Highland Park School Board Addresses Security and Student Support

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Park School Board addressed a comprehensive range of topics from security and student discipline to budget allocations and community programs. The most discussions centered on a new law enforcement resolution, a pilot program utilizing AI for student counseling, and the upcoming school year’s budget that includes a tax levy increase and a decrease in state aid.

Highland Park Council Addresses Grocery Store Tax Concerns, 2024 Budget

Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting addressed financial matters concerning the community, including the tax implications of a new Super Fresh grocery store and the introduction of the 2024 municipal budget. Residents voiced skepticism over the financial analysis of the grocery store’s tax agreement and the proposed property tax increase, while the council proceeded to approve important budgetary and municipal resolutions.

Highland Park Planning Board Contemplates Designation for Minor Subdivision

Overview: In the latest Highland Park Planning Board meeting, members discussed a resolution recommending the designation of property identified on the Borough’s tax records as a minor subdivision. The property in question spans block 3301, lots 27 through 75. The board also addressed requests for a waiver of submission requirements for this designation. This item, positioned last on the formal agenda, reflects ongoing development considerations within the borough.

Highland Park Students Triumph at Model UN in Mexico City

Overview: A recent meeting of the Highland Park School Board put a spotlight on the accomplishments of the local Model UN team following their successful trip to Mexico City, where they engaged in cultural exchanges and won multiple awards at an international conference. While the student achievements in Mexico were a focal point, the meeting also covered a range of other topics including student events, upcoming field trips, a nursing plan, and policy updates.

Highland Park Debates Super Fresh Supermarket Development

Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting sparked discussion over the proposed development of a Super Fresh supermarket, revealing concerns about the developer’s past financial settlement and the terms of a potential long-term tax exemption. Community members and council representatives debated the implications of the development plan, the accuracy of information shared about the project’s history, and the due diligence in selecting the supermarket developer.