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Update: The Raspa family would like the funeral on Thursday, June 4 to be open to the public. The initial information from the State Police indicated a closed funeral, but apparently that only applied to the media. The Planet just confirmed this information with the most recent State Police update. Visitation is on June 3, Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Law enforcement agencies are welcome to send members to join funeral detail. Official Obituary appears in “Milestones.” READ MORE
Anthony A. Raspa Proud State trooper was devoted to his beloved family and loyal to his many friends Anthony A. Raspa of Highland Park, N.J., died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, N.J. He was 24 years old. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Matthias Church, 170 JFK Boulevard, Somerset, N.J. 08873. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in St. READ MORE
Even though the June 2 Primary Election is a ho hum, no-contest election for Highland Park citizens, officials urge all registered voters to exercise their right to vote and gain an understanding for the issues that the candidates are espousing. READ MORE
Rite Aid, on the corner of Fourth and Raritan Avenues, walled over many of its exterior windows as part of a renovation. READ MORE
On May 1, 2015, the Highland Park Board of Education filed a formal legal challenge to the N.J. Commissioner of Education’s approval of the expansion of Hatikvah Charter School in East Brunswick. The board is specifically challenging the tuition requirement mandating the Highland Park School District to pay tuition for the Highland Park students enrolled in the charter school.
The Municipal Volunteer of the Year Award went to Rabbi Eliezer Kaminetzky, who has served as the Borough’s chaplain for more than 20 years. He and other municipal volunteers were honored on April 22, 2015. Pictured at the ceremony is Rabbi Kaminetzky with Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler and Highland Park Police Sgt. Gary Panichella. See story for all those who were honored. READ MORE
Borough officials tried to keep the municipal tax increase below two percent but were frustrated in their efforts because of rising health insurance costs, employee pension contributions and debt service payments. READ MORE
It is fitting that Dr. Norman Reitman is a cardiologist, because the 103-year-old physician who has lived in Highland Park for six decades, has a huge heart filled with goodness and generosity – particularly towards his family and community. READ MORE