Attend a Town Council Meeting Mon, July 14, 7pm Mon, July 28, 7pm Town Hall
HIGHWAY OF FLAGS MEMORIAL Ridge Road and US 41
STREET MARKET AT MAIN SQUARE Saturdays, now through October 11, 9am-1pm (except 7/5, 8/16 or 9/6) NEW LOCATION! At Main Square Parking Lot (3001 Ridge Rd.) The Street Market supports local farmers, gardeners, artists, and businesses while enriching the kinship within the community. Do you enjoy fruits, vegetables, organic herbs, zesty spices, artisan breads, and sweets? Are you looking for unique, homemade items? Shop the Street Market. Browse for free. Some vendors accept WIC vouchers.  For more information or if you would like to be a vendor, call the Highland Park Office at 219-838-0114.
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS DOCUMENT POSTED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS The Redevelopment Commission is reviewing the final draft of the Redevelopment Area Architectural and Design Standards and Guidelines. Once this document is approved, it will go to the Plan Commission for their approval and then to the Town Council. The Commission believes that these Standards and Guidelines will enhance the Redevelopment Area and provide guidance to developers. Comments and suggestions are welcome and may be addressed to the Redevelopment Director at cpetro@highland.in.gov. [Download the Plan as a PDF (4.9MB)]
SERVE ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION! Highland is seeking a few good residents to fill vacancies on the Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners, the Redevelopment Commission, and the Special Events Advisory Commission. The Town Council is hoping to develop a resident candidate file in which applications will be maintained for future appointments. For complete details Download an Application. Return it by mail or in person to the Office of Clerk-Treasurer, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322. Deadline Friday, July 11, 2008.
SANITARY SEWER SMOKE TESTING TAKING PLACE THIS SPRING/SUMMER Download this information sheet to find out when testing will take place on your block, learn what to do to prepare for the testing, and get answers to questions you may have about the process. [Download the Information Sheet]
FREE GARDENING SERIES AT HIGHLAND LIBRARY "Shade Gardening," July 17, 6:30pm Master Gardener, Darryl Dorton will discuss plant selection, hazards, care and the fun involved in shade gardening. Please call 219-838-2394 to pre-register.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Various Locations in Lake County including Highland Public Works, 8001 Kennedy Avenue, Saturday, October 11, 9-2pm [Download the Collection Schedule] This program is a cooperative effort between the Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County Solid Waste Districts to collect household chemicals. Dispose of: Aerosols, Automotive Supplies, Batteries, Corrosive, Expired Medications, Mercury Containing Products, Outdated Medications, Paint And Related Products, Pesticides and Waste Fuels Not Accepted: Ammunition & Explosives, Commercial Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, Radio-active Materials
Just 21 miles from Chicago and minutes from Lake Michigan shores, Highland is perfectly situated to take advantage of the area's cultural and recreational offerings—from concerts by Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra to the stunning vistas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The town's 20 parks totaling 198 acres are unrivaled in the region. The Lincoln Community Center offers year-round programs for schoolchildren to senior citizens and houses a 36,000 square foot fieldhouse. Highland is a progressive community with an eye to the future and always with a focus on the towns most important asset—its people. OUR VISION & MISSION   The Highland Town Council, its Boards, Commissions and staff are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of our community by providing a superior level of service in the most effective and efficient manner.   We value open communication, citizen participation, honesty and fairness, unity and teamwork. Website hosted by CBL Consulting