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Borough officials tried to keep the municipal tax increase below two percent but were frustrated in their efforts because of rising health insurance costs, employee pension contributions and debt service payments. READ MORE
“Bridge View” is an occasional column that focuses on arts and entertainment happenings on the other side of the Albany Street Bridge.
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With a vision of providing the community with the finest educational services for an estimated 1,600 students in the 2015/16 school year, the Highland Park School Board on Monday, April 20, 2015, approved a $28,887,653 budget READ MORE
The Highland Park Food Pantry is seeking a new volunteer coordinator to help fulfill its important mission of providing food security to the dozens of Highland Park residents who for whatever reason are having problems putting food on the table. READ MORE
Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick is hosting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction benefit, Thursday, May 14, 2015, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick. READ MORE
Track, tennis, softball and baseball comprised a very busy week for Highland Park High School athletes. Princz’s Perspective keeps tabs on all the action. READ MORE
The borough on Thursday awarded a contract for the reconstruction of Valentine Street to Jads Construction Co. of South River. As part of that contract, Jads Construction will remove not only the road surface but the underlying road bed as well. Exact dates for the project have not yet been set, but it is expected to begin this spring or in early summer. READ MORE
The issue of accommodating cyclists on River Road is complex and of great concern to elected officials. Council President Susan Welkovits says the borough is ready to consider any proposal that would make the road safer for bicyclists of all ages. READ MORE
Municipal Editor David Learn will be doing a Highland Park Borough Council Quick Takes column after each Highland Park Borough Council meeting. It will highlight the various items on the municipal meeting agenda. However, some of the topics, such as the municipal budget and tax increase, will become topics for full news stories. As always, we welcome your input regarding those items meriting more extensive coverage. READ MORE
May 3, 2015, promises to be a marathon of fun and camaraderie for the Highland Park community. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with the annual 5k race, followed by the special superhero-themed kids’ races, followed by an afternoon of food and entertainment on Main Street. www.mainstreethp.org
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