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Borough Council discusses an ordinance that would raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21 years old. The question debated is whether the health benefits (the legal age is now 19 years old) are measurable enough to merit disadvantaging local businesses. particularly the fairly recent e-cigarette business in town. READ MORE
A rare sight as Yellow Brick Road Infant & Toddler Center owner Sandi Cacace had to tell disappointed parents that the daycare facility was closed for the day because of broken water pipes and the resultant no heat. But the bad news was short-lived. The daycare center is up and running for Thursday. READ MORE
Another snow day is a hey day for kids, a not-so-yeah-day for adults, and a bad day for anyone trying to cross the New Brunswick bridge on foot. No governmental entity is taking responsibility for clearing the sidewalk on the bridge. READ MORE
Highland Park residents, working at low to moderate income jobs and dreaming about owning their own home, have an opportunity to own a Habitat for Humanity home thanks to the Borough’s recently established partnership with Habitat. Interested residents must register to attend one of two upcoming information sessions – Feb. 17 and Feb. 21. READ MORE
Shoppers at the Stop and Shop on Thursday may have gotten some bargains on their groceries, but also may have gotten more than they bargained for when four police cars responded to an argument occurring outside in front of the store shortly after 12 noon. READ MORE
Council members introduce an ordinance to finance the purchase of Buck Woods. Council would make no further comments, but such a move could be part of a negotiating strategy to give the borough more control over how the property would be developed – or preserved. READ MORE
Due to weather reports predicting a rapid temperature drop that may freeze the slush currently on road surface, Highland Park School District has cancelled all after school programming including after school child care. Consult the school website for more details and ongoing updates. Highland Park Schools Website READ MORE
Old Man Winter and Mother Nature are once again teaming up to wreak a little havoc on Highland Park, as rain, ice, snow are expected to follow the Super Bowl game on Sunday night and into Monday. As of Sunday afternoon, no school cancellations had been announced. READ MORE
Snow Time briefs will be posted on a continual basis as The Highland Park Planet gets updates. This brief updates the Zoning Board, schools, and PSE&G. Viewers are urged to email any pictures, anecdotes, and information regarding the storm to: phersh@highlandparkplanet.org
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The Highland Park Redevelopment Agency began the year at its first meeting of 2015 by not only reorganizing but also by renewing its commitment to lead the community towards responsible redevelopment. The agency chair Rosie Baruh announced the agency’s desire to revise the Redevelopment Plan – specific recommendations to come at the next meeting. In addition, the commissioners heard presentations from developers about their vision of mixed-use development in Highland Park. READ MORE