In accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b) the Commissioners meeting on 5/12/2020 will be conducted remotely. Listed below is the log-in information:

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The Fire Commissioners Work Meeting scheduled for 6/4/2020 has been canceled.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b) the Commissioners meeting on 5/12/2020 will be conducted remotely. Listed below is the log-in information:

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Tue, May 12, 2020 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EDT)

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Due to the evolving situation involving COVID-19, the Hillsborough Bureau of Fire Safety is temporarily suspending all CSACMAPFEC inspections and modifying the procedure for obtaining a Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance (CSACMAPFEC) required under N.J.A.C 5:70-2.3(a). We are taking these protective measures to help ensure the safety of the residents and staff of Hillsborough Township. We are providing the sellers of 1 and 2-Family dwellings with two options.

Option #1- During this period, the sellers of 1 and 2 family dwellings may postpone their closing until such time that we resume the CSCMAPFEC inspections. Please note that we cannot provide a date when we will resume these inspections;   or

Option #2- The seller will submit a CSACMAPFEC application and fee to Fire Safety and the Sellers, Buyers and their attorneys will complete the below affidavit. Under Option # 2, the Buyer will be assuming the responsibility to obtain the CSACMAPFEC at a later date after the closing. Fire Safety will review and approve the affidavit, email the “approved affidavit” to the parties and allow the closing to take place. If the seller and buyer agree to this procedure, we recommend that funds be held in escrow to cover any corrections that the buyer may be required to do, to obtain the CSACMAPFEC.

Please contact our office to obtain the approved affidavit or with any questions 908-369-4313 ext. 7178 or fire safety@hillsboroughfiredistrict.com

Smoke inspection suspended cover letter

Smoke inspection suspended form

COMMISSIONER:
John Lazorchak 527 votes

Write in Votes:
Marcus Urrutia 2
Joh Smith 1
Sherri Bahr 1
Judy Faulkner 1
Kurt Westover 1
Michael Carone 1
Edward Bertin 1
Kenneth Wetzel 1
Pat Buckley 1
David-Gwin 1
David Gwin 1
C David Gwin 1
C David Gynn 1

QUESTIONS:
Budget 381 YES 279 NO
Fire/Rescue truck 438 YES 224 NO
FM vehicle replacement 291 YES 367 NO
Firefighter personal protective equipment 534 YES 127 NO
Command vehicle 318 YES 345 NO

NOTICE is hereby given to the legal voters of the Fire District of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, in the State of New Jersey, that the Annual Election of the Fire Commissioners will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020. The poll will be open from 2:00PM until 9:00PM prevailing time or longer if necessary, all Districts will vote at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building.

ONE (1) COMMISSIONER WILL BE ELECTED FOR A FULL THREE (3) YEAR TERM.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fire District of the Township of Hillsborough to be held as herein above set forth, the aforesaid resolution in the form of a question will be submitted to the voters of the District for their approval.

QUESTION #1:

Shall the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, operate for the year 2020 with a budget of $3,800,004 and an amount to be raised by taxation of $2,785,887?

QUESTION #2:

Shall the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to spend not in excess of $350,000 for the purchase of a fire/rescue truck?

QUESTION #3
Shall the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to spend not in excess of $65,000 for the purchase of a fire marshal vehicle?

QUESTION #4
Shall the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to spend not in excess of $75,000 for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment?

QUESTION #5:

Shall the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to spend not in excess of $80,000 for the purchase of a command vehicle?

FIRE COMMISSIONER

Fenwick-Shaffer 341
Mitchell 399
Nuara 365

Write Ins
Cummins 1
Bucckkley 1
Daddy 1
Fenwickschaffer 1
Richard Vondensteinen 1
David-Gwin 2
Whore 1
Rob Gildea 1
E. Bertin 1
M.P. Mcnealy 1
Robert Mcdonnel 1
Casper 3
Alex Wnoroweki 1
Sean Taylor 1

Question 1 (Budget)
YES 417
NO 303

Question 2 (Fire Truck)
YES 473
NO 255

Question 3 (FIU)
YES 389
NO 335

Question 4 (Gear)
YES 572
NO 149

Question 5 (Command Veh.)
YES 380
NO 341

2019 FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION
The Hillsborough Fire District will hold the annual election on Saturday February 16, 2019. Polls are located at the Hillsborough Municipal Building and are open from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

There are two (2) seats open for fire commissioner. These two (2) seats are for a three (3) year term. VOTE FOR TWO

Candidates:
Marian Fenwick-Shaffer
Jeffery T. Mitchell
Charles T. Nuara

There will be a total of four (4) public questions:

1. Shall the board of fire commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset operate for the year 2019 with a budget of $3,238,782 with an amount to be raised by taxation of $2,711,665?

This question authorizes the operating budget for the Hillsborough Fire District. The budget includes funding for three (3) fire stations, apparatus maintenance and repair, insurance, fuel, new and replacement equipment, LOSAP, training, Neshanic Fire Department contract, the Bureau of Fire Safety and other operating expenses. This budget allows for the funding of the fire district in the year 2019 without exceeding the 2% budget cap.

2. Shall the board of fire commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset be authorized to spend not in excess of $280,000 for the purchase of a replacement fire truck?

This question authorizes the purchase of a replacement fire truck in the year 2020. The truck being replaced is a 2003 mini-pumper that is operated by the Hillsborough Fire Marshals. The current seventeen (17) year old mini-pumper responds as a quick attack fire truck during the daytime hours to supplement the volunteers. Due to its age, the existing truck presents reliability issues and the new truck will be specifically designed for these types of responses and use.

3. Shall the board of fire commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset be authorized to spend not in excess of $160,000 for the purchase of a replacement fire investigation vehicle?

This question authorizes the purchase of a replacement fire investigation vehicle in the year 2020. The truck being replaced is a 1988 repurposed step van that is used for the investigation of fires to determine their origin and cause. The current thirty (30) + year old vehicle presents safety, reliability and operational issues.

4. Shall the board of fire commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset be authorized to spend not in excess of $75,000 for the purchase of firefighter turnout gear?

This question authorizes the purchase of firefighting turnout gear to include pants, coats, boots, helmets, gloves and hoods in the year 2020. This gear is needed to outfit new firefighters and replace worn and damaged gear.

5. Shall the board of fire commissioners of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset be authorized to spend not in excess of $80,000 for the purchase of a replacement command vehicle?

This question authorizes the purchase of fire command vehicle in the year 2020. This vehicle will replace this current vehicle at eight (8) years of age and will then allow re-use of this truck by the fire company as a deputy chief vehicle. These vehicles are owned by the fire district and are operated by incident commanders at fires and other emergencies.

Please support your hardworking firefighters.
Contact the Hillsborough Bureau of Fire Safety at 908-369-4313 with any questions.