Hillsborough Township to Host Green Living and Wellness Fair

In Partnership with the YMCA Annual 5K Hillsborough HOP

“The Annual Green Living and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, June 1st, in conjunction with the Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K”, announced Mayor Robert Britting, Jr at the May 14th Township Committee meeting. The Fair, a rain-or-shine event, begins at 8 a.m. at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building and will end at 11 a.m. Participating local businesses will have informative presentations to raise awareness of the many facets of living a healthy lifestyle, including making sound nutritional choices, long-term life planning decisions, and the benefits of a green lifestyle.

There will also be health screenings and interactive dance and exercise demonstrations. Something new for 2024 is a partnership with the Sustainable Hillsborough Steering Committee and RideWise to host a bike drive. A collection area will be outside the Municipal Building for gently used bicycles. The bicycles will be distributed for free at an upcoming event; the date is still to be determined. The Hillsborough Township Police Department will also be hosting a blanket drive at the event to collect gently used, solid-colored blankets, which will be kept in patrol cars in case of need.

"The Green Living and Wellness Fair is a fun, informative community event where participants can learn about taking care of the environment and their health,” said Health Office Siobhan Spano.

For information about participating in the Green Living and Wellness Fair, please contact the Health Office at 9080-369 - 5652. To register to participate in the YMCA Hop 5K, please visit the YMCA’s website at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Hillsborough/YMCAHillsboroughHop .

About the Green Living and Wellness Fair: The Annual Green Living and Wellness Fair began as a health fair offered by the Township. As times have changed, so has the complexion of this initiative. The fair now comprises a holistic approach to wellness, not just health-related but wellness for the environment. The evolution of the fair has allowed for an expanded approach widening the resources and available programs to participate.

About the Hillsborough Hop 5K:  As one of Somerset County’s premier road races, Hillsborough YMCA Hop 5K brings families and the community together in a fun race that encourages everyone to strive for and reach a personal fitness goal. Hillsborough YMCA is pleased to sponsor the event, which has grown over the years and has become a fun spring fitness tradition in the Hillsborough community. The event raises funds that help Hillsborough YMCA fulfill its mission to keep programs and services available to all, regardless of income.

About RideWise: RideWise is Somerset County’s go-to partner for information on environmentally friendly transportation. They connect residents to the smartest ways to navigate Somerset County while reducing their carbon footprint and respecting the environment.