Mayor and council are very frustrated over the state’s refusal to pay what is owed to Highland Park for property tax relief. READ MORE
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Highland Park Borough Council unanimously introduced an ordinance on March 17 to require any business that sells tobacco products to require photo identification for anyone younger than 26 years old. Public hearing and final vote is scheduled for April 14 council meeting, 7 p.m. READ MORE
The Borough has spent more than $57,000 in legal fees to defend the town’s enforcement of the sidewalk repair program – which was financed half by the individual homeowner and half by the municipality. The spike in legal fees was due to citizen challenges to the financing formula. Neighboring Princeton is exploring alternative ways to finance. READ MORE
Highland Park elected officials and staff want to hear from you about commuting, as part of an effort to make strategic improvements in Highland Park’s mass transit options. Officials urging commuters to take a survey to help the community go forward with sustainable transportation solutions. READ MORE
Even though a robbery victim identified the woman as the perpetrator of the act of home invasion/robbery, the female who was arrested is suing Highland Park Police Department for allegedly “outrageous” actions taken during the arrest proceeding, such as a strip search. READ MORE
Borough Council takes no action on a bond ordinance to finance the acquisition of Buck Woods and ultimately determine the future of the property. The future of the environmentally sensitive property, now owned by a private developer, remains uncertain. READ MORE
Get ready to lose a little sleep but gain a little afternoon sunshine this weekend, thanks to the arrival of Daylight Savings Time at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. READ MORE
The wave of water infrastructure problems continued last night with a water main break on Magnolia Street between 4th and 5th Avenues READ MORE
Highland Park is under a boil water advisory due to another water main break. What does this mean? READ MORE
Residents lined up to buy a rapidly dwindling supply of bottled water at local stores today as Highland Park’s water system lost pressure. As of 7:00 am no official communications had been issued regarding the situation. We will provide updates as they happen. READ MORE