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Issue: 2016 March 4
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One of the Best Places to Live in America
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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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Hillsborough Township Committee Celebrates Read Across America Day
The Hillsborough Township Committee proclaimed March 2nd as Read Across America Day by presenting a proclamation at the February 23rd Township Committee Meeting. In conjunction with the proclamation, Mayor DelCore visited Amsterdam Elementary School to read to a Kindergarten class.
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Pictured: Board of Education VP Jenn Haley, District Superintendent Jorden Schiff, Cincy Assini, Mayor Frank DelCore and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci
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Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore reads to a Kindergarten class at Amsterdam School
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New Horizon Christian Fellowship Recognized for 25 Years in Hillsborough
Hillsborough based businesses and organizations with over 25 years of operation within Hillsborough Township are being recognized at Township Committee meetings. At the February 23rd Township Committee Meeting, Pastor Tim Wolf and the New Horizon Christian Fellowship was honored for 25 years of service in Hillsborough.
Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette and Mayor Frank Delcore with Pastor Tim Wolf and members of The New Horizon Christian Fellowship
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Special School Election To Be Held March 8th
A referendum vote will be held on March 8, 2016 to support facilities improvements at Hillsborough High School and the Hillsborough Middle School.
Polling locations and voting districts have been consolidated for the March 8th Special Board of Education Election. For a list of consolidated polling locations, click here.
For more information, call the Somerset County Board of Elections at 908-231-7084.
For more information, click here...
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Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program
Accepting Grant Applications
Non-Profit Groups Serving Youth and Seniors Invited to Apply Deadline is April 1st
The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee will open the spring cycle of grant applications on February 24th for the first round of 2016 grants. Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Carl Suraci announced at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, "Applications are available on the Township website or can be picked up in the Administration Office for any Township based non-profit, senior or youth organizations to apply for grants up to $2,000 funded through the Hillsborough Township Credit Card Rewards Program."
Grant applications can be found on the Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org or copies are available at the Administration Office. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, April 1, 2016 to Administration.
To date, the Hillsborough Rewards Program has awarded nearly $45,000 in grants to community based non-profit organizations that serve Township youth and seniors. For a full news account, click here... To download an application, click here... |
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Mayor Announces 22nd Annual Louis Bay Scholarship Contest
Mayor Frank DelCore, in conjunction with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, is pleased to announce the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors, who reside in Hillsborough Township, to apply for the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.
The statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme "What My Municipal Government Does Best" and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of municipal government. There will be three, $1,000 scholarships available through the competition.
Full details on the application process and the application itself can be found here. Mayor DelCore hopes to see many of our young adults representing Hillsborough Township in the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.
To download an application and instructions, click here...
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Recreation Update
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Spring Activities Guide Available: The recreation program listing for spring activities is in the new Spring Activities Guide. Activities include youth sports programs, youth golf clinics, youth tennis clinics, youth music and cooking classes, adult sport and fitness programs, the Run Around the Park, and the Summer Basketball Leagues. Registration is open and available on the Parks & Recreation Website.
- 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 11th. Season start date: April 9th.
- 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 4th. Season start date: March 28th.
- Run Around the Park: Join us for a recreational fun run on April 2nd at Ann Van Middlesworth Park! Registration is required. To find out more, visit the Recreation website by clicking here...
- Memorial Day Parade: The 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 28th. If your organization is interested in marching in the parade, click here to fill out a registration form. Please note that only non-profit or youth based organizations are permitted to march in the parade.
To view the Spring Activities Guide online, click here...
To Register for Activities, click here...
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Public Works Announces Clean Up Programs for 2016
2016 Annual Clean Up Program
The Public Works Department will begin handing out passes for the 2016 Annual Clean Up Program on March 1st. The purpose of clean-up day is to allow residents the opportunity to dispose of old furniture/toys/rugs/appliances/bicycles/yard clean-up brush/hot water tanks/old furnaces, etc.
For more information on the Annual Clean up Program, click here...
2016 Senior Curbside Pick Up Program
Passes for the 2016 Senior Curbside Pick Up Program will also be available at the Public Works office and at both Senior Meetings starting on March 1st. Senior residents 65 years of age and older are eligible for this program and must present proof of residency (driver's license will do).
For more information on the Senior Curbside Pick Up Program, click here...
Grass & leaf drop off is accepted one Friday each month at the Auten Road dump site (opposite of the Auten Road school next to the railroad tracks).
For more information on the Grass Drop Off Program, 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 March 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/Millstone Municipal Alliance Announces Upcoming Programs
Family Unity Night
March 9th - April 27th
Family Unity Night is a free 7-week program for 10-14-year-olds and their parents/caregivers. Sessions run from 6:30pm - 8:30pm and will include a free light dinner.
Topics covered will include Communication Skills, Stress Management, Family Fun, and Problem Solving.
P.L.C. March 28th - May 2nd
P.L.C. is an enlightening program to help you:
- Have meaningful conversation with your kids
- Stay up-to-date about youth alcohol/drug trends & technology safety
- Connect with other parents who want to be involved and informed!
Program Fee: Includes PLC handbook and t-shirt:
Pre-registration (recommended): $15.00 per person OR $20.00 per couple (spouse or friend!)
At door (space permitting): $25.00 per person
Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros
April 9th
The NFL is coming to Hillsborough High School!!!!!! Saturday, April 9th! Games start at 7:00 pm. Please see below for tickets for the game as well as a special VIP Dinner (note seats are limited for both)!Students in grades 1-6 bring a canned food item for a chance to play in one of the basketball games.
Visit the Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance's Upcoming Programs page by clicking here... |
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2016 Fine Art & Photography Exhibit
March 11-13, 2016
Reception - Friday, March 11th, 7-9PM.
Hillsborough Municipal Building
The exhibit is open to all High School Student and Adults
in Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties.
Art Drop-Off - Monday, March 7th, Noon - 7PM at the Municipal Building.
Art Pick-Up - Monday, March 14th , Noon-7pm.
CATEGORIES:
Fine Art - Adult * High School * Independent School
Photography - Adult * High School
Prizes Awarded in each category - First - $175, Second - $125, Third - $100
and 4 Honorable Mentions - $50 in Gift Certificates.
Please visit the website for more Information and Online Registration.
Registration Deadline - Sunday, March 6th
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Free Rabies Clinics
The following free rabies clinics are being offered in our area. Please call the phone number listed or visit the websites for more information.
Princeton Saturday, March 5, 2016 9 A.M. - 12 P.M Princeton Firehouse 363 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ (609) 924-2728
For more information, click here...
Hunterdon County 4/6, 4/20, 5/4 and 5/18: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Raritan Township Public Works Facility 204 Pennsylvania Ave. Flemington NJ 08822 908-237-9332
For more information, click here...
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Freeholders Proclaim Agriculture Day - March 15
Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh and her fellow board members have proclaimed March 15 as National Agriculture Day throughout Somerset County. Director Walsh presented a proclamation to Agriculture Development Board Chairman Mark Kirby at a recent freeholders' meeting.
The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders established the Somerset County Agriculture Development Board (SCADB) in 1983, and charged it with preserving farmland, mediating Right-to-Farm matters, and retaining, sustaining and advancing the industry of agriculture in Somerset County.
For a full news account, click here...
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March Recycling News
'First Saturday of the Month' Drop-Off Event March 5 First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event March 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on March 19 The first HHW drop-off opportunity in 2016 for Somerset County residents and farmers is Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bernards Township Public Works Garage, located at 277 S. Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. No registration is necessary, but proof of Somerset County residency is required.
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NJ Transit Announces Alternate Service Plan for Possible Rail Stoppage
Commuters advised to expect unusual congestion and delays on all travel modes
NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations faces the prospect of a systemwide shutdown should the membership of its rail union opt to participate in a work stoppage. This would result in the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, affecting more than 160,000 customers who ride the system on a typical weekday. In the event of such a stoppage, NJ TRANSIT has developed a contingency plan that would accommodate up to about 38 percent, or about 40,000 seats, of the existing New York-bound customer base.
This contingency plan includes adding capacity to existing New York commuter bus routes in close proximity to rail stations, contracting with private carriers to operate bus service from key regional park-ride locations during weekday peak periods, increasing capacity on its three light rail systems, and maximizing use of the available capacity on PATH and ferry service.
"A rail stoppage would have a severe impact on travel in the entire region, as capacity constraints on both our public transportation system and our road network limit our ability to accommodate every displaced rail customer," said NJ TRANSIT Interim Executive Director Dennis Martin. "NJ TRANSIT will operate a plan that the overall system and region can safely handle to accommodate as many customers as possible who absolutely must travel into and out of New York, bearing in mind that bus service cannot replicate the railroad."
For a full news account, click here... For contingency plan details, click here... For further information, click here...
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Division of Fish and Wildlife Releases Rehabilitated Peregrine Falcon, Highlighting State's Resurgence of Birds of Prey
State income tax check-off provides public with opportunity to support endangered species protection efforts
The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Division of Fish and Wildlife today released a rehabilitated peregrine falcon near Spruce Run Reservoir in Hunterdon County, drawing attention to the continuing climb in populations of birds of prey in New Jersey.
"The health of our wildlife is a good indicator of the overall health of the environment," said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. "This is particularly true of birds of prey, also known as raptors, which have made remarkable recoveries from past use of dangerous pesticides." The annual state income tax check-off for Wildlife provides critical support to the Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program, which works to promote and protect growing populations of bald eagles, peregrine falcons and ospreys.
For a full news account, click here...
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March is Nutrition Month @ the Hillsborough Library!
Join us for these informative programs:
The Edible Garden - March 7 at 7 p.m.
Program Room B
Join Master Gardeners for an information session on basic vegetable gardening and discover that nothing tastes better than home-grown food freshly picked.
Nutrition for Life: March is Nutrition Month - March 10 at 7 p.m.
Program Room B
Presented by a nutritionist and health care professional from Princeton HealthCare System, joined by Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center.
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PSE&G Offers Energy Bill Assistance
New Jersey residents who need help paying their energy bills should call 1-800-510-3102 to find out if they qualify for assistance, and how to apply. Representatives are available from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 7 days a week.
Many customers who qualify for energy assistance assume they don't meet program requirements. Others may think the application process is difficult - and it is not. There is help available for most income levels. NJ SHARES, the PAGE Grant, or the TRUE Grant can help families who have fallen behind on their electric and gas bills, but are not considered low income. For example, with Payment Assistance Gas and Electric (PAGE), someone who grosses $105,000 per year and has four dependents - including him or herself - may qualify for a grant of up to $1,400 if they have fallen behind on their energy bills.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides income-eligible families with an average of $300 per year to pay their heating bills. Most programs accept applications year-round. However, the deadline to apply for financial assistance from LIHEAP is April 30th, so PSE&G encourages customers to apply now.
To download a flyer, click here... For more information, visit PSE&G's webite by clicking here...
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Featuring
The Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Co. #3, Auxiliary
324 Woods Road, Hillsborough, NJ
Breakfast Includes:
Pancakes * French Toast * Ham * Scrambled Eggs * Bagels* Fruit * Yogurt
Coffee * Tea * Juice
All Tickets $12 per person
(children under 2 FREE if they sit on an adults lap)
**NO STROLLERS, PLEASE**
First Seating: 8:15 am - Doors open at 8:00 am
Second Seating:10:45 am - Doors open at 10:30 am
Seating is limited! Reservations and payment in advance required!!
For reservations or questions, please email Genene Rozycki at nenerie22@aol.com or call 908-829-4447
Please type "Easter Bunny Breakfast" in the subject line of your email and include the following information:
the seating you would like, #of children under 2, # of children and # of adults
To download a flyer, click here...
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GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough Second Annual
"i have a voice" Gala
For more information contact the Playhouse at (908) 829-5331
To purchase tickets or to become a sponsor, click here...
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Used Clothing Collection March 12th
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Band Parents Association
Supporting the Band and Color Guard programs of Hillsborough High School
Date: March 12, 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
To download a flyer, 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
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Johnson & Johnson
And the
Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation Presents:
A Speed/Agility Track & Field Camp "Determined to Reach Your Destiny XVI"
June 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2016, Monday thru Thursday
Somerville High School, 222 Davenport Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
~ 9:00am - 3:00pm ~
Drop-off starts at 8:30 am
Boys and Girls Ages 7 - 18
Non-Refundable Camp Registration Fee:
New Campers: $95.00 Somerville
Residents and Returning Campers: $85.00
**Please bring a lunch! Lunch is NOT provided**
Registration is required and space is limited. Application should be received by June 21st.
D2RYD focuses on developing athletes regardless of their sport. Under the guidance of Olympians, Certified, USATF Level and Renowned Coaches. This camp helps its participants maximize their talent. All we ask is that the campers bring a positive attitude and a willingness to try something different. For applications visit: joettasportsandbeyond.com or call (484)851-3148.
To download a flyer and a registration form, click here...
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Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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March 4, 5, 6, 12 & 13: HHS Theatre Presents Into The Woods
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March 12: Hillsborough Fire Co. #3 Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast
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March 12: Gigi's Playhouse "i have a voice gala"
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March 12: Hillsborough Band Parents Association Used Clothing Drive
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March 19: Spring Reins of Life Swing Into Spring Comedy Night
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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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June 27-30: "Determined to Reach Your Destiny XVI" Speed/Agility Track and Field Camp
Presented by Johnson & Johnson and The Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Foundation
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
March
9 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
10 7:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
16 7:30 pm Board of Adjustment Meeting
22 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
24 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 Spring Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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