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Issue: 2016 February 12
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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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Somerville Industrial Park Fire Update
The fire that began Thursday afternoon at the Somerville Industrial Park remains contained to two buildings on the premises. The buildings were each 240,000 square feet in size. Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Companies and other Fire Companies from throughout the State have aided in the response and tanker operations remain on the scene.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Response and the United States Environmental Protection Agency have been on site since Thursday evening and will remain on scene for further air quality monitoring until fire is fully extinguished. There is no imminent public health threat.
Power has been restored to all residents in the area, however, power remains out to the Industrial Park.
Thank you to all of the Volunteer Fire Companies and fighters and Emergency Responders for their tireless efforts. Any residents wishing to make donations to any of the Fire Companies please contact Fire Safety on Tuesday at 908-369-5856.
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Please utilize Nixle and Honeywell Instant Alerting System for further updates:
Nixle
Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments & schools. If you have not done so already, sign up for the Nixle alert system:
- To Register For Nixle, Go to https://local.nixle.com/register/
- Click "Register Now"
- Create an account by choosing a UserName and Password
- Enter an e-mail address and cell phone number where you would like to receive messages
- Enter your address (or a nearby intersection)
- Click "Sign Me Up" - and you're done!
Honeywell Instant Alert
Honeywell Instant Alert delivers brief, informational messages to residents via text message, email and phone message. Messages range from updates on upcoming events to emergency notifications and closures. To sign up:
- Go to https://iaplus.honeywell.com/hillsboroughnj/
- Click the "Sign Up" at the top left of the page.
- Complete all of the required information.
- Upon completion of the registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to create your profile.
- Clicking the link in the email you receive from Honeywell support and complete your profile your contact information.
- Under the "My Contact Information" section, select the types of alerts you wish to receive.
Twitter
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Boyle and Fitzpatrick Sworn in as Lieutenants in Hillsborough Township Police Department
Veterans of the Force Promoted to Fill Vacancies
The Hillsborough Township Committee promoted two long time veterans of the Police Department to the position of Lieutenant at Tuesday's meeting. The vacancies in the position of Lieutenant were the result of the promotions of Chief Darren Powell and Captain Fran Mozgai.
"Once again, we turn to the depth of our Police Department for these promotions," stated Mayor Frank DelCore during his comments when the resolution authorizing their promotion was brought forth.
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Lieutenant Boyle with his family, Chief Powell, and Committeewoman McCauley
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Lieutenant Fitzpatrick with his family, Chief Powell, and Committeewoman McCauley
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For a full news account, click here...
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20th Anniversary Community Map Unveiled
The 20th Anniversary Hillsborough Community Map was unveiled at the January 26th Township Committee Meeting. Each business that participated in the 20 year anniversary Hillsborough Community Map project was individually recognized by the Mayor for their support of this project and will receive a copy of the map.
Pictured: Retired Township Business Advocate Gene Strupinsky, Map Designer Doreen Lorenzetti, Mayor Frank DelCore and Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera |
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Mayor DelCore Swears in New Officers at Flagtown Fire House
In January, Mayor Frank DelCore conducted the oath of office for the 2016 Officers of the Flagtown Fire House, Hillsborough Fire Company #3.Hillsborough Township is very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers in all of the Township's Fire Companies.
Pictured (L to R): Tommy Lachowski - Assistant Chief Committeeman Doug Tomson Dave Foelsch - Chief Everett Heider - Deputy Chief
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From the Office of Emergency Management - Hillsborough Township
As temperatures drop this winter, the American Red Cross offers ten steps people can take to stay safe during the cold weather. - Layer up! Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat.
- Don't forget your furry friends. Bring pets indoors. If they can't come inside, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water.
- Remember the three feet rule. If you are using a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away - things such as paper, clothing, bedding, curtains or rugs.
- Requires supervision - Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
- Don't catch fire! If you are using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
- Protect your pipes. Run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage.
- Better safe than sorry. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid a more costly repair job if your pipes freeze and burst.
- The kitchen is for cooking. Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
- Use generators outside. Never operate a generator inside the home, including in the basement or garage.
- Knowledge is power. Don't hook a generator up to the home's wiring. The safest thing to do is to connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator.
For tips from the Red Cross on how to stay safe during the cold weather, click here..
For an update on the bitter cold from Somerset County, click here... For an update from PSE&G, click here...
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Annual Fire Commissioners Election to be Held on Saturday, February 20th From 2-9pm
The Annual Election of the Fire Commissioners will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016.
The last day to register to vote in the Fire Commissioners election is Thursday, February 18, 2016. Polls will be open from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
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Special School Election To Be Held March 8th
If you are not a registered voter, you must register by February 16th to vote in this election.
A Special School Election will be held on March 8, 2016. The last day to register to vote or transfer your registration for this election is: February 16, 2016. The Office of the Somerset County Board of Elections, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, will be open on February 16, 2016 from 8:30 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. for the purpose of voter registration. For more information, call the Somerset County Board of Elections at 908-231-7084.
To download a voter registration form, click here...
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WOODS ROAD FIRE COMPANY HILLSBOROUGH # 3
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
BUFFET INCLUDES:
BAKED TILAPIA & FRIED COD FISH, FRIED CLAMS, FRIED SHRIMP, CHICKEN FINGERS, PIEROGIES, VEGETABLE MEDLEY, FRENCH FRIES, RICE, HOMEMADE COLESLAW, SALAD, DESSERTS COFFEE-TEA-COLD DRINK
DINNER - 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
ADULTS: DINNER $13.00
SENIOR CITIZENS (62 AND UP): $2.00
CHILDREN (5 to 12 years old) $10.00
CHILDREN 4 AND UNDER FREE
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
324 WOODS ROAD
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
FIRE HOUSE PHONE: 908-359-3333
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When Should You Give Final Payment to Your Contractor?
When should you give final payment to your contractor? Well, New Jersey State Dept. of Consumer Affairs Law 13:45A - 16.2 specifies that....... "final inspections are required before final payment is made to contractor". This declaration, printed on the reverse side of the Construction Permit Notice, applies to any scope of work no matter how small or large. So not only does this law provide you with leverage to ensure the work is completed but also meets code requirements.
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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 to 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.
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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.
MEET THE MERCHANT
Hills Gallery
Custom Framing and Fine Arts
284 US Highway 206, Building C-2.
Looking to preserve memorabilia? What about paintings and photographs? Maybe important documents and awards? If your answer to these questions is YES, then you better head to Hills Gallery. Since 1996, Hills Gallery has been providing clients with museum quality custom framing at very affordable prices.
Hills Gallery boasts of its extensive selection of over 2000 mouldings, fillets and matboards from national suppliers. In order to preserve your masterpieces, Hills Gallery uses only acid-free conservation quality mats such as linen, suede and silk plus anti-glare, acrylic, UV and museum glass. Its highly-trained staff is more than willing to assist you in finding creative designs and quality solutions in finding the perfect combination of matboards and frames to complement your masterpieces, whether it be a family heirloom, portraits, diplomas, sports and movie memorabilia and even mirrors and TV screens.
Aside from custom framing, Hills Gallery also carries a large selection of Chinese original woodblock prints that you can add to your collection. For more information, contact Hills Gallery via its website www.hills-gallery.com. Use your Shop Hillsborough card to earn 10% credit.
To view February deals of the month, click here...
To view a full list of participating merchants and the discounts they offer, click here... |
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Hillsborough High School Band Parents Association
SCRAPBOOKING EVENT
April 16, 2016
10am-10pm
HHS Commons, 466 Raider Blvd.
NEW THIS YEAR-BASKET AUCTION!
Registration includes: Individual bench style scrapping table for each guest** All meals, snacks and drinks Complimentary carry in service provided by band students Great music while you crop, including live performances by Hillsborough High School Small Ensembles On-site vendors for your shopping need
To download a flyer and registration form, click here... |
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Cultural & Arts Commission Art & Photo Exhibit
2016 ART & PHOTO EXHIBITION
March 11 - 13, 2016
Reception - Friday, March 11, 7 - 9 PM
Hillsborough Township Municipal Building
379 South Branch Rd * Hillsborough, NJ
Art Drop-Off - Monday, March 7th, Noon - 7PM
Art Pick-Up - March 14th , Noon-7pm
at Municipal Building
The exhibition is open to all Adults and Students residing in
Somerset, Mercer and Hunterdon Counties, NJ
For more information and to register, click here...
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Recycling Pickups As Usual in Somerset County on Feb. 15
Somerset County offices will be closed Feb. 15 for the Presidents Day 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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Somerset County to Honor Outstanding Women at March 18 Dinner
Advance Reservations Due By March 1
Tickets are on sale for the 2016 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards dinner sponsored by the county Commission on the Status of Women.
This year's program will be held Friday, March 18, at The Imperia at 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset. A cash bar at 6 p.m. will be followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person. Advance reservations are required by March 1; no reservations will be taken at the door. For a reservation form or more information, contact commission member Marti Kalko at (908) 385-7948 or Papayak@aol.com or visit http://bit.ly/2016SCCSW to print the form.
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Hillsborough Township Library Will Be Open on February 15
SCLSNJ's Bridgewater Library branch will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and SCLSNJ's Hillsborough and Warren Township Library branches will be open 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. on Monday, February 15 for President's Day; all other SCLSNJ library branches will be closed.
For a full news account, click here...
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It's Not Too Late To Register!
Come join the fastest growing sport in the US!
Each season the Hillsborough Youth Lacrosse program grows with more and more youth of the town participating in this fun, traditional Native American game.
We're looking forward to another successful season with boys laughing, competing, learning and having fun.
New players welcome. Don't be left out of the fun, join us today!
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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
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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February 19: Woods Road Fire Company Fish Dinner Buffet
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March 4, 5, 6, 12 & 13: HHS Theatre Presents Into The Woods
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April 9: Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros Scoring Points for Kids Charity Basketball Game
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April 16: Hillsborough High School Band Parents Association Scrapbooking Event
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
February
15 Municipal Offices Closed in Observance of Presidents' Day 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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