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Issue: 2016 May 13
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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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Outgoing Fire Chiefs Honored For Their Service
At the May 10th Township Committee Meeting, 3 outgoing Fire Chiefs were honored with proclamations for their service to Hillsborough Township.
Christian Fulmino, volunteer firefighter since 1998, served as Fire Chief of Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #3 from 2013-2015.
CJ Davis first became a volunteer firefighter for the Neshanic Volunteer Fire Company in 1999 and served as Fire Chief in 2014-2015.
Jim Paterno first became a volunteer firefighter in July of 1983 in the Township of Montgomery, joined the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 in 2001, and served as Fire Chief for the past two years.
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Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Jim Paterno and Mayor Frank DelCore
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Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, CJ Davis and Mayor Frank DelCore
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Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Christian Fulmino and Mayor Frank DelCore
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Township Committee Proclaims May 20th as Colonial Day
Mayor Frank DelCore presented a proclamation to the Auten Road Intermediate School proclaiming May 20th as Fifth Grade Colonial Day. This event, which has become an annual tradition for Auten Road School's 5th graders, began several years ago as a result of the teachers' and students' desire to celebrate Colonial Heritage. The day consists of educational and creative activities representative of the Colonial Era.
In addition to the planned activities, a Colonial Day themed art contest was held, with the winners being recognized at the May 10th Township Committee Meeting.
Pictured: Supervisor of Social Studies and REACH Cindy Assini, art contest winner Linda Wang, Mayor Frank DelCore, art contest winner Ashiya Patel, Patricia Sellar, Beth Raff, and Ann Cartmell.
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Mayor DelCore Supports Township Scouts
Mayor Frank Frank DelCore recently spent some time with members of two different Boy Scout troops in Hillsborough.
On May 3rd, Cub Scout Pack 189, Den 3 from Woods Road Elementary School toured the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building with Mayor DelCore, making stops in the Mayor's office and the courtroom.
Pictured (Right): Mayor Frank DelCore with members of Cub Scout Pack 189, Den 3 in the Mayor's Office.
On April 21st, Mayor DelCore stopped by Hillsborough Elementary School and spoke with members of Troop 89 and their parents.
Pictured (Left): Mayor Frank DelCore speaks to members of Troop 189 at Hillsborough Elementary School.
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Lifelong Township Resident to Serve as 2016 Grand Marshal
Air Force Veteran Frederick D. Quick of Hillsborough to Lead Commemoration Ceremonies
Mayor Frank DelCore announced that longtime Hillsborough resident and Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Fred Quick will lead Hillsborough's 2016 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremonies on May 28th.
Veteran Quick is a life time resident of Hillsborough, attending Hillsborough Township Schools from kindergarten through the 8th grade. He then attended Somerville High School and went on to Rutgers University. He joined the Air Force in 1953 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1981. During his tenure in the Air Force, he flew cargo planes from Dover Air Force Base to various destinations throughout the world.
Veteran Quick will lead the Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade that begins at the corner of Auten and Triangle Roads at 10:30 am. The parade route will proceed from Auten Road onto New Amwell Road then onto Beekman Lane, culminating at the Garden of Honor.
For a full news account, click here...
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Hillsborough Township's 2016 Green Living and Wellness Fair Set for Saturday, June 4th, 9 am - 12 noon at the Municipal Complex
Partnership with the YMCA
Fair to Follow the 16th Annual Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K
RWJ-Somerset to Sponsor Blood Drive
"The Annual Green Living and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, June 4th, in conjunction with the Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K", announced Mayor Frank DelCore.
The Fair, which will be held rain or shine, is from 9 am until 12 noon at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.
"Two years ago we added a green and sustainable element to the Annual Health Fair. This year in effort to continue and grow the program we have added an additional element by partnering with the YMCA's Hillsborough HOP" added Mayor Frank DelCore.
For a full news account, click here... For information on the poster contest, click here...
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Free Paper Shredding Event Saturday May 14th
9am - 1pm at Auten Road School
Operation Secure Shred, sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders is hosting several document shredding events throughout the county over the course of the next few months. The next opportunity for free secure dodument shredding will be held on Saturday, May 14th from 9am until 1pm, rain or shine, at the Auten Road School, 281 Auten Rd, Hillsborough.
For a full list of Shred It events for 2016, click here... |
New Season of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" Now Premiering on YouTube
Season 2, Episode 1 of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" has just been released on Hillsborough Township's YouTube Channel. Tune in for a message from Mayor Frank DelCore and to learn more about the Tax Assessor, Department of Public Works and the Engineering department.
View Season 2, Episode 1 of "Hillsborough - The Good Life!" on the Township YouTube channel by clicking here...
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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 25th. 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 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...
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 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
| Dogs only 6 PM to 7PM
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. Proof of current rabies vaccination may help speed the process.
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Join The Force For Lung Health
On May 21st, the American Lung Association and its partners, CVS Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey will gather at Colonial Park in Somerset to present LUNG FORCE, an educational lung health event/walk providing resources and information to prevent lung disease and to promote lung health. Why join us?
Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of both men and women. More people die from lung cancer each year than colon, prostate and breast cancer combined. In both women and nonsmokers, lung cancer is on the rise.
Asthma is the #1 reason students miss school. Nationwide, New Jersey ranks 9th highest in pediatric asthma and 11th highest in adult asthma.
COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Over 11 million people have been diagnosed although an estimated 24 million may have it and not know it. Often times it is misdiagnosed as asthma. New Jersey ranks 13th in the nation for COPD.
Support from the event goes towards lung cancer research ($6.5 million allocated this year), asthma/COPD research (fund our 17 airways research centers) and our programs to help those who struggle to breathe (Better Breathers Clubs, Open Airways for School program and more).
The event will begin at 8:30am where participants will engage in our educational Healthy Air Square area followed by a 3.1 mile walk in scenic Colonial Park. There will be a fun Kids Zone area, and post picnic where hot dogs and more will be provided. |
Attention Property Owners, Developers and Businesses
The New Jersey State Legislature has elected not to extend the Permit Extension Act of 2008 which, because of the economic struggles suffered by the construction industry, stopped the clock on the time remaining to begin work on a permitted (approved for construction) project before the approved permit expired. A "grace period" ending June 30, 2016 is now in place. An approved permit carries a one year timeframe for which work must be vested meaning work has substantially begun and has had at least one progress inspection during the last six months. Any permit issued before June 2015, will become invalid and deemed expired if not vested by the end of the grace period. To commence work on an invalid or expired permit, you will be required to submit a new permit application for review and approval. (More information is also explained by the attached letter from the NJDCA Division of Codes and Standards Director Ed Smith). If you have any questions or concerns regarding the pending status of your approved permit, please call the Hillsborough Building Department at 908-369-4313, exts. 7164, 7165, 7166 or 7204, during normal business hours.
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Hurricane Preparedness Week - May 15-21
From the Office of Emergency Management: As we prepare for the upcoming Hurricane Season in the North East, the Hillsborough OEM will provide informational updates and links to assist residents.
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms. The National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center issue watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather.
Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 15-21, 2016) is your time to prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane. Learn how with the daily tips below and related links. Share these with your friends and family to ensure that they're prepared.
If you have and questions or concerns regarding emergency management, please contact Hillsborough Township's Office of Emergency Management Director, John Sheridan, at 908-369-4323 x7652 or [email protected].
For more information and toolkits, please click here...
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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
Memories of War @ the Hillsborough Library
May 26 at 7 p.m. Program Room B Oral histories, from World War II to modern conflicts, from the Rutgers Oral History Archives will be shared by the archives director, Shaun Illingworth. Adults and high school students welcome.
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Hillsborough Rotary Golf Classic Rescheduled to June 20
Classic to Benefit GiGi's Playhouse and The Hillsborough Rotary Foundation
Sponsored by Larken Associates and Local Area Businesses
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough announced today that it is rescheduling its annual Hillsborough Rotary Golf Classic from Friday, May 6, to Friday, June 20. As before, the Classic will begin with an 11 AM registration, at the Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough. A shotgun start will commence at 1 PM.
Over the years, the Hillsborough Rotary Golf Classic has raised funds to support a wide variety of local community organizations and other Rotary Foundation philanthropic efforts. This year's beneficiaries are GiGi's Playhouse, a one-of-a-kind achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community; and the Hillsborough Rotary Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization supporting the Hillsborough community. Among the community events to be supported this year by the Rotary Foundation funds raised at the Golf Classic is the August 20 Family Fun Day, a special day at the annual Rotary Fair reserved for special needs children and their families.
For more information, click here...
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Somerset County Residents Can Help 'Curb Hunger'
You can help "curb hunger" in your community!
Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh has announced that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the county Recycling Center, county and municipal public works crews, the Food Bank Network of Somerset County and Curbing Hunger, Inc. are conducting the 22nd Annual Curbing Hunger food drive throughout Somerset County.
Orange plastic bags are distributed to all households in May - look for one tied to the handle of your recycling bucket. Or, you can use any plastic grocery bag - just mark it with the word "Food."
For a full news account, click here... |
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Fight The Bite
Learn how to protect yourself, your family and the community from mosquitoes & ticks
Upcoming Programs:
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00pm Franklin Township Municipal Building 475 Demott Lane - Somerset, NJ
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Clarence Dillon Public Library 2336 Lamington Road - Bedminster, NJ
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Manville Public Library - Community Room 100 South 10th Avenue - Manville, NJ
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Thursday, June 2, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Raritan Borough Hall - Courtroom 22 First Street - Raritan, NJ
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Duke Farms - Farm to Table Market
Open Thursdays - 3 to 8 pm
from May 12, 2016 to November 17, 2016
Farmers and specialty vendors have partnered with Duke Farms to present an array of LOCAL products to offer you, the consumer. Please come out and support your local farmers!
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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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Somerville Street Strum Seeks Guitarists
SAVE THE DATE August 6, 2016 Join us as we fill the Division St. Plaza with guitarists and acoustic music. Our goal is to bring together over 500 guitar players (acoustic guitars, ukeleles, mandolins included) to all play the same song at the same time. We're hoping to establish a record for New Jersey. Whether you're a professional musician, an accomplished amateur or just beginning to play, this will be an opportunity to share your passion for strumming a six-string.
For more information, click here...
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Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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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 15: Yoga Class to Raise Funds for Carrier Clinic
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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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May 21: Lung Force Walk
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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 8: 5K Race to Wellness
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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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August 6: Somerville Street Strum
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
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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