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The Highland Park Community Chorus invites adults in the community to audition on Monday, January 26, 7 p.m. for a part in this year’s choral performances. The chorus is looking for adults who can sing in the soprano, alto, tenor or bass ranges. READ MORE
The Highland Park Redevelopment Agency began the year at its first meeting of 2015 by not only reorganizing but also by renewing its commitment to lead the community towards responsible redevelopment. The agency chair Rosie Baruh announced the agency’s desire to revise the Redevelopment Plan – specific recommendations to come at the next meeting. In addition, the commissioners heard presentations from developers about their vision of mixed-use development in Highland Park. READ MORE
A group of dedicated Highland Park residents has orchestrated the rebirth of the Highland Park Historical Society and by doing so are making an historic effort involving overcoming several daunting organizational challenges. But they are determined to prevail and once again bring the history of Highland Park to life for its residents and history aficionados. READ MORE
A Highland Park neighborhood on January 9, 2015, experienced a boil-water advisory because of a break in the water trunk line. Borough residents have endured several boil-water episodes during the past few years. Officials say it is the result of the freeze-thaw weather cycle and a 100 year old water pipe infrastructure. READ MORE
Mayor and Council reorganize by reviewing the past and relating what they see for Highland Park’s future. Residents urged to play a proactive role in the town’s well being by volunteering for the town’s boards, committees, task forces that play such a significant role in creating a vibrant community. READ MORE
Highland Park Police chief Stephen J Risco answers The Planet’s questions about contemporary policing issues related to police/community tensions nationwide.. READ MORE
Highland Park is energized and enlightened thanks to being one of nine New Jersey municipalities to receive a Sustainable Jersey grant to help the town develop a plan for providing emergency power when a natural disaster cuts off the town’s power supply. READ MORE
Whether you are looking for a hand-crafted chess piece from Kenya, as pictured from Ten Thousand Villages, or GoldieBlox from Over The Moon Toys, you can find an expansive selection of fun, funky and fabulous gift items at Highland Park stores which cater to the needs of its customers all year long. READ MORE
Investigation of child’s death at Above and Beyond Daycare Center in September goes forward. But Highland Park Planet research reveals that center had no alarming safety or child endangerment violations in the past NJ State Department of Human Services inspections which consistently renewed its license. READ MORE
