Hillsborough Township introduced the 2017 municipal budget at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, which for the 7th year in a row came in under the 2% levy cap, and for the 3rd year in a row the municipal tax rate remains the same.

The 2017 introduced budget saw a decrease in spending as a result of attrition in the Police Department, a mild winter realized a decrease in snow removal, as well as lower fuel costs and finally the increase in employee contributions to healthcare costs.  The total reduction in spending was $423,771.  

The Township continues the "Pay As You Go Program" for routine capital purchases and further makes payments on debt service greater than what is required, therefore further reducing the debt of the Township.  This practice affords the Township to maintain its AA+ bond rating.

At the April 25th Township Committee meeting, Edward Wasser was recognized for his many years of service to Hillsborough Township.

Eddie began his career in the City of Bayonne, New Jersey as a Redevelopment Assistant in June of 1978 and joined Hillsborough Township in June of 1989 as a Building Inspector. Through his teamwork, dedication and superior work ethic, Eddie ultimately became an Assistant Building Sub-Code Official in Hillsborough Township.

Eddie was most notably recognized for his Plan Review skills and his expertise afforded homeowners in assisting them with their applications, in fact one resident wrote a letter of thanks stating how Eddie helped him for five hours to understand the process to submit a complete application, displaying excellence in Customer Service throughout his career.

Eddie is a member of the Central Jersey Code Officials Association and also a member of the New Jersey Building Officials Association, where he served on several sub-committees within both of these organizations.

The Mayor and Hillsborough Township Committee, along with Eddie's numerous co-workers,  express sincere thanks and appreciation to Eddie Wasser for his dedication and support as well as superior work ethic during his nearly 28 years of service to Hillsborough Township and its residents. 

Pictured: Mayor Carl Suraci, Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley, Committeeman Greg Burchette, Committeeman Frank DelCore, Committeeman Doug Tomson and Fellow Hillsborough Township Employees, with Jim Wasser who accepted the award on his brother's behalf

National Volunteer Month was first established by President Richard Nixon in 1974 in order to inspire, recognize and encourage people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities.  New Jersey's 1.5 million volunteers provide more than 170 million hours of service annually where volunteers can connect with local community service opportunities through hundreds of community service organizations.

During National Volunteer Month, service projects will be performed and volunteers are recognized for their commitment to service.  Through service, ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges.  An entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world.

At the April 25th Township Committee, the Mayor and Township Committee recognized the following individuals for their dedicated volunteerism within our community: Amy Brandwein, Bob Lawton, Brenda Barron, Crissy Cace, Donna Hands, Erica Lenzo, Fred Kinzler, Gary Verhoorn, Georgieanna Spiers-Bachman, Greg Kane, Jason Smith, Jay Spagnuolo, Linda Mackiw, Marc Shein, Mary Riccardi, Maureen Uniszkiewicz, Nick Patullo, Robin Kimmelman, Susan Lintner, Susan Spagnola and Wendy Holt.

Pictured: Mayor Carl Suraci, Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Committeeman Doug Tomson with volunteers honored at the meeting

• In Partnership with the YMCA - 17th Annual Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K
• The Hop is at 8 am and the Fair is from 9am - Noon @ Municipal Building

Learn about Living a Healthy and Green Lifestyle

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Participating local businesses will have informative presentations, displays and demonstrations to raise awareness of the many facets of living a healthy lifestyle, including making sound nutritional choices, making long-term life planning decisions, choosing a green lifestyle as well as many health screenings.

Those organizations wishing to participate in the Fair must register in advance by calling the Health Department at 908-369-5652 or by filling out this registration form.

Poster Contest for School-Aged Children

There will be a poster contest open to all school-aged Hillsborough residents to design a "Living Green" themed poster. Submitted posters should communicate a positive message on the benefits of living a Green Lifestyle, on an 8 1/2 x 11 size paper. Please include name, address, home phone number, age, grade and school on the back of the poster. Posters must be submitted to the Administration Office by Friday, June 2nd at 4:00 pm for consideration for the contest. All participants will receive a certificate of participation from Mayor Suraci and finalist prizes will be presented at a future Township Committee meeting.

Run in the Hillsborough Hop

Register Your Organization to Participate in Fair | Poster Contest  

Register for Hillsborough Hop

Pictured: 1st place winner Sam Yarkoni, 2nd place winner Kaitlyn SanFillippo and 3rd place Yaniv Yarkoni

	Pictured: Committeeman Greg Burchette, Mayor Carl Suraci and Committeeman Frank DelCore

The Day to Dispose of your Unused, Unwanted, and Expired Prescriptions on April 29th between 10 am and 2 pm at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building near the Courtroom

Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds-more than 3,500 tons-of pills.

"We encourage all residents to participate in this free, anonymous program, which provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing prescription medication," commented Committeeman Frank DelCore.

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Coupons for access to drop off at the Auten Road Facility are now available at the Hillsborough Township Department of Public Works (DPW) office, located at 21 East Mountain Road, Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm.  

• Coupons are distributed on a first come first serve basis  
• First avaialbe date is June 24th - Limited availability for all dates.
• One coupon per household per year

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Spring Recreation Programs

There is space still available in the following Spring recreation programs:

• Running Club (co-ed, grades 3-6) 
• Scrap-U (coed, grades K-6) 
• Youth Skateboarding (co-ed, grades 4-8)

Spring Adult Bocce League

Registration is still open for the Spring Adult Bocce League.  Games are played at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Saturdays beginning on  April 29 for 6 weeks.  Games are played from  9:30 to 11:30am and each team plays two games per day.  Pre-registration is required and all participants receive the Hillsborough Bocce Club t-shirt!

Summer Camp Registration

Summer Recreation  Camp registrations are currently being accepted.   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 are available on the Parks & Recreation website.

Summer Camp Registration |   Field Closure page 

Parks & Recreation Website | Hillsborough Recreation Soccer Website

9am - 1pm at Auten Road School

For a full list of Shred It events for 2017, click here...

Hillsborough Township currently looking to fill following positions:

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!

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	April 29: Pre-Loved Kids Clothing Sale
	April 29: WRSHA Clothing Drive
	May 1: Flag Art Contest entries due
	May 4: Personal Safety for High School Seniors
	May 3: Sammy's Hope Charity Golf Outing
	May 12 & 13: Neshanic Volunteer Fire Co. Flower Sale
	May 16: HHS Band Raffle
	May 20: Family Fun Day for Special Needs Children and Their Families
	May 20: Lungforce.org Walk
	June 10: Senior Chapter A Indoor Flea Market
	June 17: Boy Scout Troop 1776 50th Anniversary Celebration
	July 10-14 - Duke Farms Wildlife Explorer Summer Program