Originally called Decoration Day, the Memorial Day Holiday celebration honors all soldiers who died during service to the nation. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs. We place the sacrifices of our veterans in the highest regard in our town. The morning in Hillsborough kicked off with a free IHOP breakfast provided by sponsors: Shawn and Tara Lipani Bob and Kelly Britting John and Kimberly Ciccarelli Jim and Cybil Ruh CCST Builders Dog Daycare Center Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post #8371 Rotary Club Hillsborough NJ Santos FC, LLC Antoinette Natale Pamela Borek Anthony Ferrara All flags were donated by The Hillsborough Republicans Your township leadership team with the parade Grand Marshall, Hillsborough Police Officer, Richard Tichenor
Pictures courtesy of the WeLoveYou Foundation Mayor Lipani kicked off the event with inspiring words and described how Hillsborough is a beautiful town and the continued beautification is a primary focus in 2023. The Hillsborough Township Committee worked closely with the WeLoveYou Foundation and their corporate sponsor on enhancing a park in Hillsborough. Also pictured here is Committeeman Ciccarelli who helped plant two trees and discuss important sustainability topics with the County officials.
Pictures courtesy of Hillsborough Township
At the April 25th Township Committee meeting, Mayor Shawn Lipani & the Township Committee presented Officers Dylan Ely, Tiana Ramos, & Rick Tichenor with a proclamation for receiving the Police Department's CPR Lifesaving Award. CBS news story: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/hillsborough-police-officers-save-teen-who-suffered-cardiac-arrest-during-basketball-game/ Patch article: patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/hillsborough-cops-honored-saving-teens-life-basketball-game We proudly support and will continue to resource our extraordinary Hillsborough Township Police Department to make sure our town is safe for everyone. Picture courtesy of the PATCH: A Hillsborough Township, New Jersey first!
Your Republican leadership team, led by Mayor Shawn Lipani; Hillsborough, NJ has the new pleasure of being designated “A healthy town” due to the plethora of health programs for residents offered by the township. "The Mayors Wellness Campaign highlights the actions NJ towns have taken to make their communities healthier places to live, work, and play." Another reason to call Hillsborough Township one of the BEST places to live in the USA! Link to the patch article: patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/hillsborough-designated-healthy-town-2022 Pictured above: Committeeman Ciccarelli with the RoboRaider team and Hillsborough School System Superintendent, Mike Volpe on April 1, 2023. Committeeman Ciccarelli spent time with the RoboRaiders! Engineering glasses and all... Committeeman Ciccarelli spent time with our RoboRaider team and our new Superintendent Mike Volpe. Recently, the RoboRaider team received the Engineering Inspiration Award. We are incredibly proud of the team and will ALWAYS support them.
There’s no question that this team is dedicated to what’s best for Hillsborough! Our children are the future and we are proud to help ALL of them realize the potential they have to lead as they grow. Courtesy of the PATCH: patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/hillsborugh-named-among-best-places-live-new-jersey Hillsborough Republicans are proud to, AGAIN, announce that Hillsborough is ranked as one of the BEST places to live in the USA. We work incredibly hard to make this a reality day after day.
From the article: Data compiler Niche assigned a grade, on an A+-to-D- scale, to almost every town in the state for its 2020 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey. It took several factors into consideration, such as the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities. Hillsborough received an overall Niche grade of A+. Click the link above to learn more. "Keeping Hillsborough one of the BEST places to live in the USA." We truly believe the history of our town is vital to protect. The article from TAPINTO highlights just one way we are focused on maintaining the historical elements of our beautiful town. Hillsborough township's Department of Public Works has removed the oxidized copper cupola that sat atop the township's former administration building on East Mountain Road for safe keeping until officials finalize plans to include the historic artifact in a display that will be emblematic of a time when farms and pastures dominated the landscape. Read more in the link above. The Hillsborough Business Association is a integral part of our community and our Republican leadership team know it. On March 23rd your Mayor Lipani and Committeeman Ruh represented the Township as the HBA honored local business leaders.
Your Republican leadership team are in it for the RIGHT reasons and will ALWAYS support our local businesses. Courtesy of the Patch: patch.com/new-jersey/hillsborough/58-acres-farmland-be-preserved-hillsborough An Auten Road farm property owned by Hillsborough Township, totaling 58.71 acres, was recently put up for public bid, in an effort to further preserve farmland, announced Deputy Mayor Britting, at Tuesday’s Township Committee Meeting. Going forward this parcel can only be sold and used as farmland, as it now carries a deed restriction. "It is staying as farmland preserve in deed. It will never be anything but farmland," said Mayor Shawn Lipani at the Feb. 28 meeting. "This farm must stay a farm into perpetuity," said Britting, Liaison to the Agricultural Advisory Committee. "Land preservation remains a top priority in Hillsborough Township and each parcel preserved and protected from development maintains that goal," said Britting. The owners of this parcel will begin farming for the spring growing season. |
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