Brady Campaign meeting on May 31, e-cigarette retail license fee, and unfunded mandates are subjects of May 2016 news briefs READ MORE
Local News
HP QuickTakes – May 2016: Gun violence, e-cigarette license, unfunded mandates
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Schools
School superintendent and board urge community input to strategic plan
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“We need to hear your voices,” Superintendent Taylor said. All residents asked to participate in the schools strategic planning process by taking a five minute survey available on line and on paper. READ MORE
Local News
Arrest made in brutal Rutgers Campus attack
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A Newark man surrendered on May 14, 2016 on charges of attacking and severely beating a female student in New Brunswick last week. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
Celebrating its 20th year, HP Farmers Market looks better than ever
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Back for its 20th year, the weekly Highland Park Farmers Market, sponsored by Saint Peters Healthcare System, returns for the 2016 season on Friday June 3, once again providing residents throughout the region with the Garden State’s fresh, healthful bounty for the next six months. READ MORE
Schools
HP School Board expected to adopt progressive transgender student plan
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On Monday, May 23rd, the Highland Park School Board is expected to give unanimous approval to one of the state’s most progressive transgender student policies. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
Community Ties: The Month of May
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Communities Ties column announces fundraising and friend raising events and exhibits that binds the community together. READ MORE
Local News
HP celebrates its designation as NJ’s first HeartSafe municipality
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May 2 event – 7 p.m. Borough Hall – celebrates Highland Park being designated as the state’s first HeartSafe community in New Jersey. Donors and volunteers get a heartfelt thank you. READ MORE
Arts & Entertainment
5k Run, Street Fair, HP Historical Society will keep town hopping on May 1
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Nothing will dampen the spirited street life in Highland Park on Sunday, May 1. Enjoy the 5K race followed by the street fair that includes the newly located Highland Park Historical Society. READ MORE
Local News
Investigation of Raritan Ave massage parlor results in prostitution arrests
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Investigation of a local massage parlor leads to four individuals being arrested and charged with prostitution, according to a statement from the Middlesex County prosecutor and the Highland Park Police chief. READ MORE
Schools
SCHOOL NOTES: Budget tops the list of HP School District activity
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“School Notes” is a column that summarizes the major activities of the Highland Park School Board. The most significant activity this month concerns the FY ’17 budget that will have its public hearing on May 2, 2016. READ MORE