Planning Board meeting

By: centraljersey.com
Thursday, Jan. 13 – Hillsborough Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road. Agenda: Public hearing on site plan for proposed Sonic fast-food restaurant.
Rabies clinic
Saturday, Jan. 22 – The Hillsborough Township Health Department is sponsoring the 2011 free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Garage, 21 East Mountain Road.
The clinic is open to all Hillsborough Township and Millstone Borough residents and is free of charge. If your pet is 3 months of age or older, has never had a rabies vaccination or is due for a booster from its previous one- or three-year vaccination, then your pet is eligible to receive the shot. By law, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies in both Hillsborough and Millstone.
All dogs should be on a leash and cats in a carrier. Dogs and cats will be vaccinated in separate lines.
For more information, call the township Health Department at 369-4313.
Free-throw contest
Sunday, Jan. 23 – The Knights of Columbus will hold a basketball free-throw contest from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Christ the King School in Manville.
The contest is open to anyone ages 10 to 14. All participants will receive a T-shirt and certificate as well as a chance to advance to the state finals.
Health fair
Sunday, Jan. 23 – A free community health fair is being sponsored by Temple Beth-El, of Hillsborough, in partnership with the United Reformed Church, Somerville, at 1 p.m.
This year, the fair is being held at the church at 100 W. Main St.
About 20 medical practitioners and organizations are participating to bring free basic services and information to people who typically lack access to mainstream medicine.
School board meeting
Monday, Jan. 24 – Hillsborough Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Auten Road Intermediate School cafetorium.
Township Committee meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 25 – Hillsborough Township Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building courtroom, 379 South Branch Road.
Garden club meeting
Thursday, Jan. 27 – The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station.
Walter Choroszewski, renowned photographer and lecturer, will present "The Great Tree Adventure." Also, club member Jeannie Geremia will speak about the New Jersey State Flower Show.
A light luncheon will be served before the program. Members are asked to "lug a mug" to help protect the environment. Prospective members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362.
HHS robotics fundraiser
Saturday, Jan. 29 – The Hillsborough High School robotics team will host an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Takeout will be available.
The cost will be $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children. All proceeds support HHS Robotics.
Camp open house
Sunday, Jan. 30 – The Somerset Valley YMCA will host a Camp Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each branch – Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Somerville.
Go to www.ymcasomersetvalley.org to see the 2011 camp guide. Somerset Valley YMCA summer camps now have ACA accreditation.
Continuing events
Alzheimer’s support group – The Alzheimer’s Association has a newly formed support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe and confidential atmosphere.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the sunroom at Emeritus Senior Living, 600 Auten Road, Hillsborough. All are welcome. Call 431-1300 if attending.
Project Graduation dress collection -Project Graduation of Hillsborough High School is collecting new and gently used prom and eveningwear (juniors and woman’s, short and long dresses) for a sale to be held at HHS on March 5, 2011. Have the dress clean and on a hanger.
Contact G. Christiana at 599-4096, P. Forti at 359-2655 or D. Forti at 369-6291, or drop off your items at the attendance office at HHS.
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