Highlands, NJ

Council Regular

The Highlands Borough Council will meet to discuss redevelopment at 230 Bay Avenue and a new fund balance surplus policy. The body is also considering a parking ordinance for residents with disabilities and a contract for playground surfacing.

• R 26-200: Designating 230 Bay Avenue LLC as conditional redeveloper for Block 64, Lot 17
• O-26-23: Proposed ordinance for restricted parking in front of residences occupied by persons with disabilities
• R 26-198: Contract to MRC Recreation for playground surfacing at Snug Harbor Park
• R 26-199: Establishing a Fund Balance Surplus Policy
• R 26-196: Transfer of surplus funds

Council Regular

Land Use Board

Council Regular

Land Use Board

Council Regular

Council Regular

Land Use Board

Land Use Board

Council Regular

The Borough Council will meet to vote on several resolutions, including contracts for park upgrades and professional planning services. The agenda also includes property tax cancellations and budget revenue adjustments.

• Contract for Whirl Construction for basketball and tennis court improvements at Snug Harbor Park
• Non-Fair and Open Contract for Natural Resource Inventory Planning Services
• Resolution R 26-189 for the insertion of a special item of revenue in the budget
• Property tax cancellations and refunds (Resolutions R 26-188, R 26-190, R 26-191)

Land Use Board

The Borough of Highlands Land Use Board is holding a special quasi-judicial meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Henry Hudson Regional High School. The agenda lists one hearing on new business: LUB25-06, Highlands Landing Corp., 326 Shore Dr., B100 L27. The meeting also includes a public comment period for general questions or comments not pertaining to applications, and the notice states formal action will be taken. The agenda does not describe the substance of the application or any proposed relief.

• Hearing on new business LUB25-06: Highlands Landing Corp., 326 Shore Dr., B100 L27
• Public comment period for general questions or comments not pertaining to applications
• Meeting notice states formal action will be taken
• Special meeting held at Henry Hudson Regional High School, 1 Grand Tour

Council Regular

The Borough of Highlands Council meets Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 151 Navesink Ave. for a regular meeting. A public hearing will be held on two proposed ordinances: O-26-21 authorizing purchase of property at 179 Navesink Avenue (Block 37, Lot 10), and O-26-22 amending Schedule A of the Borough's Salary Ordinance. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a property tax cancellation, payment of bills, and amending a community development representative appointment. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the Highlands Lions Club's 100th Anniversary, approval of the 09-02-2026 minutes, and an Administrator's Report.

• Public hearing on O-26-21: purchase of property at 179 Navesink Avenue, Block 37, Lot 10
• Public hearing on O-26-22: amending Schedule A of the Borough Salary Ordinance
• R 26-185: Property Tax Cancellation
• R 26-186: Authorizing Payment of Bills
• R 26-187: Amending R 26-026 appointing Community Development Representative

The Council approved the purchase of a single-family dwelling at 179 Navesink Avenue and passed an updated salary ordinance. Several administrative resolutions were approved via consent agenda, including the appointment of a new Community Development Representative.

• Approved purchase of 179 Navesink Avenue (Block 37, Lot 10) for $650,000 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 0-26-22 amending the Borough Salary Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of $12.49 in property taxes for Block 37, Lot 10 (3-0)
• Approved $1,103,689.11 in bill payments (3-0)
• Appointed Steve Winters as Community Development Representative effective Oct. 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Appointed Carolyn Broullon as Alternate Community Development Representative (3-0)
• Approved September 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Council Regular

Land Use Board

The Borough of Highlands Land Use Board meets Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 151 Navesink Ave. in the Court Room. The agenda lists one substantive item: review of the Draft Master Plan Reexamination Report. The board will also take public comments on general matters, review vouchers and communications, and consider the minutes of its 08-13-2026 meeting. The agenda notes it is a quasi-judicial proceeding and that formal action will be taken.

• Review of the Draft Master Plan Reexamination Report
• Approval of 08-13-2026 Land Use Board minutes
• Open public comment period on general questions or comments not pertaining to applications
• Communication and vouchers listed for board review
• Meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding; no new hearing starts after 9:15 PM and meetings adjourn by 10:00 PM unless extended by majority vote

Council Regular

Council Regular

The Highlands Borough Council meets Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 151 Navesink Ave. The agenda includes a proposed ordinance amending the salary ordinance, several consent-agenda resolutions, and a presentation by Lt. Commander Steven Rogers, USN Retired, on Operation Reach Out. The council will also hear the Mayor's August report and take public comment, with a 3-minute limit per speaker.

• O-26-22: proposed ordinance amending Schedule A of the Borough of Highlands Salary Ordinance
• R 26-178: contract award to Lancha Construction Corp. for the South Peak Pipe Installation Project
• R 26-181: purchase of an E-One Typhoon Retail Pumper through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
• R 26-183: acceptance of the contract for construction of the Municipal Complex and authorization of final payment
• R 26-184: request for extension of time for the NJDOT Municipal Aid award for the Grand Tour Improvements Project

Council Regular

The Highlands Borough Council meets Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 151 Navesink Ave. to consider resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on a $2,513,635 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment. The agenda also includes appointing Steven Winters as Borough Administrator effective October 1, 2026, and an ordinance amending the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. Several items involve contracts, banking agreements, and park improvements.

• O-26-17: Bond ordinance appropriating $2,513,635 for capital improvements and equipment, authorizing $1,920,129 in bonds and notes
• R 26-164: Appointing Steven Winters as Borough Administrator effective October 1, 2026
• O-26-20: Ordinance amending the Amended Central Business District Redevelopment Plan
• O-26-21: Authorizing purchase of property at 179 Navesink Avenue (Block 37, Lot 10)
• R 26-163: Emergency contract with Knittel Tree Service for tree removal at 218 South Linden Avenue

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City Council

Land Use Board

The Borough of Highlands Land Use Board meets Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Court Room at 151 Navesink Ave. The board will review an amendment to the Amended Central Business District Redevelopment Plan and review results of the Master Plan Survey. It will also consider a bulk variance resolution for 26 Seadrift Ave. and approve minutes from its July 9, 2026 regular meeting. The agenda notes the meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding and that formal action will be taken.

• Review of amending the Amended Central Business District Redevelopment Plan
• Review of Master Plan Survey results
• Resolution LUB 26-01: Dunn, 26 Seadrift Ave., Block 76 Lot 9, bulk variance approval
• Approval of 07-09-2026 Land Use Board regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for general questions not pertaining to applications

The Land Use Board reviewed a proposed ordinance (O-26-20) amending the Amended Central Business District Redevelopment Plan and deemed it substantially consistent with the Master Plan. The Board also reviewed the draft 2026 Master Plan Reexamination Report and survey results, with Chairman Knox suggesting the item be placed on the November meeting agenda for public discussion. The Ross Builders application, which had been deemed complete, was not heard because the applicant requested a postponement to October. The Board approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and memorialized Resolution LUB 26-01 granting bulk variances for Dunn at 26 Seadrift Avenue.

• Deemed the CBD redevelopment plan amendment (O-26-20) substantially consistent with the Master Plan (10-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved July 7, 2026 Land Use Board meeting minutes (8-0, 2 abstentions)
• Memorialized Resolution LUB 26-01 granting bulk variances for Dunn at 26 Seadrift Avenue, B76 L9 (8-0, 2 abstentions)
• Ross Builders application not heard; applicant requested postponement to October
• Suggested placing Master Plan Reexamination Report discussion on November meeting agenda

Council Regular

The Highlands Borough Council meets Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM at 151 Navesink Ave. to introduce four ordinances and vote on a slate of resolutions. The most consequential item is O-26-17, a bond ordinance appropriating $2,513,635 for capital improvements and equipment, financed partly by $1,920,129 in bonds and notes. Other items include parking changes for residents with disabilities, an amendment to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, the 2025 audit and corrective action plan, and a FY 2027 CDBG application presentation. An executive session on real property will follow; no formal action is taken there.

• O-26-17: $2,513,635 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment, with $1,920,129 in bonds and notes
• O-26-18 and O-26-19: adding and removing restricted parking spaces for residents with disabilities
• O-26-20: amending the Amended Central Business District Redevelopment Plan
• R 26-150 and R 26-151: certification of the annual audit and corrective action plan for the 2025 municipal audit
• R 26-161: extending the deadline to pay taxes to September 1, 2026

The Borough Council introduced a $2,513,635 bond ordinance (O-26-17) funding capital improvements and equipment, including street work, park upgrades, a police shed and cameras, a pumper truck, and the purchase of 179 Navesink Avenue; it passed first reading with a public hearing set for August 19, 2026. Three other ordinances also passed first reading: a new handicapped parking space at 70 Seadrift Ave., removal of one at 2 Rogers Street, and amendments to the Central Business District redevelopment plan. The council approved a consent agenda of resolutions, including a $1,430,465.34 bill payment, a $50,000 auto/truck repair contract, and two $20,000 and one $16,300 professional services contracts with Colliers Engineering. All votes were unanimous except the June 17 minutes, where Cervantes abstained.

• Introduced bond ordinance O-26-17 appropriating $2,513,635 and authorizing up to $1,920,129 in bonds (5-0), public hearing Aug 19, 2026
• Introduced O-26-18 designating handicapped parking at 70 Seadrift Ave. (5-0), public hearing Aug 19, 2026
• Introduced O-26-19 removing handicapped parking at 2 Rogers Street, Apt A-6 (5-0), public hearing Aug 19, 2026
• Introduced O-26-20 amending the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan (5-0), public hearing Aug 19, 2026
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, Cervantes abstained)
• Approved R-26-153 awarding auto/truck repair contract to Sea Bright Service Center LLC, not to exceed $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved R-26-160 authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,430,465.34 (5-0)
• Approved R-26-161 extending third-quarter 2026 tax payment deadline to Sept 1, 2026 (5-0)

Land Use Board

The Borough of Highlands Land Use Board meets Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Court Room at 151 Navesink Ave. The board will consider one new application, LUB 26-01, a bulk variance request by Dunn for 26 Seadrift Ave. (Block 76, Lot 9). It will also vote on minutes from its 06-11-2026 regular meeting and 06-25-2026 special meeting, and take public comments on matters not tied to applications. The agenda notes the meeting is a quasi-judicial proceeding and that formal action will be taken.

• Hearing on new application LUB 26-01 — Dunn, 26 Seadrift Ave., Block 76 Lot 9, bulk variance
• Approval of 06-11-2026 Land Use Board minutes
• Approval of 06-25-2026 Land Use Board special meeting minutes
• Open public comment period for general questions or comments not pertaining to applications
• Meeting rules: no new hearing after 9:15 PM and adjournment by 10:00 PM unless extended by vote

The Board approved bulk variances and a design waiver for an inground pool at 26 Seadrift Avenue. Approval is subject to the applicant providing a revised deed, NJDEP documentation, and a neighbor's right-of-entry agreement. The Board also approved minutes from two previous June meetings.

• Approved bulk variances and design waiver for pool at 26 Seadrift Avenue (10-0)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 special meeting minutes (5-0)