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- Middlesex County
- 6/24/25
- 06/25/2025
- 45 Minutes
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Overview: During the Highland Park Borough Council meeting, the council deliberated on a proposal from high school representatives to lower the voting age for Board of Education elections to 16 years. The proposal was part of a broader effort to increase civic engagement among younger residents, drawing inspiration from similar initiatives in municipalities like Newark. This proposal was presented by a group of high school student congress representatives, who argued that enabling 16-year-olds to vote would establish lifelong voting habits and boost overall civic participation. They cited successful examples from other areas and underscored the potential for increased student engagement in local governance.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/23/25
- 06/24/2025
- 226 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent Highland Park School Board meeting, members of the community and students voiced strong objections to proposed changes in the funding model for school trips, especially those organized by the DECA and Model UN clubs.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting was marked by a discussion on the proposed redevelopment of 308 Ritan Avenue, which could become the first commercial project in New Jersey to utilize 3D printing technology for construction. The proposal includes a mixed-use building with retail space and 18 residential units, of which three are designated for affordable housing. The council also addressed the extension of a mortgage agreement for low-income housing, discussed sustainable development initiatives, and evaluated infrastructure project funding.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/4/25
- 06/05/2025
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting was marked by a tribute to the late Tina Weiss House, a respected environmental advocate whose efforts led to significant local and statewide environmental initiatives. The council also addressed upcoming community events and administrative updates, including property tax grace periods and an affordable housing plan deadline.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/27/25
- 05/28/2025
- 112 Minutes
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Overview: The Highland Park School Board meeting on May 27, 2025, was dominated by discussions regarding the financial sustainability of the district’s after-school program. The board explored the possibility of adopting competitive contracting as a means to address the fiscal challenges facing the program, amid concerns about the financial burden on families, particularly undocumented students who might not qualify for subsidies.
