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Issue: 2016 July 15
| July 15, 2016 |
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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Traffic Advisory - Beekman Lane Closed July 18-22
Beekman Lane will be closed at the railroad crossing from Monday July 18th to Friday July 22nd for maintenance to the tracks. The detour will be posted over the weekend and will be New Centre Road to Auten Road to Triangle Road for Southbound traffic and Triangle Road to Auten Road to New Centre Road for Northbound traffic. Please plan your commute accordingly.
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Township Adopts 2016 Municipal Budget Under the 2% Cap and with No Change to the Tax Rate
6th Consecutive Year - No Exceptions Taken - Resulting in $284,311 Taxpayer Savings
Hillsborough Township adopted the 2016 municipal budget at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, which for the 6th year in a row came in under the 2% levy cap.
"As mentioned when this budget was introduced, the 2016 fiscally responsible budget has once again come in below the 2% tax levy, which has been our practice since the 2011 introduction of the 2% levy cap and this measure saves our Hillsborough taxpayers $284,311," stated Mayor Frank DelCore during his comments regarding the budget.
The 2016 budget saw a decrease in spending for snow removal, as a result of the mild winter. Another line item that saw a significant decrease for 2016 was the Public Safety salaries, which decreased by $73,000, as a result of the attrition of senior officers in the department. On the other hand, mandated pension contributions increased along with salary and wages which are contractual obligations through the collective bargaining agreements. There was an increase of $100,000 into the Capital Improvement Fund to be used in future years as part of the Township's Pay As You Go Program for routine capital purchases.
For a full news account, click here...
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Nathaniel Trampe Honored for Becoming Eagle Scout
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Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore and Nathaniel Trampe
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Nathaniel J. Trampe a rising senior at Hillsborough High School, and member of Boy Scout Troop 89, was recognized at the July 12th Township Committee Meeting for earning his Eagle Scout award.
In addition to the many hours he dedicated to attaining the status of Eagle Scout, Nathaniel is a member of the National Honor Society and German Language Honor Society, as well as a varsity athlete on the Hillsborough Cross Country and Track teams.
Nathaniel's Eagle Scout Project consisted of designing and leading the construction of six wheelchair-accessible gardening tables at the Somerset Community Garden. These gardening tables allow those with mobility challenges to experience the joy and pleasures of gardening.
Nathaniel serves as an example to the youth of Hillsborough Township through his high level of leadership and community service, and we are very proud that he is a member of our community.
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Senior B Group Recognizes Centenarian
Hillsborough Senior Chapter B recognized Centenarian Ms. Anne Stewart at their recent Chapter meeting. Flanked by her family, Ms. Stewart was also recognized by Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Anthony Ferrera (on behalf of the Hillsborough Township Committee) and Senior Chapter B President Tony Fusco.
Pictured: Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera, Senior Chapter B President Tony Fusco, Ms. Anne Stewart along with her family, and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
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Township Job Line
Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following positions:
- Senior Transportation Bus Driver - Part Time
- Office Assistant - Part Time/Floater
- Electrical Inspector - Part-time
- Electrical/Fire Inspector - Full Time
For position descriptions and qualifications, click here...
To download an Employment Application, 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 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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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:
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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Somerset County Dairy Princess Celebrates National Ice Cream Day!
Melissa Bright, a Hillsborough resident, was crowned Somerset County Dairy Princess this year. She is very passionate about the dairy industry and would love to educate future generations on how important milk is for the body. She strives to educate the public on behave of our local dairy farmers. She will be at Super Sundaes Ice Cream Shop, 435 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, on Sunday, July 17th from 2 to 4 pm. She wants to encourage families to visit the shop so she could share her passion and the importance of the dairy industry. Melissa states that, "With just three servings of dairy products a day which can consist of milk, chocolate milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, or butter, etc, you can consume the nine essential vitamins that milk provides for us. Is it important to you that your family is the healthiest they can be every day? Well then, three a day is the safest way!" |
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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Somerset County's Triple-A Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
Somerset County's triple-A bond ratings were reaffirmed in a recent sale of 10-year county college and general improvement bonds.
The interest rate on the June 30 sale was 1.678 percent. The successful bidder was Swiss-based UBS Financial Services Inc.
The sale included a little over $18 million in bonds for general county improvements, including equipment and non-passenger vehicles, and $5.3 million for college infrastructure projects, including the Workforce Training Center, renovations to the Christine Todd Whitman Science Center, and athletic field improvements.
"We're very pleased that both Standard & Poor's and Moody's reaffirmed Somerset County's long-held triple-A bond ratings," said Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh. "Our success in securing such a favorable interest rate is due once again to our sound financial management."
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Farmers Market Vouchers For Seniors
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.
For a full news account, click here... |
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Somerset Park Commission Unveils Free Summer Concert Schedule
It would not be summer without music in the park! Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy a variety of musical performances in Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. For further information on the concerts, please call 908 722-1200. Individuals with hearing/speech impairments may call the Relay Service at 711. Over the weekends, in case of threat of inclement weather please call 908 722-1200 ext. 7. We also post weather updates on Twitter and Facebook. This concert series is made possible by the generous donation of the Somerset County Park Foundation, with contributing funding from Magic 98.3 WMGQ, Hyatt House Branchburg, The Courier News, and Horizon Services.
Upcoming concerts include:
| July 17 | 7:00 pm: Yeehaw - A Smokin' Country Band | | July 24 | 7:00 pm: Joseph Leo Bwarie & His Orchestra | | July 31 | 5:30 pm: 20th Annual Bayou Fest at Duke Island Park Featuring Zydeco-A-Go-Go
7:00 pm: CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band | | Aug 7 | 7:00 pm: Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe
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For more information, 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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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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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 6: Bee Wise - Bee Surprised
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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
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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