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Issue: 2016 July 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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Middle School Softball Team Honored for Undefeated Season
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Pictured: Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci, Mayor Frank DelCore, Coach Rich Rosenblum and members of the 2016 Middle School Softball Team.
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The Hillsborough Middle School Softball Team was recently honored with a proclamation for their successful season. The team finished the season with an undefeated record of 17-0 and were the champions of the Central Jersey Junior Schools Athletic Association for the fourth straight year.
The 2016 Hillsborough Middle School Softball Team, led by Coach Rich Rosenblum, consisted of Olivia Bernhard, Claire Brouillard, Marissa Creelman, Anisha Gademsky, Victoria Gladstone, Alyssa Goldstein, Nicole Kazantis, Mikayla O'Neill, Emily Orr, Carli Perruso, Gabriella Pertab, Carly Quabeck, Katherine Rygiel, Christina Sacca, Kirstyn Schechter, Sierra Skala, Lauren Spalluto, Courtney Wengryn, Sydney Goldstein, and Nora Ferro.
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Nicholas Yarka Receives Joetta Clark Diggs Geniuses Student Athlete Scholarship
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Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore, Nicholas Yarka and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci
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At a recent Township Committee Meeting, Nicholas Yarka was recognized for receiving the Joetta Clark Diggs Geniuses Student Athlete Scholarship, honoring his academic and athletic achievements.
Nicholas Yarka, a 2016 Hillsborough High School Graduate, balanced a successful track career with maintaining a high GPA. Mr. Yarka also managed to keep an active presence in the community and recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Nicholas will be attending the Webb Institute in the fall, where he will be studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
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Mirra & Associates, LLC Officially Celebrates Success of New Office Building with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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Pictured (Left to Right): Katherine Nisky, Jonathan Miele, Christopher Czapla, Mayor Frank DelCore, Meredith Latham, Samuel Friedman, Business Advocate David Kois and HBA Chair Toni Natale.
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Marie D. Mirra, CPA and Mayor Frank DelCore together performed the ribbon cutting ceremony at the new office located in The Courtyard in Hillsborough, NJ on the evening of Friday, April 15th. David Kois, Toni Natale and Gene Strupinsky from Hillsborough Township were present at the event. Also, in attendance was Ms. Mirra's husband, Pat Mirra, the Mirra & Associates staff, family members and friends.
The ceremony was followed by h'orderves and a sentimental toast given by Ms. Mirra in which she expressed her sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in the celebration and her gratitude to those who supported her over the years since the inception of the Firm on May 1, 2003.
Mirra & Associates, LLC began its operations as a small public accounting firm with one employee in a small office space. Due to unprecedented growth over the years, the company has moved from two previous office locations to its current location in a new two-story, six thousand square foot, owner-occupied brick building with room for expansion and growth including a beautiful view of Duke Farms across Route 206. Upon entering into the office, the reception area is very welcoming, and includes workstations and offices on the first floor with a large conference room, kitchen facilities to be enjoyed by its employees on the second floor. Mirra & Associates, LLC is conveniently located off of Route 206 North and near Routes 287, 78, 202, and 22.
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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 July 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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PSE&G Prepared for This Week's Hot Weather
With temperatures reaching the 90s this week, Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey's largest utility, is monitoring weather conditions and has additional personnel on hand to handle any power interruptions as a result of the high temperatures. The utility's call centers also have extra personnel on duty to speak with customers, and additional appliance service technicians are scheduled to assist with air conditioner repairs. "We prepare for summer all year long by replacing and reinforcing electric circuits and other equipment, using helicopters to inspect our high-voltage transmission lines, and conducting employee training and summer readiness drills," said John Latka, PSE&G's senior vice president-electric and gas operations. "Although we expect to have no problem delivering the additional power our customers will need to stay cool, we are keeping a close eye on the weather and will have the personnel on hand to respond to any outages." The demand for electricity on Wednesday was forecasted to be 8,937 megawatts, with power demand potentially increasing each day that temperatures remain in the 90s. PSE&G's all-time summer peak was 11,108 megawatts, set on August 2, 2006.
To report power outages or downed wires, call PSE&G's Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG. Also, customers can report outages online by logging into My Account at pseg.com. To report power outages via text message, and receive outage updates by text and email, sign up for MyAlerts. The utility's mobile-friendly website includes an "Outage Map" that is updated every 15 minutes and displays the location and status of power outages in PSE&G's service area. If experiencing difficulties with central air conditioning units or other appliances, PSE&G customers can schedule a WorryFree** repair service appointment online by logging in to My Account, or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). Customers can save energy and money by following a few easy and inexpensive tips. - Seal holes and cracks around doors and windows with insulation or weather-stripping.
- Don't cool an empty house. Set your thermostat higher when you are away.
- Don't cool unused rooms. Close the vents and shut the door.
- Ceiling fans cool fast and cost less than air conditioning.
- Operate appliances in the morning or evening when it is cooler outside.
- When washing dishes or clothes, run full loads.
- Wash laundry in cold water.
- Close blinds and draperies facing the sun to keep out the sun's heat.
- Replace air filters monthly. Dirty filters make your air conditioner work harder.
- Use a microwave or crockpot instead of the oven. They won't heat the house.
For more information, visit PSE&G's website by clicking here... |
Heat Wave Safety Checklist
In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally 10 degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity.
To prepare for a heat wave:
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Listen to local weather forecasts and stay aware of upcoming temperature changes.
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Be aware of both the temperature and the heat index. The heat index is the temperature the body feels when the effects of heat and humidity are combined. Exposure to direct sunlight can increase the heat index by as much as 15° F.
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Discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Have a plan for wherever you spend time and prepare for the possibility of power outages.
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Check the contents of your emergency disaster kit (bug out bag) in case a power outage occurs.
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Know those in your neighborhood who are elderly, young, sick or overweight. They are more likely to become victims of excessive heat and may need help.
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If you do not have air conditioning, choose places you could go to for relief from the heat during the warmest part of the day (schools, libraries, theaters, malls).
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Be aware that people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than are people living in rural areas.
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Get trained in First Aid to learn how to treat heat-related emergencies.
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Ensure that your animals' needs for water and shade are met.
For a full checklist from the Red Cross, please click here...
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Recreation Summer Activities Guide
The Summer Activities Guide is available online 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:
August 5 Family Campout & Fishing Derby
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July is Parks and Recreation Month. Level up your super powers with FREE family fitness classes in our parks!
Join us for boot camp and yoga classes. |
While these classes are free, we ask that participants pre-register at
Superheroes (participants) should also bring their own gym mat to the classes, and be ready to level up their cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility powers!
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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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Donated School Supplies Will Help Needy Children
The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) has launched its annual "Project First Class" school-supplies collection. Children of families served by the Food Bank Network of Somerset County will benefit from the donations.
NEW school supplies - such as notebooks, three-ring binders (1˝ - 3"), pencil cases that fit inside binders, paper, glue sticks, safety scissors, index cards, highlighters, markers, pens, pencils and crayons - will be accepted along with new or gently-used backpacks.
Donations may be dropped off to the Somerset County Freeholders' Office on the third floor of the county administration building at 20 Grove St., Somerville, now through Monday, Aug. 1. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free parking is available in the adjacent Bernie Field Parking Deck off East High Street.
Donations may also be dropped off Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m., through July 27, at the Somerset County Clerk's Office, located on the first floor of the administration building.
For a full news account, click here...
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Farmers Market Vouchers Available July 5
Starting Tuesday, July 5, eligible seniors can obtain $25 worth of vouchers to buy New Jersey fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables and herbs. These free vouchers can be used at participating farmer's markets in Somerset County until Nov. 30.
People interested in applying can stop by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services, located at 27 Warren St., between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Vouchers will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
Eligible individuals must be age 60 or above and reside in Somerset County. Income guidelines require that an individual's income not exceed $21,978 and a married couple's income not exceed $29,637.
All applicants must show proof of age and residency, such as a driver's license or other documentation, and proof of income, such as a current tax return or social security statement. Office on Aging & Disability Services staff will be available to assist residents when they are applying for vouchers.
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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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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week exercise program, offered at no cost, to help cancer survivors improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships and improve their quality of life.
For more information, click here...
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Duke Farms Firefly Festival July 8 & 9
Grab a flashlight, put on your walking shoes and head over to the Duke Farms' Firefly Festival to celebrate Nature's Natural Light Show - the Lightning Bug!
This year's festival will be held on FRIDAY, JULY 8 and SATURDAY, JULY 9. Each year Duke Farms presents a two-day event celebrating this extraordinary insect as they light up the evening. During this family-friendly event, attendees will meander nearly two miles of trails taking them through woodlands, meadows and along lakeshores to get a glimpse of fireflies in action. There will be activity stations along the way where visitors will learn to communicate with fireflies and learn what it takes to create a home for fireflies in their backyard. In addition, our weekly farmers' market will be open for business with over 20 vendors, and our café will be serving specialty items for visitors.
For more information and to register, 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 ASAP
For more information and to download an application, click here...
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Ninth Annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair To Open Tuesday, August 16
Fireworks Display Scheduled for Friday Evening
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The Hillsborough Rotary Club will hold its ninth annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair on Tuesday, August 16th through Sunday, August 21st, at the township field adjacent to the Lowes Hillsborough Promenade (315 Route 206 in Hillsborough). The six-day carnival attracts approximately 15,000 people each year, and is one of the Township's largest and most popular annual community events. Fair proceeds go directly to support a variety of Hillsborough community organizations and projects.
"We look forward to the annual Rotary Fair all year," commented Rotary Club President, Abed Medawar. "It is our most important fundraiser of the year, and has become a Hillsborough community tradition."
The Rotary Fair will feature 21 amusement rides by Majestic Midway Amusements, games by Paladin Amusements, a DJ, a wide selection of food, various displays by area vendors and a petting zoo. Featured rides include the Himalayan, Bumper Cars, Ring of Fire, Super Shot, Sizzler, Zipper, Carousel, Kite Flyer and many more. This year, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday will be pay-one-price ($30) wristband nights. The Fair will also include nightly entertainment and special demonstrations.
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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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Event Flyers
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August 6: Somerville Street Strum
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August 13 & 20: Sensory Friendly Art Time and Spreading Autism Awareness
Register for both programs hereI hope to see you at one of the Autism Awareness events I'll be presenting for my Gold Award! Thank you for your help!! - Anushka Khanna
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
12 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM 14 Planning Board 7:30 PM 20 Board of Adjustment 7:30 PM 26 Township Committee Meeting Canceled 28 Planning Board Business Meeting 7:30 PM
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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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