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Anthony Ferrera was reelected in November 2008 as Committeeman and will serve through 12-31-2011. Previously, he served as Mayor for two consecutive years.  A Hillsborough resident since 1991, Anthony Ferrera holds Master of Science degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.  He has worked for AT&T, for nearly 20 years, in a multitude of management positions (Industry Marketing, Strategic Partnerships and Finance) with his main focus in developing strategic business relationships and pursuing market opportunities, through various industry and market sectors. Community minded since early on, Anthony Ferrera brings to his post over 25 years of volunteer experience, teaching, coaching and fundraising with the Special Olympics in Somerset County and the Organization for Autism Research.  He now serves on the board of directors of OAR (Organization for Autism Research) and is the Fundraising Chairman for New Jersey OAR.  Anthony Ferrera, and a team of local volunteers whom he has worked with over the years, have begun a two-part quest to create greater autism awareness.  The program includes holding quarterly socials and free educational session for parents of children with autism, holding events for the children, and, ultimately, to raising the critical funds needed for autism research.  After serving on the Township’s Economic and Business Development Commission in 2003, he was appointed to the Hillsborough Township Committee in March, 2004.  He was elected to an unexpired term in November of that year and re-elected to a three year term in November, 2005.  He served as Deputy Mayor in 2006 and Mayor in 2007 and 2008. Anthony Ferrera has been a leader in the effort to develop business growth in Hillsborough, in order gain additional business taxpayers thereby helping to move some of the property tax burden off of homeowners.  He has also taken the lead in the region to gain funding for passenger rail service to serve Hillsborough.  He is a strong advocate for Hillsborough’s senior citizens and military veterans.  He also led the expansion of the annual Independence Day fireworks program into a very successful and well attended Family Fun Day in the Township on the weekend preceding July 4th. Committeeman Ferrera serves as  liaison to the following: Planning, Zoning, Public Works, Engineering, Construction, Agricultural Advisory Committee, Board of Education, Cultural & Arts Commission, GSA Depot Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee.