Archive of Old News
Tax Collector Out of the Office 11/17/2022
Please be advised that the Tax Collector will not be available in the office this week and the following week the tax collector's office is closed due to Thanksgiving.
Added 11/14/2022
Leaf Pickup 11/16/2022
Brush and Limb Pickup 11/21/2022 - maximum 4 ft lengths
Updated 11/8/2022
Rocky Hill Bulk Pickup - Rescheduled
The bulk pickup of large trash items is scheduled for the week of 10/24/2022..
Updated 10/23/2022
Rocky Hill Flu Clinic
The Rocky Hill flu clinic is scheduled for October 25 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Trinity Church, 1 Park Avenue. This is free to Rocky Hill residents.
Updated 9/23/2022
DUE TO THE CURRENT DROUGHT, PLEASE LIMIT WATER USAGE!
Rocky Hill asks homeowners to reduce lawn watering and cover pools when not in use.
TAX BILLS ARE DELAYED. Due date extended to 9/15/2022. Please note that the current tax bills are delayed because Somerset County has not yet provided the updated rate. Once the rate is received the bills will be processed and mailed out with an extended due date. Updated 8/17/2022
Please note: we are moving to GoToMeeting for or virtual meetings. Please see the instructions under the Council Meetings link under the Government tab above or click on the meeting on the Rocky Hill Borough Events calendar below. Added 7/15/2022
For the week of August 1, 2022 only, the Tax Collector will be in the office on Wednesday, August 3, instead of Thursday, August 4. Added 7/7/2022
Special Borough Council Meeting Monday, 6/27/2022, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
To update citizens regarding the library situation and to obtain public comments.
If you were unable to attend this meeting and would like to leave comments, you may send them to: clerk@rockyhill-nj.gov
Library Task Force report: LTF report
Library agreement between Rocky Hill, Montgomery, Mary Jacobs Foundation and the Somerset County Library System: MJL agreement
Mary Jacobs Foundation press release: MJF press release
Links to other library information:
https://sclsnj.org/mj-5-23-2022/
https://sclsnj.org/turning-the-page/
http://maryjacobs.org/mission-and-vision/
The Borough of Rocky Hill recognizes LGBTQ+ pride this month.
The Borough of Rocky Hill commemorates Juneteenth.
The Borough of Rocky Hill expresses sympathy and prayers for the community of the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
The Planning Board will have a hearing on an amendment to the Master Plan at the June 14, 2022 meeting at 7 PM. Added 6/6/2022
Attached here is the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan:
Special Borough Council Meeting 6/6/2022-canceled
The topic will be the Mary Jacobs Library. Added 6/1/2022
Bulk Trash and Brush & Limb Pickup
Scheduled for the week of May16, 2022. Updated 5/16/2022
Bulk Pickup: Scheduled for Wednesday, May 18. Please have items to curb by 6 AM. No hazardous waste, TVs or other electronics, or appliances. Latex paint is okay but must be dried out.
Brush and Limb pickup: Branches must be 4 inches or less in diameter. Brush and branches less than 2 inches need to be tied in bundles and should be less than 4 feet in length.
Please keep bulk items and brush & branches in separate piles.
Memorial Day Commemoration Event
Planned for Monday May 30, 10AM at Panicaro Park. Note the earlier start time of 10 AM. Added 5/12/2022
Rocky Hill Earth Day Clean Up and River Clean Up
Thanks to all those who attended and helped out on our Earth Day activities. The weather was perfect and we collected over two dozen bags of litter and plies of debris. Special thanks to Jenn Walsh, Susan Bristol, the Watershed Institute, D & R Canal, Sharri Steen, and all those residents who pitched in to help. Updated 5/12/2022
Please join us on April 30, 2022 and volunteer to help remove trash, litter, and debris from local rivers and streams at our 1st Annual Stream Cleanup and long standing Rocky Hill Earth day clean up event.
We will initially gather on April 30th at 10AM at Rocky Hill Borough Hall and then disperse to clean up: the Pebble Beach area (RH owned Millstone River frontage near the 518 bridge), D&R canal towpath (section of the path heading towards Montgomery from 518) and municipal areas within Rocky Hill (green acres/Borough Hall, Panicaro Park, etc).
If you join us after 10AM - please come directly to the area where you would like to participate in the clean-up.
This clean up event will be a great way to get outside, improve the scenic beauty of our region and positively impact our wildlife habitat.
Rain or shine event. Please bring your own gloves and (reusable!) water bottle. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are suggested for woodier areas.
This is an in-person program. Masks and social distancing are optional. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend with all children. Any questions please contact jwalsh@rockyhill-nj.gov
Gather afterwards, 2-4 PM, at Borough Hall to celebrate our clean-up accomplishments with entertainment (bounce house, mechanical bull & other fun activities).
Special Council Meeting
Please be advised the Borough Council of the Borough of Rocky Hill will hold a special meeting virtually at 6:00 PM on May 2nd, 2022. The purpose of this meeting will be to have a round table discussion between the clerk and the council regarding procedure and host a Q & A session from the council members. The meeting can be accessed by the link below Added 4/29/2022
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qvr-xamh-sxa
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 803-567-3886‬ PIN: ‪380 007 954‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qvr-xamh-sxa?pin=6488436492473
Celebration of the Past, Present and Future of Mary Jacobs Library
April 28, 2022 between 10:30am - 7:30pm Added 4/25/2022
There will be an historical video to watch.
The heartwarming stories of MJL will be told by many people in our community who have worked and visited MJL over these years.
Folks can also tell SCLS's Brian Auger how much the MJL means to the community and ask him to help us retain our branch going forward.
Tree Saplings are Available
Celebrating Earth Day, we have Shellbark Hickory, Paw-paw and Cornelian Cherry tree saplings. Email jwalsh@rockyhill-nj.gov if you're interested & we can coordinate pick-up. Added 4/25/2022
Mary Jacobs Memorial Library Weekend
SUNDAY POSTPONED
due to weather until April 10, 2022
FUN
MUSIC
FOOD
Featuring Local Live Band
OWEN LAKE & The Tragic Loves
Saturday 04/02 10am-12 noon
Drop in at the MJML to THANK our LIBRARIANS,meet our RH Library Task force members and borrow materials before the building closes for renovations.
Sunday 04/10 2pm-4pm
Community Celebration w/food/fun/fellowship
Outside behind the Amy Garrett House.
Hosted by RH Community Group/Sponsored by RH Library Task Force.
In continuing the RH tradition of hospitality, events are open
to our friends and neighbors. We appreciate your support
as we plan for the future Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill!
Info: sbristol@rockyhill-nj.gov or 609-924-4088
Rocky Hill Poetry Path
April is National Poetry Month...
Celebrate our LOCAL POETS! Updated 3/8/22
SUBMIT your poems to hpbii@aol.com
by March 30 to be considered for the path
WALK the Path in Green Acres behind
Borough Hall throughout month of APRIL
READ your work at the Mary Jacobs Library
Poetry Slam at MJML 04/12/22 from 6pm-7pm
Register for the event here:
https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/6032663
In celebration of our local poets, our environment & our trails!
The Rocky Hill POETRY PROJECT/ EARTH DAY: April 22, 2022
Prospective Candidates for the November Elections:
Procedures to file to run for local office.
The election season is upon us. Partisan candidates looking to run for election of a municipal office must file a petition with Rebecca Newman, the Borough Clerk, no later than 4:00 PM on April 4th, 2022. The Borough Office will be open from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday April 4th, 2022 to accept petitions. If a candidate is looking to turn a petition in prior to that date and time, please email the Clerk at Clerk@rockyhill-nj.gov and she will set up an appointment to accept it.
Non-partisan candidates looking to run for election of a municipal office must file a petition with the Somerset County Clerk, Steven Peter no later than 4:00 PM on June 7th, 2022.
Petitions, number of required signatures and additional information can be found on the Somerset County website via the link below.
Municpal Alliance presents "Race To Be Human" documentary
To view the movie trailer- https://www.indieflix.com/education/race-to-be-human
Race to be Human.pdf