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Issue: 2016 June 17
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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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Four Township Police Officers Awarded Medal of Valor
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Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Officer Andrew Chudy, Mayor Frank DelCore, Sergeant David Fisher, Corporal Thomas McLain, Officer Stephen Nowacki, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Police Chief Darren Powell
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Sergeant David Fisher, Corporal Thomas McLain, Officer Stephen Nowacki, and Officer Andrew Chudy, Police Officers in the Hillsborough Township Police Department, were recognized at the June 14th Township Committee Meeting for their acts of heroism in responding to a fire in a multi-family residence on April 8, 2016.
Sergeant Fisher, Corporal McLain, Officer Nowacki, and Officer Chudy quickly assessed the gravity of the situation and entered the burning building in order to alert any remaining residents of the fire. Upon hearing calls from the second floor, Sergeant Fisher re-entered the building and guided two residents to safety. If it were not for the bravery and heroic actions of Sergeant Fisher, Corporal McLain, Officer Nowacki, and Officer Chudy, the outcome of the fire could have been much worse.
The Mayor and Hillsborough Township Committee expressed their gratitude to Sergeant Fisher, Corporal McLain, Officer Nowacki, and Officer Chudy for their acts of heroism and selfless dedication to their community and to all those around them.
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Emily Van Pelt Honored with Proclamation for Receiving Gold Award
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Pictured: Emily Van Pelt and Mayor Frank DelCore
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Emily Van Pelt, a senior at Hillsborough High School was honored with a proclamation at the June 14th Township Committee Meeting for receiving her Girl Scout Gold Award.
The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA, earned by Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Emily's Gold Award project "Field of Dreams," consisted of collaborating with the Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Department to develop a youth field hockey program in Hillsborough. Emily obtained a grant from USA Field Hockey to receive a complete set of 24 sticks, balls, cones, and a curriculum guide for the program. Together with her coach, Emily hosted two clinics for girls and boys to increase their skills in the sport.
The Mayor and Township Committee recognized Emily for the the many hours she devoted towards earning her Girl Scout Gold Award, working with diligence in order to achieve this highly coveted award.
Emily will be attending Kean University in the fall.
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Green Living Poster Contest Winners Named
At the June 14th Township Committee meeting, young artists were presented with ribbons and prizes in recognition of the winning artwork they submitted for a poster contest held at the 2016 Green Living and Wellness Fair. Participants were asked to design a poster with a "Green Living" message and were judged on message content.
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Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore, 1st Place winner Amanda Szwarc, 2nd Place winner Milan Vimal, 3rd Place winner Anvitha Banda and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley
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1st Place: Amanda Szwarc - 4th Grade Amsterdam School
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2nd Place: Milan Vimal - 2nd Grade Hillsborough Elementary School
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3rd Place: Anvitha Banda - 2nd Grade Sunnymead School
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Mayor DelCore Visits Hillsborough Elementary School on Flag Day
On Tuesday, June 14th Mayor Frank DelCore stopped by Hillsborough Elementary School and spoke to students during their Flag Day assembly.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Pictured: Mayor DelCore speaking at Hillsborough Elementary School's Flag Day
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Key Addition to Sourland Mountain Preserve
A June 13th closing was held on the remaining 4.5 acres of a 78-acre acquisition of land being deeded to the Somerset County Open Space program by land owner John Higgins. The acquisition was completed through a partnership with New Jersey Conservation Foundation and Hillsborough Township. The purchase price for the 4.5 acres was $165,000.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation secured an option agreement to purchase the 78 acres from Mr. Higgins which was transferred to Somerset County. Hillsborough Township has contributed $500,000 toward the county's preservation of the entire 78 acres, which had a total purchase price (including the 4.5 acres) of $1,342,472. The county closed on the initial 73.5 acres in September 2015.
The property will remain largely in its natural state of woodland and open fields. The remains of two structures on the property are scheduled for demolition. The county and New Jersey Conservation Foundation will work together to develop a management plan that will outline planning and management activities most appropriate for the health and public enjoyment of the land.
For a full news account, click here...
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Hillsborough Township's 2016 Independence Day Fireworks Set for Saturday, June 25th
(Rain date Sunday, June 26th)
Mayor Frank DelCore announced at Tuesday's meeting that the Hillsborough Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 25th.
"We look forward to this great community event each year," stated Mayor Frank DelCore during his announcement at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.
This year's celebration will feature:
- Fireworks
- Food tent
- Free Inflatable amusements available from 5 pm - 8 pm
- Free Dunk Tank
- Pay to Play Boardwalk Games
- Melzo the Clown - Face Painting
- DJ for musical entertainment from 5 pm - 9 pm
The food tent will include local delights for purchase. Refreshments will include pizza, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, kettle corn and more.
The festivities begin at 5 pm at the Auten Road Intermediate School field. Shuttle busses will be available, beginning at 5 pm, from the Hillsborough High School parking lot.
The rain date is Sunday, June 26th.
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Save the Date - Hillsborough Township to Host 3rd Annual Senior Olympics Wednesday, September 21st
(Rain date Friday, September 23rd)
Hillsborough Township will be holding the 3rd Annual 'Senior Olympics' on Wednesday, September 21st, announced Mayor Frank DelCore at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.
"Over the past two years, this event has grown and once again we are looking forward to a competitive and fun day," added Mayor DelCore.
The Hillsborough Township Senior Olympics will be held on Wednesday, September 21st, with a rain date of Friday, September 23rd, from 10am until 2pm at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Sign in begins at 9am. This Township sponsored event is open to all Hillsborough Senior Citizens. More information and registration will be coming soon.
The day's events include basketball court games, bean bag toss, pickle ball, ladder ball, golf, bocce ball and horseshoes. Medals will be awarded to the winners of the various competitions.
"We are looking forward to seeing all of our seniors come out to participate in the Hillsborough Senior Olympics," concluded Mayor Frank DelCore.
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Recreation Summer Camp 2016
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.
Summer Activities Guide now Available
The Summer Activities Guide is now available and programs are open for registration. Look in the guide for information about summer youth and adult programs, tennis lessons, the Family Campout and Fishing Derby, and Fall Youth Soccer Leagues.
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Inside this Activities Guide:
Independence Day Celebration
Family Campout
Fishing Derby
Summer Programs
Fall Youth Soccer Leagues
Summer Tennis Clinics
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Key Dates:
June 25 Independence Day Celebration
August 5 Family Campout & Fishing Derby
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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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Recycling Pickup in Parts of Hillsborough to Change June 20
The Somerset County Recycling Division wants Hillsborough residents to know that effective Monday, June 20, recycling pickups on 31 various roads will be Mondays, instead of Tuesdays.
In order to better serve the residents of Hillsborough, recycling pickups for residents living on the following roads have been adjusted to Mondays: Beekman Lane (between River Road and New Centre Road), Brusler Place, Bush Road, Carroll Drive, Chamberlain Drive, Cope Court, Coury Road, Crane Court, Crater Road, Cruser Court, Doyle Court, Drost Lane, Dukes Parkway West (between Roycefield Road and Route 206), Eyring Road, Frey Road, Harman Court, Heitz Lane, Herder Drive, Hodge Road, New Centre Road (between South Branch Road and Roycefield Road), Old Village Road, Orchard Drive, Packard Drive, Peak Lane, Raker Court, River Road (between South Branch Road and the Raritan border), Rowland Drive, South Branch Road (between East Mountain Road and River Road), Studdiford Drive, Valis Road and VanFleet Court.
Future Monday recycling pickups will be: June 20; July 18; August 1, 15, 29; Sept. 12, 26; Oct. 10, 24; Nov. 7, 21; and Dec. 5, 19. Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will be a Tuesday pickup on July 5.
For a full news account, click here...
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Fight the Bite! Take Action to Prevent Mosquito Bites
Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Peter S. Palmer and the Somerset County Department of Health are reminding everyone to be prepared for the buzz of summer. Take actions to protect yourself, your family and your community from those pesky mosquitoes!
"Mosquitoes can be more than a nuisance that spoil outdoor activities," said Freeholder Palmer, health department liaison. "Many carry serious diseases that affect humans and animals."
West Nile Virus, Chikungunya and Zika viruses are diseases that can easily be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. In addition, children are often allergic to mosquito bites and when these bites become infected, a bacterial skin infection called impetigo can develop.
Mosquitoes can breed in just two teaspoons of stagnant water and the typical backyard can generate thousands of mosquitoes each week. Follow these steps to "Fight the Bite!" and prevent mosquitoes:
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Discard, or empty and scrub at least every seven days, all containers in your yard that can hold water, such as tires, bottles, flowerpot saucers, small pools, buckets and tarps.
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Keep swimming pools disinfected and filtered; do not leave a swimming pool or pool cover uncared for, even for part of the year.
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Keep gutters clean and in good repair.
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Repair leaky outdoor faucets.
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Clean and change the water in birdbaths and outside pet bowls at least twice a week.
Screen or cover any outside rain barrels.
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Clean ornamental ponds and stock with fish that feed on mosquito larvae.
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Prevent bites by wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants. Use a repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or para-menthane-diol, following the manufacturer's instructions.
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To keep mosquitoes outside, make sure screens fit tightly and are not torn on windows and doors.
For a full news account, click here...
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Duke Farms - Farm to Table Market
Open Thursdays - 3 to 8 pm
until 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!
For more information and vendor listings, click here...
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Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post #8371 Calling New Members
If you are an honorably discharged military veteran having served on an overseas deployment, we would like to meet with you and discuss the possibility of membership in our local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post.
Our membership committee would like to invite you to a meeting of prospective applicants in the near future. During this meeting we will discuss eligibility requirements in further detail and provide an overview of the VFW mission and organizational structure on a national, state, district, and local post level.
Our committee members will be there to answer any questions you may have and to share some local examples of how our post provides services to veterans in the Somerset County area. The meeting is informational only and there are no obligations on your part other than to listen, ask questions, evaluate and make a determination if you wish to join our service organization.
Should you be interested in attending a Post #8371 informational meeting, please provide the following contact information in order that we may schedule you to attend a mutually convenient meeting date and time. Our post headquarters is located at 339 South Branch Road, in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Membership Chair is Tom Cellilli (Phone) (908) 255-3669 or (Email) cellillijr@aol.com
To learn more about becoming a member, 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 July 4, 2016
For more information and to download an application, click here...
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Event Flyers
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June 20: Rotary Golf Classic
(rescheduled from May 6)
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June 25: Children's Container Gardening
with Edible Plants Workshop
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June 25: 3rd Annual COL Stanley Lapidow Scholarship Ride
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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
June
14 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM
15 Board of Adjustment 7:30 PM
23 Planning Board Business Meeting Canceled
28 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM
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For Hillsborough Public Library Events, click here...
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Previous Headlines
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Correction from May 20, 2016 Issue: "Nowacki and McCarthy Named Top Cops for 2016" should have read "Nowacki and McCarthy Named Top Cops for 2015-16".
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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 Summer Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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