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On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It has been said that “To go forward, we must learn from our past.” The truth is that to go forward, we must learn our past – not only the survey courses taught in history class but also our local past, the past that defines us and where we live.

The Henry Hudson Trail (HHT) will be getting some major improvements over the next several years, including a dedicated “hub” in Freehold Borough and two important extensions that will make hiking and biking on this 10-foot-wide paved trail much more enjoyable.

The Highlands Borough Council is taking steps to mitigate the environmental impact of climate change on its residents.

On Saturday, March 23, the newly formed Monmouth County chapter of the Daughters of Ireland will be marching in the Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

If Patti Swick weren’t such a fireball of energy and enthusiasm, her fiancé Dan Feehan could have proposed exactly the way he wanted to – in one of the towers of the Twin Lights.

The underlying theme of Highlands’ first town meeting of the year was positivity as two returning council members were sworn in, first responders took their oaths of office and Mayor Carolyn Broullon highlighted the borough’s 2023 achievements as well as what’s to come.

On Dec. 14, for the 20th year, Christmas carolers spread holiday cheer while donating warm coats and Christmas trees to needy families and individuals.

A proposed plan could splash some life into the former Port Monmouth Elementary School. The school, shuttered in 2020, is being evaluated by the Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) as a potential public aquatic center.

Visitors to Highlands usually notice the unique purple building at 78 Bay Ave. but most probably don’t know its storied history.

The borough anticipates receiving its largest grant ever to tackle its longstanding townwide flooding issues.