Here's a round-up of What's New and What's Happening in Highland Park, NJ
Borough Council Meetings, Tuesdays 1/7 and 1/21
Residents are encouraged to join the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Highland Park for their annual Reorganization ceremony during the first Borough Council meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7, at 7 pm. The Borough Council will also be welcoming a new member and electing a new Council President. All Borough Council 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.
MLK Day Celebration, Monday, 1/20
Please join the Zone 6/Teen Center as they celebrate MLK Day at 1:00 pm in the Highland Park High School Auditorium. The Keynote speaker will be Justin Swanson, Co-founder of the Swanson Foundation. For more information, please contact Ashton Burrell at [email protected].
Lunar New Year, Tuesday, 1/28
Come out for a Lunar New Year celebration featuring the Metuchen Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe at 11:30 am at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue. For more information or to register, please call (732) 819-0052
Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, and Wednesdays 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 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 1/9 & 1/23 & Saturdays 1/11 & 1/25
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 Seasonal Referee. Apply online at the Borough's website.
