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Rocky Hill Town Hall, December 2
Video recording of the meeting:
Added 12/3/2023
Rocky Hill Town Hall - December 2
The Borough of Rocky Hill will hold a special Borough Town Hall meeting in person and virtually on Saturday December 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM. The meeting will take place at Borough Hall, 15 Montgomery Avenue, Rocky Hill, NJ. The meeting will also be virtual. See below for sign in information. The purpose of this meeting will be to gather information from residents on traffic concerns and general concerns of the Borough of Rocky Hill.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93298890906?pwd=U2xybTNzRG13VXc4SFBIYUNzancrQT09
Meeting ID: 932 9889 0906
Passcode: 442347
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Meeting ID: 932 9889 0906
Passcode: 442347
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/addy1OVDLH
Added 11/28/2023
Notice of Montgomery Zoning Board Hearing for Proposed Storage Facility Adjacent to Rocky Hill
This meeting has been rescheduled for January 23, 2024.
The Montgomery Zoning Board will hold a hearing on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 to consider requested zoning variances for this facility. Residents who wish to comment on the application should attend the meeting.
Added 11/24/2023
Schedule for Leaf and Brush and Limb Pick Up
The brush and limb pickup will occur the week of November 27.
There are 3 dates scheduled for leaf pickup, 11/15/23, 11/29/23, and 12/18/23
Leaf piles must not contain any debris of they will not be picked up.
Brush piles must not be co-mingled with leaf piles or neither will be picked up.
Brush must not be more that 4' long or more than 6" in diameter.
Brush must not be tied or bound with anything.
Added 11/9/2023
Veterans Day Observance - November 11
In observance of Veterans Day, Rocky Hill will hold a ceremony at Panicaro Park this Saturday November 11th at 11am. All are welcome to honor our veterans for their service to our country. Everyone will have the opportunity to offer some words in remembrance of family members or friends who have served.
Added 11/9/2023
Borough Council Meetings Return to In-person on Monday, Nov. 6., 7 PM
We welcome back In-person RH borough council meetings starting with the first meeting of November. A remote option will be offered as well. If you prefer to attend remotely use the following Zoom link. This will replace the previous GoTo Meeting. Members of the public wishing to make comments are urged to be in person at the Borough Hall. Chat functions will be disabled during the zoom meeting.
Borough of Rocky Hill is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Borough of Rocky Hill Council Meeting
7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93298890906?pwd=U2xybTNzRG13VXc4SFBIYUNzancrQT09
Meeting ID: 932 9889 0906
Passcode: 442347
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
Meeting ID: 932 9889 0906
Passcode: 442347
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/addy1OVDLH
Added 11/1/2023
Free Tire Drop-off Event on Oct. 23 to 27
The tire event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Post Date:10/19/2023 9:50 AM
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Somerset County Commissioner Melonie Marano, recycling liaison, encourages residents and farmers to dispose of any unwanted tires, free-of-charge, from Monday, Oct. 23, through Friday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South County Public Works Garage located at 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Up to eight tires per household can be dropped off.
Proper disposal of tires can help protect communities by preventing illness and injury. Scrap tires can collect standing water and attract mosquitoes in warm weather, which may carry the West Nile virus. In the autumn and winter, they present a tripping hazard when covered with leaves or snow.
Tires can also be dropped off during the year at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane in Bridgewater, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the “First Saturday of the Month” drop-off program. For more information about First Saturday Drop Off events, visit https://bit.ly/FirstSat2023
For more information, contact the Somerset County Road Division at 908-541-5021 or email roaddiv@co.somerset.nj.us. Residents can also contact the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste at 908-231-7109 or email solidwaste@co.somerset.nj.us.
The Tire Drop-Off Program is made possible by the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management and the Somerset County Road Department. The program is funded through a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Added 10/22/2023
Pacific Southern Railroad is back in town - Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15
Support local first responders by attending this event.
Added 10/13/2023
Rocky Hill Day - Saturday, October 14
Join the Rocky Hill Community Group for a day of clean up and fun.
Added 10/8/2023
Rocky Hill Day 2023.pdfSomerset County Journey Through the Past - Oct. 7 - 8
The Rocky Hill Community Group and the Amy Garrett House, Rocky Hill will be participating in the event.
Resident Peggy Querec will be leading an historic walking tour October 7th starting at 11AM from the Amy Garrett House.
Go to this website to see all county event details:
Updated 10/5/2023
Fall Bulk Trash Pickup - October 18
The fall bulk pickup of large trash items is scheduled for October 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.
Added 10/2/2023
Rocky Hill Flu Clinic - October 24, 4 - 6 PM
The clinic will be held at the Trinity Church. Free to Rocky Hill residents.
Added 9/28/2023
Bi-Weekly Trash Pickup has Ended
This is a reminder that bi-weekly trash pickup ended on September 1. Trash should not be placed at the curb for pickup on Fridays.
Added 9/21/2023
Construction on Princeton Avenue
Construction work on Princeton Avenue will occur on Monday, September 11. One lane will be closed, expect delays. Please plan accordingly.
Added 9/8/2023
September 11 Memorial
There will be a brief memorial of September 11 on Monday, 8:30 AM at Panicaro Park.
Added 9/8/2023
Updated Due Date for 3rd Quarter 2023 Property Tax Bills
The 3rd quarter property tax bill due date has been extended to August 24, 2023.
Added 7/18/2023
Thursday, July 20th @ 6:30pm, Family Kickball/Dodgeball Game & Summer Movie Night to follow!
Presented by the Rocky Hill Community Group and hosted by Coach Rooney behind Borough Hall.
6:30-7:30 pm Littles/Tikes games
7:30-8:30 pm Tweens/Adults games
8:30 Movie: "The Sandlot"
No registration required and free for all to to attend. Bring a chair, sleeping bag and some snacks and join us as the adults battle the kids in our second round of Rooney ball!
Games will be broken down into age groups ...stay for a movie, which will follow on the "big screen". Popcorn will be served but bring your drinks and bug spray.
Added 7/17/2023
4th of July Parade, 10:30 AM
Come show off your wheels on Independence Day!
Rocky Hill Fire House to Borough Hall.
Ice Cream Social afterwards to help you cool off!
Added 6/22/2023
Parade flyer.pdfUpcoming Rocky Hill Community Group Events
June 22nd - Dodge/kick ball & tug of war with Coach Rooney. 6pm until dark @ Borough Hall
July 4th - Details to follow.
July 21st - RHCG Summer Series MOVIE night. Join us at Borough Hall 8pm with a movie start time of 9PM. Details to follow.
Added 6/18/2023
Dodgeball Flyer blue.pdfRocky Hill Community Party
Presented by the Rocky Hill Community Group. Saturday, June 3, 6 PM - 9 PM, behind Borough Hall.
Added 5/29/2023
Pastel Circus Tent Talent Show Flyer.pdfMemorial Day Commemoration
A Memorial Day commemorative event will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 10:00 AM in Panicaro Park.
Added 5/22/2023
Spring Branch and Brush Pickup
The brush pickup is scheduled for the week of May 22, 2023. Please do not block roadways and sidewalks with your material.
Tree limbs are to be four inches (4”) or less in diameter.
Brush and tree limbs two inches (2”) or less in diameter are to be tied in bundles. The
bundled materials are to be not longer than four feet (4’).
Tree limbs more than two inches (2”) and less than four inches (4”) in diameter are to be
placed at curbside as solo items.
Updated 5/15/2023
Spring Bulk Trash Pickup
The bulk pickup is scheduled for May 17, 2023. Please do not block roadways and sidewalks with your items.
No items over 200 LBs
Appliances must have their doors removed.
Any item with refrigerant (air conditioners, refrigerators), must have the refrigerant, such as freon, removed by a certified technician and must have a certification sticker on it.
No electronics or hazardous waste.
Updated 5/15/2023
Mental Health Matters 5/15/2023
Monday evening 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Montgomery High School MPAC
Added 5/14/2023
Mary Jacobs Library Re-opening Scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023
Library staff will be hosting timed tours of the newly renovated space beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tours will begin every half hour; 10 people per tour. Registration is requested:
Additionally, the Mary Jacobs Foundation has planned some parking lot events to pass the time while you await your tour. Children - and those young at heart - can get complimentary face paint or snack on a delicious treat from the visiting ice cream truck.
New Library Hours:
Mondays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m.
Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m.
Thursdays from 2-6 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Added 5/10/2023
Foodstock 2023
Please donate non-perishable food to support local food banks. Help Rocky Hill collect more food than other small towns in Somerset County!
The collection runs until 5/5/2023, There are 2 collection sites: Rocky Hill Firehouse and Princeton Fitness and Wellness.
Added 4/17/2023
Foodstock 2023.docxVolunteers Needed for StreamWatch
The Watershed Institute is looking for volunteers for water quality monitoring of local waterways.
Added 4/2/2023
StreamWatch Flyer (updated BAT dates) (1) (1).pdfPet Licenses
Reminder: new and renewed pet licenses are due to be paid by 4/30/2023. After that date a late fee will be accessed.
Added 4/18/2023
Slam the Scam - Learn About Social Security Scams and How to protect Yourself
Click to view a press release and additional information
Added 3/10/2023
Rocky Hill Community Group Pop-up Poetry Path
April is National Poetry Month & Earth Day! Submit your poem or one by a NJ poet that you admire...
THEME for 2023 is WATER
WALK the Path in Green Acres behind Rocky Hill Borough Hall throughout the month of April to view the poems.
Added 2/26/2023
Notice of failure to remediate PFOS.
The borough is required by the NJDEP to post this notice on a regular basis until the non-compliance for PFOS levels in our drinking water has been remediated. Remediation is scheduled to occur in 2023.
Click here for the notice
Added 1/25/2023
Rabies Clinic - Saturday, April 15, 2023
The rabies clinic will be held from 10 AM to Noon at the Rocky Hill Fire House.
Added 4/14/2023
Find Water Leaks in Your Home
Please see the attached flyer to help you find water leaks. Click on the boxed arrow in the upper right corner to view the presentation.
Added 10/17/2022
RHwater leak kit.pdfFunds are Available for Water and Sewer Arrears
The NJ Department of Community Affairs has funds available to help cover water and sewer charges in arrears. To fill out an application please visit this site:
https://dcaid.dca.nj.gov/en-US/dcaid-services/
Added 9/3/2022
New Jersey is developing an Action Plan for how it will use federal recovery funds to create recovery and mitigation programs to help individuals and communities. We are looking for feedback from homeowners and renters whom Ida impacted.
Homeowners in areas impacted by Hurricane Ida are urged to complete a survey about what they need to recover from Ida and to better protect their homes and communities from future storms. The survey is not an application but is required for residents who want to apply for future recovery programs.
https://www.nj.gov/dca/ddrm/home/idasurvey.shtml
Added 8/24/2022
2022 Rocky Hill Borough Budget
Added 5/26/2022
Please see the attached budget below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s8uBoWh_fJWGfchrEwz2h1rqQ2QHFkyp/view?usp=sharing
Water System PFOS updates:
New PFOS limit non-compliance letter mailed week of 2/14.
Nov. 30, 2021 NJDEP PFAS in Drinking Water Summit Presentation Slides available ...Updated 12/9
A new NJDEP Tier II letter was sent out dated Feb 15.
Click here to access the required notice that was also mailed to all Rocky Hill Borough water utility accounts on week of February 14, 2022.
Additional information is available at the Water - Sewer - Environment Committee webpage.
Update of Schafer Litigation ...Updated 3/9/2022 with Consent Order signed by presiding judge.
In May 2018, a builder’s remedy lawsuit was brought against the Borough regarding the vacant property on Princeton Avenue, commonly known as the Schafer Tract (Block 10, Lot 19). In a builder’s remedy lawsuit, the plaintiff sues to rezone a property to allow for construction of higher density housing than what current zoning allows, provided that the development includes a set aside of affordable housing units that are designated for low and moderate income.
The Borough is in the process of concluding the settlement of this litigation. Mayor and Council, along with our Borough Professionals, have prepared a full update and background information on this matter, which will be fully disseminated to the public during the public hearing scheduled for December 13, 2021. The rationale for holding a series of special meetings is in the interest of the following:
1. Concluding the settlement discussions prior to the end of 2021, as directed and recommended by the Court.
2. Allowing time to properly inform the public on the matter, with details as follows:
a) To allow adequate time for a public hearing during the second reading of the ordinance, a special meeting was scheduled for December 13. Council wants to give the public as much time as possible to ask questions and not have the public hearing compressed into a regular business meeting. We also did not want to hold a public hearing on this topic during our regular December 20 meeting, as it is during a holiday week when the public will be busy.
b) A special meeting for introduction on November 29 was necessitated based on item (a) above.
c) A special meeting for Planning Board review is necessitated based on items (a) and (b) above.
The timeline of events is as follows:
November 29, 2021
Special Meeting of the Borough Council:
· Council passes Resolution 2021-112 authorizing a Settlement Agreement by and between the Borough of Rocky Hill and David K. Schafer.
· Council introduces Ordinance 2021-15, an affordable housing overlay zoning ordinance that complies with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
December 2, 2021
Special Meeting of the Borough Planning Board:
· Planning Board reviews Ordinance 2021-15 for consistency with the Master Plan.
December 13, 2021
Special Meeting of the Borough Council:
· Second reading of Ordinance 2021-15, including public hearing.
Ordinance was adopted 12/13.
February 7, 2022
Borough Council approved the Settlement Agreement ending Shafer litigation.
March 8, 2022
Consent order signed by Judge Miller.
Pertinent Documents:
Ordinance 2021-15, an affordable housing overlay zoning ordinance
Consent Order Regarding Borough of Rocky Hill's Fair Housing Obligation
Signed by Judge Miller - Consent Order Regarding Borough of Rocky Hill's Fair Housing Obligation
Sidewalk work:
Residents can contact Borough's sidewalk contractor for work on apron or within driveway space ....Updated 12/27
Residents can schedule additional sidewalk or apron replacement work
The Borough has contracted with ADS Contractors, LLC to address the sections of the Borough's sidewalk in need of replacement. This work has been completed.
Residents can contact the contractors directly if they wish to schedule work on sidewalks within a driveway space, on aprons or other work outside the scope of the Borough's damaged sidewalk replacement project..
The contact information is:
David A. SebastiaoADS Contractors LLC908-246-3893
Sidewalk cutting - ongoing additional sidewalk work
The Borough hired Always Safe Sidewalks to cut edges of stable but uneven sidewalk on most of Route 518 in late October. This work used the reminder of the funds in the 2021 budget for sidewalk work. Cutting is much less expensive than replacing sidewalk slabs, enabling us to address more areas more quickly and for less money.
Additional sidewalk cutting may be scheduled in 2022 after evaluation of the completed Rt 518 cutting work using potential unspent bond funds or 2022 budget funds. Council discussion on this matter are ongoing.
The state has lifted the COVID emergency and many of the restrictions have been removed.
Access to vaccination has bcome readily available and I encourage all to get vaccinated and get the latest boosters.
I recommend that everyone continue to follow basic public health protection practices of getting vaccinated, isolating or avoiding close contacts with others when sick,
and especially remember to continue to practice the single most effective public health prevention practice of frequent handwashing.
COVID Testing and vaccinations are available at many pharmacies and additional resources are available by contacting the Montgomery Health Dept.
Take precautions and stay healthy.
- Bob Uhrik, Mayor - April 2023
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Somerset County Covid Statistics
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