Tag: hillsborough
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Hillsborough’s goal is to collect 500 pounds of plastic bags by February 2022
Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani, right, and Hillsborough’s Director of Environmental Programs and Certified Recycling Coordinator Mike Carr weigh the first batch of many plastic bags donated to Hillsborough Township’s Community Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge. The weigh-in marked the start of a new sustainability awareness campaign entitled “Litter Did You Know.” Trex Company will repurpose the…
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Hillsborough officials bag groceries to bring attention to the issue of hunger in the community
Each year, on the third Wednesday of September, ShopRite stores throughout the Northeast celebrate ShopRite Partners In Caring Help Bag Hunger Day. It’s a storewide event that invites local dignitaries to join ShopRite associates at the checkout counter. Though Hillsborough Township didn’t participate in 2020 due to COVID concerns, this year Mayor Shawn Lipani, pictured, and members…
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Hillsborough promotes four police officers
The Hillsborough Township Committee promoted four long-time veterans of the police department to the positions of lieutenant and sergeant at the Sept. 14 Township Committee meeting. These filled vacancies were the result of promotions and retirements within the police department. Pictured, from left: Mayor Shawn Lipani, Lt. Stephen Nowacki, Lt. Peter Scholz, Sgt. Scott McCarthy,…
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GiGi’s Playhouse golf outing raises funds for those with Down syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse Hillsborough hosted its first charity golf outing, Golf “Fore” GiGi’s, on Sept. 21 at the Rutgers University Golf Course. More than 100 golfers and 40 sponsors and donors came together in support of the organization. Their participation and sponsorship will help fund critical programs – including speech and language therapy, literacy and math…
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Hillsborough native brings friends on a 900-mile journey to honor anniversary of Sept. 11
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Seventh Annual Riding For Warriors recently wrapped its six-day motorcycle journey raising over $100,000 for Hope For The Warriors and its Warrior’s Wish program. For the seventh year, the ride was led by U.S. Air Force veteran and Hillsborough-based Michael Nehlsen and six of his fellow riders…
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NJSIAA names new chief compliance officer
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) named its new chief compliance officer, effective January 2022. Paul Popadiuk will assume the duties currently held by Kim DeGraw-Cole, who will be scaling back her responsibilities while serving in a consulting capacity for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, according to information provided by the…
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Children’s book author donates copies to Hillsborough pediatric office
Author Cindy Yard of Raritan Township donated copies of her children’s books, “Camille’s How to Blow your Nose” and “Camille’s How to Wipe Your Bottom” to all five Hunterdon Pediatric Associates offices located in Hillsborough, Flemington, Washington and Clinton. The books will be used as a resource for families during their visits to the office.…
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SCLSNJ relaunches Cultural Adventure Pass program
Moving away from “quaran-stream” during the pandemic, it’s time to explore new sights and destinations with the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) recently relaunched Cultural Adventure Pass program. “The relaunching of the Cultural Adventure Pass program shows SCLSNJ inching ever-closer to a return to our full complement of public services,” Christopher…
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Somerset County Library System of New Jersey pilots self-checkout stations at three locations
In order for customers to safely and easily obtain library materials, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) offers two permanent options for contact-free checkouts, self-checkout stations and mobile app checkouts. “Our award-winning IT staff developed low-cost, easily maintained self-checkout stations to offer customers more options for self-service, an especially important option…
