Borough Of Atlantic Highlands

10/09/2026

BOROUGH HALL WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
IN RECOGNIATION OF COLUMBUS DAY

NO TRASH PICK UP ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

10/08/2026

Join us on October 18th at 10AM for a morning walking tour of Revolutionary America. We will meet at the Atlantic Highlands' harbor gazebo. We are walking the nature path to Popamora Point. Learn more about Captain Huddy, Sandy Hook's role during the Revolution, and Captain Tye.
*Please note, the tour ends at Popamora Point. Transportation back to AH will not be provided.

10/01/2026

Atlantic Highlands Day - October 4th

09/28/2026

OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BOROUGH HALL
100 FIRST AVE
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS NEW JERSEY 07716

September 28, 2026

Storm Cleanup and Brush Collection Notice
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is actively responding to the recent storm impact and will be conducting cleanup operations throughout the community over the coming days. Crews will be addressing storm-related debris and damage, including roads, drainage basins, signs, buildings, properties, and municipal equipment.

As part of these efforts: DPW crews will be working throughout the town to collect large tree limbs, clear drainage basins, and address other storm-related debris.

Brush pick up
Residents will have one full week to place brush and storm-related yard debris at the curb for collection. To assist residents with storm cleanup, violations will not be issued during the month of October 2026 for the brush collection period.

The Department of Public Works is scheduled to begin its town-wide, zone-by-zone brush collection on October 5th. Please check the Borough Calendar for your zone.
o Zone 1 Week of October 4
o Zone 4 Week of October 11
o Zone 2 Week of October 18
o Zone 3 Week of October 25
• Crews will make one pass through each zone in accordance with the scheduled collection calendar.

Brush Drop off
Brush drop off is accepted at the Borough Yard at 25 West Lincoln Avenue Monday through Friday from 6:00AM to 4:00PM. Materials from contractors must be of origin from Atlantic Highlands.

Thank you
This week we kindly ask residents to place brush and eligible storm debris at the curb in a neat manner and, whenever possible, keep it clear of travel lanes, sidewalks, drainage areas, and other obstructions. We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as our DPW crews work diligently to restore and clean up our community following the storm.

Director Jim Phillips
Atlantic Highlands Department of Public Works.

09/26/2026

The mayor attended a briefing from JCP&L moments ago.

I just got off a briefing from JCP&L. We have had 20 outages in the community. Per our rep, the 13 customer outage is scheduled to be restored by 11pm. The 7 customer outage has just been restored. We are expecting the wind to ramp up again with the rain and wind having an increased velocity predicted between 6am and 3pm tomorrow. Please stay safe everyone.

09/26/2026

This storm is not over. Please follow the advice of our first responders. Be safe, everyone.

09/25/2026

Please take note of this guidance from the Atlantic Highlands Police Department. Stay safe, everyone.

09/25/2026

This year's annual Halloween Parade will be held on...Halloween itself, Saturday, October 31st!

The Atlantic Highlands Arts and Culture Commission is thrilled to announce the 2026 Halloween Parade. Join us for a spooky celebration starting at the Atlantic Highlands Marina, heading down First Avenue, and concluding in Veterans Park.

🎃 Halloween Parade & Costume Contest — Show off your best costume and compete for prizes across categories including Scariest, Most Creative, Best Group, Best Float, People's Choice and more. Parade steps off at 1 p.m.

🐾 New for 2026! Pet Costume Parade — Our furry friends deserve to celebrate too. Dress them up and join the fun!

🍬 Community-wide trick-or-treating will begin once the festivities wrap up in Veterans Park, from 3 - 8 p.m.

09/25/2026

BOROUGH HALL HAS NEW OFFICE HOURS