Sustainable Hillsborough

Meeting Schedule

19 Dec

Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee

7:00 pm

16 Jan

Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee

7:00 pm

The Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7PM unless otherwise specified by the posted schedule.

To confirm the status of a meeting, please contact the Sustainability Office at (908) 369-3533.

Watershed Project Presentations

On June 28th, Dr. Chris Obropta, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program Specialist and Chairman of the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee, and Susan Bristol, Municipal Policy Specialist at The Watershed Institute, held a presentation for Hillsborough and Manville residents entitled Reducing Flooding and Improving Drainage in Hillsborough and Manville: Upstream and Downstream Considerations in Green Infrastructure. View the presentations through the links below.

Proposed Projects Watershed Information

Hillsborough has been Silver-Certified through the Sustainable Jersey Program for 1O YEARS!

Learn more about the Sustainable Jersey program by clicking the logo below.

Sustainable Hillsborough Logo Contest

Sustainable Hillsborough is looking for a new logo for all our community outreach and engagement efforts! This contest is open to Hillsborough residents of all ages! See the Google Form for all guidelines and to submit your design.

Submission Form

Creative Hillsborough Assets Inventory

Hillsborough Township has created a Hillsborough Creative Team as part of the Sustainable Hillsborough Committee as a way to recognize the value of the arts and creative placemaking in the Township. The Team is looking to compile an inventory of the valued locations and aspects of the community, including places, programs, and people. Fill out the form below to have a say in the inventory!

Inventory Submission Form

New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry

Did you know your business can be recognized for your sustainable efforts? Register on the New Jersey Sustainable Business Registry to certify that your business is dedicated to sustainable business practices that benefit both you AND our community! You can find more information and register on their website: http://registry.njsbdc.com/

Name	Position	Term Expires
Veronica Armour	1	12/31/2023
Dr. Chris Obropta, Ph.D, PE	2	12/31/2023
Dr. Kelly Francisco, Ph.D	3	12/31/2023
Vivek Rao	4	12/31/2023
Mackenzie Smith	5	12/31/2023
Robin Vlamis	Alt #1	12/31/2023
James Vandervliet	Alt #2	12/31/2023

Did you know?

An idling car wastes up to .5 gallon per hour; a medium-duty truck may waste even more.
While individual episodes may be small, the cumulative impacts of idling are large.
For everyday drivers, the best way to reduce idling is to simply turn the key when stopped for 10 seconds or more, except in traffic.
Tailpipe emissions contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone, which can damage lungs, especially for children.

StopTheSoot.org

Every Drop Counts

Fresh water is a finite resource, meaning that we have a limited amount to use again and again. Efficient water use will save money, help protect the environment and ensure future water supplies. Take steps each day to save water and protect the environment!

Little Ways to Save Water

Hillsborough Township Now has Our Very Own Electric Vehicle Charger!

On August 3rd, 2022, Hillsborough Township Mayor Shawn Lipani cut the ribbon on a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Located at the Municipal Complex, the charging station was installed thanks to the “It Pay$ to Plug In Electric Vehicle Charging Grants Program” grant that was awarded to the township in the amount of $8,000. The two port Level 2 EV charging station by ChargePoint is located at the front (main) parking lot at the Municipal Complex that is marked exclusively for that purpose.

The rate for charging electric vehicles at the Municipal Building is $1.50 per hour for the first three hours with no fee for parking. After 3 hours, the charge will be $1.50 per hour for charging and a $5 fee for parking.

Looking for a charger for your electric vehicle?

NJ Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Locator finds more than 300 Public Charging Locations in New Jersey, with directions, contact information, and charger type(s).

Click here for more information and to view the locations.