Issue: 2016 January 22     
January 22, 2016
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This e-newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee 
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Mayor 
Frank DelCore
Deputy Mayor
Carl Suraci
Committeeman 
Greg Burchette
Committeewoman 
Gloria McCauley
Committeeman 
Doug Tomson

 
Snow Closings for 
Saturday, January 23rd:
  • Hillsborough Township LibraryPlease all the library at 
    (908) 369-2200 for Additional Details.
  • All Hillsborough Township Public School Activities Scheduled for Saturday - Determination for cancellation of activities on Sunday, January 24,
    2016 will not be made until Saturday afternoon.  Refer to the
    HTPS Website  or Comcast Channel 27 for Details.
  • Rabies Clinic  - Rescheduled to January 30.
  • Recreation DepartmentAll recreation basketball games and the recreation wrestling meet scheduled for Saturday 1/23 are CANCELED. Follow the Rec Dept on Twitter for up-to-date information.
Winter Storm Reminders
  • In the event you experience a loss of power, please contact your power company directly and report the outage.  Do not assume that the outage has already been reported.  JCP&L: 888-544-4877 and PSE&G 800-436-7734.  
  • Do not touch or attempt to move downed lines.
  • Do not operate generators inside your residence nor your garage; use only outdoors.
  • If you are using candles, please ensure they are not placed by any flammable material and remain attended while lit.  Please extinguish candles when leaving a room.
  • If using space heaters, ensure they are placed in a safe location away from flammable materials and walls.
  • 911 is for Emergency use only.  Non emergencies, please call 908-369-4323.
  • On street parking is prohibited during the storm.
  • All residents are encouraged to remain at home, but if you need to venture out, please allow extra travel time to allow for safe arrival at your destination.
  • Do not place trash cans or recycling cans out until the plows have passed.  If you must put them out, place them well back from the curb line so the plows or projected snow does not hit them.  Remove empty cans as soon as possible.
  • There will be no Building Department activity on Saturday.

Remember to Clear Fire Hydrants Near Your Home 


Township Names New Business Advocate

Hillsborough Township is pleased to announce that David Kois is the new Business Advocate. Most recently David worked for Hillsborough's Planning & Zoning Department as the Deputy Planning Director and Zoning Official.  He has been employed by the Township since 2011. David's professional experience in the Planning & Zoning field and familiarity with the various functions of the different departments within the Township will enable him to readily take on the responsibilities of the Business Advocate.  Going forward, David is available for all questions or requests you may have and can be reached at [email protected].
Gene Robbins Presented With New Jersey Municipal Managers 2015 Press Award

At the January 12th Township Committee Meeting, Mayor Frank DelCore and Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera presented Gene Robbins of the Hillsborough Beacon with the New Jersey Municipal Managers 2015 Press Award.  The award was originally presented to Mr. Robbins at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference in November.










Pictured: Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Gene Robbins and Mayor Frank DelCore
Senior Chapter "A" Swears in 2016 Officers

Earlier this month, Township Clerk Pamela Borek conducted the swearing in ceremony earlier this month for six new Officers for Senior Chapter "A".  Welcome and best of luck Chapter "A".  

Pictured: Township Clerk Pamela Borek administering oaths of office to new Senior Chapter "A" officers
Do Not Park on Snow Covered Roads

Hillsborough Township Police Department reminds residents of the Township Ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on snow covered streets.  Keeping the streets free of cars facilitates the Department of Public Works ability to clear the streets of snow, making it safer and more convenient for all.
Get Information & Updates on Twitter @HillsboroughTWP


Hillsborough Township expanded the communication channels and actively uses Twitter to share information with residents.

Twitter is just another method the Township communicates with residents.   The other methods include:  the Friday e-newsletter, Honeywell Instant alerts, Nixle, the Hillsborough Township website and YouTube.   

Nixle and Honeywell are generally utilized more as emergency related means to get information out, while the e-newsletter and Twitter are focused more on happenings within Hillsborough Township and informational updates. 
 
A complete listing of the various methods Hillsborough Township utilizes to communicate with residents are listed on Hillsborough Township's website's "Social Media Page", under the "About" section.

To Follow Hillsborough Township on Twitter, click here...
Rabies Clinic Rescheduled 

The Clinic will now be held Saturday on January 30th from 10am - noon, DPW Garage, 21 East Mountain Road

Hillsborough Township will offer a FREE Rabies Clinic on Saturday, January 30th 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.

For a full news account, click here...
It's Time to Renew Your Dog License

Dog Licenses - January and February are the renewal months for dog licenses.  Township Code, Chapter 117 requires all dogs be licensed.  Renewal notices have been mailed to all residents who licensed their dogs in 2015.  The rabies vaccine must be valid through October 31st in order to renew your dog's license.  Please visit the Finance Office to renew or license your dog.
Library Update
Playhouse 22 to Perform Scenes From "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" to Prepare Community for SCLSNJ's County�-Wide Spelling Bee

The cast of East Brunswick's Playhouse 22's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" will be performing selections from the show on Saturday, February 13 at 2 pm at Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. The performance will be appropriate for ages 12 and up. There is no cost to attend; registration is encouraged as there is limited seating.

For more information, click here... 
Hillsborough Millstone Municipal Alliance Mobile Resources To Support Behavioral Health

The Hillsborough Millstone Municipal Alliance will be updating their web page to include various resources.  The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration has resources that can help address some of the toughest mental health and substance use challenges, including suicide prevention, bullying prevention, behavioral health following a disaster, and underage drinking prevention.  You can get connected with their free mobile apps by searching SAMHSA at the app store.

For more information on how to download the mobile apps, click here...
Recreation Update
  • Spring Soccer Leagues: Registration is open for spring soccer leagues.  Leagues are open to children ages three to grade 12.  All games are played on Saturdays at various township soccer fields.  Registration deadline: March 11. Season start date: April 9
  • Girls Softball Leagues: Registration is open for girls softball leagues.  Leagues are open to girls in Kindergarten through grade 12.  Teams will play or practice two to three times per week at various township softball fields.  Registration deadline: March 4.  Season start date: March 28
  • Adult Programs & Classes: Registration for adult programs and classes is still available including co-ed volleyball, men's volleyball, adult indoor soccer, men's basketball, and Zumba. For a full class listing and schedule, visit the Recreation website (www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org)
To view the Activities Guide online, click here...

To Register for Activities, click here...
JCP&L Topic of the Month - Space Heater Safety


Space heaters are a great way to warm up a cold room or provide supplemental heat to your home.  But while convenient, they are also a leading cause of home fires during the winter months.  If you're going to use a space heater, here are a few tips to make sure you stay extra warm - and safe. *  

Do's  
  • Use only equipment that is made for home heating.  Use all types of heaters carefully and follow all directions for safe use.  
  • Use a space heater that has been tested to the latest safety standards and has been certified by a nationally recognized laboratory.  These heaters have the most up-to-date safety features.  Older space heaters may not meet newer safety standards.  
  • Place the heater on a level, hard, nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor.  
  • Make sure space heaters are at least three feet away from bedding, drapes, furniture and other flammable materials.  
  • Place smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside of sleeping areas and inside each bedroom.  
  • Utilize a carbon monoxide detector.  
Don'ts  
  • Never leave a space heater on when you go to sleep.  
  • Don't place a space heater close to any sleeping person, bedding, furniture, drapes or other flammable materials.  
  • Never use gasoline in a kerosene space heater, as even small amounts of gasoline mixed with kerosene can increase the risk of fire.  
  • Never use your oven, grill or clothes dryer to heat your home.  This could cause a fire or dangerous carbon monoxide gas, which produces deadly,odorless, colorless fumes.  

For more safety information, visit Firstenergycorp.com/help/safety 
Shop Hillsborough


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. 
 
Register your card at www.propertytaxcard.com to start earning a discount on 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 [email protected].  Purchases will be redeemed quickly upon receipt of payment (checks only please).  

Thank you for your support!
For more information, click here...
Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
February 5: Blood Drive at YMCA
April 9: Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros Scoring Points for Kids Charity Basketball Game
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


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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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