Republicans have held a majority on the Township Committee since 2003. During this time, many highlights and accomplishments have been achieved here in Hillsborough. Most of the credit for these accomplishments goes to the residents who supported them, past Township Committee members who may have initiated a certain project, and of course, the Township professionals and Staff who work tirelessly every day to execute various plans. However, we also recognize the contributions of the elected officials during this time who have had a consistently, positive impact on our town. Some of these Hillsborough Republican Highlights include:
- Lowest Per Capita Municipal Spending in South Somerset County
- Improved Standard & Poor’s Rating to AA+
- Completed 206 Bypass
- Award Winning Community:
- Nationally Ranked as Best Places to Live in America – Money Magazine
- Silver Certification – Sustainable Jersey
- One of the Safest Towns in Nation – SafeWise
- Nationally Recognized for Recreation Facilities – Playful City USA
- Economic Action Plan:
- Best Practices Award – Somerset County Business Partnership
- Excellence in Land Use Planning Award – Somerset County Planning Board
- Over 37% of Hillsborough Preserved from Development
- Implemented Business-Like Approach to Government
- Built Senior Activity Center
- Open and Transparent Local Government:
- Created Weekly E-Newsletter
- Established Evening and Saturday Hours for Departments and Inspections
- Online Access to Municipal Budget, Meeting Videos, Agendas & Minutes, Ordinances
- Acquired GSA Property:
- Stopped 1,000 Home Development
- Created Baseball Complex
- Public/Private Partnership – Youth Athletic Complex
- Established Youth and Senior Organizations Grants Award Program at No Taxpayer Expense – Affinity Hillsborough Rewards Visa
- Created Railroad Quiet Zones
- Removed and Transferred Mercury Stockpile to Nevada
