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Issue: 2016 April 8
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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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Run Around The Park 2016
Despite the rainy weather, running enthusiasts kicked off the spring running season with the 3rd Annual Family Fun Run / Walk around AVM Park on Saturday, April 2nd.
Over 100 runners and walkers participated in the event as a kick off to running season.
Be sure to check out the Parks and Recreation website for Summer Camps and other program registration information.
Pictured (Above): Committeeman Doug Tomson, Mayor Frank DelCore and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci.
Pictured (Left): Mayor Frank DelCore starts off the race.
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Don't Miss Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros TOMORROW NIGHT!
Game Day Information
The Hillsborough Joes take on the NFL Pros tomorrow night in a charity basketball game benefiting the Hillsborough / Millstone Municipal Alliance, BoroSafe, Life Skills and Dreams for Kids.
Pre-purchased tickets will be held at the Will Call box in the front lobby of the High School Gym under the purchaser's last name.
VIP Tickets Sold Out!!!
General Tickets , if available can be purchased at the door for $15. -
Doors open at 6:30PM
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The Games start at 7:00PM
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The evening consists of 6 Mini games of 8 minutes each. There are 5 pre-determined teams including: HMS students, HHS students, Special Olympians, Police and the Township Officials team.
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Any child between the ages of 6 and 16 has the opportunity to play on the 6th team. Raffle tickets will be given to any child who is interested. If they bring an item to donate to the Food Bank they will receive an extra ticket. These raffle tickets will randomly be drawn from all the tickets that have been entered.
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There will be a half-time show consisting of the Hillsborough Rockettes and Flair Dance Academy.
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There will be a Foul Shot contest at Half-time
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There will be food/snacks/drinks available for purchase in the Middle Gym
NFL Players: Kareem Huggins- Hofstra University- NY Jets- Running Back Barrett Brooks- Kansas State University- Pittsburgh Steelers- Offensive Tackle- XL Super Bowl Darian Barnes- Hampton University- NY Giants- Full Back Chad Plummer- Cincinnati University- Indianapolis Colts- Wide Receiver- Aaron Beasley- West Virginia University- NY Jets- Corner Back Brandon Bing- Rutgers University- NY Giants- Corner Back- XLVI Super Bowl Champion- Tony Logan- Maryland University- New England Patriots- Wide Receiver J'vonne Parker - Rutgers University - Denver Broncos - Defensive Tackle
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Nominations Sought for Volunteer Recognition Program
Application deadline April 15th
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. ~Author Unknown April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and it is a time to celebrate and honor those who dedicate their time to be stewards and leaders within their communities through their volunteerism. Hillsborough Township is kicking off Volunteer Appreciation Month with a new recognition program, announced Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci at a recent Township Committee meeting. "The volunteer spirit in Hillsborough is a tremendous asset to our community, as such it is only fitting that we take the time to recognize those individuals who give so freely of themselves in the many selfless ways in support of our community," stated Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci.
For a full news account, click here... To fill out a nomination form online, click here... To print a nomination form, click here...
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Recreation Department Upcoming Events
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.
Recreation Summer Camp
The 2016 Summer Recreation Camps will be held June 20 to August 12 at various locations around town. Camps are open to children ages 5 (who have finished Kindergarten) to 14, and we will have a fun, half-day Tiny Camp program for children 4 and 5 (who have not finished Kindergarten). Recreation camps are fun, affordable, and close to home. Full camp information and registration is available on the recreation website.
To view the Spring Activities Guide online, click here...
To Register for Activities, click here...
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Public Works 2016 Clean Up Programs
2016 Annual Clean Up Program
The Public Works Department is now handing out passes for the 2016 Annual Clean Up Program. 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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Information Advisory - Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission
Attention: All Bingo and Raffle Applicants (All non-profit organizations wishing to conduct Bingo or a Raffle)
The New Jersey Legalized Games of Control Commission was created in 1954 to supervise the administration of Bingo and Raffle Licensing Laws through the State of New Jersey. Their website, a valuable resource of information, is available at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/lgccc. Also available on their website are copies of applications and instructions for completing the applications. Click here below for further instructions.
For more information, click here...
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Identity Theft Keep You Up At Night?
Free Document Shredding for Residents
11 shredding events scheduled in 2016 starting April 23
The Somerset County Board of Freeholders and the county's Records Management Division invite residents to mark their calendars and start collecting documents for easy, no-hassle shredding, starting April 23.
Shredding events will be held on 11 Saturdays through the "Operation Secure Shred" program, rain or shine. All shredding events are held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the trucks are filled to capacity, at which time they will leave and the event will be over for that day.
Residents from all 21 Somerset County municipalities are invited to have personal documents shredded at as many free, on-site mobile paper-shredding events as they wish to attend. Residents do not have to reside in a town hosting an event to participate.
For a full news account, click here... To view the full schedule of shredding events, click here...
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Are You Eligible to Receive Rental Assistance?
Find Out April 27 at Somerville Library
County staff will host an information session and eligibility screening for the Somerset County Rental Assistance Program at the Somerville Public Library, 35 West End Ave., on Wednesday, April 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The program offers up to 15 months of rental assistance to working families. The maximum subsidy provided is $300 per month.
To qualify for the Rental Assistance Program:
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All adults in the household must work at least 30 hours per week.
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Clients must also complete a monthly household budget and meet monthly with a case manager.
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Applicants must have a formal lease at a rate that is lower than the Fair Market Rental Rate.
Income limits are:
1 Person - $51,500 2 People - $58,800
3 People - $66,200 4 People - $73,500
5 People - $79,400 6 People - $85,300
For a full news account, click here...
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If You See Something Say Something
The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) is committed to engaging the citizenry of New Jersey as part of the State's homeland security and counter-terrorism efforts.
Accordingly, OHSP has developed a public awareness campaign to encourage New Jersey residents and visitors to report suspicious activity to trained personnel. The "If You See Something, Say Something" public awareness campaign has helped OHSP better protect the people and infrastructure of New Jersey.
Building on the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign, we developed a mobile application entitled, SAFE-NJ. The SAFE-NJ App, enables residents of New Jersey and surrounding States to instantly report suspicious activity from a smartphone or mobile device, which is sent directly to the Counter Terrorism Watch personnel who are on duty 24 hours a day.
The SAFE-NJ App is free and is available in iTunes and Google Play. The SAFE-NJ App enables citizens and visitors to:
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Automatically dial the 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ terrorism tip line
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Enter details about an incident; who, what, when, where, and why
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Capture a photo from the App or use one that already exists on the device
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Automatically find and use the device's location or enter an address
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Report detailed subject and vehicle descriptions
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Include contact information or remain anonymous if preferred Go to iTunes or Google Play and search for "SAFE-NJ". You can download and install the app for free.
Go to iTunes or Google Play and search for "SAFE-NJ". You can download and install the app for free. Please remember that the SAFE-NJ App is live and any report submitted will be considered live.
Thank you for your continued cooperation as we work together to protect the people and infrastructure of New Jersey. Your partnership helps us fulfill our mission to make New Jersey safer and more secure.
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Search and Rescue Training Opportunity
The Somerset County Office of Emergency Management and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) are excited to announce a new training opportunity: PER 334 Search and Rescue in Community Disasters. This course is aimed at those who are most affected in a community impacted by a disaster: those who live and work there.
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Develop a survivor's mindset
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Prepare for a disaster
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Utilize common household items as tools to rescue themselves, their families (co-workers), and their neighbors
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Determine if they are able to wait for help or they should evacuate
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Begin the recovery process
Who should attend? Community and Service Organizations, for example:
This 12-hour lecture and hands-on course will be taught over 2 days:
Date: July 16-17, 2016 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Location: Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy (402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844)
This course is federally funded and is delivered at no cost to the participants.
If you would like to register for this course, please email Somerset County OEM EM Planner, Nina Tchir at TchirN@co.somerset.nj.us
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Bubbles 4 Autism
April 12, 2016 at Noon
County Court House Lawn
Grove and Main Streets Somerville, NJ
Bubbles are symbols of joy, hope and laughter. They bring people together. JOIN US!
People all over the world will be blowing bubbles of support as they have since 2002, when FACES 4 Autism, a NJ organization, introduced the idea.
CREATING AUTISM AWARENESS
& ACCEPTANCE FOR THOSE
WE LOVE & SUPPORT
Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders &
The County Office on Aging and Disability Services
Contact: Paulann Pierson (908-704-6334)
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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Clothing/Toy Drive
At Woods Road Elementary School
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 9 AM - 4 PM
DROP OFF WILL BE IN FRONT OF WOODS ROAD SCHOOL 401 South Woods Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Every year the Clothing Drive helps the Woods Road School and Home Association fund projects for the school. Funds received are based on the weight of the items donated.
Acceptable items in well-tied plastic bags: * Wearable & Usable Clothing (men, women and children) * Shoes (All shoes must be bagged separately-not mixed with clothes) * Belts, Handbags, Backpacks, Hats, Gloves, Scarves * Pillows, Blankets, Quilts, Sheets, curtains, Table Linens * Stuffed Animals * Bikes * Hard Toys (put into cardboard boxes)
Unacceptable items: They do not accept over-sized toys, strollers, high chairs, car seats, cribs, play centers, bouncers, walkers, swings, books, VCR tapes, or CD/DVDs.
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Flower Sale
Sponsored by Neshanic Volunteer Fire Company
Ladies Auxiliary
Mother's Day Weekend
Friday May 6, 2016 - 3PM to 8PM
Saturday May 7, 2016 - 9AM to 3PM
NESHANIC VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.
333 Maple Ave. Neshanic Station
To download a flyer, click here...
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Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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April 9: Hillsborough Joes vs. NFL Pros Scoring Points for Kids Charity Basketball Game
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April 9: Project Prom Princess
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April 10: Spring Princess Ball
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April 13: Job Fair
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April 15: Sunnymead Basket Auction
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April 16: Hillsborough High School Band Parents Association Scrapbooking Event
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April 30: Woods Road School Clothing & Toy Drive
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April 30: Spring Craft & Vendor Sale
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May 6-7: Flower Sale
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June 4: Hillsborough Hop/Green Living Fair
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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
April
12 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
14 7:30 pm Planning Board Meeting
20 7:30 pm Board of Adjustment Meeting
26 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
28 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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