2019 Guide to Hillsborough

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Welcome to Hillsborough Township one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live in America!

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illsborough Township is part of Somerset County, located in the center of New Jersey. The township is situated 52 miles from Manhattan and 55 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Hillsborough’s central location between the nation’s largest and fifth largest metropolises has allowed the town to grow steadily into the large, diverse municipality it is today.

Hillsborough continues to grow and improve upon its impressive history. Our local government is here to serve you and we strive to make your Township government open and transparent. The public can attend Township Committee meetings, which are held at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Complex, on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are also broadcast on TV-29, Hillsborough’s Hometown Channel, the internet at the Township’s website and on YouTube.

We encourage all of our residents to consider becoming involved in one of the many volunteer organizations that serve our Township. We truly believe that through citizen participation in the community, an invaluable partnership is created. A listing of community organizations can be found on the Township’s website at www. hillsborough-nj.org . Additionally, you can register or subscribe to the Hillsborough Township’s e-Newsletter, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. You can also receive brief informational messages about upcoming events or emergency notifications and closures via text, email or phone by registering for Hillsborough Alerts system.

The township boasts an excellent school system, numerous parks and thousands of acres of open space including the 2,740 acre Duke Farms and the Sourland Mountain preserve. Hillsborough is also home to many activities and festivals year round. Hillsborough is also a short drive to dozens of Revolutionary War sites, historic Princeton, and the world famous Jersey Shore.

Some highlights of our Township’s recognition include: • Named 4 times as one of Money Magazine’s America’s Best Places to Live • Named 2 times as one of New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s Best Places to Live in New Jersey • 2019 New Jersey Family Magazine as Best Towns for Families • 2019 Best Places to Live in America, by Niche • 2019 Safest Towns, by StreetWise • Voted by the Courier News readership as the 2018 Somerset County ‘Best Of’ Police Departments,

an honor we have since 2014 • Received our 5th New Jersey Smart Workplaces Premium Award in 2018 • New Jersey Alliance for Action’s “New Jersey’s Leading Infrastructure Projects” award, 2018 • Received the Sustainable New Jersey Award for 9th consecutive year • 2019 Municipal Innovation Award for ‘Going Green’ Over thirty years ago, community leaders of the time adopted a slogan for our township – Hillsborough, The Good Life . We believe it is every bit as true today as it was then and could not agree more with our community’s designation as One of the Best Places to Live in America . On behalf of myself and the Township Committee, we welcome you to our township and hope you enjoy everything our amazing Township has to offer.

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History Of Hillsborough The Beginning of Hillsborough

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Originally, created by a Royal Charter in 1771, Hillsborough was officially incorporated in 1798 by the New Jersey Legislature, becoming one of the original 104 townships in the state. Since its beginning, Hillsborough has played an important role in the country’s history. Hillsborough’s Sourland Mountain was, at one point, home to General George Washington and his troops as they trained to fight the British in the valley below.

Hillsborough Township quickly took its place in history as a stop on the path General George Washington and his troops traveled from the Battle of Princeton to winter quarters in Morristown.

While the British were encamped in the valley below, awaiting an opportunity to attack, it is said that Washington drilled his troops on the Sourland Mountain around a spring near the top using different formations and corn stalks for guns. As the sun caught the stalks, the British thought Washington had received reinforcements and fresh supplies. The British troops, thinking that they were outnumbered, slipped off to New Brunswick leaving Washington to continue to Morristown.

Before Hillsborough Because Clovis-type spear points have been found in Hillsborough, we must believe that early man arrived at least ten or twelve thousand years ago, when the mammoth and mastodon still roamed the area.

Artifacts of all of the archaeological periods are present, which indicate continuous occupation until historic times.

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Colonial Hillsborough Hillsborough and the surrounding area were first explored by the Dutch in the middle 17th century. At that time, the area was occupied by the Unami Indians who were a part of the Lenape Tribe. Because they spoke the Algonquian language, they were considered part of the Algonquin Nation.

Records of the Proprietors and Reeds map of 1685 show that large tracts of land were patented to shareholders in the Proprietorship at a very early date. Some of the earliest land transactions found in the records of Hillsborough begin around 1700 and include the names John Royce, Peter DuMont and Hendrik Beekman. Some of this land lies along what is now South Branch Road and River Road.

A short time later farms were carved out of a tract patented to Thomas Barker, whose land was along

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Township Departments Administration

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The Administration/Clerk’s Office is the front office of the Township Government. In addition to assisting the elected Hillsborough Township Committee, the Administration/Clerk’s Office helps provide a myriad of services to the residents of Hillsborough Township. The Administration/Clerk’s Office is in charge of the day to day operations of the township, as well as overseeing the needs of the other departments. The Administration/ Clerk’s Office provides the town with numerous services including organizing and running the Township Committee meetings, as well as providing essential township information to enquiring residents. The Administration/ Clerk’s Office is also responsible for licensing in the town, including alcohol, peddlers, raffles, and other licenses.

The Building Department is in charge of administration of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. The Building Department accepts applications and grants permits for construction projects around the township.

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The mission of the Office of the Business Advocate is to encourage development by attracting, retaining, and assisting businesses to expand and grow in the Township. The Business Advocate is responsible for commercial industry relations, centralized gathering and dissemination of information and regulatory guidelines.

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the Millstone River.

In 1676, West Jersey, including the area of Neshanic and South Branch, was sold to William Penn.

In 1710, a large interior tract, known as the “Harlingen Tract,” was sold to Dutch investors by Peter Sonmans. A parcel of this tract was set aside for a parsonage, but was not used until after the Harlingen Church organized in 1727. Grist mills were one of the earliest industries. Records of mills in the Neshanic area go back to 1692 and perhaps earlier. As early as 1746 a mill was recorded along the Millstone River.

The Naming of Hillsborough Hillsborough was once known as Hillsbury, and although the records are obscure, some believe the Township was named for Lord Hillsborough. Many of Hillsborough’s roads got their names from its earliest settlers, such as Royce, Beekman and Clerico.

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The Engineering Department provides professional review, permitting, and inspection of public and private civil engineering projects ensuring consistency with the township codes, ordinances, and all applicable regulations and policies.

Finance

369-8672 The Finance Department is responsible for collecting real estate property taxes, as well as helping to create the township’s yearly budget, and assisting in the yearly township audit. Finance is also responsible for collecting payments for dog licensing.

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Health

369-5652 The Health Department is in charge of efficiently managing the health of the township’s residents and environment. The Health Department manages numerous programs that promote different health and environmental initiatives.

Office of Emergency Management 369-9718

The Hillsborough Township Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is a unit of local government that is responsible for providing for the health, safety, and welfare of the township citizens during times of emergencies and natural disasters. The OEM is also responsible for updating the current alerts and emergency road closure pages on the township website.

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The Hillsborough Police are dedicated to keeping the town safe and free of crime. The department patrols the town, guides traffic around road work, and works to further benefit the community through various programs, including Project Medicine Drop and the Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance. To contact the Hillsborough Police Department in a NONEMERGENCY MATTER, call (908) 369-4323 or visit http://www.hillsboroughpolice.org/.

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Bureau of Fire Safety is to prevent and minimize the loss of life and Parks and Recreation property to the residents of Hill- 369-4832 sborough through the delivery of the highest quality, effective and The Parks and Recreation Departefficient code enforcement, public ment is responsible for most of education and emergency fire re- the township’s outdoor activities.

This department manages the sponse. township’s many parks as well The Hillsborough Bureau of Fire as creates and runs various youth Safety operates under and is sport programs, summer camps, funded through the Hillsborough and outdoor events, such as the Fire District. The Bureau of Fire Memorial Day Parade.

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Planning and Zoning 369-8382

The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for administering the Hillsborough Development Regulations Ordinance, Chapter 188 of the Township Code. This includes processing zoning permits, reviewing applications for development, and enforcing zoning decisions. The Planning and Zoning Department also oversees numerous different boards, commissions, and committees.

Public Works 369-3950

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Family Mexican Grill Hillsborough Star Diner IHOP Joe's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria Just Subs KBG Korean BBQ & Grill Lenny's Pizza & Pasta The Landing & Flounder Brewing Co. Mariana's Pizzeria Moe's Southwest Grill Old Man Rafferty's Petrock's Bar & Grille

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Social Services 369-3880

The Social Services Department provides for a multitude of different programs within the township. These programs include, but are not limited to the Food Pantry, Senior Citizens Wellness Program, Mr. Fix-It Program, and others.

Tax Assessor 369-8077

The Tax Assessor Department is in charge of fairly distributing the tax burden and equitably for the property owners of Hillsborough Township. This department is also in charge of the Annual Reassessment Program.

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