collection Schedule and more, click here... |
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Episode 3 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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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.
To view January deals of the month, click here...
To view a full list of participating merchants and the discounts they offer, click here... |
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 15: Pasta Dinner & Candy Bingo!
Sponsored by the HBPA. Proceeds to benefit HHS Band & Guard Programs
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January 21: Blood Drive
2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Hillsborough Township Municipal Building
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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
26 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
28 7:30 pm Planning Board Business Meeting *Canceled*
February
3 7:30 pm Board of Adjustment Meeting
4 7:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
9 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
11 7:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
17 7:30 pm Board of Adjustment Meeting
23 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
25 7:30 pm Planning Board Business Meeting
To post your event online, click here...
For Hillsborough Public Library Events, click here...
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Previous Headlines
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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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For information regarding Online Payment and Tax Notices, please click here...
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Recreation 2016 Winter Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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