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Issue: 2016 August 19
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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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Purple Heart Ceremony
Hillsborough's Annual Purple Heart Ceremony was held on Monday, August 8th at the Garden of Honor on the Grounds of the Municipal Complex.
Honored guests included members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 27, Congressman Leonard Lance, Senator Kip Bateman, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Somerset County Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh, Freeholder Deputy Director Pete Palmer, Freeholder Mark Caliguire, Mayor Frank DelCore, Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Committeeman Doug Tomson, and Committeeman Greg Burchette.
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| | | Pictured: Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci, Freeholder Mark Caliguire, Congressman Leonard Lance, Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh, Mayor Frank DelCore, Freeholder Deputy Director Pete Palmer, Senator Kip Bateman, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Committeeman Greg Burchette, and Committeeman Doug Tomson | |
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Township Committee Recognizes Eagle Scouts from Troop 89
At the August 9th Township Committee Meeting the Mayor and Township Committee honored 3 young men from Troop 89 with proclamations for earning the prestigious achievement of Eagle Scout. |
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Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson with Christopher Sireci, his father and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci
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Christopher Sireci, a 2016 graduate of Hillsborough High, Honor Society inductee and member of the HHS Cross Country team, will be attending the University of Rhode Island this fall to study Geological Oceanography. Christopher refurbished and landscaped the parking lot of St. John's Episcopal Church in Somerville for his Eagle Project.
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Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson with Jared Tebbi, his parents and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci
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Jared Tebbi is entering his senior year at Hillsborough High School and is looking forward to studying Medical Engineering in college. As his Eagle Scout Project, Jared designed and constructed multiple directory signs to be displayed in The One Hundred Wing of Hillsborough High school, to aid new students and visitors.
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Pictured: Committeeman Doug Tomson with Nicholas Yarka, his parents and Deputy Mayor Carl Suraci
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Nicholas Yarka, a 2016 Hillsborough High School graduate, has served over 450 hours in pursuit of obtaining his Eagle Scout Status. Nicholas' Eagle Scout project consisted of creating a low ropes course including, rope bridge, swinging log, spider web, tire climb, and whale watch at the Hillsborough YMCA. Nicholas strives for excellence as shown by being a 17 year old Eagle Scout and continuing to work for his bronze palm before he turns 18. Nicholas will be attending the Webb institute in the fall where he will be studying Naval Architecture and Machine Engineering.
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Rotary Fair 2016
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Pictured: Members of the Hillsborough Rotary Club with Committeewoman Gloria McCauley, Committeeman Doug Tomson and Mayor Frank DelCore as he cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the 2016 Rotary Fair
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The 9th annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair opened on Tuesday, August 16th. Mayor Frank DelCore was in attendance along with Committeewoman Gloria McCauley and Committeeman Doug Tomson to cut the ribbon at the grand opening.
The fair runs through Sunday, August 21st. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2-7 p.m. Sunday. Sunday will be a wristband day where visitors can pay one price and ride all day long.
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The 2016 national drunk driving enforcement crackdown, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over", goes into effect across the country from August 19 to September 5, 2016. One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes [drunk driving], has become a serious safety epidemic in our country.
As law enforcement professionals and highway safety advocates, your efforts will help reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roads and save lives. By increasing State enforcement efforts, raising public awareness and social media, and maximizing your local resources, you can make a marked difference in our national campaign to save more lives on our roadways.
For more information, click here...
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Special Offer for Hillsborough Township from the New York Red Bulls
Hillsborough Township residents are able to receive an exclusive discount for tickets to the October 1st New York Red Bulls match!
To purchase tickets please
CLICK HERE & enter the code BORO2016 to receive your discount! Discounted tickets start at just $23!
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Township Job Line
Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following position:
- 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... |
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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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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Event Flyers
Click on a Flyer to View Event Details
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August 20: Spreading Autism Awareness
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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 10: Autumn in the Perennial Garden
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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 8: 6th Annual Nick Magos Cancer Call Out
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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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For Hillsborough Public Library Events, click here...
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Previous Headlines
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To view the E-Newsletter Archive, click here... |
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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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