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------will hopefully open in the fall. in the fall. open will hopefully which students, our HighSchool to create anew Teen Center for youth. Borough The is planning to apositive our to model be role Police Youth Officer, Joe Curbelo with a closely and Iare working the Public Departments, Safety an Elsie Foster-Dublin, liaison to by of the year. the end growth recommendations for planned roads and andwill more provide and police, schools, gas lines, fire mains, water our reviewed University, of Rutgers School the Bloustein uate from students Dr. Andrews, with a team of grad growth. future our for planning in needs infrastructure our about of theirstage extensive report Andrews (title), is in the review ture Taskforce, by Dr. led Clint Improvements and Infrastruc look. the creating and developer Jack Halpern for Larsen team, Robert architect course, numerous types of tra course, numerous types Steviaand, of bars, sweetened delectabsugar-free, making of 75th their ebrated anniversary John Cunnell. In 2007 they cel in 1981 under the leadership of Chocolates Birnn pany became Sweets in 1932,Regina the com as established lates. Originally delicious homemade choco chocolate factory/store makes at 314 Cleveland Avenue, this Located in Highlandgem Park. Edison Brunswick. and East tohand-delivers Highland Park, and nationwide ships She well. as selling gifts Judaica began occasion, and recently every for baskets and platters gourmet community, creates beautiful store’s 11th the in anniversary nstein, is who celebrating the Marion Ber Owner lar products. popu most the among are dies can gummy sour and pretzels, covered chocolate Their treats. hard-to-find some including fruit, and dried nuts of candies, 72 Ave, Raritan iswith filled tons Sweetsat shops. tocandy Nuts, Park delicious to is home two Quality of Life–CouncilwomQuality Capital Our – Infrastructure Birnn Chocolate is a hidden Lady Tea refreshing serves bubbletea, slushiesandmore. ------Park! in Highland summer the of der you enjoyand Ihope the remain this summer,tling with activity have bus town been and parks throughout the years. she has done for our residents We everything appreciate years. many for Pantry the Food has led who to Leech, Beth thanks a big to our volunteers. I want to give (Social Worker) as liaison serve Borough employee, Nicole Huff time willwe the first for havea is growing, Pantry our Food and and more. We are excited that events social day classes, trips, tive painting group as well as including an ac ourseniors, for to have programs wonderful field trips andmore. grams, computers, games, TVs, pro mentorship opportunities, assistance, service community CenterThe will have academic candy, itis the place to be! anyou ice urge for get cream or tions summerif for so treats, homemade delicacy. to ataste of this get fantastic Saturday through by Monday residents stop can local but utes chocolates its nationwide, distrib Birnn candies. chocolate dark and whiteditional milk, INSIDE THIS ISSUE INSIDE THIS I am so pleased that ourdownI ampleased so Our Senior Center continues Highland Park hasop terrific Highland Marks Highland Page 2 Borough Departments Page 8 DPW Schedule Page 6 Calendar Recreation/Senior Page 5 StreetMain Page 4 SUMMER 2015

------HIGHLAND PARK NEWS WHAT DEPARTMENT DO I NEED? MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBER 732-572-3400 BOARD OF HEALTH RECREATION PUBLIC UTILITIES 732-819-3790 732-819-0052 800-624-0241 Recreation/Arts Programs & Events www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance LIBRARY Registration & Information 732-572-2750 BOROUGH CLERK www.hpplnj.org SCHOOLS 732-819-3782 732-572-6990 Apartment Registration MAYOR School information Business License 732-777-6001 www.hpschools.net Dog & Cat License Flood Zones (Maps) PARKS TAX ASSESSOR Garage Sale Permits 732-745-3900 732-819-3787 Liquor Licenses Block & Lot Notary Public Park Maintenance Ordinances Deed Inquiries Request for Public Record PLANNING & ZONING TAX COLLECTOR – FINANCE Street Maps 732-819-3792 Used Car Lot Licenses 732-819-3788 Taxi Licenses POLICE Senior Citizen Tax Deductions Voter Registration Tax Bills Zone Maps (to purchase) 732-572-3800 Veteran Tax Deductions Abandoned Cars on Street CABLE TV Accident Reports (ext. 4211) VITAL STATISTICS 866-575-8000 Animal Control (Dead or Stray) 732-819-3782 or www.cablevision.com Weekends and Evenings 732-777-6014 Birth Certificate Health Emergencies CODE ENFORCEMENT Death Certificate Noise Complaints Marriage License 732-777-6013 Snow not removed from sidewalks Additions (Inspections, Capital Improvements) WATER 732-819-3795 PSEG 732-247-9379 COMMUNITY 800-426-7734 Billing 732-819-3787 SERVICES www.pseg.com Maintenance Only 732-247-9379 PUBLIC WORKS Meter Issues/Questions 732-819-0052 Sanitary Sewer Back-ups (Weekends Community Events 732-514-1277 & Evenings) 732-572-3800 Senior Programs, Events & Activities Borough Shade Tree Water leaks CONSTRUCTION Bulk Trash Water Quality Issues/Questions Garbage 732-777-6013 Leaf Bags WATER & SEWER Recycling FINANCE COURT Roadway Improvements 732-777-6010 732-819-3787 Snow Removal Billing & Meter Reading Court Sewerage Bills Wedding/Civil Union Ceremony by Judge 2015 BOROUGH CALENDAR All meetings are subject to change, please check the Borough’s website at www.hpboro.com for updates. Board of Health Meeting Borough Hall 7:00 pm September 10; October 8 & November 12

Council Committee Meeting Borough Hall 7:00 pm August 11; September 1; October 7 & 20 & November 10

Commission for Universal Access Meeting Borough Hall 7:30 pm September 3; October 1 & November 5

Environmental Commission Meeting Environmental Center 8:00 pm September 2; October 7 & November 4

Library Board Meeting Library 7:30 pm August 24; September 28; October 26 & November 23

Planning Board Meeting Borough Hall 7:30 pm August 13; September 10; October 8 & November 12

Public Information Committee Meeting Senior/Youth Center 6:30 pm August 26; October 28 & November 18

Redevelopment Agency Meeting Borough Hall 7:30 pm August 6; September 3, October 1 & November 5

Shade Tree Advisory Meeting Environmental Center 8:00 pm September 9; October 14 & November 11

Sustainable Highland Park Meeting Environmental Center 7:30 pm August 26; September 30; October 28 & November 18

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Borough Hall 7:30 pm August 24; September 21; October 26 & November 23 BOROUGH HOLIDAYS – BOROUGH OFFICES CLOSED Labor Day 9/7; Columbus Day 10/12; Veteran’s Day 11/11; Thanksgiving Day 11/26; Day After Thanksgiving 11/27

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Park Partners Success Story When Highland Park cre- public and make environmen- ated the Park Partners Com- tal education resources more munity Service Grant Program, accessible to everybody. the hope was to encourage our active-minded residents During the Park Partners to get even more involved in grant vote, the girls created an the community. The response impressive presentation, and to this program has exceeded residents voted to award Enrich expectations, and one of the HP a 2015 Park Partners Com- most promising results is the munity Service Grant in the involvement of so many young category of Environment. With residents. For our high school- the grant money, Enrich HP of- ers, Park Partners has become fered a series of films about en- their entryway to civic involve- vironmental issues, which were ment. Last year two high- shown at the Highland Park school student-run programs Public Library. won grant money to execute their programs, CuttingOut- “It’s been a pleasure to work Hunger and Enrich HP. Cut- to raise awareness of these is- tingOutHunger, a program that sues. We hoped to create HP collects coupons to purchase Enrich to make environmental items for the HP Food Pantry, education resources more ac- has donated thousands of dol- cessible to the public. Without lars worth of products over the the Park Partners, the project past two years, thanks in part to would have never happened, so Yuqing Zhou, Sarah Liebau, Mark Dixon, Hailey Conrad the Park Partners grants they re- we appreciate the support,” said ceived in 2014 and 2015. Enrich Sarah Liebau. For the second part of their how even small changes can ronmental Road Trip next year HP is an Environment Education On April 2, 2015, the group project, they welcomed Mark make a difference. being even more successful!” program created by high school Dixon, creator of the documen- students Sarah Liebau and Hai- presented the film “Blackfish”, “I am always astounded by said Principal Michael Lassiter. about the mistreatment of ma- tary “YERT: Your Environmental ley Conrad. As co-presidents of the focus to detail and the tire- Liebau and Conrad appreci- rine life at sea parks. On April Road Trip” to speak at the High less dedication that Sarah and the Highland Park High School ated the Borough support, and Environment Club, Liebau and 9th they showed “Blue Gold: School. The event, on June 2, Hailey have to spreading an were excited with the success Conrad wanted to spread their World Water Wars” about the 2015, was both educational and environmental message in our concern for the environment privatization of water. The mov- engaging for the high school school. They are always hard at of this program. They both plan to the entire community. Their ie “Trashed” about trash and students. Dixon encouraged work coming up with ideas to on continuing their involve- goal was to bring awareness pollution was screened on April the students to live a more sus- make the school more sustain- ment with environmental issues of environmental issues to the 23rd. tainable lifestyle, emphasizing able. I look forward to our Envi- in the future.

Celebrating Our Volunteers Highland Park Launches years, was awarded Volunteer of the Year. Rabbi Kaminetsky’s Smart Home Energy contributions to the commu- nity are invaluable, including Efficiency Campaign his attendance of police events, making sure food service equip- ment is kosher for our residents, and his selfless support and as- sistance to the Police and Bor- ough officials, as well as many of our residents. Lieutenant Gary Panichella spoke about Rabbi Kaminetsky’s influence on him Highland Park Mayor improvements that reduce and the police department. Gayle Brill Mittler and Bor- energy use by up to thirty “I always cherish your visits ough Council President Su- percent through NJ’s Clean Rabbi Kaminetsky received the Volunteer of the Year Award from and conversations,” Panichella san Welkovits announced Energy Program. Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler and Sergeant Gary Panichella a renewed initiative to said. “You have always been “This program helps provide homeowners with The Mayor and Council were Barnes (Environmental Com- there for me and the depart- connect Highland Park resi- resources to improve the pleased to recognize our nu- mission), Beth Leech (Commu- ment, and your help on Na- dents to resources that will energy efficiency of their merous resident volunteers at a nity Food Pantry), Jesse Cros- help them save energy and tional Night Out as well as your homes. As a follow up to special Volunteer Appreciation son (Board of Health), Evelyn money while bringing us humble and kind words on Me- the ground-breaking home Event on April 22, 2015. Over Sedehi (Housing Authority), closer to achieving a more morial Day and Veterans Day are energy assessment program 200 residents volunteer on our Elizabeth Estes (Human Rela- sustainable Highland Park,” sincerely appreciated.” launched by Highland Park of our committees, commis- tions Commission), Bruce Tuck- said Teri Jover, Chair of Sus- in 2012 (and subsequently sions or departments. The event er (Library Board of Trustees), More than 100 people at- tainable Highland Park and replicated in a half dozen acknowledged our volunteers’ James Nichols (Main Street HP), managing director of New tended the event at the Senior/ other communities through- unwavering dedication and ser- Lara Arp (Municipal Alliance), Jersey Future, a statewide Youth Center, and numerous out New Jersey), a renewed vice to our community. It is our Craige Ambroch (Meadow organization devoted to Highland Park restaurants do- home energy assessment volunteers that make our town Trails), Kim Hammond (Plan- responsible planning and nated food for the residents. program will be unveiled so successful and special. ning Board), Matt Hersh (Public sustainable development. Information Committee), Greg Residents and local merchants during the fall season. Council President Su- This year one member of Trevor (Recreation Advisory came out to support each other For its campaign to help san Welkovits, Frank Troy each Borough Committee or Committee), Randall Solomon and enjoy an evening socializ- local homeowners improve of Public Works and vol- Commission received a special (Redevelopment Agency), ing with their neighbors. the comfort and efficiency unteers on Sustainable honor. These honorees includ- Mary Denver (Shade Tree Ad- of their homes, Highland Highland Park will work ed: visory Committee), Allan Wil- Congratulations to all of the Park has contracted with together to administer the liams (Sustainable Highland honorees. There are many op- Paul Scharf (First Aid Squad) Ciel Power LLC. Under the campaign. Local home- Park), David Seiden (Volunteer portunities for residents to vol- Loleta Mitchell (Council on Ag- Smart Homes program, owners will receive letters Fire Department), Dr. Cliff Lacy unteer their talents and services residents can receive home from Ciel Power announc- ing), Jonathan Horowitz (Arts (Mayor’s Wellness Campaign), to the Borough. Visit www.hp- energy audits for $49, dis- ing the campaign. To learn Commission), Clint Andrews Judy Richman (Board of Ad- boro.com for a complete list of counted from Ciel Power’s more about the program, (Capital Improvements Plan- justment). ning Task Force), Gary Leslie Committees and Commissions. regular $99 fee. Home- residents can visit www. (Cable TV Advisory Committee), Rabbi Kaminetsky, who has Thank you, again, to our volun- owners who complete the cielpower.com/highland- Diane Feldman (Commission served as our Police Depart- teers – we appreciate your hard audit can qualify for home park or call 201-632-3463. for Universal Access), Steve ment Chaplain for more than 20 work on behalf of the Borough.

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Highland Park Sends Students to Highland Marks

YouthROOTS Leadership Camp Dahlia Moyal Highland Park native Dahlia Moyal, a fitness instructor in the Israel Defense Force who trains had to act quickly to pull some soldiers in Maglan (the Special Forces), recently won funding together. On May 20, her first major weightlifting championship by squat- 2015, Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler ting an incredible 265 pounds! Moyal is a graduate of and High School Principal Mi- Highland Park High School and now she competes and chael Lassiter, with the support of helps write strength-training workouts on her base. Council and Superintendent Soto, sponsored a fundraising event to Frank Corcoran Highland Park resident Frank Corcoran raise money for some of our high was honored recently by the Middlesex County Freehold- school students to attend this ers for his service to the community. Corcoran is active in camp. The camp takes a maxi- the NJ Gay Pride Center in HP and the Dignity movement mum of 8 students from a school and runs the Tower Thrift Shop at the Reformed Church, district each year. The event was serving the needs of hundreds of residents every year. held at Tete’s Bistronomie and Captain David Manero Highland Park graduate Cap- DJ Jay Dabhi, Ashton Burrell, LeDerick Horne featured DJ Jay Dabhi, poet and tain David Manero, U.S.N. has been appointed to be- advocate LeDerick Horne, and come Admiral in the U.S. Navy and earned his Navy Our youth are our future lead- changing journey, participants LIVE Mentorship leader Ashton Pilot wings in 1991. He served a tour of duty in Des- ers, workers, and volunteers, and will cultivate self-esteem, learn Burrell. Thanks to donations from ert Storm and two-year tours of duty in both Germa- Highland Park strives to cultivate how to engage in global citizen- members of our Highland Park ny and Russia He is currently station in the Pentagon. a sense of community service and ship, and develop strategies to community, we were thrilled to Eve Orenstein Highland Park native Eve Oren- civic participation in our young overcome challenges from bias, raise enough funds to send seven stein performed with the National Chorale at Lin- residents. We have encour- bullying and oppression. Stu- students this year! Upon their coln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall on May 1st. Oren- aged their innovative programs dents will create a growth plan return from the YouthROOTS stein is an opera and classical singer, and has been through our very popular Park to catalyze change at both a per- camp, these seven students will singing with the Chorale several times a year since 2007. Partners Program, which pro- sonal and community level. implement programs and groups vides grants for community ser- This program enables stu- within school to teach their peers Cheryl Wall Highland Park resident Cheryl Wall has re- vice projects, and we work closely dents who would not normally what they learned, and to act as ceived the 2015-2016 Chancellor’s Professorship in the with the schools on numerous have the chance to go away in mentors to other students. The Arts and Humanities from Rutgers University where she programs to benefit the commu- the summer to enjoy a week of students are Piney Arp, Dylan has been employed since 1972. She has authored or ed- nity. Recently we were offered camp while learning important Boynton, Kyle Hagin, Ogemdi ited nine books and numerous essays, and is a preeminent an opportunity to support these life skills. It is innovative, effective Nwadke,Patricia McDaniel, Olivia scholar of twentieth-century African American literature. future leaders that we couldn’t and essential to building confi- Ruiz and Amiri Tulloch. Joseph Balabkins Highland Park resident Joseph Bal- pass up. dence and leadership among our abkins is a board member of the Rotary Club of New youth, and we are excited to par- Thank you to all of the donors, The ROOTS organization ap- the ROOTS organization and ev- Brunswick, where he helped raise $1,000 to fund scholar- ticipate in the program. ships for course materials and educational supplies for proached the Borough with erybody involved in the planning military veterans at Middlesex County College. The club Project YouthROOTS, a weeklong The only issue we had was process. We are excited for this also pledged $1,000 per year over the next two years. summer mentorship camp for that the cost to send our students year’s participants, and look for- high school students entering was not part of the municipal or ward to continuing the program Congratulations to Highland Park residents Elissa J grades 10-12. During this life- school budget for this year. We in the future. Birbach, Tamara Esther Birbach, Kristina P Brown, Wei Chia Chen, Nadiya Chernitska, Nicholas Dresch, Rigo Thomas Gutierrez, Dain Kim, Rachel Dahlia Krieger, Karina Lendel, Meng Qi Lin, Nina Shoshana Moyal, Spotlight on the Daniel Alejandro Pinzas, Marni Joy Salomon, Suet Fung Wong, Feng Hua Zeng, Laila Zouhou, who were named to the Dean’s List at Middlesex County College for Environmental Commission the spring 2015 semester. The Highland Park Environ- reviewed the site clean up docu- Council. In addition, the Commis- mental Commission (HPEC) was mentation for the Sunoco prop- sion manages the 16 acre “Mead- established in 1968 to review erty (Raritan Avenue) and the ows” conservation area and the site plan applications for envi- Honeywell property (River Road Meadows Trail (at S. 5th Ave and Backyard Composting… ronmental issues such as slopes, and behind Cleveland Avenue). Valentine Street). stream corridors, and the use of native plants and trees for land- In 2012 HPEC published the The Commission meets at the Getting Started scaping. Highland Park Environmental Eugene Young Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI), docu- Education Center, 20 River Road, The HPEC, currently under the menting maps and data on lo- 8:00 PM on the first Wednesday leadership of Michael Rosenberg, cal and regional environmental of the month. We currently have works closely with the Planning conditions. The ERI can be down- two openings on our committee. Board or Zoning Board of Ad- loaded at http://www.hpboro. If you are interested in volunteer- justment regarding concerns or com/documentcenter/view/921. ing for these positions, down- recommendations, which helps HPEC also reviews draft environ- load the volunteer form at http:// assure that environmental issues mental ordinance for the Bor- hpboro.com/DocumentCenter/ are considered on major devel- ough Council and on occasion View/2191 and submit to the Bor- opment projects. Recently, HPEC recommend ordinances to the ough Clerk’s office.

Stay Safe As You Walk! Have you ever considered used again. It is also a great way backyard composting but think it of keeping organic material out would be too complicated , too- of the landfill, thereby reducing As a walking community, Highland Park considers the safety of our pedestrians smelly, too yucky, too expensive? methane emissions and your car- and bicyclists to be of the utmost priority. To that end, we are continually mak- Sustainable Highland Park is hop- bon footprint. ing to convince you otherwise. ing improvements to make our streets safer and more convenient for everyone. Buy a backyard composter Our Complete Streets program provided wider sidewalks in our downtown, the Backyard composting is, in for under $50 from Middlesex recent addition of sharrows on the streets helps make drivers aware of bicyclists, fact, a simple and inexpensive County http://www.mciauth. and our sidewalk program made our residential sidewalks easier and safer to way to 1) reduce Highland Park’s com/composting.htm or a store use. landfill fees, 2) produce compost like Home Depot. Get instruc- We encourage residents and visitors to use the sidewalks throughout town to ensure their safe- to make your lawns and gardens tions on how to compost online. ty. Obey pedestrian safety rules, such as crossing at crosswalks, and be alert and aware of your healthier, 3) save you money on For a step by step introduction go surroundings. The New Jersey Department of Health lists the following pedestrian safety tips: fertilizer, mulch and garbage to http://cswd.net/composting/ bags and 4) decrease waste go- backyard-composting/ Look left, right, and left again before crossing a street • Make eye contact with drivers when ing to the landfill. crossing busy streets • Wear bright colors or reflective clothing at night• Walk on the side- Sustainable Highland Park walk whenever possible • When crossing, don’t use your cell phone for calls and texting • Following some simple rules generally meets the 4th Wednes- Use particular caution when crossing driveways and alley entrances of composting, it is easy and day each month at 7:30 PM at the satisfying to watch your kitchen Environmental Center, 20 River Stay safe in Highland Park, and enjoy our community while you walk, ride or drive! scraps transform into decom- Road. For questions, email sus- posed material which can be [email protected]

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Nineteenth Annual Farmer’s Market in Full Swing WE WANT YOU FOR ARTS IN THE PARK! core of our mission.” cherries, plums, corn, tomatoes, and apple cider One of the largest markets in the Are you an artist? A ven- Highland Park and enjoy ar- state, shoppers enjoy a wide vari- • Nice & Sharp (Plainsboro): Sharp- dor? A sponsor of the arts? An tistic offeri ngs, live music and ety of fruits and vegetables, baked ening service for knives, shears, art lover? Main Street High- other entertainment, food goods, flowers, cheeses, pickles, blender blades, clipper blades, land Park wants you! from local restaurants, chil- meats, and more. This year’s ven- scissors, tools, and more dren’s activities, promotional Arts in the Park, Highland dors include: booths, and much more. • Over the Moon Toys (Highland Park’s annual street festival • Baker’s Bounty (Linden): Brick- Park): Toys and games for ages 0 to and juried art show, is back for Artists, crafters, perform- oven Italian bread, fresh seasonal googleplex with a focus on green, its 11th year on Sunday, Sep- ers, and vendors are invited to fair trade, and brainy products cakes, pies and desserts tember 20, 2015. This event participate. Participants in the Back for its 19th year, the week- is Highland Park’s premiere • Puppy Pies: Homemade gour- juried art show display and ly Highland Park Farmers Market • Better World Cafe (Highland festival and attracts thou- Park): A community cafe serving met dog treats sell their work under tents returned for the season on Friday sands of people every year along Raritan Avenue. The art local and seasonal food to downtown Highland Park. June 5, once again providing lo- • R&K Farm (Monroe Township): show features cash awards for cals with the Garden State’s boun- Don’t miss this chance to get • Bruce Julian: All natural Bloody Produce, specializing in eggplants, first, second, and third places ty for the next six months. The involved. Mary mixes peppers, basil and cut flowers in seven categories: Paint- market runs on Fridays from 11:00 ing, Sculpture, Photography, am – 5:30 pm, from June through • Capsaicin Chiles (Highland Park): • Skeba Farms (Hightstown): Jersey The annual celebration Fine Crafts, “Green” (recycled/ December. Smoky, fruity, sweet, and salty fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs of the arts draws thousands small batch condiments of art enthusiasts and visi- found), Graphics/Drawing/ “The Farmers Market brings • Through the Moongate (High- tors from around the region Printmaking, and Mixed Me- not only fruits and vegetables, but • Carabella Imports (Hoboken): im- land Park): Gift gallery featuring to stroll through downtown dia. also vitality and fun to downtown ported Italian olive oils work by local and domestic art- Highland Park every Friday,” said ists and hand-crafted, fairly traded • Cherry Grove Farm (Lawrencev- Rebecca Hersh, Executive Director work by artisans from around the ille): farmstead cheeses, whey-fed of Main Street Highland Park. “The world Artists, Crafters, and Other Vendors pork, grass-fed lamb, grass-fed market brings people from all over Register online today to reserve your space! beef and pasture-raised chickens • Von Thun’s Farm (Monmouth the region to our downtown, al- Visit mainstreethp.org for information. and eggs Junction): Fresh produce includ- lowing us to showcase not just the ing blueberries peaches, apples, Performers market itself, but also all that High- • Davidson Exotic Mushrooms nectarines, sweet corn, tomatoes, Are you a musician, dancer, poet, or other performer? land Park’s downtown has to offer. (Pennsauken): Cremini, portabel- peppers, fresh cut flowers Consider performing on our music stages or our lo, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms The 2015 market season is The Highland Park Farmers dance, theater, and spoken word stages. sponsored by community partner • Doc Pickle (Wayne): New York Market operates every Friday Visit mainstreethp.org for information. St. Peter’s Healthcare System. “As a Style pickles out of the barrel, sau- through December 18 (except for Sponsors small nonprofit, we could not do erkraut, marinated mushrooms Friday November 27, the Friday Please consider supporting this wonderful annual the work we do without the gen- after Thanksgiving) from 11:00 community celebration of the arts by being an Arts in erous support of sponsors like St. • Gourmet Nuts & Dried Fruit (East am – 5:30 pm, and is located in the the Park sponsor. A wide range of sponsorship levels are Peter’s Healthcare System,” said Hanover): A wide variety of nuts heart of downtown Highland Park, available. Visit mainstreethp.org for information. Ms. Hersh. “Their support of this and dried fruits on Raritan Avenue between 2nd year’s market goes a long way to • Hoboken Farmstand (Hoboken): and 3rd Avenues. WIC and Senior Art Lovers & Festival Goers helping promote good health and Fresh mozzarella, Italian bread, FMNP vouchers are accepted by Save the date and be sure to follow our event page a healthy community.” Omaha steaks, famous crab cakes, some farmers. All Highland Park for updates. Visit mainstreethp.org for information. residents eligible to participate in “Saint Peter’s University Hos- stuffed salmon and sole, and pre- pared chicken the Highland Park food pantry re- pital is pleased to partner with ceive vouchers that can be used Highland Park in health and well- • Jeff’s Organic Produce (Monroe): as cash to purchase fruits and veg- ness initiatives, added Tabiri M. Certified organic fruits, vegeta- etables at the Farmers Market. Chukunta, MDiv, DMin, DRCC, Ex- bles, and herbs Backyard Composting… ecutive Director, Community Out- For additional information, reach and Diversity at Saint Peter’s • Melick’s Town Farm (Oldwick): please call (732) 828-8444 or visit Healthcare System. “Providing ser- Fresh seasonal fruits and vegeta- www.mainstreethp.org or www. Getting Started vices to the community is at the bles, including peaches, apples, facebook.com/MainStreetHP. Freeholder Corner

Super Storm Sandy was an his- installing a state of the art and toric event forever changing the redundant wireless system which way our state plans for weather will provide uninterrupted service related emergencies. The storm to our county and to municipal tested every element of emergen- Police Departments, such as the cy response and demonstrated Borough of Highland Park, who the strengths and weaknesses of utilize the county radio system. our Middlesex County Emergency One area where I felt we were Operations Plan. As a resident not as prepared as we needed to of Highland Park I saw firsthand Freeholder James Polos be was our response to floods. As how flooding and power outages Middlesex County a result, we are ordering equip- Chairman of Public Safety & Health could cripple our community. ment which can assist our com- Once the storm ended my first munities during any flooding situ- ing needed for ten volunteers objective was to ensure that the ation. We have ordered two “high from our dedicated Fire Depart- county had a capable and proper- water” vehicles and I have spear- ment and First Aid Squad. With ly staffed Recovery Office to deal headed the creation of a Middle- the strong municipal support with the personal loss and physi- sex County Lightweight Boat Task of Chief Stephen Rizco and the cal devastation felt by so many of Force. The county is purchasing six Mayor and Council, Highland Park our county residents. light weight military grade inflat- will soon be properly equipped to My second objective was to able boats which can be used for handle any water emergency in perform a post-incident review flooding evacuation, transport of the Borough. Flooding and river with county staff to develop a equipment in flooded areas and recreation are a reality in this com- plan to address any deficiency in river or lake rescues. Two boats will munity so it will be comforting to remain with county forces while response that we could identify. know our emergency responders four will be staged in municipali- We experienced emergency ser- will now be properly equipped ties throughout the county. vice communication failures dur- and trained to handle any emer- ing the storm which were related I have arranged for Highland gency even if mutual aid, which is to existing older communication Park to receive one of the boats, what we have depended upon in technology. The county is now and all the equipment and train- the past, is unavailable.

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Community Services Office on Aging

Summer/Fall & Winter 2015 Senior Programs Programs Description Age Requirements Date Time Place Fee Pre-registration is Escape the heat and join your friends for Thurs. Senior/Youth Ice Cream Social an afternoon treat! Enjoy ice cream with 55+ required. Open to 2:00 pm FREE 8/13/15 Center all the toppings! Members ONLY Pre-registration is Join us for Lunch and Enjoy a Mon. Senior/Youth September Luncheon 55+ required. Open to 12:00 pm FREE Presentation or Entertainment 9/21/15 Center Members ONLY Pre-registration is Join us for Lunch and Enjoy a Fri. Senior/Youth October Luncheon 55+ required. Open to 12:00 pm FREE Presentation or Entertainment 10/23/15 Center Members ONLY Pre-registration is Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Luncheon with Turkey and Mon. Senior/Youth all the trimmings! Musical Entertainment 55+ required. Open to 12:00 pm FREE Celebration Luncheon 11/23/15 Center provided by: Francine & Joel Members ONLY Pre-registration is Join us for lunch at The Italian Bistro & Thurs. Senior/Youth $10.00 Senior Holiday Party Enjoy Entertainment to Celebrate the 55+ required. Open to 12:00 pm 12/17/15 Center /person Winter Holidays By: Gordon James Members ONLY Pre-registration is Annual Lion’s Club Join the Lion’s club members & your Sat. 11:30 am Senior/Youth friends for an afternoon of music to 55+ required. Open to FREE Luncheon & Holiday Party 12/19/15 -1:00 pm Center welcome in the Holiday Season Members ONLY Senior Programs All Programs are held at the Highland Park Senior/Youth Center, 220 South 6th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Programs Age Dates Days Time Fee ARA Meeting Year-Round 55+ 1st Thursday of each Month 1:00 pm ARA Membership Dues (Alliance for Retired Americans) (except July/Aug) Year-Round Body Refit 55+ Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s 9:30 am $1.00 / class Sessions Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s Exercise with Donna 55+ Year-Round 11:30 am -12:30 pm $1.00 / class (Wednesday 11:45 a.m.) Senior Yoga 55+ Year-Round Monday’s & Friday’s 12:30 pm -1:00 pm $1.00 / class

The Senior/Youth Center is open Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Senior In- Town Transportation is available Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Out of Town Medical Transportation is available Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. To schedule a ride, please call the center at (732) 819-0052. A monthly Senior Citizens Calendar with detailed program information and more is available at the Senior/Youth Center or online at www.hpboro.com For further info, please contact The Dept. of Community Services or Kimberly Perkins, Senior Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or stop by the Senior Center to inquire about registering for programs. Limited enrollments for some programs. Space is also limited on some senior trips.

The Senior/Youth Center Serves as a meeting place for local senior citizens. It offers a wide variety of Social, Recreational, and Educational Activities daily for the benefit and enjoyment of Highland Park Seniors. All Activities, Programs, Luncheons, Trips & Transportation are available to members of the Highland Park Senior Center. The Yearly fee is $10.00 for In Town Residents and $75.00 per year for Out of Town Residents The Department of Community Services, Office on Aging - Senior/Youth Center (732) 819-0052

Recreation Department The Department of Community Services, Office on Aging - Senior/Youth Center (732) 819-0052 - 220 South Sixth Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Youth Soccer Youth Juggling Adult 30+Basketball Adult Volleyball Starts in September. All levels welcome. A fun Starts in September. All levels welcome. Team play and clinics included! environment to learn how to juggle! Men 30 and Over. Runs Monday nights. Youth Chess Youth Basketball Adult 18-29 Basketball Veterans Day Beginner and Advanced instruction Starts in December Starts in September. 11/11/15 on the main street during a 5 week program. Team play and clinics included. For Men 18 to 29 years old. to honor our veterans. Youth Theater Buddy Ball Adult Tai Chi Sports Equipment & Cleat Exchange All levels welcome. Matching up special needs children Advanced and Beginner Bring your lightly used cleats A show will conclude the program. with buddies to learn a sport. classes offered. and sports equipment. Youth and Adult Table Tennis Adult Turf Soccer Halloween Party Adult Wild Wacky Women Sunday mornings. Sunday mornings on the turf field 10/25/15 Come join our costume Combination workouts for all levels. Come and learn to play table tennis. behind the High School. parade and party! Adult Indoor Soccer Adult Israeli Dance Recreation Advisory Committee Youth Monday Night Football Starts in January. Women only. Meetings take place quarterly. Held on the turf field Monday Nights. Program runs inside a gym. Program runs on Monday nights. Next meeting in September For more information visit: www.hpboro.com • Or like us on facebook @highlandparknjrecreation • ALL Programs need a minimum enrollment to run!

Highland Park Senior Outreach Program The Highland Park Borough Senior Outreach Program provides information and assistance to seniors 60+, disabled adults, and anyone who lives in Highland Park. The Outreach Coordinator is here to listen and respond to your urgent needs. She will help arrange for various services such as meals, housing options, home energy, immigration, transportation, social security, Medicare, food stamps, and home care. Our Outreach Coordinator will actively work with you to assist with forms and applications for programs and benefits, and will advocate on your behalf if a problem or glitch arises. Best of all, our services are free of charge and confidential. Due to the increasing number of people seeking outreach services, we ask that you call to make an appointment ahead of time. Appointments are available Monday – Friday between 8am-4pm. Homebound persons may call to request a home visit. Please call to schedule an appointment at 732-819-0052 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Open enrollment for Medicare is from October 15th- December 7th Another reminder that fall and winter is upon us this is the time to apply for energy assistance. LIHEP applications are accepted from October 1- April 30th. The sooner you apply the better. * Chinese/Mandarin translators desperately needed. Your help is needed and we will accommodate your schedule. Please ask for Kim or Nicole, Highland Park Senior Center, 732-819-0052. Visit the Borough’s website at www.hpboro.com for complete events and programming.

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Public Library

Public Library • 31 North Fifth Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904 Message from Jane Stanley, Director 732-572-2750 • www.hpplnj.org • Contact: Valeri Drach Weidmann of the Highland Park Public Library We look forward to seeing you at the library this fall. We have lots of exciting new programs for adults that include informative talks, film Library Schedule & Hours series, workshops, poetry readings, writing workshops, and concerts. For children and teens we have clubs, art programs, game days, films, WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS HOLIDAY CLOSINGS and special events. Sat. 9/5, Sun. 9/6, Mon. 9/7 Each month we feature different artists in our meeting room and display Monday 10–9 Saturdays 10–5 Mon. 9/7 - Labor Day Sept: 19, Oct: 3, 17, 31, cases. In addition to our public computers with internet access and free Tuesday 10–9 Mon. 10/12 - Columbus Day WIFI, we also offer a Career and Education Center where you can work on Nov: 14, 28, & Dec: 12 Tue. 11/3 - Election Day Wednesday 10–5 your resume and search for jobs. Visit our website www.hpplnj.org to access online services such as Sundays 1-5 Wed. 10/11 - Veteran’s Day Thursday 10–9 Thurs. 11/26 - Thanksgiving Day Mango Languages, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks from eLibraryNJ, as well as databases Sept: 13, 27, Oct: 11, 25, provided by the NJ State Library. You can also access our catalogue and your library account with Friday 10–5 Nov: 8, 22, & Dec: 6, 20 Fri. 11/27 - Day After Thanksgiving Fri. 12/25 - Christmas Day & Sat. 12/26 our smart phone app www.hppl.boopsie.com

Fall 2015 Adult Programs Program Description Date Time

International Film Festival Zero Motivation - Hebrew - 1 hour, 36 minutes Tues. 8/4 6:30 pm

International Film Series Wild Tales - Spanish - 2 hours - Rated R Tues. 8/11 6:30 pm

Rutgers Physics Professor Amit Lath Particle Physics Program Thurs. 8/20 7:00 pm and Colleagues Present Higgs Boson

Film/ Introduction by Dr. Robert Knoll Film in the Eighties Tues. 9/1 6:30 pm My Favorite Year (1982) - Rated PG

Women of the Civil War Talk and Presentation Thurs. 9/10 7:00 pm

Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series Ed Romond Tues. 9/29 7:30 pm

Film in the Eighties On Golden Pond Tues. 10/6 6:30 pm

Members of the Faculty at Westminster Chamber Music Concert Sun. 10/25 3:30 pm Conservatory

Friends of the Library Poetry Workshop Jim Haba Sat. 10/31 1:00 pm

Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series Jane Rawlings Tues. 10/27 7:30 pm

Friends of the Library Poetry Night Series BJ Ward Tues. 11/24 7:30 pm

Fall 2015 Teen Programs For more programs please go to www.hpplnj.org Program Description Date Time

Teen Craft Make your own Duct Tape Bookmarks Tues. 8/4 3:00pm

Fall 2015 Children Programs For more programs please pick up a brochure at the front desk or go to the library website at www.hpplnj.org Program Description Date Time

Super Hero Afternoon Games, crafts, stories and creative drama for 5 and 6 year olds. Wed. 8/5 3:30 pm

Stories, finger plays, and crafts for two – three year olds accompanied Tues. 8/4 & TNT (Twos and Threes) 10:30 am by an adult. Please register for only one session. 8/11

Tues. 8/4 & Book Break Bring a bag lunch to story time and sit on the back lawn of the library 11:30 am 8/11

Summer Movies for Kids Series Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Tues. 8/11 3:00 pm

Juggling Hoffmans Astounding juggling feats from a husband and wife team! Thurs. 8/13 6:30 pm

Read to Belle The Library Dog Sign up for a 10-15 minute session. Belle loves to listen! Thurs. 1/23- 6:00 pm- For children who need practice Registration is required. 3/13 7:00 pm reading.

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Department of Public Works Collections are performed UPCOMING HOLIDAYS VETERAN’S DAY Dec. 24 (Thurs) Business District, North Side weekly during these months, al- Nov. 11 (Wed) South Side recycling collection & Triangle (**Special pick up af- ternating starting locations each LABOR DAY Holiday falls on Wednesday, no Dec. 25 (Fri) ter Borough Wide Garage Sale) week. The first week the collec- Sept. 7 (Mon) changes to collection schedule Christmas Day Oct. 15 (Thurs) South Side (**Special pick up af- tions will start on the South Side, Labor Day – Closed THANKSGIVING NEW YEAR’S DAY ter Borough Wide Garage Sale) the second week the North Side Sept. 8 (Tues) and the third week in the Tri- **Please note there will be Dec. 28 (Mon) Dec. 2 (Wed) angle, and so on. Residents are Business District, North Side & Business District, North Side & Business District, North Side NO RECYCLING COLLECTION encouraged to place their leaves Triangle recycling collection Triangle garbage collection & Triangle during this holiday week at the curb on Sunday evenings Sept. 9 (Wed) Dec. 29 (Tues) Nov. 23 (Mon) Dec. 3 (Thurs) so they don’t miss the collection. Business District, North Side & Business District, North Side & Business District, North Side & South Side The DPW makes every effort to Triangle garbage collection Triangle recycling collection Triangle garbage collection collect each street once a week. Sept. 10 (Thurs) Dec. 30 (Wed) LEAF BAG DISTRIBUTION Nov. 24 (Tues) South Side recycling collection Business District & South Side Leaf bag distribution will Leaves MUST be placed at the Bagged leaves collection curb in either the paper biode- Sept. 11 (Fri) garbage collection begin on Tuesday, Oct. 13th, at Nov. 25 (Wed) gradable leaf bags or loose in Business District & South Side Dec. 31(Thurs) the Dept. of Public Works ga- Business District & South Side South Side recycling collection rage, located at 444 Valentine garbage cans. Plastic bags are garbage collection garbage collection not accepted during the leaf col- Jan. 1 (Fri) St, between 7:00 am through lections. The material collected COLUMBUS DAY Nov. 26 (Thurs) New Year’s Day - Closed 2:30 pm, Monday through Fri- Thanksgiving Day – Closed day. Residents are entitled to at the curb is taken to a recycling Oct. 12 (Mon) facility and composted. Please Nov. 27 (Fri) BULK TRASH COLLECTIONS pick up 20 biodegradable leaf Columbus Day – Closed remember that it is illegal to rake Day after Thanksgiving – Closed bags per property. After Dec. 1st, Oct. 13 (Tues) Aug. 5 (Wed) residents may pick up additional leaves into the street. Business District, North Side & CHRISTMAS Business District, North Side & bags, until the supply runs out. Triangle recycling collection Dec. 21 (Mon) Triangle ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Oct. 14 (Wed) Business District, North Side & Aug. 6 (Thurs) LEAF COLLECTION Business District, North Side & South Side A reminder that electronic re- Triangle garbage collection Leaf collection traditionally Triangle garbage collection cycling is available as a drop-off Dec. 22 (Tues) Oct. 1 (Thurs) runs October through Decem- program at the DPW garage and Oct. 15 (Thurs) Business District, North Side & South Side ber, occasionally through Janu- there is NO curbside collection South Side recycling collection Triangle recycling collection Oct. 7 (Wed) ary. The duration of the collec- of electronics. Residents must Oct. 16 (Fri) Dec. 23 (Wed) Business District, North Side tion depends on the amount of bring their electronic devices to Business District & South Side Business District & South Side & Triangle leaves still not picked up, as well the DPW garage during normal garbage collection garbage collection Oct. 13 (Tues) as weather conditions. business hours for drop-off. Photo Collage

Borough of Highland Park Monica Jackson, Communications Coordinator | Stacy Kaplan, Communications Coordinator Public Information Committee HIGHLAND PARK NEWS Matthew Hersh, Chair | Chaim Cohen, Vice chair | Ana Pairet Vinas | Laurel Kornfeld | Mason Resnick Saskia Marina | Shelby Holliman | Valeri Drach Weidmann | Xie Xiaoxia

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