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- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/21/25
- 05/22/2025
- 16 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highlands Borough Council convened recently to address several issues, including the approval of an ordinance regulating the sale of kratom products and amending the borough’s licensing fees for alcoholic beverages. The meeting witnessed active public participation, particularly around environmental concerns and local community issues.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/7/25
- 05/08/2025
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highlands Borough Council meeting on May 7, 2025, focused on infrastructure developments, school tax concerns, and ordinances regulating unregulated substances. The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for capital improvements and amendments to zoning regulations. Discussions also highlighted a notable increase in local school taxes for Highlands residents and ongoing efforts to secure funding for various projects.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/16/25
- 04/16/2025
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Highlands Borough Council meeting, members adopted the 2025 municipal budget, characterized as lean and precise, amidst a notable increase in property values. The town’s assessed value rose approximately 23% from $1.192 billion in 2024 to around $1.347 billion in 2025, which is expected to decrease the tax rate from 0.935 to 0.80. The budget’s adoption followed discussions about strategic cuts and planning decisions made with the input of various department heads and council members. Despite the substantial growth in property value, the exact tax impact remains undetermined.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/2/25
- 04/03/2025
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highlands Borough Council meeting on April 2, 2025, tackled community concerns, notably a significant water service interruption affecting Highlands and surrounding areas, and discussed strategic redevelopment plans for coastal municipalities. Residents voiced frustrations over the lack of communication during the outage, while local government representatives deliberated on future infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Highlands Borough Council meeting on March 19, 2025, the council introduced a budget that proposed a decrease in the municipal tax rate from 0.935 to 0.803. This reduction comes as part of an effort to streamline spending while marking the borough’s 125th anniversary, celebrated with a year-long series of events.
