Highland Park Borough Council Meeting - 6/9/2026

The Highland Park Borough Council held a meeting on June 9, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Notably, the council introduced and approved a capital ordinance (26-2130) amending the capital school grant, with a public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026. The council also discussed increasing funding by over $76,000 for the Safe Routes to School project, aimed at improving pedestrian safety in the borough. Additionally, a resolution was passed to apply for a $25,000 stewardship grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to support professional tree care services under the community forestry master plan, requiring a 25% local match. Other procurement-related matters included an upcoming RFP to repurpose the General Tire sign at Third Avenue Plaza, which is being coordinated with the planning board. The meeting also addressed community concerns about local noise and litter issues, with emphasis on enforcement through proper channels. No new contracts or vendor awards were explicitly mentioned, but the council showed active engagement in capital improvement projects and grant funding applications.