Here's a round-up of What's New and What's Happening in Highland Park, NJ:
Election Day, Tuesday 11/5
Tuesday, November 5 is election day! Click here for more information from the Middlesex County Board of Elections about how to vote, including early in-person options, a polling place look-up tool, sample ballots, and more.
Library Grand Reopening Celebration, Sunday 11/10
Celebrate the reopening of the Highland Park Public Library on Sunday, November 10 from 1 to 5 PM at 31 N. 5th Avenue, preceded by a short ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:45 PM. The celebration will include activities, entertainment, and refreshments for people of all ages, including live music by the Magnolia Street String Band and The Do Rights.
Veterans Day Parade, Monday 11/11
We encourage you to come out to Raritan Avenue to honor our veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade starting at 11:00 am. The parade starts at the Doughboy Monument in Highland Park and ends in New Brunswick.
Borough Council Meeting, Tuesday 11/12
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Highland Park hold their regularly scheduled meetings pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b). Meetings are held in person at Borough Hall, 221 South 5th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ at 7:00 pm. As a convenience, the Borough provides the public the option to attend meetings remotely through Zoom. The meeting agenda and support materials are posted in Borough Hall and on the Borough website at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting.
Night Owl Holiday Market Saturdays 11/16 and 11/30
Make a dent in your holiday shopping list at one of Main Street’s Highland Park’s upcoming Night Owl Holiday Markets at the Welkovits Pavillion, 212 Raritan Avenue from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm,. The market features many locally-based artists, artisans and crafters that make and sell their own unique goods.
Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 & 11/26 and Wednesdays 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 & 11/27
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, Thursday 11/14, Tuesday, 11/26 & Saturdays 11/16 & 11/30
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 Crossing Guards and a Seasonal Referee. Apply online at the Borough’s website
