hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026After a great Harvest Festival, the Borough got right back to work! Read all about it in our latest council recap at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Tonight's council meeting was all about recreation: Dawes Park, the Greenway, and Memorial Park. But the news doesn't stop there! Read on at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Hightstown's Council meeting touched on several infrastructure projects: N Main St crosswalks, Dutch Neck Road improvement, Dawes Park construction, Greenway funding, and more. Read on at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Today's meeting saw the finalization of improvements on Summit St, Dutch Neck Road, and the kickoff of Dawes Park construction - along with many more topics! Read on for the full story: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Hightstown residents filled the firehouse today for a town hall meeting on redevelopment in the Borough. But if you couldn't make it? We got your back! Read all about it at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Hightstown's future continues to take shape, with a new rug mill concept to be presented alongside the recent start of construction. Capital projects and other redevelopments are also moving forward, so read all the details at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Tonight's agenda was almost entirely engineering items, with Borough residents receiving updates on numerous current and upcoming projects. Read on for all the details at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 020
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The Planning Board presented initial findings from the Borough's downtown parking and economic development study. Read all about it and more in this week's council recap: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Hightstown's Council discussed a range of Capital Budget ideas during today's meeting. Read them all at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps and let us know in the comments which projects you like the best! New fire truck? Floating dock for the lake? Benches and garbage cans for the parks? 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 31/05/2026After one week of protests at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE facility, the focus should remain on our neighbors and community members detained within. Read their own words, via handwritten letter, of unsanitary conditions and forced labor with $1/hr compensation: www.lahuelga.com/comunicadolahuelga.comDon’t Give Up: A Third Letter From Delaney Hall 001
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Parks and infrastructure lead the agenda at Hightstown Council meetings, with projects continuing to move forward. Read all about it and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 05/05/2026New playground equipment for Dawes Park has been ordered! Read the details, and all the latest news from tonight's Borough Council meeting at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Got your primary ballot, but not sure who to vote for? Come listen to the candidates! On Thursday, May 21st, three candidates for Mercer County Commissioner will be speaking at 6:30PM, at the West Windsor library. Thanks to the Robbinsville and West Windsor Democrats for putting this together! 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Major infrastructure moves were made at tonight's council meeting, with road and utility projects financed, traffic calming added to the Ward St Bridge project, and an eye toward redevelopment of the former YMCA. Read all about it and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Election season has begun, and TAPinto introduces this year's Hightstown candidates: www.tapinto.net/towns/east-w...tapinto.netHightstown Mayor Bluth Seeking Re-Election, Newcomers Running for Two Borough Council SeatsHightstown NJ Primary Election: Mayor Susan Bluth unopposed; two Democratic council newcomers. Limited slate—register by May 12 to vote June 2 and learn more. 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Hightstown received positive news on the state of its finances, with introduction of the 2026 budget. Dig into the details and more with our full meeting recap at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Budget season kicked off for Hightstown with promising signs and the announcement of a March 23rd budget workshop. Read all about it and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Borough Council took action to combat truck traffic, stabilize finances, and approve its first license for retail cannabis. Read on for all of the details and more (Dawes Park! Affordable housing! Downtown cleanup!) at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Tonight, the Borough Council welcomed a new officer while authorizing the hire of another, and honored their Shade Tree Official for over 20 years of service. Read on for a Dawes Park renovation update, and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Borough Council met today, covering an agenda packed with business-focused topics. Read our full recap at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Welcome to Council, Todd and Stephanie! At tonight's meeting, Mayor Bluth also honored outgoing Councilman Joshua Jackson, and looked forward to the year ahead. Read on at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps to learn about this year's new appointments and other start-of-year business. 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Hightstown is closing out 2025 strong, with progress on several key initiatives. Read all about it at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps ! 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Thank you so much to RISE for hosting us. Earlier today, a group of Democratic Club members volunteered at the local food pantry. It's an incredibly valuable community resource, and a very impressive operation! 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Today, the Borough Council addressed the truck traffic concerns on and around Williams St with a new one-way traffic pattern and a discussion of future options. Read all about it, and more, at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Election Day is tomorrow! But the work of local government never stops. Read all about tonight's Borough Council meetings at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps While you're there, read about our candidates in this year's local election. Good luck tomorrow, Todd & Stephanie! 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Hightstown advanced plans to redevelop its downtown, improve its water system, and increase its overall level of spookiness. Read all about it and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Today, Hightstown's Democratic Committee exposed a pattern of controversial statements from Borough Council candidate, Zack Geltzeiler, and urged him to remove himself from the race. Our letter, and a small sample of what spurred it, is shared here: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/election-2025 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 07/10/2025At tonight's Hightstown council meeting, residents learned of Hightstown's benefits from the nearby Netflix film shoot, and how the Borough plans to commemorate the life of Anthony “AJ” Dwayne Collins, Jr. with a sign on West Ward St. All that and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Big infrastructure projects are underway in Hightstown, and an additional police hire brings the force to full strength. Read all that and more in our latest council meeting recap: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Welcome to Hightstown, Officer Pitt! Borough employees were honored today, including Officer Buck's by MADD, and outgoing Housing Authority Director, Keith LePrevost for near 25 years of service. Read all that and more in our latest council meeting recap: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
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hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Hightstown is one step closer to being "Film Ready," and now has an adopted 2025 budget. All that and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Hightstown's Council met today and introduced it's newest redevelopment area: The former Minute Maid plant along Mercer St. Read all about it and more in our latest council recap: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Today, Hightstown introduce its budget, and moved forward with water treatment and pedestrian safety improvements. Checkout the full recap of today's Council meeting at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Several major items from the past two Council meetings came up for final votes today, and they're all moving forward! Dig into the details at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Primary Election 2025: Preliminary Hightstown Results Accounting for Election day in-person voting, along with all mail-in and early votes tabulated so far, Hightstown's Democratic voters supported the following candidates: Fulop: 88 Spiller: 43 Gottheimer: 20 Sherrill: 255 Sweeney: 22 Baraka: 100 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 03/06/2025It's the big one you've all been waiting for: Pour a cup of coffee and read all about Hightstown's proposed agreement with the Rug Mill developer. Public hearing and final vote on June 16th. Shovel in the ground by July 1st, 2026! 110
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Crosswalks, Cannabis, and Housing - all that and more in this week's Council recap: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 15/05/2025The Mercer County Democrats will be hosting Mikie Sherrill, candidate for governor, on Monday, May 19th at 7:45PM in Hamilton. Interested? RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/mikiesherrillforgovernor/event/789502 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Highlights from this meeting also included presentation of the Borough's 2023 budget audit, and an update on pedestrian safety grants. Read it all, and more, at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Welcome, Todd and Stephanie - this year's Democratic candidates in the Borough Council race! www.tapinto.net/towns/east-w...tapinto.netTodd Frantz and Stephanie Spann Announce Campaign for Hightstown Borough CouncilSupport Todd Frantz and Stephanie Spann for Hightstown Borough Council! New Jersey Primary Election Day is June 10, 2025 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 27/04/2025We're launching this year's campaign events with Mikie Sherrill for Governor, canvassing our local area on Saturday, May 3rd. We'd love for you to join us! 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 25/04/2025You can make a difference. Sign up here to find out how: forms.gle/MLAutJ6v3eAK...forms.gleHightstown Democrat Mailing ListWe'd love to stay in touch, and help keep you informed about Hightstown. Periodically, we'll email you about local news and events, as well as opportunities to make a difference in your local communit... 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 24/04/2025It's Primary Election season! If you haven't received a mail-in ballot, you can still apply for one! www.nj.gov/.../vote-by-... 000
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Don't miss Hightstown's upcoming Arbor Day celebrations! And then get ready to vote in the June 10th Primary Election at Hightstown's new polling location, the First Presbyterian Church. All that and more in this week's Hightstown Headline: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The Mayor and Council dug deep into the Borough's water infrastructure during tonight's very informative council meeting. Read all about it at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 030
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Want to participate in this weekend's "Hands Off" nationwide rallies? The residents of Meadow Lakes are organizing a rally alongside Etra Rd, at the entrance to their community. They are extending the invitation to neighbors who would like to join. 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, April 5th. See you there! 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 26/03/2025When times get tough, stand up and be heard. April 5th is a "national day of action" with rallies around the country - but many folks in Mercer County are heading to the big event in DC. Perhaps you'd like to join them? rally.co/hands-off-ma... 010
hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social · 18/03/2025All the news that's fit to post - read on for a full meeting recap on our website! www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps 000
