​It was ‘Candidates Night’ at the Hillsborough Republican Club’s May meeting Monday night.  The Club welcomed various local and state candidates to meet Club members and speak about their priorities for their campaign and beyond.  Candidates that were able to attend included John Ciccarelli (Hillsborough Township Committee), Tom Kean (Congress, NJ District 7), John Sheridan (Somerset County Sheriff), and Darius Mayfield (Congress, NJ District 12).  They are pictured above with Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani. 
 
Ciccarelli shared his desire to give back to the town where he and his wife Kim raised their two daughters, and how his expertise in engineering and business uniquely qualify him to meet the current and future challenges here in Hillsborough.  Tom Kean spoke on a host of issues, including fighting inflation and restoring security at the southern border.  John Sheridan, a retired Hillsborough detective, with 13 years served as Hillsborough’s Director of Emergency Management, spoke about bringing fiscal responsibility back to the Sheriff’s office.  And Darius Mayfield shared his impactful message that young Americans today have friends of all races, and how it is the career democrats that have continued to use race to divide us.    #NotBlackNotWhiteAmerican      https://www.dariusmayfieldforamerica.com/
     
Also in attendance were Cathy Callahan, Chair of the Somerset County Federation of Republican Women and Janet Linnus, the 2022 recipient of the 29th Annual Millicent Fenwick Award.  The award will be presented to Mrs. Linnus at the Award Dinner to be held on Wednesday May 25th, at Bridgewater Manor.  Click for details:  https://scfrw.com/millicent-fenwick-award
 
The Hillsborough Republican Club Board members thank all the candidates, guests and members for attending.  

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Township Republican Committee has selected John J. Ciccarelli to run in the Republican primary this June. 
Ciccarelli, who has lived in Hillsborough since 1999, has served on the Hillsborough Planning Board since 2020 and brings a deep understanding of government and private sector experience with his background in engineering, construction, and business.
Committeeman Robert Britting, who was previously selected to run in the primary, was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Committeeman Steve Cohen and will run in the General Election this November. 
“Hillsborough Township is lucky to have so many great candidates step forward to represent Hillsborough,” said Hillsborough Republican chairman and former Hillsborough Mayor and County Freeholder Ken Scherer. “John’s business background and engineering capabilities will allow him to seamlessly transition to the township committee.”
As a resident of Hillsborough, Ciccarelli lives with his wife Kim Demko, who is a life-long resident of Hillsborough.  Together they have raised two daughters who went through the Hillsborough Township School District with Sydney working as a Park Ranger in Utah and Alexa attending Coastal Carolina University.
Ciccarelli works as a director in the Construction Advisory Services group at J.S. Held and has more than 30 years of experience performing expert dispute resolution consulting and project advisory services for clients in the engineering and construction industries globally. John is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and also has an M.B.A. with a Real Estate Concentration from Rutgers University.
“I’m honored to receive my party’s endorsement,” Ciccarelli said. “Hillsborough has given so much to me and my family over the years and stepping up for this servant leadership role is a way for me to continue giving back to the community.  As a husband, father, and former President and current board member of the Hillsborough Soccer Club, I want to ensure that Hillsborough stays one of the best towns in America!”
Britting noted “John and I look forward to representing the Republican Party this fall. Our joint business background will ensure that we will remain committed to the residents of Hillsborough in making certain that each and every tax dollar is used in the best manner possible to serve all of our residents.”
“Committeeman Britting and I look forward to fighting for all the people of Hillsborough and are aligned to focus on low municipal taxes and fiscal responsibility, sustainable infrastructure and smart growth, expanding our extensive open space, and enhancing community services for the youth, senior citizens, and all residents of our diverse town," Ciccarelli said. "My wife and I raised our family in Hillsborough, and I am running to serve my family, friends, neighbors, and all current and future families of Hillsborough to ensure that they have the same opportunity that we did.” 

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee voted unanimously at Tuesday night's meeting to appoint Bob Britting as the replacement for Steve Cohen, who resigned from the governing body last week just three months after being sworn to office.
There were two other candidates considered by the Committee, John Ciccarelli and Nate Santaromita.
Britting has served on the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Commission and serves on the Hillsborough Environmental Commission and the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment.
Britting lives on Michelle Lane with his wife Kelly and three sons, Robert (Robbie), Christian and Grayson.  Britting has worked as a senior business executive in the pharmaceutical industry for 22 years. He obtained his Master’s degree in business from LaSalle University and a doctorate in Organizational Management, with a research focus on human behavior and micro/macroeconomics from Walden University.   
Britting was endorsed last week by the Republican Party to run as their candidate in the June Primary; Republicans will now have to select another candidate, who will replace Committeeman Frank DelCore on the ballot. DelCore has served on the Committee for 15 years.
Britting will serve on the Committee until Dec. 31, and will run for the remaining two years of Cohen's term in the November general election.
The Committee moved quickly to fill the vacancy; Cohen resigned March 14.
Cohen, 68, was sworn to office at the township's January Reorganization meeting after winning election in November 2021.
“This is a sad day for me. Unfortunately, as a result of work responsibilities and an ongoing battle with long-haul COVID symptoms, I’ve decided to resign my position from the Township Committee. I realize that my health has to be a top priority,” Cohen said in his resignation letter.
"He's very upset about it," Lipani said. "He still has lingering issues with COVID-19; he works for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and commutes to Jersey City every day. Sometimes, you don't realize the responsibilities of elected office until after you get into it."
The other two Republicans considered by the Committee are also involved in local government.
Ciccarelli is a member of the township Planning board and past board member and president of the Hillsborough Soccer Club.
Santaromita is also a member of the township Planning board and president of the Hillsborough UNICO chapter, an Italian-American service and social organization.

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Shawn Lipani announced on Monday that Committeeman Steven Cohen submitted his resignation as Township Committee member to the Township Clerk, effective immediately.
“This is a sad day for me. Unfortunately, as a result of work responsibilities and an ongoing battle with long-haul COVID symptoms, I’ve decided to resign my position from the Township Committee. I realize that my health has to be a top priority,” Cohen said in his resignation letter.
Cohen, 68, was sworn to office at the township's January Reorganization meeting after winning election in November 2021.
"He's very upset about it," Lipani said. "He still has lingering issues with COVID-19; he works for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and commutes to Jersey City every day. Sometimes, you don't realize the responsibilities of elected office until after you get into it."
In accordance with vacancy law, the municipal committee of the political party, in this case, the Republican Party, shall present the names of three (3) individuals to the Township Committee as nominees to fill the vacancy within 15 days. Then the Township Committee has thirty (30) days to make their selection and fill the vacancy.
“We thank Mr. Cohen for his willingness to serve and wish him continued health,” Lipani said.

​Hillsborough Republican Club Vice President Toni Natale, was at the Saints Peter and Paul cemetery on Millstone-River Rd, on behalf of the Hillsborough Township Republican Club, to honor America's veterans on Dec 18th, National Wreaths Across America Day.   She was joined by GOP Club members, Mike and Betty Schraufagnel, and Audrey and Tony Winchatz. 
Wreaths Across America was at The New Cemetery of Somerville to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.  The cemetery is the resting place of American soldiers dating back to the Civil War.  Hundreds of volunteers including many scouts and high school students from Hillsborough, collectively laid 200 wreaths at the cemetery.  
Over 3,000 cemeteries nationwide hosted similar events this year. 
"Remember the Fallen. . . Honor those who Serve. . . Teach our children the value of Freedom.
Wreaths Across America has been active in central New Jersey for several years. 
This will be the third year the cemetery in Somerville participated in the holiday tradition, which began as a gesture of thanks that has grown into a national movement of volunteers coming together to remember the nation's fallen and honor their service, while also teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for Americans to live freely. In 2017, the convoy stopped in Somerset County, N.J. at Manville High School and the following year at Montgomery High School.
"We are forever grateful for the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time and effort to fulfilling our mission on a local level," said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. "These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and without their continued support, Wreaths Across America would not exist."
The Hillsborough Township Republican Club was proud to participate this year in what may be the start of a worthy new Club tradition. 
For more information, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Steve Cohen (above left) was elected and Mayor Shawn Lipani (above right) was re-elected, to serve on the Hillsborough Township Committee for the next three years. As of 11:00pm on Election night, with most votes counted, the unofficial vote tally was Republicans Lipani (6958) and Cohen (6592), beating Democrats Jeffrey Wright (4998) and Roger Koch (4768). 
With a convincing margin of 58% of all Township Committee votes, Lipani and Cohen round out an all-Republican Township Committee, and pledge to work hard to continue the Republican trend of strong, experienced, and fiscally responsible leadership, to keep Hillsborough one of the best places to live!     

New Jersey Republican candidate for Governor, Jack Ciattarelli, stopped at the Hillsborough Diner, here in his hometown, on the last Saturday before Election Day.  Over 100 local residents, were in attendance to meet Jack and hear the many plans he has to fix New Jersey.  Deputy Mayor Frank DelCore was on hand, along with current Republican Township Committee candidates Mayor Shawn Lipani, and Steve Cohen.     

Hillsborough's Annual Campaign Dinner for local Republican candidates Mayor Shawn Lipani and Steve Cohen was held at Royce Brook Golf Club on Thursday, October 21st, 2021.  The event was another huge success as residents from throughout the Township were in attendance to support our local candidates for Hillsborough Township Committee.  

Also in attendance were Republican candidates (or representatives)  Mike Pappas (State Senate), Vinny Panico and Joe Lukac III (State Assembly -LD16), and Michael Kirsh and Amber Murad (Somerset County Commissioners). 

The food and conversation was great, and the energy for this year's election could be felt everywhere, for our local candidates, and also for Hillsborough's own Jack Ciattarelli, running for Governor of New Jersey!  ​

He hasn't been elected yet, but Steve Cohen, Republican candidate for Township Committee, is already hard at work keeping Hillsborough a great place to live.  At the Hillsborough Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Mr. Cohen shared some thoughts on safety crossings in Hillsborough, particularly for families with children who are forced to walk to school.   

Mr. Cohen described various improvements that can be made including Striping Patterns, Signage, Lighting and Flashing Beacons.  He also proposed specific locations where improvements would improve the safety for children that walk to school. 

With the support of Hillsborough residents, Mr. Cohen looks forward to implementing these improvements as part of the Township Committee next year.     
Link to presentation is pending. But to view it, please visit the "Hillsborough Township Republican Party" Facebook page. 
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Hillsborough, New Jersey Republicans kicked off the 2021 Campaign season in style this past Friday night, with a barbeque at the home of Mrs. Barbara Lipani, here in Hillsborough.  Jack Ciattarelli has hosted the Kick-off event in recent years.  However, he has been traveling throughout the state "non-stop" this year so residents can see why he should be elected the next Governor of New Jersey.   

Close to 100 residents and candidates were in attendance to commemorate the start of the 2021 election campaign.  Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani and Steve Cohen, running for re-election and election, respectively, to the Hillsborough Township Committee, were in attendance.  Joining them were Mike Pappas, candidate for State Senate, Vinny Panico and Joe Lukac III, Republican candidates for State Assembly (LD16), and Michael Kirsh and Amber Murad, Republican candidates for Somerset County Commissioners.  

Along with refreshing drinks, there was delicious barbequed sausage, chicken, burgers and hot dogs, and assorted salads enjoyed by all.  The great food was catered by Catered Affair.     

The candidates took advantage of the opportunity to meet with residents one-on-one, and each candidate also spoke to the group overall, sharing the key concerns they have been hearing from constituents and their thoughts on addressing them, to keep Hillsborough, Somerset County and the region a great place to live.