Hightstown Police to Stay at Lucas Electric for Another 6 Months

Hightstown council extended the ’s temporary use and occupancy agreement at for another six months at Monday night’s council meeting following a unanimous vote.

The borough will continue to pay $3,800 monthly for use of the building, however the new six-month agreement includes the added cost of electric, according to Business Administrator Michael Theokas. The new agreement expires on Nov. 5. 

The police department temporarily relocated to the Lucas Electric building after Hurricane Irene struck the area in August 2011. The old temporary use and occupancy agreement at Lucas Electric .

The council will also be holding a special public meeting on May 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of Borough Hall, and the public was encouraged to attend. The location has not yet been determined.