Borough of Highlands, NJ
  40.40422oN by 73.990674oE

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Public Notices
DEP News Release: The Swimming Safety (pdf)
The Clining Jellyfish Advisory Expanded to Barnegat Bay (pdf)
Community Development Block Grant Meetings (pdf)
Community Development Block Grant Requirements (pdf)
Borough Council Special Meeting Notice June 11, 2018 (pdf)
Public Notice for Non-Fair Open - Res 18-091 Branins (pdf)
Public Notice - Monmouth Cty Mosquito Commission Information (pdf)
Public Notice of Ordinance 18-10 Intro (pdf)
Public Notice of Ordinance 18-08 Intro (pdf)
Public Notice of Non-Fair Open - Res 18-093 Heyer Gruel Assoc (pdf)
Public Notice for Ordinance 18-09 Intro (pdf)
Public Notice for Non-Fair Open - Res 18-089 CME Assoc (pdf)
Archived Public Notices


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Borough of Highlands, NJ

42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732

Administrative Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Phone 732-872-1224
Building Dept. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 4:30pm to 7:30pm Phone 732-872-1515 x210
DPW Yard Hours: Mon & Thurs 1:30-5:30 pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 10:30am-2:30pm, Sat 8am-1pm
Land Use Board Hours:   Thursdays  4:30 - 7:30 pm Phone: 732-872-1224 x221 

 
          
 

News & Announcements

Free Skin Cancer Screenings (pdf)
Movies on the Beach! (pdf)
Roadwork Schedule Hillside Ave & Portland Road (pdf)
Health Department Newsletter (pdf)
Please review the June newsletter from Monmouth County Regional Health Commission. Stay safe this summer and always.
Reporting Power Outages
Reporting Power Outages In the event you experience a power outage please contact JCP&L by telephone at 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877) or go to their website at: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outageshelp/ReportPower_outages.html.
Reporting Pot Holes & Dead Deer
Highlands Borough cannot fix potholes located on state and county roads and they must be reported to the governmental agency responsible for the road. For State highways please visit http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/potholeform.shtm. Dead deer on State highways can also be reported to this website. For potholes on County roads please call the Monmouth County Pothole Hotline at 732-431-6550.
Summer Concert Series (pdf)
Thursday Evenings, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Bring your chairs and blankets to sit on.
Wanted - Board, Commission and Committee Members
Your input and recommendations are important. Become a member of a Board, Committee or Commission. Just fill out the Citizen Leadership Form here: http://www.highlandsborough.org/hnj/Contact%20Us/Citizen%20Leadership%20Form/ or go to the Borough Office and complete a paper form. We have openings in: Land Use Board, Housing Authority, Recreation Committee, Open Space Committee, Communications Committee, Shade Tree Commission, Environmental Commission, Green Team
How to customize Nixle (pdf)
Please click 'More' to see how to customize your Nixle Alert preferences. If you have not yet signed up for Nixle, just text 07732 to 888777 or go to www.nixle.com
Asset Mapping Flyer v7.26.17-2 (pdf)
The Department of Environmental Protection and officials in the Two Rivers region of northeastern Monmouth County are encouraging the public to identify buildings and other facilities in their communities that should be part of focused flood-resiliency planning efforts. Please see the flyer attached.
Brush, Bulk and Garbage Pick-Up
Please note DPW Yard Hours are: Monday & Thursday 1:30-5:30 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am to 2:30pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm. If you are unsure of your Zone, please call 732-872-1224 x0 or click here Know Your Zone
Transportation for our Veterans (pdf)
The Monmouth County Division of Transportation provides service to the Tinton Falls VA Clinic. Appointments must be scheduled 7 days in advance. There is no charge for this service. Please click "more" for schedule for Brick, East Orange, Lyons.

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Borough Reports
Adopted Zoning Map May 2018 (pdf)
Army Corps
Bicycle Plan June 2011 (pdf)
Capital Improvement Program for 2017 (pdf)
Highlands Design Manual (pdf)
Highlands Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (pdf)
Highlands Studio Presentation - Final (pdf)
Land Use Plan Amendment (pdf)
Master Plan
Master Plan Re-Examination Report 12-27-16 FINAL (pdf)
Recreation and Open Space Plan (pdf)
Stamped Concrete Care Manual (pdf)
Storm Water Management Plan (pdf)
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 2018 (pdf)
Strategic Recovery Planning Report Presentation (pdf)
Strategic Recovery Planning Report (pdf)
USGS Preliminary Landslide Report12-6-16 (pdf)

Community Calendar
Today:
Wed Jul 18
6:30pm Mayor and Council Workshop Meeting, Community Center
8:00pm Mayor and Council Public Session and CDBG Public Hearing, Community Center
Thu Jul 19
5:30-8:00pm Cranston Dean Band, Community Center, 22 Snug Harbor
Fri Jul 20
8:15pm Movie on the Beach - Sherlock Gnomes, Snug Harbor Beach
Sat Jul 21
Farmer's Market
10:00am Free Skin Cancer Screenings, Community Center
Tue Jul 24
7:00pm Green Team, Community Center
Thu Jul 26
6:30pm Summer Concert - Random Test Reggae Band, Veterans Park
Sat Jul 28
Farmer's Market
 

Borough of Highlands, Adminstrative Offices
42 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732
Phone:  732-872-1224     |     Fax:  732-872-0670

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