At  the January 10th  Township Committee Meeting a new Police Officer was sworn in to fill a vacancy in the Hillsborough Township Police Department.  After a detailed examination, the Chief of Police and the Police Committee identified Thomas Stout  as the top candidate. The new officer was joined by his family at the meeting as he was sworn in by the Mayor and Township Committee.

On Saturday, January 7th, Mayor Carl Suraci and Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley attended the HHS Robotics Team 75 Kickoff event at Hillsborough High School. Kickoff is a celebration of the release of the FIRST Robotics Competition robot game. It marks the beginning of the six-week build season, where the team strategizes, designs, builds, wires, programs, and tests a robot that can complete the objectives presented in the game.

Webelos 2 from Pack  1776, grateful for the support from Committeeman Frank DelCore showed them last year while he was serving as Mayor, presented him with a picture taken of the boys during one of their visits with the mayor last year.

Suburban Transit is currently conducting another survey to determine the level of interest in limited weekend service. If you would use Saturday and / or Sunday bus service to New York City, please go to Suburban's website ( suburbantransit.com ), click on "Hillsborough Weekend Service Survey" and complete the brief questionnaire.

 

When : Saturday, January 14, 10 am - 12 pm

Where : Hillsborough Department of Public Works - 21 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough

 

No Registration Necessary

Dogs must be Leashed

Cats must be in secure carrier

 

Clinic will be rescheduled if cancelled due to inclement weather

Date pending availability of veterinarians and vaccine

Please check website the week before to be sure the clinic is on

Somerset County Freeholder Brian D. Levine, human services liaison, invites area artists to submit photographs or images of original artwork for exhibits, which will be held at two county-operated senior centers from  Feb. 13 to May 19.  The submission deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 1.

 

Artwork can include, but is not limited to, watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography, pastels, drawings, mixed media and printmaking. Artists are invited to submit 4"X6" photographs or jpeg images to Caitlin Witucki at Witucki@co.somerset.nj.us  or to the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, P.O. Box 3000, Somerville, N.J. 08876. All physical images will be returned.

 

Exhibitions will be held starting Feb. 13 at the following county-operated senior centers:

Entries must be identified. A list of all submissions should be included on a separate sheet of paper, providing artist name, address, phone number, title, dimensions, preferred senior center location and media type. 

 

Selected art must be framed, wired and ready for hanging by the drop-off day, Feb. 10.

 

Exhibitors may offer artwork for sale with a small percentage of the sale donated to the Somerset County senior centers.

 

For more information, contact Health Promotion Specialist Caitlin Witucki, Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, at (908) 704-6346 or witucki@co.somerset.nj.us.

Scaglione to Serve as Deputy Director

 

Peter S. Palmer of Bernardsville was named 2017 director of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders at the board's annual reorganization meeting, which was held Jan. 6 at the Historic Courthouse.  Patrick Scaglione of Bridgewater will serve as deputy director this year.

 

Freeholder Patricia L. Walsh of Green Brook was sworn in to a fourth three-year term by Superior Court Assignment Judge Yolanda Ciccone. Other members of the board include Mark Caliguire of Montgomery and Brian D. Levine of Franklin.

 

Also taking the oath of office was Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano of Raritan, who was re-elected to a fifth three-year term.

 

In his inaugural remarks, Freeholder Director Palmer thanked the hundreds of volunteers whose involvement in many programs and agencies make it possible for Somerset County to achieve and maintain a high quality of life.

 

He also highlighted some of the past year's accomplishments, including the opening of the new Bridgewater Senior Wellness Center, the Somerset County Library System's designation as one of America's Four Star Libraries, and the presentation of an international award, shared by only a handful of gardens in the United States, to Colonial Park for its rose garden.  "All of these achievements help to build Somerset County's national reputation as a desirable place to live, work, learn and play," he said.

Almost two decades ago, a young boy emerged from a cupboard under the stairs and walked right into the hearts of millions of people. Today, with over 400 million copies of the books sold worldwide, Harry Potter still has a strong presence in readers of all ages.

"Harry Potter continues to be popular, especially with the release of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' this past summer," said Laura Frantz, SCLSNJ collection development librarian. "For the Harry Potter enthusiasts looking for something new, I suggest the illustrated versions of the first two books that were released in 2015 and 2016, which can be found in our library branches. There are also a few book tie-ins with the 'Fantastic Beasts' movie--such as the 'Magical Movie Handbook' and the 'Character Guide'--based on J.K.Rowling's book. There are lots of ways Harry Potter fans can explore the world of fantasy; just ask one of our staff members."

"For Harry Potter make this lower case fans, Rowling's universe is more than an entertaining escape," said Jessica Trujillo, SCLSNJ's youth services manager. "With the Harry Potter series we are given a way to understand our world and ourselves. With every re-read, we are reminded that love and hope will always triumph over hatred and fear. We are reminded that every one of us can be a hero in our own way. Harry Potter Book Night gives us all a chance to come together to celebrate this series that has made such an impact on us."

Harry Potter fans are invited to Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's library branches this February for some very magical programs.

Registration is required to attend these programs unless otherwise indicated. To register, visit SCLSNJ.org or contact your local SCLSNJ library branch . 

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Giving Network is dedicated to recycling excess household items that are donated and delivered to people in need in in Somerset County, NJ. It is a volunteer-run volunteer-driven program that achieves its objectives by working with other organizations, agencies, businesses and churches. We are a 501(c)(3) organization founded in in 1999 with a home base in Somerville, New Jersey.

To volunteer, donate, or request help: 

P

lease call (908)927-9001 or visit givingnet.org

 

Community Options, Inc. invites runners, walkers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) to help raise funds to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in our annual Cupid's Chase 5K. Because of you...we can make a difference!

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