Tag: Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani
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Hillsborough Township Committee appoints BOE member to fill vacancy on committee
Hillsborough Township resident and Hillsborough High School alum James Ruh is adding the title of township committeeman to his ledger. Ruh was appointed by the Hillsborough Township Committee at a special meeting held on Dec. 2 to fill the vacant seat left by Janine Erickson in November and will serve on the board until the…
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Hillsborough Township earns New Jersey Governor’s ‘We Value Our Veterans’ Award
Hillsborough Township was honored by the New Jersey State Governor’s Department of Veteran’s Affairs for its commitment to Veterans and Veteran causes. The New Jersey Governor’s “We Value Our Veterans” Award gives municipalities the opportunity to value and honor the sacrifices, patriotism, and bravery displayed by those who served in the military. The award was…
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Officials recognize Hillsborough Middle School Lacrosse Team for undefeated season
The 2022 Hillsborough Middle School Girls Lacrosse Team went undefeated during a very successful season due to their “hard work and dedication.” The team received a proclamation from the township at a Township Committee meeting on Oct. 11. Eleven different players scored for the team and six players had more than 12 goals during their…
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Hillsborough Township employees wear pink to recognize, promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hillsborough Township recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Shawn Lipani read a proclamation at a Township Committee meeting on Sept. 27. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to increase awareness of this disease, encourage early detection, and support research to find a cure. While there is an increase in mammography rates…
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Hillsborough recognizes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Hillsborough Township recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Mayor Shawn Lipani presented a proclamation at a Township Committee meeting on Sept. 13. Township officials and members of the public tied teal ribbons around trees outside the Hillsborough Municipal Building to raise awareness and in honor of the “mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, community members and…
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Gov. Phil Murphy marks one year since Tropical Storm Ida; announces federal funds for residents still struggling
Gov. Phil Murphy announced more aid is coming for residents still struggling to recover from Tropical Storm Ida’s damage one year ago. When visiting Hillsborough to promote investments in resilient communities on Sept. 1, Murphy outlined the $283 million that has been awarded to New Jersey through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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Hillsborough third grader raises $14K for those fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine
Third grader Sofia Mutarzin wanted to do something for her extended family in Lviv, Ukraine. On Feb. 24, Russia had invaded Ukraine, which has since uprooted millions of Ukrainians from their homes. Sofia created and sold handprint paintings in Ukrainian colors. In three months, she raised $14,000, which went towards the purchase of medical supplies,…
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Three new officers fill vacancies for Hillsborough Police Department
Three new officers will fill vacancies for the Hillsborough Police Department. The Township Committee – acting on the recommendation of Police Chief Mike McMahon – approved the hiring of the three officers at a meeting on July 12. “There remain vacancies within the police department and as a result of the thorough interview process, the…
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Hillsborough promotes five police officers
The Hillsborough Township Committee promoted five police officers from the department to fill vacancies – one lieutenant and four sergeants. at Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting. “There exist various vacancies within the department, and as a result of the vast experience base we have within the police department, we can promote these officers to fill those…