The Police Blotter reports incidents occurring in Highland Park, as reported by the Highland Park Police spokesperson Capt. Scott Golden. This current column reflects activity in early May. READ MORE
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Quick Takes: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Borough Council meeting
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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
Filed under: Local News, council, council briefs, garbage, licenses, parks, pension, Recreation Department
Every day is the right day to honor the community’s volunteers
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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
Filed under: Local News, Milestones
Redevelopment Agency moves forward with small steps towards the larger development vision
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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
Filed under: Local News, development, downtown, redevelopment
Borough Council Approves Budget with 4.6 Percent Tax Increase
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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
Filed under: Local News, budget, taxes
HP using a patchwork of grants will pave Valentine Street
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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
Filed under: Local News, construction, grant, road, roads, valentine street
No room on the road puts cyclists at risk on River Road
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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
Filed under: Local News, bicycle, bike, bikes, river road, traffic
Quick Takes: Borough Council meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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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
Filed under: Local News
HP celebrates community with 5k race, kids’ races, entertainment
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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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Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Local News
Redevelopment Agency works on finalizing redevelopment plan
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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