Tag: Hillsborough Township news
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Local non-profits encouraged to submit for credit card rewards program
Hillsborough Township officials are encouraging local non-profit organizations to submit applications for a grant application awards program this spring season. Municipal officials announced on Feb. 25 the township is accepting grant applications for the Hillsborough Rewards Credit Card Program in time for an April 10 deadline. Officials said Hillsborough based non-profit groups that serve seniors…
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Local veteran is welcomed home by Hillsborough Township Committee
A Hillsborough Township military veteran was welcomed back home by township officials at a recent meeting. The Hillsborough Township Committee honored veteran Lt. Anthony P. Jenkins at a Feb. 11 meeting following a lengthy deployment. Lt. Jenkins is a F-18 A/E Super Hornet Fighter Naval Aviator. He recently came home after a 295-day deployment on…
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Township and county officials to recognize national awareness program for youth violence
Hillsborough Township municipal officials recognized a nationwide effort to address the serious issue of teen dating violence at a recent meeting. The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month at a Feb. 11 meeting. The initiative was founded in 2016 by then U.S. President Barack Obama to raise…
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Hillsborough fire companies honored for service to community
Hillsborough Township municipal officials recognized the leading responders in the area’s fire companies at a recent meeting. At the Jan. 28 meeting, the Hillsborough Township Committee recognized the top 10 responders last year for each fire company for their outstanding service. Officials said the top responders serve as examples of the “Highest Standards of the…
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Democrats launch 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee candidate search
The Hillsborough Democratic Organization has officially launched a candidate search for the November 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee election. “If you have ever wanted to make a difference in our community, this is the year to run for office,” said Hillsborough Democratic Committee Chairman Ron Yoder. “Our 2020 Hillsborough Township Committee candidates will run on the…
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National movement for racial equality recognized by Hillsborough officials
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized local support among Hillsborough High School students for racial equality at a recent meeting. The township committee dedicated a portion of its Jan. 28 meeting to recognize Hillsborough High School students for their commitment to racial healing. The students, in conjunction with Safe and Sound Somerset, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community…
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Gloria McCauley announces she won’t seek reelection for township committee
Hillsborough Township Committeewoman and former mayor Gloria McCauley recently announced she will not seek reelection to the committee in November. Now in her 12th year of service on the Hillsborough Township Committee, McCauley released a Jan. 26 announcement that she would not seek reelection to the committee in 2020. McCauley served the municipality as deputy…
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Medicare information event to be held on Feb. 5 for Hillsborough residents
Affordable health care is challenging for the average American and can be a barrier for those without the resources for today’s health care costs. The United States is the wealthiest nation in human history, yet for more and more families, a single healthcare crisis causes financial ruin. Medical debt has become the leading cause of…
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Hillsborough engineer honored by township officials
The Hillsborough Township Committee dedicated a portion of their January meeting to honor a local engineer. At a Jan. 14 meeting, the Hillsborough Township Committee recognized Neil Van Cleef, founder of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, and honored him with a proclamation for having been recognized by the Boy Scouts of America Patriots’ Path Council at…