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The police ask all residents to call 911 immediately, if a resident sees something suspicious. Furthermore, if a resident suspects that his/her residence has been burglarized, the resident should refrain from entering the house and avoid touching anything in or around the house. READ MORE
Harry Pangemanan never intended to bring statewide notoriety to Highland Park. His only intention was to do the right thing READ MORE
Highland Park resident Harry Pangemanan received the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. Mr. Pangemanan, an immigrant from Indonesia, was honored for his extensive work on behalf of immigrants in need from assistance.
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Political VIPs attended Middlesex County 2018 Freeholder Reorganization Meeting to hear Freeholder Director Rios deliver a positive message of opportunities for all county residents in 2018. READ MORE
Check with your accountant, but it may be fiscally prudent to prepay your first and second quarter of 2018 property taxes by Friday Dec. 29, 2017 before the new federal tax law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. READ MORE
The December 5th HP Council meeting served as a vehicle for praising HP police actions illustrating compassion and effectiveness. READ MORE
RU President Barchi outlines the disciplinary action to be taken against the professor who allegedly engaged in a anti-Semitic rant on Facebook. READ MORE
Please be advised that the Main Street Highland Park Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Park Senior/Youth Center, 220 S 6th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904. The public is welcome to attend to learn about and provide input to the strategies/initiatives for creating an exciting and sustainable Highland Park downtown environment. Main Street Highland Park (“MSHP”) is a non-profit community development organization that manages the downtown Business District for the benefit of the merchants, business owners and residents of Highland Park. As a dedicated advocate for the downtown, Main Street leverages its budget resources and relationships on behalf of its constituent members to bring about change that would not otherwise be possible. Main Street Highland Park’s programs improve the image of downtown Highland Park, focusing on its commercial assets, visual appeal, safety and desirability as a destination for business, for shopping, dining and fun. READ MORE
Highland Park Police play major role in charging a social service case worker with sexual assault that took place in the victim’s residence. READ MORE
No surprises in Highland Park, but no lack of enthusiasm – or graciousness – among the local Democratic officials who kept their seats on borough council, freeholder board and state legislature. Among the Highland Park Borough Council candidates, incumbent Matt Hersh was the top vote-getter with 2,692 votes for his two-year unexpired term; incumbent Stephany Kim, 2,685 votes for her one year unexpired term; incumbent Josh Fine with 2,668 votes for a full three year term; incumbent Elsie Foster Dublin with 2,595 for a full three year term. Republican candidate for council, Herb Gross attracted 551 votes. Highland Park resident Seth Kaper-Dale, who ran for governor on the Green Party ticket, attracted 1,050 votes among Middlesex County voters. The 18th District includes seven communities in Middlesex County: East Brunswick, Edison, Helmetta, Highland Park, Metuchen, South Plainfield, and South River. READ MORE