News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2016 May 20

May 20, 2016

One of the Best Places to Live in America

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This e-newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee

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Mayor

Frank DelCore

Deputy Mayor

Carl Suraci

Committeeman

Greg Burchette

Committeewoman

Gloria McCauley

Committeeman

Doug Tomson

Hillarie Scannelli Selected As One Of Somerset County's "Outstanding Women"


	Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore and Hillarie Scannelli

At the May 10th Township Committee Meeting, the Mayor and Township Committee joined the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women in saluting Hillarie Scannelli for being honored with the "Business/Entrepreneurs/Information Technology" award at the Annual Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards dinner.

Ms. Scannelli became interested in rigorous workouts and weight training at a young age as a gymnast and cheerleader, and went on to become a professional cheerleader in 1986 working for Donald Trump's New Jersey General USFL team.

Hillarie and her husband, Michael are the owners of !MPACT Training, where they hope to make an impact in their community by teaching health, wellness and fitness to adults, teens and children. They are also on the Board of Steps Together and run several charity events donating 100% of the proceeds to charity.

The Scannellis have volunteered their time coaching flag football with Hillsborough Jr. Raiders organization when their sons were younger, and Ms. Scannelli continues today to provide a free annual nutritional lecture for the Jr. Raider athletes, as well as the Hillsborough High School Football team, and the Boys and Girls track teams.

Township Committee Recognizes Reach Interns

Hillsborough Township partnered with the School District's REACH program to offer internships to students at the Municipal Offices. At the May 10th Township Committee meeting the interns received certificates of achievement from Mayor DelCore and the Township Committee.

Pictured: Monika Bielen with her family, Mayor Frank DelCore, Nicole Levine with her family, Supervisor of Social Studies and REACH Cindy Assini and Township Fire Sub Code Official Ed Allatt

Not Pictured: April Tong, Emily Washbourn, Megan Karki, Rahul Katyal, Shaun Constantino, Shea Orynick, Tyler Ramon, Viral Shanker

Volleyball for Wounded Warrior

Committeeman Greg Burchette recently attended the Annual Hillsborough Middle School Charity Volleyball Tournament which was held on Friday, May 13th at Hillsborough High School. HMS Students and Staff battled it out in a round robin tournament, with all proceeds benefiting our American heroes at the Wounded Warriors Project.

Pictured below: Committeeman Greg Burchette with HMS Students and Staff and Principal Dr. Joseph Trybulski

To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, click here...

Nowacki and McCarthy Named Top Cops for 2016

Congratulations to Hillsborough Township Police Officers Patrolman Stephen Nowacki and Patrolman Scott McCarthy on being named the 2016 Top Cop Award Recipients. The Hillsborough Township Police Department continues this program, intended to recognize the performance of its top rated Officers. Each year, one officer from each of the two patrol squads are selected as the Top Cops. This award is unique because it is primarily based on evaluations of the officer's performance by both peers and supervisors. These two veteran officers are being recognized for excellence in police service.

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...

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 to print the form or you can call the Recreation Department at 908-369-4832 to register by phone.

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...

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

Works 2016 Clean Up Programs

The Annual Green Living and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, June 4th, in conjunction with the Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K.

The Fair, which will be held rain or shine, is from 9 am until 12 noon at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.

Participating local businesses will have informative presentations, displays and demonstrations to raise awareness of the many facets of living a healthy lifestyle, including making sound nutritional choices, making long-term life planning decisions, choosing a green lifestyle as well as many health screenings.

Robert Wood Johnson - Somerset will also be conducting a Blood Drive in the Senior Activity Center

There will be a poster contest open to all school aged Hillsborough residents to design a "Living Green" themed poster. Submitted posters should communicate a positive message on the benefits of living a Green Lifestyle, on an 8 ½" x 11" size paper. Please include name, address, home phone number, age, grade and school on the back of the poster. Posters must be submitted to the Administration Office by Friday, June 3rd at 4:00 pm for consideration for the contest. All participants will receive a certificate of participation from Mayor DelCore and finalist prizes will be presented at the June 14th Township Committee meeting.

Those organizations wishing to participate in the Fair must register in advance by calling the Health Department at 908-369-5652.

To register to participate in the YMCA Hop 5K, please visit the YMCA's website at http://www.somersetcountyymca.org/giving/hillsborough-ymca-hop-5k.

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 Drop Off Program

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...

Exchange business cards, build connections, increase your visibility, and develop relationships that will grow your business.

The Hillsborough Economic & Business Development Commission (EBDC) will host an evening networking event at the "The Landing" in Hillsborough on Wednesday June 1, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

The event will be in the Farmhouse Banquet Room and the cost is $10.00. Price of admission includes hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner featuring penne pasta con vodka, chicken scampi and sweet-n-sour meatballs, a coffee and dessert station and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available.

This event may sell out due to limited capacity. On-line registration is required, click here for registration. No payments will be accepted at the door. Tickets are non-refundable.

Donate a Door Prize and Promote your Business - Only one Spot Left!

Businesses providing door pizes will be asked to present your prize, giving you the perfect opportunity to promote your business. Please contact David Kois, Business advocate dkois@hillsborough-nj.org.

The Landing

311 Amwell Road

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Reminder From Building Department to Food Service Industry Businesses

As a reminder to all Hillsborough Township food service industry businesses as well as those which provide food service to schools and businesses, please be sure all Liquid Carbon Dioxide systems are registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor. These systems which put carbonation in beverages, also known as Pressure Vessels, are regulated by the NJ Department of Labor (609-292-2921) and The NJ Uniform Construction Code. Systems must be inspected by the NJ Department of Labor and require a fire permit from the Construction Office (908-369-4313) prior to installation.

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:

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

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.

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

History of the Jersey Shore - June 9, 7-8:30 p.m.

At SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library branch, located at 379 S. Branch Road in Hillsborough

Join author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a tour of New Jersey's coastal history.

Hillsborough UNICO Accepting Applications for Miss Unico 2016

Applicants must fit the following criteria:

The young woman must be at least 50% Italian
Must be a resident of Hillsborough, NJ
Must be continuing her education
Must be between the ages of 18 to 25 years old
Must be comfortable speaking in public
Must learn the Motto and purpose of UNICO
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...

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!

More info and for vendor listings: www.dukefarms.org/fttm

'SAVE OUR SUMMER'

DONATE BLOOD TO SAVE LIVES!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH

8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

HILLSBOROUGH TWP MUNICIPAL BLDG

379 SOUTH BRANCH RD

SENIOR ACTIVITIES ROOM

T-SHIRTS FOR ALL DONORS

Call 908-685-2926 to register or visit

www.rwjuhdonorclub.org

Newell Strength Partners with

Steps Together for Charity 5K Run / Walk

The run will benefit kids like Alexander Monto, born with congenital heart defects and a clubbed foot. All proceeds generated at the 5K will be donated to Steps Together in support of Alexander and other local beneficiaries

When: Saturday June 11, 2016 - Registration at 8:30 am - Race to begin at 9 am

Where: Newell Strength, 2 Ilene Court, Hillsborough, NJ

What: First Ever Charity 5K Run / Walk

Newell Strength partnered with Steps Together for the event and all proceeds raised will benefit the families of Steps Together. The "never run before" course was designed exclusively for this event by the Coaches of Newell Strength. There is a $20 donation to run / walk in the race. Tro- phies for the winners of the Men's Women's and Teenage division will be awarded at the end of the race along with a ceremonial check presentation to Steps Together.

All racers are cordially invited back at 3 pm for the Annual Block Party where you will be a guest at Newell Strength for a complimentary BBQ and music.

Register for the race by visiting: http://www.newellstrength.com/5k-for-charity

Not able to join us on Saturday, June 11th but would like to contribute? Your tax deductible donation can be dropped off at Newell Strength at any time prior to June 11th. Please indicate in the memo Newell Strength 5K and make the check payable to Newell Strength c/o Steps Together