Borough of Hightstown, NJ

06/11/2026

On behalf of Mayor Susan Bluth and Borough Council, we are very excited to offer you this mock up video/photos of Dawes Park, expected to break ground around Labor Day.

Meant to be an ode to our history, Dawes Park will feature a brand new state of the art playground that is modeled after the John Bull, the historic steam locomotive that travelled on the Camden & Amboy Railroad. One portion is meant for ages 5-12, the other 2-5.

06/10/2026

⛈️ Scattered showers and storms are forecast to develop this afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong to severe, with locally damaging winds and brief heavy downpours possible.

06/10/2026

Sneak peek 👀

Aug 2026: Hightstown’s Dawes Park (Railroad Ave) gets $505K train-themed playground, ADA paths & drainage fix. Click for project details!

06/09/2026

Hightstown Borough delays Maxwell Avenue milling & paving to June 15–19 due to weather. Residents: plan accordingly. Click for updates & alerts.

06/08/2026

🚧 Maxwell Avenue Paving Update 🚧

Due to the weather, the milling and paving work on Maxwell Avenue will not be taking place tomorrow as originally scheduled.

We understand that some residents may have already received notices stating the work would occur tomorrow, and we apologize for any confusion. Out of an abundance of caution, the contractor is now anticipating a start date of Monday, June 15, weather permitting.

We will share any additional updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

06/08/2026

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06/06/2026

The National Weather Service is forecasting strong thunderstorms to move into our area beginning around 8:00 PM this evening. Residents should be prepared for periods of heavy rain, gusty winds lightning and thunder, and the potential for isolated flooding.

Please secure any loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during the storms. If you encounter downed wires or an emergency situation, call 911 immediately.

To report power outages, contact JCPL at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG (1-800-436-7734).

The Borough of Hightstown will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary.