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Here's a round-up of What's New and What's Happening in Highland Park, NJ

Property Tax Payments, Due Date Monday, November 2 (Grace period ends November 10)

Election Day, Tuesday, November 3 
Tuesday, November 3 is Election Day! If you are not sure about your polling location, look it up using the Division of Election's polling place search tool. If you would like to vote in-person in advance of Election Day, you can do so through Sunday, November 1 at one of Middlesex County's early voting locations. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day or else you can drop your ballot off at one of Middlesex County's secure dropbox locations. 

Free Health Screening, Friday, November 6
A free community health screening is being hosted at the Highland Park Community Center by the American Preventive Screening & Education Association from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Trained student volunteers will offer educational resources focused on diabetes and hypertension awareness.

Repair Cafe, Saturday, November 7
Got something broken you can’t quite part with? Bring it to Sustainable Highland Park’s Repair Cafe’ at the Highland Park Community Center, 220 South Sixth Ave from lamps and jewelers to bikes, guitars, clothing, and even small household items, skilled volunteers will be on hand to help give your belongings a second life. This free community driven event hosted by Sustainable Highland Park helps reduce waste while bringing neighbors together over coffee, tea and snacks (bring your own mug!) Repairs are first come, first serve with a two item limit per person, so come early and join in this fun hands-on way to keep things out of the landfill.  If you would like to volunteer on the day of the Repair Café, please fill out this form.

Borough Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 10
The Mayor and Council 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.

Flu Shots, Tuesday, November 10
St. Peter’s University Hospital Community Health services has announced an upcoming Flu Shot Clinic scheduled from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Highland Park Community Center.  A valid insurance card and photo ID is required.  Please note the following insurance companies will not be participating AmeriHealth, Empire Blue Cross BlueShield Commercial and Naphcare insurance. Appointments are mandatory, to make an appointment please contact 732-819-0052 to secure a time slot.

Veterans Day Parade, Wednesday, November 11
The Borough encourages residents to come out and honor our veterans at 11:00 am with a ceremony at the Doughboy Monument on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park.  After the ceremony the parade will proceed down Raritan Avenue into New Brunswick to the Monument on George Street and Livingston Avenue.

Highland Park Poetry Festival, Sunday, November 15
Mark your calendars for an incredible afternoon and evening with the Highland Park Arts Commission celebrating the power of spoken word, community, and creative voices. They are bringing together an amazing lineup of poets, storytellers, and open-mic collectives from across the region! This event will be held 3:00 – 9:00 pm at Pino’s Wine Cellar in Highland Park.

Learn and Create Series “The Art of Turning Trash into Treasure: A Compost Workshop”, Sunday, November 22
Think composting isn’t possible in a densely populated area like Highland Park? Think again! Join the Highland Park Arts Commission from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Highland Park Public Library, 31 North 5^th Avenue for a hands-on workshop where they will show you how to recycle waste organically.  This program is for adults and youth ages 8+. Registration is required to attend!


Small Business Weekend/Owl Holiday Markets, Saturday, November 28 & Sunday, November 29
Join Main Street Highland Park for Small Business weekend from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in downtown Highland Park at our Owl Holiday Market, with local arts, crafts and artisanal goods

Downtown Tree Lighting, Saturday, November 28
Main Street Highland Park’s annual tree lighting will be back this year featuring Santa himself on the Highland Park Fire Truck.
  
Employment Opportunities
The Borough is hiring a Firefighter, Laborer with CDL, and Crossing Guards.  Apply on the Borough’s website.

Ongoing Programs:

Free Groceries from H.P. Gives a Hoot, Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Highland Park Gives a Hoot offers free groceries to Highland Park families in need of support. Distributions are every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (except holidays) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Zone 6/Teen Center, 600 Benner Street.
 
Highland Park Community Food Pantry Distribution, Thursday, November 12; Tuesday, November 24; and Saturdays, November 14, 28
The Highland Park Community Food Pantry distribution takes place at the Highland Park Community Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 9:00 am to 10:45 am and 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on the second and fourth Saturdays from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. For more information visit the Borough website or contact Nicole Huff at 732-819-0052.

Highland Park Recreation Programs
Hello, neighbors! Registration is open for Highland Park Recreation’s adult, youth, and fall programs.  To ensure our programs are accessible to everyone, the Borough offers a 60% discount on all activities for families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. 

Farmers Market
The Highland Park Farmers Market coordinated by Main Street Highland Park brings fresh, local, homemade products from farmers and vendors across New Jersey.  The market is open every Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in, March, November and December and until 5:00 pm from April through October.  Shop for farm fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal products, and more while supporting local businesses and enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
Save the Date!

• Owl Artisan Markets: Saturday, December 5, & Sunday, December 6
• Downtown Menorah Lighting: Sunday, December 6
  Learn about all these events and more at mainstreethp.org