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Issue: 2016 August 12
| August 12, 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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Hundreds Turn out for Annual Fishing Derby and Campout
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Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore with Fishing Derby winners.
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More than 200 campers and anglers joined together as one community under the stars at Ann Van Middlesworth Park (AVM), last Friday for the 15th Annual Campout and Dave Thomas Memorial Fishing Derby.
The evening's festivities began with the fishing derby, followed by a dinner consisting of hot dogs and hamburgers and concluded with campfires for roasting marshmallows, a night walk and a movie on the big screen.
Congratulations to the 2016 Fishing Derby Winners!
Tied for 3rd place: Sean Collins & Matt Bongiovanni
2nd place: Jessica Dudzinki
1st place: Teodor Rak
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Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Mayor Frank DelCore and Committeeman Doug Tomson
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Pictured: The sun setting on the 2016 Annual Camp Out
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To view more photos from the 2016 Fishing Derby and Camp Out, click here... |
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Hillsborough Honors Six Eagle Scouts
Six Eagle Scouts were honored with proclamations at the August 9th Township Committee. Honorees included three scouts from Troop 89; Christopher Sireci, Jared Tebbi, and Nicholas Yarka as well as three scouts from Troop 489; Joseph Bijas, Ryan Centofanti, and Trevor Tomczak.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation "Eagle Scout" has a long history since its founding over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill.
Be sure to read future editions of Hillsborough Township's eNews, as the individual Eagle Scouts and their accomplishments will be featured throughout the month of August.
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Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson, Jared Tebbi, Nicholas Yarka, Christopher Sireci, Joseph Bijas, Trevor Tomczak, Ryan Centofanti and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci.
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Hillsborough Township's Community Assistance Network to Host a Back to School Drive
The Hillsborough Township Community Assistance Network has begun their "Back to School Supply Drive". Families served by the Community Assistance Network will ultimately benefit from the collection.
The drive is in need of the following items: backpacks (new and gently used), pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, colored pencils, erasers, white out, tape, glue sticks, folders, pencil cases, scissors, binders, graph paper, loose leaf paper, dividers, sketch pads and daily planners.
"The Hillsborough community is always so generous during the Holiday program and it is through that generosity that we hope to be able to further assist those residents in need with school supplies for their children," commented Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting.
For a full news account, click here...
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Commuters Asked to Complete Online Survey
Hillsborough Township is looking to bring express commuter service from Hillsborough to New York City. We are asking residents to participate in an online survey.
Suburban Transit Corporation is surveying the residents of Hillsborough Township to determine the level of interest in express commuter bus service to New York City. Suburban is prepared to initiate service this year if the survey shows that sufficient interest exists.
To fill out the survey on Suburban Transit's website, please click here... |
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Township Job Line
Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following positions:
- Office Assistant - Part Time/Floater
- Electrical Inspector - Part-time
For position descriptions and qualifications, click here...
To download an Employment Application, click here...
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Fall Activities Guide Now Available
The 2016 Fall Recreation Brochure is now available. Visit the Recreation website to register for all upcoming programs.
Activities in this fall's brochure include:
Click here for the brochure
Click here for the website
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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 August 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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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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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
To help raise awareness a team of volunteers will be tying teal bows on the trees at the Municipal building in Hillsborough NJ and the corners of Route 206.
If you would like to help out please contact Susyn Timko at susyntimko@aol.com. (I lost my mom to this disease) We will be putting up the bows on Wednesday August 31st. Thank you!
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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.
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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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Avoid Floodwaters - Turn Around Don't Drown!
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. It can happen anywhere and at any time, causing devastation quickly.
The America's PrepareAthon! How to Prepare for a Flood guide recommends the following steps to protect yourself and your family against being trapped by floodwaters:
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Listen to local weather broadcasts and emergency alerts and, if authorities advise, evacuate before flooding starts.
- If floodwaters cover the roadways around you, do not evacuate through floodwaters. Seek higher elevation instead.
- If you see floodwater on roads, walkways, bridges, or elsewhere, do not attempt to cross. The depth of the water is not always obvious. Water may be covering a washed out roadbed or other hazards that may prove harmful.
- Moving water has tremendous power. Six inches of moving water has the potential to knock an adult off their feet, and as little as one foot of water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown!
Floodwaters can also contain hazardous materials, including rocks, mud, oil, gasoline, downed power lines, and even sewage. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
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New and Special Programs Being Held in August at the Hillsborough Senior Center
339 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 | Phone: (908) 369-8700
SPECIAL EVENTS August 24 - "Flavian: The Mind Reading Game Show" at 10:45 a.m. Think of a phone number...a date...a pet's name...anything at all and see if Flavian can tell what you're thinking. This truly mystical, mind-reading show is amazing and exciting at the same time.
WHAT'S NEW News & Views - Join us at 10 a.m. on Monday mornings as we discuss breaking news and current events.
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Duke Farms' Monarch & Meadow Fest
Saturday, August 20, 10am-2pm
This family-friendly program will include activity stations located throughout Duke Farms' meadows.
Learn all about a variety of plants, birds and insects that are so important to balance these amazing ecosystems.
Help out with hands-on meadow plantings, sign up for one of our guided walks and participate in the live tagging of monarch butterflies every hour!
FREE!
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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
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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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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August 16-21: Rotary Fair
Fireworks will be held on Friday August 19th. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday will be pay-one- price ($30) wristband nights.
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August 20: Duke Farms Monarch & Meadow Fest
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September 17: Flower & Garden Photography
Colonial Park Gardens
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September 21: Senior Olypics
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October 19: Blue Mass
Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen
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Important Upcoming Meeting Dates
August
| Township Committee Meeting | 8/23/2016 | Canceled |
September
| Planning Board | 9/1/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Board of Adjustment | 9/7/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Planning Board | 9/8/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Township Committee Meeting | 9/13/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Board of Adjustment | 9/21/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Planning Board Business Meeting | 9/22/2016 | 7:30 PM |
| Township Committee Meeting | 9/27/2016 | 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 Fall Activities Guide
Registration now ongoing
To download/view the brochure, click here...
To register for programs online, click here...
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