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New Jersey’s celebrated Highland Park Farmers Market, a project of Main Street Highland Park, is turning 21 this season and is in better shape than ever thanks to support from St. Peters Healthcare System. READ MORE
After an extensive debate over whether the designation of “Inclusive Community” went far enough to protect the well being of immigrants, council members voted to adopt the measure. READ MORE
New Highland Park Sculpture Walk, a Mason Gross School and Highland Park collaboration, opens on April 30, 1:30 p.m., Environmental Education Center on River Road. All are invited to attend. READ MORE
Niche Ranking Website gives the HP School District a Grade A, but an NJ.com survey of NJ high schools’ SAT scores has HP High School failing to make the grade of being among the top 51 high schools in NJ. READ MORE
It was two years ago that the Highland Park Planet published a feature story on the remarkable and inspirational Dr. Norman Reitman, who died six weeks ago at the age of 105. We recall not only the accomplishments of Dr. Reitman, but also his most important characteristic – his humanity. READ MORE
Middlesex County activities include an awareness program about preventing sexual violence and an historical exhibit about World War I. READ MORE
Highland Park residents should stay in town on Sunday March 26 to attend the Unity Celebration and then Congressman Pallone’s Town Hall. READ MORE
Stephany Kim was sworn in as Highland Park Borough Council’s newest member, filling the seat left by the resignation of Jim Walsh . READ MORE
Council members and residents discuss a resolution to clarify and formalize current existing municipal practices, including a municipal ID program, regarding the town’s immigrant/ refugee population. READ MORE
In spite of federal and state funding cuts and unfunded state mandates, Middlesex County keeps its tax increase to a minimum thanks to creativity and pursuit of shared service initiatives. READ MORE