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Issue: 2016 May 6
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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 Swears in 3 New Police Officers
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Officer Bryan D'Anunciacao with his family, Police Chief Darren Powell and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.
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At the April 26th Township Committee Meeting three new Police Officers were sworn in to fill vacancies in the Hillsborough Township Police Department. After a detailed examination, the Chief of Police and the Police Committee identified Bryan D'Anunciacao, Jon Seiple and Dennis Rivera as the top candidates. The new officers were joined by their families at the meeting as they were sworn in by the Mayor and Township Committee.
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Deputy Mayor Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, Officer Dennis Rivera with his family, Police Chief Darren Powell and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore, OfficerJon Seiple with his family, Police Chief Darren Powell and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley.
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Township Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Month, which was first established by President Richard Nixon in 1974 to inspire, recognize and encourage people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities, Hillsborough Township honored several volunteers for their outstanding level of volunteerism within the community. The following volunteers were recognized at the April 26th Township Committee Meeting for their dedicated volunteerism within our community: Carl Bayer, Juliet Bayer, Emily Benadon, Karen Briegs, Pam Figard, Tammy Hammer, Donna Hands, Robin Kimmelman, Shannon McCray, Lou Possemato, and Maureen Uniszkiewicz.
Pictured: Hillsborough Township's "Outstanding Volunteers" with Mayor Frank DelCore |
Affinity Federal Credit Union Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program: Six Non-Profits Receiving Spring 2016 Grant Awards
Six different non-profit organizations received grant awards through the Hillsborough Rewards Visa Credit Card Program at the April 26th Township Committee Meeting. Representatives from the organizations were present to accept the ceremonial check presented by Mayor Frank DelCore and the members of the Credit Card Advisory Committee. The total amount awarded Tuesday evening was $8,246.20. Since the inception of the program, over $48,000 in grants to community based youth, senior and local non-profit organizations have been awarded. The Spring 2016 Grant recipients are:
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Boy Scouts Troop 1776 received $1,600 for various items including youth-sized snow shoes.
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Hillsborough Youth Lacrosse received $2,000 to replace six goals.
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Hillsborough Soccer Club received $1,700 for new nets and equipment.
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Hillsborough High School Boys Soccer Club received $2,000 for new nets and goals. | |
Hillsborough Senior Chapter A received $500 for new microphones to be used at meetings. |
Hillsborough Senior Chapter B received $425 to replace the speaker system, which was 20 years old.
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Arbor Day Celebrated With Planting of New Tree on Municipal Grounds
This past Saturday, in honor of Arbor Day, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Christian Plunkett led a ceremonial tree planting on the grounds of the Municipal Complex. Last month, Mr. Plunkett hosted a program at the Library where he educated guests about tree planting and care. He discussed species selection, site preparation, tree planting technique and care. The tree planting ceremony was followed by a tree tour and discovery outing on the Complex grounds.
Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson with family members, Library Patron Helen Hsiao, Hillsborough Township Library Friends Noel Faenza and Mary Diehl, Christian and Jacob Plunkett with the tree plaque, Hillsborough Township Library Friends President Sharon Gruber, library patron Mary D'Amore, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Director of Hillsborough Township Parks and Recreation Bob Wagner
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Registration Open to Organizations to Participate in the Green Living and Wellness Fair
The Third Annual Hillsborough Township Green Living and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, June 4th from 9 am - 12 pm. The event is designed to raise awareness about healthy living, nutrition, exercise green-living, agriculture, gardening and other activities related to a healthy body and environment.
Local organizations are invited to participate to demonstrate and further the awareness of Green Living and Wellness. Registration is required to participate and can be completed via the form below. In considering your display, try to make it as interactive as possible. Visitors will come away with a better understanding of the ideas presented when they can actually experience the demonstration versus reviewing static information.
Thank you for your consideration in joining the Green Living and Wellness Fair 2016.
To Register Your Organization to Participate in the Green Living and Wellness Fair, please click
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Recreation Department Upcoming Events
Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast
The Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 28th before the Memorial Day Parade. The Garden of Honor Ceremony will take place after the parade. All Hillsborough Veterans, Spouses and Widows are invited to attend. Please R.S.V.P., to the Recreation Department by May 28th. Registration forms can be downloaded by clicking here or you can call the Recreation Department at 908-369-4832.
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.
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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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 May 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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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...
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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FREE Spring Rabies Clinics
The local health departments in our area are sharing information about rabies vaccination clinics in order to encourage residents to have their pets protected against the rabies virus. Rabies is present in wildlife in New Jersey- Mostly in raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, and groundhogs. It is transmitted through the saliva and central nervous system fluid of infected animals, and is fatal. The best defense against rabies is a current rabies vaccination for domestic pets. Bridgewater Township is now offering vaccination clinics for dogs and cats, and the clinics are open to all New Jersey Residents:
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Saturday- May 14
Bradley Gardens Firehouse
24 Old York Road
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Cats only from 10AM to 11AM
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Tuesday-May 17
Martinsville Firehouse
Mt. Horeb and Washington Valley Road
| Dogs only 6PM to 7PM
Cats only 7PM to 8PM | |
Tuesday-May 24
Finderne Firehouse
672 East Main Street
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Cats only 7PM to 8PM | |
Saturday, May 28
Bridgewater Municipal Complex
100 Commons Way
| Dogs only 9AM to 10AM
Cats only 10AM to 11AM
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In order to attend the clinics, please be sure that all dogs are securely leashed and accompanied by an adult. All cats must be leashed or contained in a secure box or carrier. Current rabies vaccination may help speed the process.
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Know Your Spots - Melanoma Awareness Month
"Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, and anyone can get skin cancer regardless of skin color or age, so it is vital that we continue to educate people and raise awareness about this disease," said Freeholder Deputy Director Peter S. Palmer, public health and safety liaison.
For a full news account, click here... To download an intereactive Sun Safety Facts Calendar, click here... |
"Steered Straight" is Coming to Hillsborough on Tuesday, May 10th!
In New Jersey and across America, we are dealing with a social crisis unlike any we've ever experienced. We are more likely to lose our loved ones to an accidental drug overdose than to a car accident. It is a growing epidemic across the country and it is affecting new demographics in devastating ways. All communities are being affected, and suburban and rural communities are being affected in greater numbers than ever before. Prescription drug overdoses and overdose death have dramatically increased, as has heroin. Alcohol and marijuana use by youth has increased and with the contradicting messaging that youth get about these social issues, it is important that parents are educated about the truth. We must get beyond the stigma that it can't happen in our families and communities. Come hear Michael DeLeon speak and participate in a question and answer discussion.
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Learn about the latest drug trends.
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Learn about the signs and symptoms to watch for.
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Be better equipped to speak with their children.
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Be given tips and advice as to how to better prevent drug and alcohol use from affecting their children.
Date: Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Location: Hillsborough Municipal Building - Multipurpose Room
Time: 7:00pm
Sponsored by: The Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance and Life Skills
Contact Minda Maggio (mmaggio@htps.us or (908) 431-6600 ext. 2809 with any questions.
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Hillsborough UNICO Accepting Applications for Miss Unico 2016
Applicants must fit the following criteria:
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The young woman must be at least 50% Italian
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Must be a resident of Hillsborough, NJ
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Must be continuing her education
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Must be between the ages of 18 to 25 years old
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Must be comfortable speaking in public
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Must learn the Motto and purpose of UNICO
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Must be able to: Attend John Basilone Parade in Raritan, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016
Applications must be received no later than June 4, 2016
For more information and to download an application, click here...
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Library News
The Hillsborough Library will be closed on Sundays from 5/8 through 9/4.
The Library will be closed May 24th & 30th and will have delayed opening (12:30 pm) on Saturday May 28th
Special Event: Hillsborough High School Club Fair - May 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Curious about the clubs offered at the Hillsborough High School? Stop by the Hillsborough Library's 3rd Annual HHS Club Fair! This is the perfect opportunity to explore new clubs and talk to HHS students about why they love their groups. There will be informative flyers, activities and door prize raffles. While best for grades 5-12 and parents/caregivers, families are welcome to attend!
For more information or to register, click here.
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Jr Raiders In Person Registration and Tackle Jersey Fitting
The Jr Raiders will hold their first in person registration and tackle jersey fitting on Friday May 6th from 6 to 8 PM and Sat May 7 from 8 to 10 AM. Both will be held in the multipurpose room at the Municipal Building.
Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and latest report card if you are registering for tackle football. New conference rules mandate all players must be from the town they are going to school in so a report card is needed.
For the new players and those returning players who need a new set of jerseys you must be fitted in person on Friday or Saturday. If your jerseys still fit from last year there is no need to get new ones.
Register now before late fees are assessed
Celebrate 25 years of Jr Raiders Football
BORO Pride!!!
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Christie Administration Proclaims Air Quality Awareness Week
Week Marks 10-Year Anniversary Of Statewide Efforts And Successes To Improve Air Quality
The Department of Environmental Protection is marking the 10th anniversary of Air Quality Awareness Week in New Jersey this week by highlighting the successes that have improved New Jersey's air quality, while reminding residents of basic steps they can take to also improve the air in their communities.
Governor Christie has proclaimed this week, from May 2-6, as Air Quality Awareness Week in New Jersey, a time to promote education and encourage changes in daily routines to improve air quality.
These changes include reducing automobile trips, avoiding vehicle idling, keeping vehicle's maintenance up-to- date, using environmentally-friendly cleaning products, and checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) before going outdoors.
For a full news account, click here...
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St. Joseph's Parish Performs Godspell
to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
The St. Joseph Theatre Group will be performing Godspell for the enjoyment of the community at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 13, 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 14 and 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 15 in the church located at 34 Yorktown Road, Hillsborough. As part of the parish's 150 Year Celebration, the performances will have no admission charge or need tickets. Free will offerings will be accepted.
Producer and Musical Director is Frank Viola, Director is Matt Viola and Choreographer is Beth Viola, parishioners of St. Joseph's Parish. The part of Jesus will be played by Doug McLaughlin.
Based on the Gospel according to Matthew, Godspell features a comedic troupe of eccentric players who team up with Jesus to teach his lessons in a new age through parables, games and tomfoolery. Godspell ran in theatres off Broadway from 1971 to 1976 and on Broadway from 1976 to 1977. It features the international hit "Day by Day," as well as an eclectic blend of songs ranging from pop to vaudeville, as Jesus' life is played out onstage.
For further information, contact Terri Macor at 908.917.2376.
Godspell is presented through a Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
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Yoga Class to raise funds for Carrier Clinic
Ray of Light Yoga, located at 170 Township Line Road in Hillsborough, will hold a 90-minute all-level flow yoga class on Sunday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will be donated to Carrier Clinic, a Belle Mead-based behavioral healthcare facility. Space is limited; $20 donation to participate. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
The class will include live music by Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner, who will be playing a chaturangui (Indian slide guitar), and Hoagy Wing, who will be playing a doumbek (Middle Eastern hand drum) - back by popular demand - and a chocolate meditation. Participants will also receive goody bags containing items donated by GoMacro, Superseedz, Yoga Journal, and Yogi Tea.
For more information about Ray of Light Yoga's Yoga for a Cause class on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. to benefit Carrier Clinic, visit RayofLightYoga.net or call 908-837-9466. |
The Circus Dance Festival Presents a New Kind of Summer Experience
This summer families and children from all over central New Jersey can enjoy a festival that's part theme park, part street performance and part choose your own adventure. The Circus Dance Festival is on June 4th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Auten Road Intermediate School in Hillsborough, NJ. The festival is an interactive family-friendly event where parents and children get to decide where the adventure leads.
In its second year running,the festival is an eclectic mix of performances and activities all tied together in a choose-your-own-adventure style setting. Last year hundreds of families attended; this year, even more are expected. David Kieffer is the director and creator of the Circus Dance Festival. "The festival is designed to be a Reese's Peanut Butter cup experience. It's several different elements that are even better when combined." says Kieffer. "The festival joins circus, dance and other elements from theme parks and site specific performances to create something completely delicious, so to speak. You have to experience it, to understand what it's really like."
For a full news account, click here...
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3rd Annual 5K Race to Wellness
The Somerset County Wellness Committee and EmPoWER Somerset are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual 5K Race to Wellness and 1 mile Fun Walk.
These events will take place on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Skillman Park in Skillman, NJ. The 5K Race will begin at 7 pm followed by the Fun Walk at 7:05 PM.
Proceeds of the race benefit Somerset County non-profit organizations, including EmPoWER Somerset, Middle Earth, Somerset County 4-H and Somerset County Tourism.
For more information, click here...
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Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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May 6-7: Flower Sale
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May 10: "Steered Sraight" - Come and learn what's REALLY going on with alcohol and drugs right in our own backyard.
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May 13-15: St. Joseph Parish Performs Godspell to Celebrate 150th Anniversary
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May 14: Children's Garden Workshop
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May 21: VFW Post 2290 85th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Tricky Tray
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May 14: South Branch Reformed Church Women's Ministry Spring Bazaar
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June 4: Hillsborough Hop/Green Living Fair
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June 4: Circus Dance Festival
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Auten Road Intermediate School in Hillsborough, NJ
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June 5: Spring Reigns of Life Open House and EAP Demo
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June 25: Children's Container Gardening
with Edible Plants Workshop
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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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June 28-29: National Leadership Training for High School Students
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
10 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
12 7:30 pm Planning Board
18 7:30 pm Board of Adjustment
24 7:30 pm Township Committee Meeting
26 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 Spring Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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