Anthony A. Raspa Proud State trooper was devoted to his beloved family and loyal to his many friends Anthony A. Raspa of Highland Park, N.J., died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, N.J. He was 24 years old. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Matthias Church, 170 JFK Boulevard, Somerset, N.J. 08873. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the church. Burial will follow in St. READ MORE
Milestones
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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
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Dr. Norman Reitman at 103 years old continues to connect and inspire
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It is fitting that Dr. Norman Reitman is a cardiologist, because the 103-year-old physician who has lived in Highland Park for six decades, has a huge heart filled with goodness and generosity – particularly towards his family and community. READ MORE
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Richard I. Hersh – New Jersey native, RU alumnus, trade association executive
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Richard Ira Hersh of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away on January 6, 2015 at the age of 70. Born in Newark NJ on April 3, 1944, he graduated from Verona (NJ) High School and Rutgers University with a BA and MA. He then pursued a career as a national and international trade association executive and government affairs consultant, based in Princeton, NJ, Washington DC and Paris, France. READ MORE
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This is your life, Juanita Collier, as a much beloved citizen of Highland Park
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Eighty-five-year-old Juanita Collier was honored three weeks ago by Highland Park Borough Council for being a star, a flower and an shining gem in the community. Her long life reflects the changes that have taken place in town over the decades, with an important constancy – a devotion to her family, friends and community. READ MORE
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State honors Ashton Burrell for community leadership
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Ashton Burrell, even though only 22 years old, has contributed a significant portion of his life to serving the youth in his community of Highland Park. The state of New Jersey has recognized his efforts. READ MORE
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Ambulance Service Offers Life Saving Services with Sensitivity to Religious Traditions
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Edison -based ambulance service specializing in accommodating Jewish religious traditions and laws will provide emergency medical transport services to Highland Park residents. READ MORE
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John Heldrich’s Generosity Spanned Both Sides of the Bridge
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John Heldrich, who died Monday, Nov 3, at the age of 88, is remembered by Highland Park and New Brunswick officials for his legendary philanthropy READ MORE
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Police Station Gets a Make Over, and Police Force Gets a New Look
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The Highland Park Police Station Headquarters, 222 South Fifth Avenue, has gotten a transformative facelift thanks to major renovations which were officially revealed to the public on Nov 2, 2014. READ MORE
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HP Educational Foundation Appoints Mickulas and Hersh to Board
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Educational foundation appoints new community members to its board to further the excellence of the schools. READ MORE