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Highland Park Borough Council unanimously introduced an ordinance on March 17 to require any business that sells tobacco products to require photo identification for anyone younger than 26 years old. Public hearing and final vote is scheduled for April 14 council meeting, 7 p.m. READ MORE
HP Baseball team may consist of young players, but hey are determined to go forward and meet the challenges of the new season with skill and consistently competent performances. Coach Mark Blevins (pictured) is optimistic about the season. READ MORE
The following HPP Bio-Brief on School Board President Adam Sherman is part of the Highland Park Planet’s series of occasional profiles about school board members, administrators, and teachers. Please note: The formal budget hearing and adoption of the final budget takes place at the April 20th school board meeting. Property tax revenue to the schools is $23.7 million in a total revenue budget of $28.4 million. The total expense budget is $28.8 million.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly to the March 29, 5 pm, performance of Studio J Theater Arts at Anshe Emeth. The student actors, some of whom are pictured, are performing “Only in America,” a celebration of the spring themes of renewal and hope. READ MORE
Highland Park High School Environmental Club presents three films whose purpose is to inspire thought and conversation about the consequences of our action on the environment that we treasure. The films are timed to lead up to the celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2015. READ MORE
Highland Park High School women look forward to a successful softball season, according to Coach Lori Szentgyorgyi, entering her 11th season at the helm. Pictured is pitcher Zoe Shombert, a senior who is leading the team’s efforts this season. READ MORE
The Borough has spent more than $57,000 in legal fees to defend the town’s enforcement of the sidewalk repair program – which was financed half by the individual homeowner and half by the municipality. The spike in legal fees was due to citizen challenges to the financing formula. Neighboring Princeton is exploring alternative ways to finance. READ MORE
Young Audiences takes center stage this weekend with a spectacular dance festival coupled with nearby choral accompaniment. A health fair also is a major component of the festival. READ MORE
HPP Biz Briefs is an occasional column providing noteworthy updates in the Highland Park business community. Please send us your submissions We want to hear from you. So please email the editor at: phersh@highlandparkplanet.org READ MORE
Highland Park elected officials and staff want to hear from you about commuting, as part of an effort to make strategic improvements in Highland Park’s mass transit options. Officials urging commuters to take a survey to help the community go forward with sustainable transportation solutions. READ MORE