- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 9/29/25
- 09/30/2025
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Zoning Board meeting focused on the proposed development of an affordable housing project by GSH Incorporated on Southport Avenue. The project aims to subdivide the existing property to create a new lot for a duplex intended for low-income veterans. The plan includes minor subdivisions, variances, and a waiver of submission requirements. Concerns were raised during the meeting regarding the adequacy of parking arrangements and stormwater management, prompting an extensive evaluation of the proposal’s impact on the neighborhood.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 9/2/25
- 09/03/2025
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting on September 3, 2023, addressed community issues, including the proclamation of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, redevelopment plans, and community engagement initiatives. Council members discussed the importance of addressing basic family needs, enhancing public health, and fostering economic development through active community participation.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 8/25/25
- 08/26/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park School Board meeting on August 25th prominently featured the introduction of several initiatives aimed at improving student behavior, engagement, and inclusivity within the district. Key discussions revolved around a new trauma-informed program and strategic changes designed to foster a positive educational environment, alongside updates on disciplinary data, curriculum development, and financial matters.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 8/14/25
- 08/18/2025
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Planning Board’s recent meeting primarily focused on the redevelopment potential of several underutilized and neglected properties, with attention given to the conditions of these sites. The board scrutinized the properties’ eligibility for redevelopment and discussed the necessary improvements and regulatory compliance needed to revitalize the community. Concerns were raised about the poor state of these properties, including issues of vacancy, environmental hazards, and the impact on local residents.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 8/12/25
- 08/13/2025
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Highland Park Borough Council meeting, the issue of cannabis dispensaries sparked discussions, with residents voicing concerns over their proliferation in the borough. As the council deliberated on resolution 8251 197, which sought to extend local support for a retail cannabis business on Ritan Avenue, several community members expressed apprehension about the potential impact on public safety and the town’s family-friendly reputation.
