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Borough Council takes no action on a bond ordinance to finance the acquisition of Buck Woods and ultimately determine the future of the property. The future of the environmentally sensitive property, now owned by a private developer, remains uncertain. READ MORE
Borough Council discusses an ordinance that would raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21 years old. The question debated is whether the health benefits (the legal age is now 19 years old) are measurable enough to merit disadvantaging local businesses. particularly the fairly recent e-cigarette business in town. READ MORE
Another snow day is a hey day for kids, a not-so-yeah-day for adults, and a bad day for anyone trying to cross the New Brunswick bridge on foot. No governmental entity is taking responsibility for clearing the sidewalk on the bridge. READ MORE
Shoppers at the Stop and Shop on Thursday may have gotten some bargains on their groceries, but also may have gotten more than they bargained for when four police cars responded to an argument occurring outside in front of the store shortly after 12 noon. READ MORE
Bluegrass band Kind Strangers is no stranger to Highland Park. All its members have their roots in Highland Park, and the members like nothing more than performing for their friends and strangers (as long as they are kind) in their home town. Upcoming performances at the Highland Park Public Library will take place on February 26 and March 13. READ MORE
Handicapped residents may need extra help digging out their cars parked – legally – on the side of the street that generally has no parking. These wrong side spots bear the brunt of the snow being piled in its space. READ MORE
Council members discuss signage, kiosks and a “kiosky” – without Russian into anything.
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Council members introduce an ordinance to finance the purchase of Buck Woods. Council would make no further comments, but such a move could be part of a negotiating strategy to give the borough more control over how the property would be developed – or preserved. READ MORE
Old Man Winter and Mother Nature are once again teaming up to wreak a little havoc on Highland Park, as rain, ice, snow are expected to follow the Super Bowl game on Sunday night and into Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, no school cancellations had been announced. READ MORE
The not so snowy holiday was a joyful occasion for the kids, but not for the weather forecasters. Rutgers climatologist explains how Mother Nature messed with Old Man Winter’s snowy blanket. READ MORE