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Hillsborough proclaims Black History Month, honors top volunteer responders and local athletes
Summary
Mayor Catherine Payne led announcements recognizing February as Black History Month, named the top-10 volunteer responders from multiple stations, celebrated recent high-school athletic championships, and noted Hillsborough’s Sustainable Jersey recognition and private-sector safety rankings.
Mayor Catherine Payne opened the meeting by proclaiming February as Black History Month and urging residents to recognize the contributions of the African American community.
The committee also recognized the “top 10” volunteer responders from multiple local fire stations. Bill Woodruff identified his station’s honorees and clarified his role as a top responder. Fire chiefs and representatives from other stations (including Vince Patty and Matt Hand) read their respective lists of honored responders. The committee’s proclamation thanked volunteers and staff for public-safety service.
Hillsborough accepted a Sustainable Jersey gold star in water—its second gold star in addition to a gold star in health received in 2024—and a presenter described Sustainable Jersey participation and certification levels statewide. The mayor called the achievement “a tremendous accomplishment” and praised volunteers and staff support.
The mayor also noted that private-company rankings listed Hillsborough among New Jersey’s safest towns for 2026, and she congratulated Hillsborough High School’s boys swim team, the girls wrestling program, and the girls track and field team for recent sectional and conference championships.
The meeting closed with thanks to first responders and an invitation to watch the recorded meeting on YouTube.
