Special Bulletin: COVID-19 UPDATE
Thursday, March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Hillsborough Reported Case Update
Updated on March 26, 2020
Hillsborough
Somerset County
New Jersey
United States
Cases 18
Cases 190
Cases 4402
Cases 68,440
Deaths 1
Deaths 4
Deaths 62
Deaths 994
The Hillsborough Township Health Department continues to monitor all cases and is working with the State to identify any potential contacts for follow-up. A representative from the Hillsborough Township Health Department will reach out to all individuals determined to have been in close contact with the positive testing persons within 24-48 hours of each case being confirmed.

“I have been informed that one of our adult residents passed away due to complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Our hearts go out to the family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, stated Mayor Doug Tomson.

“I have seen our residents working hard to adhere to the restrictions in order to help one another. I think that most of us realize that our actions affect our neighbors, and we are all doing our part to prevent the spread of this disease. I have faith that as a community we will continue to band together to protect our loved ones and neighbors”, continued Mayor Tomson.

The Hillsborough Health Officer, Siobhan Spano, said “ We continue to follow up on all reported cases of COVID 19 in Hillsborough Township and their contacts, in order to slow the spread of the disease. 
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Updates, Closures and Cancellations


  • Business Advocate: Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Grant Applications originally due on April 10, 2020 will be due at a future date to be determined.

  • Engineering: The Engineering Department has forms and frequently asked questions on the Engineering Forms page. Permit applications and required fees can be mailed to the attention of the Engineering Department. The staff will continue to review permits.
Donations of Personal Protective Equipment Sought - Collection Site in Hillsborough
Supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are low due to the current public health crisis. As a result, Somerset County's Office of Emergency Management is asking 'nonessential' businesses to donate their PPE supplies for the benefit of RWJ University Hospital-Somerset and local first responders.

The types of PPE being requested include:
  • Nitrile gloves (any size)
  • Coveralls / tyvek suits / medical gowns (any sizes)
  • Face shields / Goggles
  • N95 masks
  • P100 masks / Air Purifying Respirators

Only unexpired items will be accepted.

A drop off location will be set up at the Somerset County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Rd., Hillsborough 08844. Drop offs will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting Monday, March 23. Donations will be accepted through Friday, March 28.

All employees and volunteers working at the drop-off location will be practicing social distancing and maintaining a space of six feet or more. Donors are asked to observe the same precautions.

For more information, contact the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management at EmergencyMgmt@co.somerset.nj.us
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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Township Committee:
Mayor
Doug Tomson
Deputy Mayor
Shawn Lipani
Committeeman
Frank DelCore
Committeewoman
Olivia Holmes
Committeewoman
Gloria MCauley
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