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- Approve consent agenda items 1–10: Motion carried on roll call.

- Consider consent agenda item number 2 separately: Motion to consider item 2 separately was moved and seconded; no recorded objections.

- Approve consent agenda item number 2: Motion to approve item 2 was moved and seconded. Deputy Mayor Payne recorded an abstention; other members recorded yes votes.

- Adopt ordinance amending chapter 89 (personnel policies) section 89‑9 (holidays) — Ordinance 2025‑06: After a public hearing the committee moved, seconded and adopted the ordinance by roll call; no public comments were recorded during the hearing.

- Approve claims list 202507: Motion carried on roll call.

Each action was followed by a roll call vote. The meeting minutes and the municipal clerk’s office will carry the official tallies and signed ordinances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 April 8 - Township Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved its consent agenda (with one item taken separately), adopted a personnel holiday ordinance and approved the April claims list in roll‑call votes on April 8.","taxTitle","Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey","taxId",70067,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052675,"Resident raises safety concerns at Ten Eyck Court/Beekman Lane corner; police deploy speed‑monitoring trailer",238,3291000,3529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e&start=3291&end=3529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e/thumbnail_3291000.jpg","/articles/6052675/Hillsborough/Somerset-County/New-Jersey/Resident-raises-safety-concerns-at-Ten-Eyck-CourtBeekman-Lane-corner-police-deploy-speedmonitoring-trailer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052675-2d495b46b6bf89b9a0752750c1e5a362/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200743&Signature=ABoQpLm-jmsD-xWQO9YwfcJrXumQrlanaXTeaqaHPmIuFbK6jtKm~9ZNLri-yG0dKCNYy6BfIuV58JsQyBaEFYLus~oTfZ~PQCfcg5EpNJoJs~B~mUB9Y5bEQB32B5ttB4vX-EUxs-yKjjK4hAiRQllJrMyfowHHm4p7wJAIl0S3TGts5QZsOs-pYw-3Rzeb1zjYwnCByJsb6iYa~1Y3oLd03eRbxMKKdv4Kc3KDUKpkiFHssFa1UuwV2d1v7xiq-0YZ-qLw6ySjk1sMRkA4vk8sn7obf6EyRQMA4BxKRqI5eGfLpU52tW07UgIR~Hls6xJdxQfpw~MT0BIw83mZ6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leonardo Wolf, a Hillsborough resident, told the township committee during public comment on April 8 that a blind corner where Ten Eyck Court meets Beekman Lane has become hazardous because of increased cut‑through traffic from Amwell Road and parking by delivery vehicles.

“Cars are coming through and they’re entering our development,” Wolf said. He described a curve that obscures visibility when drivers attempt a left turn onto Beekman Lane and said lawn‑service trucks and delivery vehicles often park on the corner and make turning difficult. “It feels like a game of safety roulette,” he said.

Wolf said he had spoken with a police sergeant who confirmed the department’s intent to study speeds on the street and arrange enforcement. Wolf told the committee a speed‑monitoring trailer had been placed but was oriented toward drivers leaving the development rather than toward traffic entering from Amwell Road; he asked that the department consider reorienting the trailer or supplementing the study, and suggested signage or speed cushions.

Deputy Mayor Payne and other committee members cautioned that speed cushions and permanent speed bumps carry tradeoffs, including reduced plow effectiveness and potential vehicle damage claims. Committee members and the police liaison said the department is pursuing a traffic study and other enforcement and engineering options; the chief and police staff have been in contact with the resident and said they will continue follow‑up.

The committee noted that some road safety issues on nearby Amwell Road fall under county jurisdiction and that a county project was under way to realign that corridor and add pedestrian refuge areas.

Ending: Police told the committee they will continue the traffic study, follow up with the resident and explore enforcement or engineered solutions; residents were urged to report immediate hazards to the township engineering or police departments so staff can document and escalate concerns.","A resident told the township committee that a blind corner and increased cut‑through traffic at Ten Eyck Court and Beekman Lane create a hazard for children and new drivers; police confirmed follow‑up and placed a radar trailer for a study.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052680,"Township outlines 2025 paving list and Route 206/206 widening updates; bridge replacement near Hillsborough Point due this fall",1105,382000,1487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e&start=382&end=1487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e/thumbnail_382000.jpg","/articles/6052680/Hillsborough/Somerset-County/New-Jersey/Township-outlines-2025-paving-list-and-Route-206206-widening-updates-bridge-replacement-near-Hillsborough-Point-due-this-fall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052680-d8243f57a8231bb05ae27ad1cda27544/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200743&Signature=S728eqAJm7R3ziTP2JD0G3~f7qUHtqdg9TYDqs9-eAtOJCNBbyyOpQciLS4BdXmjJL-UWRZCh-ng4C8src2S~VVazVnYj8B9IeDMYBVpBxmwul1gdmsFWSWEt2QY1SIL6TguD8GLpTarMJoAIS06jbsk8RajUo6dZZ2A4IIjI2FHysiWA2U~zL85Fn3WrqhBrroPcdXRdfWJXELLXmFw~gRq7sCYrfB7C6mT39hDhSH9nRcpSPdN8ZD4BgdgZcrMmREOapX693TW1OU4LlZxPcwYszpJbO0Ajm8uGdBQsyqAIwXj~MQ~~X28DB4JRO4xmFsmodmH2-69rDNZ4IkbSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hillsborough Township leaders on April 8 outlined the township’s 2025 road paving program, updates on a state‑led Route 206/Route 2206 widening project and a township pedestrian‑bridge replacement near Hillsborough Point.

Mayor Ciccarelli told residents that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) forecasts completion of Route 2206 widening phase 2 in late 2026 and that the township expects to live with construction and traffic control issues for the next two summers. “Let’s set our expectations that we’ll be dealing with this ongoing construction and traffic control issues for the next 2 summers,” Ciccarelli said.

The mayor and committee members said NJDOT is preparing resurfacing documents for the older section of Route 206 between Oxford Place and Hamilton Road and that work is expected in 2026, likely coordinated with other projects. The township is planning a face‑to‑face meeting with NJDOT in May and asked residents to contact the township engineering department with specific safety concerns.

Separately, the township is developing design documents to replace the pedestrian bridge by Hillsborough Point, with the bridge replacement currently forecast for completion in fall 2025; officials said the path will likely be unavailable through the summer while work proceeds.

Committee member Lepani (planning and public works liaison) presented the finalized 2025 municipal paving list that is out to bid. Roads listed for repaving this year include Beverly Drive, Kilmer Drive, Fern Way, Gale Court, Briar Way, Scott Drive, Barber Drive, Arlene Court, Matthew Road, Daniel Drive, Walnut Grove Road, Falcon Crest Lane, Falcon Road, and portions of Township Line Road, Dukes Parkway West and Bloomingdale Drive. Auton Road (sidewalk and ADA work) will be milled and paved during spring break, Lepani said.

The committee also noted Township Line Road work will be done in partnership with Montgomery Township and Brown Road near the northern end of town is nearing completion to improve large‑truck access to the highway.

Ending: Officials said detailed timelines and bid results will be posted on the township website and through the township e‑news service; residents with project‑specific safety concerns were directed to contact the engineering department so staff can relay those items to NJDOT.","Mayor and committee members updated residents on the 2025 road paving program, NJDOT’s Route 206/Route 2206 phase 2 timeline and a pedestrian-bridge replacement near Hillsborough Point slated for fall 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6052684,"Hillsborough committee approves new CFO, several personnel moves after public questioning of hiring process",674,3018000,3692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e&start=3018&end=3692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3390652-417e0e8b4c70c06a8551cedfbf4dab9e/thumbnail_3018000.jpg","/articles/6052684/Hillsborough/Somerset-County/New-Jersey/Hillsborough-committee-approves-new-CFO-several-personnel-moves-after-public-questioning-of-hiring-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052684-1749392990527b6515666e34b5370e2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200743&Signature=UIeGFi6aM4elJDxqSv2XZU4kGX-ISR3SnjzM06NYkLNoHNMd0DJFQOhgLXdRB-FWRqrgPF-HmLZ97IN27OrCI6rIZpAofpklGiu6Px4cmimtTL6v7YOcyakvVvsbsn3H-8eHemNB4S2Uuy-LGxuZA1oWgyUjPnVcMxa4tYgNxqtiOaldz-XABLLrmIyB~pFUI5B~yrktt1ZaOoT6xneRiAgztP8aJ3Qh6A8OUOew4MTw6RpBRLXxVLOsKlmkJZ7yitbtcj2t2trjXxbnwW1hvRaufXlBS6jDS9PU~OD-bRbRLr6bo9hAY0BKfpAqNJNTc2XU8l5u1JcSh2lYVNGrFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hillsborough Township Committee on April 8 approved a consent agenda that included hiring Christian Bachelle as the township chief financial officer and several personnel promotions and new hires.

Administrator Ferrara, who introduced Bachelle to the committee, said the township was “very fortunate” to hire a candidate with municipal and private-sector experience and noted that Bachelle already holds a certified chief financial officer license earned in February 2019. “He’s gonna be a great fit,” Ferrara said.

The hiring prompted extended discussion about the recruitment process and compensation. Committee members asked how many applicants applied and how the town handled interviews. Ferrara said the personnel process includes phone screening and multiple interview rounds and that the township followed its customary procedure, but he declined to give full details in public because of confidentiality for applicants.

Committee members also asked about a $25,000 annual stipend tied to shared-service work with Alexandria. Ferrara said the stipend will be prorated and that Phoenix Advisors had been covering the interim work; he said the transition to Bachelle’s service will remove the need for outside advisors. “When Christian takes over here, he’ll assume that responsibility and that responsibility will then no longer be that of Phoenix Advisors,” Ferrara said.

Several committee members praised the police promotions and other hires included in the consent agenda. Committee member Britting said the police department’s cross-training and promotion process strengthens the force, while another member described the slate of new hires as “a very good night for bringing good people on in the township.”

Bachelle briefly addressed the committee after being introduced as “the new CFO.” Attendance at the meeting included members of the administration, the HR director Harriet Finster, Acting CFO Joseph Manzo and several department liaisons who spoke in support of the hires.

The committee approved the consent agenda (items 1–10) and then approved consent agenda item number 2 separately. The roll calls were taken for both votes.

The meeting also included several routine recognitions — proclamations for local teachers and for top responders in the township fire companies — and the committee scheduled ceremonial swearing-in for promoted officers the following day.

The committee adjourned after public comment and routine business.

Ending: The new CFO is expected to start work under the terms discussed in the consent agenda; committee members asked administration to clarify stipend proration and grant/funding lines where applicable in the coming days.","The Hillsborough Township Committee voted to approve the hiring of Christian Bachelle as chief financial officer and several personnel promotions and appointments as part of a consent agenda, after committee members questioned the hiring process and stipend proration for shared services.","actionData","errors"]

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