Highland Park Borough Council Meeting - 6/23/2026

The Highland Park Borough Council held a meeting on June 23, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council introduced and passed ordinances related to capital improvements and fee adjustments, including a bond ordinance for the South 3rd Avenue plaza project with an appropriation of $4.5 million, partially funded by a $1 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. They also discussed an increase in appropriation by $761,516 for the Safe Routes to School grant, emphasizing its importance for construction, roadways, and engineering work. Additionally, the council approved a $430,000 expenditure for a new side loader garbage truck and accepted a $7,000 distracted driving crackdown grant. Updates on fee adjustments for construction permits, housing inspections, and lead-based paint inspections were also presented, reflecting changes advised by the state Department of Community Affairs. The meeting featured community recognitions and reports but focused significantly on capital projects and grant-funded initiatives that will impact future procurement and infrastructure development in Highland Park.