Here's a round-up of What's New and What's Happening in Highland Park, NJ
Borough Council Meeting, Tuesday, 1/6 (Reorganization Meeting), & 1/20 (Regular Meeting)
The Mayor and Council hold their 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.
Something Rotten, Jr., Saturday, 1/10 & Sunday, 1/11
The Highland Park Youth Theatre Company in cooperation with Highland Park Recreation presents “Something Rotten! Jr.” on Saturday (1/10) at 7:00 pm and on Saturday (1/11) at 3:00 pm at the Highland Park High School Auditorium. Admission is free but a $5.00 donation is suggested.
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop, Sunday, 1/11
Please join Sustainable Highland Park for a winter seed sowing workshop on Sunday, January 11th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm at the Zone 6/Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
Employment Opportunities
The Borough is hiring a Laborer with CDL, Mechanic with diesel experience, and Crossing Guards. Apply on the Borough’s website.
Ongoing Programs:
Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Tuesdays, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27 Wednesdays 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28 and Fridays 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30
Highland Park Gives a Hoot offers free groceries to Highland Park families in need of support. Distributions are every Tuesday & Wednesday (except holidays) from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Zone 6/Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
Food Pantry Distribution, Thursdays 1/8, & 1/22 and Saturdays 1/10 & 1/24
The Highland Park Food Pantry distribution takes place at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South 6th Avenue on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 9 to 10:45 am and 6 to 7 pm and on the second and fourth Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 am. For more information visit the Borough website or contact Nicole Huff at 732-819-0052.
Highland Park Recreation Programs
Highland Park Recreation offers a variety of adult, youth and winter programs. Families that qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for a 60% discount on all programs offered by the Borough.
