Special Bulletin: COVID-19 UPDATE
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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Hillsborough Township Resident Tests Positive For COVID-19
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Updates, Closures and Cancellations
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The following items have been added to the list today. For more details and previously posted items visit the
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- The Municipal Building will be closed to the public. Please refer to our Township website for self-services functions like on-line payments, forms and contact phone numbers for departments.
- All Hillsborough Township Parks will remain open however the playgrounds and courts of all kind, skate will be closed.
- Building Department has modified its protocols while the Municipal Complex is closed. In addition, they will not have extended hours until further notice.
- As of March 18th, Hillsborough Assessor's office has cancelled all upcoming inspection appointments and will call to reschedule once the health crisis is over.
- Department of Public Works is closed to the general public. Residents can access program information on the Township website or by calling the office at 908-369-3950.
- Hillsborough's Business Advocate Department is working with the Hillsborough Business Association as they support the community during this unprecedented public health crisis. It is especially important to support our local businesses. For the latest information regarding the Hillsborough Business Community, please Like & Follow the Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) Facebook page.
- Somerset County Recycling has evaluated Coronavirus safety precautions and are pleased to announce that curbside pickups will continue on Thursday, March 19th.
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Governor Murphy's Update Regarding All Indoor Retail Shopping Malls, Amusement Parks, and Amusement Centers Across New Jersey
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he Governor has directed the closure of all indoor retail shopping malls, amusement parks, and amusement centers across New Jersey until the current emergency ends. Restaurants which are located within malls, and which also have their own entrances separate from the general mall entrances, may remain open for takeout or delivery only.
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- To help minimize public exposure during the current health crisis, Shop Rite of Hillsborough, located at Route 206 & Amwell Road, will offer designated grocery shopping time for senior citizens, age 60 or over. Starting Thursday, March 19th, Shop Rite will be open from 6 am to 7 am for senior citizens, age 60 or over, only. Senior citizens needing assistance may bring someone with them who is under the age of 60. All store departments will be open with the exception of the Pharmacy Department which will be open at their normal time of 8 am.
- COMCAST announces comprehensive COVID-19 response to help keep Americans connected to the internet. They are taking steps to implement some new policies for the next 60 days, and other important initiatives. Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser. For more information and updates from Comcast related to Coronavirus, visit: http://www.comcastcorporation.com/COVID-19/
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Hillsborough Health Department
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Hillsborough Health Department recommends to continue preventative measure, such as hand washing, covering coughs, stay home when you're sick and further social distancing as explained by the CDC.
Another recommendation for private sports programs. We advise you to cancel, just as the schools and the recreation department have done.
The Hillsborough Health Department continues to monitor information about the Coronavirus and will update the public as needed on the Township website.
The NJ Department of Health has provided this phone number for the general public with questions about this virus: 1-800-222-1222 (N.J. Poison Control number), and the following websites for up to date information regarding the virus:
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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee:
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Deputy Mayor
Shawn Lipani
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Committeeman
Frank DelCore
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Committeewoman
Olivia Holmes
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Committeewoman
Gloria MCauley
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