For good reason, Republicans have held a majority on the Township Committee for many years.  We are proactive and lead government with a business-minded approach.  We have achieved a great deal and give credit for these accomplishments to the residents who support a common-sense mindset, our Township Committee members who selflessly work for everyone, and of course, the Township professionals and Staff who work tirelessly every day to make sure our township runs smoothly. 

Accomplishments:   

  • Holding State government accountable: Getting 206 back on track
  • Lowest Per Capita Municipal Spending in South Somerset County
  • Over 50 new businesses entered Hillsborough in the last 4 years
  • Improved Standard & Poor’s Rating to AA+
  • Completed 206 Bypass 
  • Preserved and protected over 1000 acres of land in the past few years
  • Blocked warehouses from development and moved land to open space
  • Award Winning Community:
    • 2nd safest small town in the Northeast United States
    • Nationally Ranked as Best Places to Live in America – Money Magazine
    • Silver Certification – Sustainable Jersey
    • 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
  • 40% of Hillsborough Preserved from Development
  • Implementing Business-Like Approach to Government
  • Built Senior Activity Center
  • Open and Transparent Local Government:
    • "Ask the Mayor" with Mayor Britting
    • 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