Borough of Highlands, NJ

09/04/2026

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Start by taking the pledge, complete the training, and reach out to the people in your network. Your call or message could help someone feel seen, supported, and less alone.

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09/04/2026

Borough Hall and the Recycling Yard will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will perform work at the Highlands Borough substation throughout September and October to enhance the safety and reliability of the local electric system. The work includes replacing damaged switches that allow crews to safely isolate electrical equipment for maintenance and repairs.

Residents may notice construction and utility crews around Highland Avenue, Valley Avenue and Bayview Street, along
with the delivery and installation of specialized equipment. JCP&L will work to complete the project safely and efficiently while minimizing impacts to the surrounding community.
https://highlandsnj.gov/jcpl-highlands-borough-substation-reliability-project/

TEMPORARY MOBILE SUBSTATION
To minimize impacts to customers while repairs are underway, JCP&L will install a temporary mobile substation next to the existing facility. The mobile substation will support electric service while allowing crews to safely take the damaged equipment out of
service and complete the necessary repairs. The mobile substation is a self-contained electrical facility mounted on a 32-foot-long, 8-foot-wide tandemaxle trailer. It will be placed on an oil containment system designed to protect the surrounding environment. A
temporary security fence will also be installed around the equipment to protect public safety and keep the site secure throughout the project.

PROJECT SCHEDULE
• Week of August 31:
Site preparation activities begin
• Week of September 7:
Mobile substation installation begins
• Approximately September 16:
Mobile substation placed in service
• Approximately October 13:
Project completion and removal of
temporary equipment

08/12/2026

Please consider supporting our American Legion Post 143 fund raiser for our nation's first responders and military heroes on the upcoming 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Help spread the word.

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07/02/2026

https://highlandsnj.gov/holiday-borough-hours/

07/01/2026

Please be advised that an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for much of New Jersey for July 1 - 4. Extreme HeatRisk is the 4th of 4 levels of HeatRisk (p.6). Do exercise preventative care by drinking plenty of water, limit outdoor activities, and check on your neighbors. Dangerous_Heat_July1-4_Br...

06/26/2026

🗑️ 🍂 HIGHLANDS DPW - Brush update 🍃

Please be advised the Zone 4 brush pickup has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 30th.

06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Borough Offices and the Recycling Yard will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Regular operations will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.

https://highlandsnj.gov/borough-offices-closed-6-19-2026/

05/28/2026

While we always welcome your thoughts on how we can make Highlands better, from time to time, we have specific questions for specific projects that we're working on, especially for grant monies, that we need your input. Please check back here for current surveys. Right now the following surveys are....