Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Hi, I'm Mayor Kathern Payne and this is what's happening this month on the day. Hi, Nick Delisi. Perform all the duties of the office of health officer. of the office of health officer. According to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me God.

So help me God. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that we, the mayor and the Hillsboro Township Committee, do hereby recognize February as Black History Month and urge all residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the African-American community and to actively promote the principles of equality and liberty. Therefore, be it proclaimed that we, the mayor and the Hillsbor Township Committee, do hereby recognize the top 10 responders of each fire station for their outstanding service to the residents. Uh, Bill Woodruff, top 10 responder, not a chief. So, our top 10 responders were Matt Tiko, Ryan Guzy, Kyle Hudac, Greg Kaine, Zack Larson, John Novak, William Reordarden, Santiago Yurrosa, Ryan Vladka, and myself, Bill Woodruff. Vince Patty, chief from 37 Fire. Our top 10 were Cory B. Paris, Antonio class, Matt Frankie, Rob Gilde, Nick Nestawa, James Paterno, Joe Patty, Vince Patty, Carl Rolls, and Steven Shrauss. Matt Han, Chief 38, Firewood. Our tap responders are Rob Capadana, Justine Dao, Christian Filmino, Halley Hand, Sean House, Ken Johnson, Vince Lie, Tom Lynch, Chad Mcones, Jeff Pearly.

Hi, David Gwen from the Shannik. Our top 10 responders were Richard Bullock, Randy Conington Jr., Randy Conington Senior, Charlie Davis, CJ Davis, Tanner Gorki, myself, Pete Middleton, Ted Spoolock, and Thomas Vanlon. Hillsboro is thrilled to accept the gold star in water from Sustainable Jersey. This gold star is Hillsboro's second with the gold star in health received in 2024. So there are almost 500 municipalities in New Jersey that participate in sustainable Jersey. 180 of those have met our standards for becoming sustainable Jersey certified. There's only 60 of those that are at the highest level of certification and Hillsboro is one of those 60 and there are only five that have achieved one of our gold stars and there's only one that has achieved two gold stars and that is Hillsboro. So I just want to say it's a tremendous accomplishment. It's a sign of good government, good leadership from volunteers, um, excellent capacity and support from the staff, and I just want to say congratulations, and I'm so impressed with what you've achieved.

Hillsboro has also been named one of the top 10 safest towns in New Jersey for 2026 by security technology company Uffy and Riolink, ranking 10th and fifth, respectively. I want to extend a huge congratulations to the Hillsboro High School boys swim team. They are the boys state section champs, sectional champs for the sixth year in a row. So that's awesome. I also want to give a big shout out to the girls wrestling team who brought home the conference championship title in their very first year as a program. And finally, we would be remiss if we didn't congratulate the girls track and field team who are also state sectional champions. You all make Hillsboro very proud and we can't wait to see the future holds for you amazing athletes. Planning Zoning uh has selected Rehabco Incorporated as the new administrative agent for the local affordable housing program. Uh applicants for rental and ownership opportunities are now available online and households must submit a pre-application be placed on the wait list. The health department strongly recommends that residents with potable wells consider testing their water for PIFA. Well, owners uh whose water exceeds drinking water standards may be eligible for free filtration, public water connections, or testing cost reimbursements. Please contact the health department directly to learn about these resources and eligibility requirements.

Hillsboro is hiring. Please see tomorrow's e-news for a list of available opportunities to join us. Hillsboro Township again expresses our very deep gratitude to our awesome first responders, offices of emergency management, um, PSCG for the tireless work in managing the underground gas fire um, that was on Milstone River Road. Well, I hope you enjoyed tonight's meeting and if so, feel free to watch the full thing on YouTube and we hope to catch you next month on the Deas.