Community Buzz

Every fall, I make it a point to visit A. Casola Farms in Holmdel, NJ — it’s one of my favorite local spots. From hayrides and pumpkin picking to warm apple cider donuts, Casola captures everything you love about autumn in New Jersey.

Highlands residents are preparing for another major Nor’easter that could bring up to 60 mph wind gusts, 5 inches of rain, and potential coastal flooding. With the town’s history of storm surges and power outages, locals are urged to secure property, charge devices, and stay alert as this powerful system approaches the Jersey Shore.

Union County has banned e-bikes and scooters in all county parks, raising questions for Monmouth County. Highlands residents often see e-bikes in Hartshorne Woods, Henry Hudson Trail, and Sandy Hook — could local parks be next?

Mayor Carolyn Broullon is seeking re-election for a third term in Highlands, NJ. In this exclusive Q&A, she reflects on her accomplishments since 2019, the challenges still facing the borough, and her vision for the next four years.

The Food Circus Foodtown on Route 36 in Port Monmouth will close permanently around October 24, 2024. Just 6 miles from Highlands NJ, the store has long served local families. Customers are encouraged to visit the Atlantic Highlands and Red Bank Foodtown locations.

Highlands residents are invited to a public meeting on Monday, October 7 at Henry Hudson Regional High School to learn about the Borough’s flooding vulnerability and proposed projects, including the USACE Floodwall. Community input will help shape long-term resiliency plans.

A 57-year-old Highlands resident was found dead in the Atlantic Highlands municipal harbor last week. Police say the man drowned, and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

MONMOUTH BEACH – Just a few miles from Highlands, NJ, Monmouth Beach police officers stepped into an unexpected role Monday morning — helping deliver a baby right on Ocean Avenue. According to Monmouth Beach Police Chief Daniel McManus, officers were dispatched to 4 Ocean Avenue shortly before 7 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about

HIGHLANDS, NJ – Parents are raising serious concerns over a plan to place a cell tower on the grounds of Henry Hudson Regional School. At a packed board of education meeting, moms and dads questioned both the health risks to students and the ethics of the deal. The proposal was presented by FSD Enterprises LLC, owned by

Two coyote attacks in Saddle River this week have raised concerns for dog walkers and pet owners across North Jersey. Police are urging residents to keep pets leashed, avoid wooded areas, and stay alert. Incidents like these are a reminder of the importance of wildlife safety for Highlands and the Bayshore community.