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Council members introduce an ordinance to finance the purchase of Buck Woods. Council would make no further comments, but such a move could be part of a negotiating strategy to give the borough more control over how the property would be developed – or preserved. READ MORE
The Highland Park Redevelopment Agency began the year at its first meeting of 2015 by not only reorganizing but also by renewing its commitment to lead the community towards responsible redevelopment. The agency chair Rosie Baruh announced the agency’s desire to revise the Redevelopment Plan – specific recommendations to come at the next meeting. In addition, the commissioners heard presentations from developers about their vision of mixed-use development in Highland Park. READ MORE
Highland Park Police chief Stephen J Risco answers The Planet’s questions about contemporary policing issues related to police/community tensions nationwide.. READ MORE
Local attorney challenges – and Borough Council members defend – the premise of the recently adopted sidewalk repair ordinance, that is far more specific and prescriptive in nature than was the former sidewalk repair ordinance. READ MORE
A local filmmaker/social activist was among the individuals charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly brandishing a toy gun in the parking lot of the Montgomery Apartments where a film was being made. READ MORE
Update: Special meeting of the Highland Park Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3, to discuss The American Properties’ lawsuit settlement, the Master Plan changes that the terms of the settlement would necessitate, and the consequential impact of these changes on the community. READ MORE
Do you have an uneven sidewalk in front of your house? If you’re one of the residents who has resisted calls to repair it, you might want to mind a new law under consideration. READ MORE