Tag: Atlantic Highlands

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – At a time when it seems like movie run times are getting longer (Academy Award winner “The Brutalist” clocked in at 3 hours and 35 minutes), the annual FilmOne Fest in Atlantic Highlands is like a breath of fresh air. The short film festival, which takes place this year July 19, challenges filmmakers to keep their stories under two minutes in length.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – When the borough hosts its annual fireworks spectacular July 3, it will also be celebrating a second, very special occasion: the birthday of Virginia Voorhees Popik, a beloved borough resident who will mark her 100th birthday that day.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS– Cannabis shops may soon appear in Atlantic Highlands, as borough officials have introduced an ordinance that rewrites the town’s stance on the businesses. A public hearing is scheduled for June 2, where residents can express support or opposition to the proposal before an official vote is held.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – A round of applause followed the announcement at the borough council meeting last week that, after six years of planning, designing, budgeting and construction, the Atlantic Highlands Skate Park’s remodel is finished.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – On Saturday, March 30 – the first warm day of the newly hatched spring – an adventurous group of men and women gathered at the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council to participate in a hands-on workshop titled “Pysanky for Healing,” led by professional artist Jenny Santa Maria.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – County officials unveiled the winners of this year’s historic preservation grants. In the Two River area, special projects in Middletown, Fair Haven and Atlantic Highlands will receive funding.

With so many Mexican restaurants in the Two River area from which to choose, we were drawn to Zoe’s Emilio’s Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands because they state they serve “Authentic Organic Mexican Cuisine,” which is an interesting take on this type of food.

HIGHLANDS – Seastreak, LLC will be driving cleaner transit in the future. After receiving a $54.9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program, Seastreak will be able to provide zero-emission highspeed electric ferries to and from the Jersey Shore.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – Borough documents confirm there were no discrepancies in borough funding and salaries as previously alleged in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – The 20th annual Ms. Race for women captains and crews was held Aug. 17 under windy conditions.