Politics & Government

Future of Hightstown Borough Hall to Be Discussed Tonight

Two council members plan to present another idea to the community.

A new option for the future of Hightstown’s Borough Hall and police department will be presented at the special meeting to be held Wednesday night. 

Following up on an idea suggested by a community member, council members Lynne Woods and Selena Bibens came up with a plan that includes incorporating the existing rug mill property with retail and residential options. A full presentation will be given at the meeting. 

“It is our belief that most residents have a common goal for that area which would be a mixture of retail and residential,” Woods told Patch.

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Woods and Bibens said their idea ties into the revitalization and historic preservation efforts discussed in Downtown Hightstown’s presentation by Donna Ann Harris of Heritage Consulting Inc. on July 26. 

“The plan would solve Borough Hall dilemma while tying in the revitalization and master plans of Hightstown,” Woods said, noting she and Bibens wanted to make sure the community knew about the Wednesday night presentation in the spirit of transparency.

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The Borough Hall and police department was flooded last August when Hurricane Irene hit the area. The police were temporarily moved to the Lucas Electric building on Mercer Street, and Borough Hall staff moved into the Public Works building. 

The special meeting will be held at the First Aid building starting at 7 p.m.

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