News from Township of Hillsborough

Issue: 2017 March 10

March 10, 2017

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

Carl Suraci

Deputy Mayor

Gloria McCauley

Committeeman

Greg Burchette

Committeeman

Frank DelCore

Committeeman

Doug Tomson

Nicole Shahinian Named as Triangle School's Educational Services Professional of the Year


	Pictured: Nicole Shahinian, Mayor Carl Suraci and Committeeman Frank DelCore

Nicole Shahinian was honored at the February 28th Township Committee Meeting for being named Educational Services Professional of the Year for Triangle Elementary School for 2017. Mrs. Shahinian is described as a talented, devoted, selfless, knowledgeable and kind advocate for her students as well as her colleagues.

Mrs. Shahinian, is a Speech and Language Pathologist, has been a member of the Hillsborough School District faculty since 2008. Mrs. Shahinian can also be found behind the camera, recording and directing video productions at Triangle School for both students and staff.

Triangle School is proud to have Mrs. Shahinian as their Educational Services Professional of the Year.

Christina Simons Named as HMS Teacher of the Year


Pictured: HMS Principal Dr. Joe Trybulski, Christina Simons, Mayor Carl Suraci and Committeeman Frank DelCore

At a the February 28th Township Committee Meeting, Christina Simons was presented with a proclamation for receiving the honor of being named Hillsborough Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2017. Mrs. Simons creativity, passion and dedication make her a hero to both her students and colleagues.

Mrs. Simons, a Literacy Teacher on Team 8B at Hillsborough Middle School, has been a member of the Hillsborough School District faculty since 2002. Among her many accomplishments, in 2006, Mrs. Simons established Hillsborough Middle School's "ShakesPeer" Society, a program in which students perform the works of William Shakespeare, and has continued to direct this program for the past 10 years.

Hillsborough Middle School is proud to have Mrs. Simons as their Teacher of the Year.

Sunnymead Elementary Holds Family Reading Night


	Pictured: Vice President of Rte. 206 Firehouse Mohammed Khashab, Committeeman Doug Tomson and Police Chief Darren Powell

On Thursday, March 2nd, Sunnymead Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day by holding a Family Reading Night. Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.

The children enjoyed being read to by some important members of the community including Committeeman Doug Tomson, Police Chief Darren Powell, and Route 206 Firehouse Vice President Mohammed Kashab.

Hillsborough Township Clean Communities Program Makes a Donation to the Central Jersey Stream Team

$400 Donation to Purchase Supplies


Pictured: Jens Reidel, Public Works Director and Clean Communities Coordinator Rich Resavy, Mayor Carl Suraci and Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley

Mayor Carl Suraci and Department of Public Works Director Rich Resavy, who is also the Clean Communities Coordinator for Hillsborough Township were joined by representatives from the Central Jersey Stream Team for a check presentation at Tuesday's meeting.

"Through grant funding available from New Jersey Clean Communities, we are able to make this donation to Central Jersey Stream Team to be used for future projects within Hillsborough Township," announced Mayor Carl Suraci.

Jens Riedel, P.E., President of Planning and Grants for the Central Jersey Stream Team accepted the donation and provided the details regarding the future clean up area within Hillsborough Township, which entailed the Hillsborough side of the river embankment along the Neshanic River and Bridge area.

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Hillsborough - NYC Bus Service

Suburban Transit/Coach USA offers Express Service to New York City from Hillsborough. Park for free in the Park & Ride lot at the Hillsborough Promenade shopping center (near Kohl's). Buses depart each weekday at 6:00 am, 6:30 am, 7:00 am and 7:30 am. Return service departs New York at 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm., 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm.

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Registration Now Open for Recreation Programs

Spring Soccer and Softball Registration

Believe it or not, Spring is right around the corner! The Spring Soccer and Softball League registration deadlines are both March 10 . Soccer leagues are open to children ages 3 to grade 12, and softball leagues are open to girls in grades K to 8. Full information and registration are available on hillsboroughnjrecreation.org .

Run Around the Park - April 23rd

The 4th Annual Run Around the Park will be Sunday, April 23 . Join us for a family-fun day and non-competitive, recreational fun run at the park! Why run around one park, when you can run around two? The 3-mile course begins at Ann Van Middlesworth Park and continues to Woodfield Park before returning to AVM. Pre-registration is required and available on the Parks & Recreation website. All participants who pre-register before March 31st will receive the official t-shirt!

Summer Camp Registration

Summer Recreation Camp registration begins on Friday, February 17. Camps for 5 to 11-year-olds are held at Auten Road and Amsterdam Schools. Camp for 12 to 14-year-olds will be held at Hillsborough Middle School. Tiny Camp for 4 and 5-year-olds will be at Hillsborough Elementary School. Camps begin on Monday, June 26 and run for 8 weeks through August 18 . Information and registration is available on the Parks & Recreation website.

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Shop Hillsborough Program

The Shop Hillsborough Reward Program combines saving and shopping. Simply present your Shop Hillsborough Reward Card to a participating merchant at the time of purchase and a property tax credit will automatically be applied to your property tax bill. Not a property owner? Join the program to receive an annual rebate check.

To get started, stop by the Administration Office in the Municipal Building to pick up a card. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

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Township Job Line

Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following positions:

Full Time Police Officers
Department of Public Works Mechanic - Full-Time
Building Maintenance Person - Part-Time

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News From Somerset County

Volunteers Sought to Lead "Project Healthy Bones" Classes

Register by March 17

Are you looking to improve your own health and well-being while serving as a role model for others? If so, you can help people who have, or are at risk of getting, osteoporosis by volunteering to become a Project Healthy Bones Peer Leader.

Dependable men or women age 60 and above who have good communication and interpersonal skills and who are able to perform low-level endurance exercises are encouraged to register by Friday, March 17. Interested volunteers are encouraged to share the opportunity with friends and family, as the program is co-facilitated.

To become a Peer Leader, volunteers must attend two mandatory train-the-trainer sessions, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29. Peer Leaders are expected to facilitate at least one Project Healthy Bones workshop series per year.

The free training will be conducted at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, located at 876 E. Main St. (next to TD Bank Ballpark). Lunch will be provided. Call (908) 704-6346 for more information.

March is Colorectal Cancer


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Awareness Month

The Somerset County Board of Freeholders and the Morris-Somerset Regional Chronic Disease Coalition (RCDC), along with its partners, are encouraging residents to get screened for colorectal cancer and to make good food and lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.

A proclamation declaring March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was presented at the Feb. 28 freeholders' meeting.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal cancer affects both men and women, is the second leading cancer-related killer in the United States and is the third most common cancer in men and women.

Somerset Counthy to Honor 10 Outstanding Women

Mary Bridgeman, Pharm.D., BCPS, CGP, FASCP, of Hillsborough Selected in the Education Category

Somerset County Freeholder Patricia Walsh, liaison to the County Commission on the Status of Women, joins the Commission in announcing the 2017 Outstanding Women in Somerset County award winners. To see photos of the winners, visit www.facebook.com/SomersetCountyNJ

"We have many women in Somerset County doing amazing things every day," she said. "It is most appropriate that during Women's History Month, we take the time to publicly recognize them and say thank you."

The Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards dinner will be held March 10 at The Imperia in Franklin.

Makers Create at the Library

2017 marks the third annual New Jersey Makers Day

To celebrate making and maker culture, residents throughout New Jersey will come together on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 in libraries, schools, museums, colleges, makerspaces, businesses and other community locations for the third annual New Jersey Makers Day.

This year, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey's 10 library branches will have a wide

variety of New Jersey Makers Day programs for the community to enjoy.

On Friday, March 24: At SCLSNJ's Hillsborough Library Branch from 10-11 a.m.

The Three Little Pigs: Maker Day Edition (2-6 years old)
First we'll read the story of The Three Little Pigs. Then we'll create houses made of straw, sticks, and bricks (Legos) to see if they can withstand the "Big Bad Wolf" from blowing them down.

ARIS/HMS DISCOUNT CARD 2016/2017

ON SALE NOW!!

ARIS/HMS 2016-2017 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!