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The Borough Council meeting of Tuesday May 5, 2015 included several significant topics ranging from the establishment of a pocket park to supporting the issuance of drivers’ licenses to undocumented immigrants. READ MORE
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
The Redevelopment Agency tackled many crucial development issues at its last meeting – including parking, curb cuts, amending the redevelopment plan, International Market Property, and the possibility of “An Area in Need of Rehabilitation” designation. 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
The borough on Thursday awarded a contract for the reconstruction of Valentine Street to Jads Construction Co. of South River. As part of that contract, Jads Construction will remove not only the road surface but the underlying road bed as well. Exact dates for the project have not yet been set, but it is expected to begin this spring or in early summer. READ MORE
The issue of accommodating cyclists on River Road is complex and of great concern to elected officials. Council President Susan Welkovits says the borough is ready to consider any proposal that would make the road safer for bicyclists of all ages. READ MORE
Municipal Editor David Learn will be doing a Highland Park Borough Council Quick Takes column after each Highland Park Borough Council meeting. It will highlight the various items on the municipal meeting agenda. However, some of the topics, such as the municipal budget and tax increase, will become topics for full news stories. As always, we welcome your input regarding those items meriting more extensive coverage. READ MORE
May 3, 2015, promises to be a marathon of fun and camaraderie for the Highland Park community. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual 5k race, followed by the special superhero-themed kids’ races, followed by an afternoon of food and entertainment on Main Street. www.mainstreethp.org
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Highland Park Redevelopment Agency moves closer to finalizing a plan that would have important ramifications for the vitality and economic viability of the downtown. READ MORE
A recent dog fight in the Donaldson Park dog playground has some dog owners concerned about the safety and joyfulness of the area reserved for dog – and dog owners – interaction. Dog owners are urged to follow the rules of the Dog Park in order to avoid an unpleasant and dangerous situation for the pets – and the humans, particularly young kids. READ MORE