Tag: Sustainable Hillsborough
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Hillsborough Township achieves 10th Sustainable Jersey certification
Hillsborough has once again met the stringent requirements to achieve Silver Certification through Sustainable Jersey. The Silver level means a municipality has made significant progress in a number of categories toward sustainability and is a statewide and national leader, according to information provided by the township on Dec. 15. Hillsborough is one of 52…
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Hillsborough mayor urges all Somerset County residents to take part in water conservation challenge
Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani is joining mayors across the country for the 10th anniversary of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation by asking residents to make a long-term commitment to manage water resources more wisely. The annual challenge, from April 1-30, is a non-profit national community service campaign that encourages leaders to inspire their…
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Hillsborough named second most certified town in state by Sustainable Jersey
Hillsborough has once again met the rigorous requirements to achieve Silver Certification by Sustainable Jersey. The silver level means a municipality has made significant progress in a number of categories toward sustainability and is a statewide and national leader. Hillsborough is one of 55 towns, and one of three in Somerset County, that has attained…
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Hillsborough residents urged to partake in local compost challenge
Hillsborough Township residents are encouraged by municipal officials to take part in a local initiative aimed to compost more waste. The Hillsborough Compost Challenge 2020, which was introduced this year by Girl Scout Troop 60364 member Nikita Agarwal, was enacted as part of her Gold Award project. The initiative by the Hillsborough girl scout is…