At the recommendation of Office of Emergency Management Coordinator John Sheridan, the Hillsborough Township Committee appointed the members of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and three deputy OEM coordinators.
The planning committee for 2013 is comprised of individuals from the Office of Emergency Management, township police, fire safety and the volunteer fire companies, rescue squad, township engineering, social services, the health department as well as a member of the business community.
The reappointed deputy OEM coordinators are Sean Carolan, Nick Speciale and Steven Eckert.
On Feb. 12, the Township Committee authorized a $5,000 stipend for Mr. Sheridan as OEM coordinator, as well as $500 each for Mr. Carolan, Mr. Speciale and Mr. Eckert.

