News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2016 September 16

September 16, 2016

One of the Best Places to Live in America

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This e-newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee

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Mayor

Frank DelCore

Deputy Mayor

Carl Suraci

Committeeman

Greg Burchette

Committeewoman

Gloria McCauley

Committeeman

Doug Tomson

Township Recognizes September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month


Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore, Susyn Timko, Jim Finkel and Committeewoman Gloria McCauley

Mayor Frank DelCore and the Township Committee presented a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Susyn Timko, an advocate for Ovarian Cancer Awareness attended the meeting to receive the proclamation.

In an additional effort to bring awareness to the community, teal-colored ribbons have been distributed and tied throughout the community as part of the Turn the Town Teal's National Campaign.

Township to Collect Scenic Photos for the "2017 Town Calendar"

"The Township is again working with Town Planner Calendar to produce a 2017 color printed calendar which will be mailed out to every residence in Hillsborough, at no cost to our taxpayers, announced Mayor Frank DelCore at Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting.

"The printing of the calendar is funded through the various advertisements contained within the calendar," added Mayor DelCore.

The calendar, which will be mailed out in December of 2016, is set to include various schedules, important dates and phone numbers for the coming year as well as twelve photographs featuring Hillsborough Township's landscape and scenery.

Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore and May & September photo contributor, Mike Williams

Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore and June photo contributor, Caz. Bielen

Pictured: Mayor Frank DelCore and August, October & December photo contributor, Gary Weisner

For a full news account, click here...

Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program Accepting Grant Applications

Hillsborough Based Non-Profit Groups Serving Youth and Seniors Invited to Apply; Deadline is October 12th

"The Hillsborough Township Credit Card Advisory Committee will open the fall cycle of grant applications on September 14th for the second round of 2016 grants," announced Deputy Mayor and Liaison to the Credit Card Advisory Committee Carl Suraci.

"Applications are available on the Township website or can be picked up in the Administration Office for any Township based non-profit, senior or youth organizations to apply for grants up to $2,000 funded through the Hillsborough Township Credit Card Rewards Program," continued Deputy Mayor Suraci.

Grant applications can be found on the Township website at www.hillsborough-nj.org or copies are available at the Administration Office. Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to the Administration office to be considered for eligible grant funding.

To download an application, click here...

For a full news account, click here...

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:

Children's Halloween Party
Youth Programs
Golf Clinics
Tiny Sports
Youth Tennis Clinics
Adult Programs

Click here for the brochure

Click here for the website

Upcoming Flu Vaccination Clinic

October 6: VACCINATIONS FOR AGES 6 MONTHS AND UP BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

The Hillsborough Township Health Department and Green Brook Family Medicine are co-sponsoring a Community Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 3 PM to 6:30 PM. There will be the tetravalent (4 strains) flu vaccine available for all ages, and high dose flu vaccine for Seniors if requested. We will also offer the TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) vaccine for these age groups. The cost of these vaccines are FLU-$30, and TDAP- $45 cash, unless you present one of the following insurances:

Traditional Medicare Part B/Advantage Plans
Aetna EPO/PPO
AmeriHealth EPO/PPO
Cigna (without PCP on card)
Blue Cross Blue Shield- Horizon Products
United Healthcare
Oxford (without PCP on card)
Health Republic

NO HMO Plans will be accepted

Shop Hillsborough

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 September deals of the month, click here...

To view a full list of participating merchants and the discounts they offer, click here...

Somerset County Election Board Hiring Pollworkers

The Somerset County Board of Elections is looking for registered voters to serve as poll workers on Election days. Training is provided prior to every Election and poll workers are paid $200 per Election. Contact the Board of Elections at 908-231-7086 for fall 2016 class dates and times.

For more information visit the Board of Elections website by clicking here

For an application click here

Season 2 - Episode 4 of Hillsborough The Good Life Now Airing

Township Job Line

Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following positions:

Building Maintenance Person - Part-Time - Weekends
Electrical Inspector - Part-time

For position descriptions and qualifications, click here...

To download an Employment Application, click here...

Rotary Fair Recap

A Fundraiser and Fun Raiser by Rich Salem

Nine years ago, the Hillsborough Rotary Club offered to take over an annual carnival sponsored by the town's volunteer fire department as their fundraiser. It was a bold decision for the Club leadership, in that they had never before operated such a complex, labor-intensive, weeklong fundraising event. The Club members and other community volunteers would need to set up the Fair grounds, arrange for food vendors, man ticket booths and game trailers, park cars, sell raffle tickets, collect money, and clean the grounds each evening - and that represented only a few of the tasks that needed their time and attention. The challenges were many. Nevertheless, on August 21, 2016, the Club completed its ninth consecutive Hillsborough Rotary Fair, which set a new fundraising record for the Hillsborough Rotary Foundation.

"We have made a number of important changes to the Fair over the years," commented Abed Medawar, president of the Hillsborough Rotary. "We're always trying to improve on what we did the year before. Over the years, we've added rides for young children, a giant 50/50 raffle and a motorcycle raffle, and a 20-minute long fireworks spectacular on the Friday of Fair week."

Perhaps the most meaningful addition to the Fair since its inception, however, has been the introduction of a special, invitation-only afternoon dedicated to children with special needs and their families. A natural companion to the Club's ongoing support of Autism and Down Syndrome research and care, the dedicated afternoon, including rides, games and food, is free of charge to the children and their families. Over the years, hundreds of families have participated in what the Club has named "Family Fun Day."

For a full news account, click here...

Wanted: Volunteers for Fall Leaf Clean-up Program

Would you like to help an elderly or disabled person get his or her yard ready for the winter months?

The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services is looking for volunteers for its annual fall leaf clean-up program. Volunteers are needed to rake leaves for elderly and disabled homeowners around the county who have no other means to do yard work.

The annual leaf clean-up project will take place Saturday, Nov. 19. However, anyone who would like to help but cannot make it on Nov. 19 is welcome to schedule an alternative date and time. For information and to sign up as a volunteer, call Laurie Beckhorn at the Office of Volunteer Services at (908) 541-5715.

Library News

Author to reexamine Orson Welles'

infamous radio adaptation of 'The War of the Worlds'

This October, A. Brad Schwartz, author of Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles's War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News, will visit Somerset County Library System of New Jersey to reexamine this landmark moment in media history, showing that the broadcast was history's first viral media phenomenon-a dire warning for the age of Twitter and 24-hour news.

Schwartz's presentations will take place on October 5, 7-8 p.m. at SCLSNJ's Bridgewater Library branch, located at 1 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater and on October 6, 7-8 p.m. at SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library branch, located 379 South Branch Road in Hillsborough.

SCLSNJ will be giving away a signed copy of Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles's War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News during an upcoming #FreeBookFriday promotion on the Library System's Facebook page, Facebook.com/SCLSNJ.

Registration is required to attend these programs. For more information or to register, visit SCLSNJ.org or contact your local SCLSNJ library branch.

Route 518 Bridge Update

Somerset County Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh has announced that the Board of Chosen Freeholders, in collaboration with two local legislators, has come to an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation to fund the completion of construction of the Route 518 bridge project in Franklin and Rocky Hill.

Once a formal memorandum of understanding is approved, the project will recommence, Freeholder Director Walsh said.

"You cannot put a price tag on the safety and security of Somerset County residents," she said, "nor should they have to bear the fallout from the current impasse in Trenton surrounding the Transportation Trust Fund debate.

For a full news account, click here...

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!

Questions or to purchase over the phone, please contact Brian Cahill at 973-776-8969 or

brian.cahill@newyorkredbulls.com

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...

News From the Municipal Alliance

Community Coffeehouse Series at Carrier Clinic

Join us for coffee & conversation

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

6:30-8:30pm in the BRC café at Carrier Clinic

"What Happens When the Party's Over?"

What would you do if someone you loved was partying too much? Would you recognize a problem? Do you know how to get help?

Join expert Dr. David Buch as he leads a multi-media discussion on "use versus abuse." He'll answer your questions and offer encouragement and resource information.

This program is FREE-but space is limited. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Please RSVP by 9/26 at CarrierClinic.org/events/community-coffeehouse-series

Chapter A Hillsborough Seniors Vendor/Craft Fair

Saturday Nov. 12, 2016, 10am to 4pm

Vendors and Crafters are Needed

60 tables in the general meeting room of the Municipal Building

Light Refreshments

Holiday shopping all in one place

Anyone interested in participating can call Amy at 908-904-4877 to rent a table

ARIS/HMS DISCOUNT CARD 2016/2017

ON SALE NOW!!

ARIS/HMS 2015-2016 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and staff grants. The card includes reusable discounts from local businesses; valid through 9/30/17

Businesses included this year are SHOPRITE, Amwell Auto, Angelo, B & C Florist, Bagelicious, Big Bang Music, Bountiful Gardens, Carvel, Chicken Holiday, China Moon, Culinary Creations, Dave's Computers, The Day Spa at Hair Plus, Divine Curry, Dunkin Donuts, Earth Fruits Yogurt, Fruity Yogurt, Hillsborough Cinemas, Hillsborough Vision Center, IHOP, Impact Training, Jumbo Palace, Just Subs, Koko Fit, Kumon of Hillsborough, Lenny's Pizza & Pasta, Mailbox Business Center, Marianna's Pizzeria, Olympia Sports, Renaissance Hair Salon & Spa, Rita's Water Ice, Saladworks, Super Sundaes, Wendy's.

Special Promotion: Buy 5 cards, get 1 card free!

If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email Linda at autenroadhsa@gmail.com. You can also purchase them via Community Pass.

Thank you for your support!