Borough Council Meetings, Tuesday 9/3 and 9/17
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Highland Park will hold their regularly scheduled meetings on Tuesday, September 3 and September 17 pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b). This meeting will be held in person at Borough Hall, 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ at 7:00 pm.
Arts in the Park Street Fair, Sunday 9/8
Join your neighbors and visitors downtown for Main Street Highland Park's annual arts festival, juried art show, and arts/crafts sale on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Townwide Garage Sale, Saturday 9/14 and Sunday 9/15
Prepare to sell your goods at the annual Highland Park Townwide Garage Sale from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. To sign-up, visit the Century 21 JJ Laufer office, 309 Raritan Avenue or signup on line.
Garage Bands at the Garage Sale, Saturday 9/14
In between your hunt for great deals at the Townwide Garage Sale, be sure to grab a taco and check out the garage bands that will perform at the Welkovits Pavilion at the municipal parking lot on Raritan Avenue (between So. 2nd and So. 3rd Avenues) at 1:00 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Theater, Saturdays 9/14 and 9/28
Join Main Street Highland Park on Saturday nights at 9:00 pm at the municipal parking lot on Raritan Avenue for the annual outdoor movie series. Up next: Vansploitation Double Feature: Vannin/The Van Q&A/Jason Coffman (9/14), Monthy Python and the Holy Grail (9/28).
Window Art Show and Window Art Walk, Sunday 9/22
This artist-led walking tour starts at 3 pm at Garden Party, 60 Raritan Ave, and ends around 5:30 pm at Pino’s, 13 No. 4th Avenue. Walking tour participants will get a drink ticket and food at the end of the walk! The Window Art Show and Window Art Walk is a collaboration between Main Street Highland Park and Highland Park Arts Commission.
Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24 and Wednesdays 9/4, 9/11, 9/18 & 9/25
Highland Park Gives a Hoot offers free groceries to Highland Park families in need of support. Distributions are every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at the Zone 6/Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
Food Pantry Distribution, Thursdays 9/12 & 9/26 & Saturdays 9/14 & 9/28
The Highland Park Food Pantry distribution will take place at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue. Visit the Borough website for additional dates. For more information, contact Nicole Huff at 732-819-0052.
Highland Park Recreation Programs
Highland Park Recreation offers a variety of adult, youth and fall programs. Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for a 60% discount on all programs offered by the Borough.
Employment Opportunities
We are hiring for an Economic Development Coordinator, Crossing guards, Assistant Borough Administrator, Tax Assessor and Seasonal Referee. Apply online at the Borough’s website
