Hillsborough Firehouse Featured In Mayor's #ThrowbackThursday

Each week, Hillsborough Mayor Doug Tomson informs local residents by participating in the social media phenomenon, #ThrowbackThursday. This week, Mayor Tomson highlights the historic Woods Road Firehouse.

Construction began on the Woods Road Firehouse 40 years ago this week, Mayor Tomson explains. The Mayor’s #tbt photos capture historic newspaper clippings of the ground breaking as well as the original architectural plans for the firehouse.

The Mayor swore in several new firefighters on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the firehouse. The Station 38 Fire Company #3 (pictured) was hard at work during the blizzard, responding to alarm activations, reports of smoke odors, and miscellaneous emergencies around town.

“We are very lucky to have so many dedicated volunteers in this town,” Mayor Tomson added.

Somerset County could see more snow Thursday night, Friday, and even Sunday, the National Weather Service reports. Hillsborough is expected to see around an inch of new snow accumulation Thursday night.

>>Related: WEATHER ALERT: More Snow, Freezing Rain Hitting New Jersey Thursday, Friday Commute

The Station 38 Fire Company also reminded residents to shovel snow, clearing a three-foot radius around fire hydrants near the home after the storm. The Fire Company stated that snow accumulations make a firefighter’s job “dangerous and difficult.”

Newspaper clippings courtesy of Mayor Doug Tomson. Photo of Station 38 Fire Company #3 courtesy of the Fire Company’s Facebook page.

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