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  5/18 Spring Yard Sale

  The Borough of Hightstown is now accepting registrations for its 13th Annual Spring Borough-wide yard sale, scheduled for on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge to participate in the event, and those wishing to do so may register their address by using the online registration form on the Borough’s website at www.hightstownborough.com, or if you do not have internet access, by calling the Borough Clerk’s office at 490-5100. A list of registered addresses will be available on the website and updated daily. Official headquarters for the event will be located at the Hightstown-Apollo Lodge #41, 535 North Main Street; public restrooms, information lists, maps, food and beverages will…

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  Downtown Flowers

  Believe it or not, Spring is right around the corner! Soon we hope to see downtown Hightstown in full bloom again with hanging flower baskets adorning the light posts, Memorial Park, the Fountain at the Point and other public areas. While some believe that these beautiful flowers are purchased by Hightstown Borough, they are in fact provided each year by the generosity of our local business owners, residents and friends who care about our town. To keep this project going (this is our eleventh year), we need your help! Downtown Hightstown, Inc.* is asking local business owners, residents and friends to donate $50 (the cost of one basket of flowers) to help us meet our…

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  Downtown Hightstown, Inc. works to market Hightstown, NJ to the larger Mercer County area

  Hightstown, NJ (October 8, 2012) — Downtown Hightstown, Inc. has designed and distributed 5,000 2012 visitor brochures to promote and market the downtown area of Hightstown, NJ. The tri-fold, full-color brochures are in the process of being distributed to most downtown businesses as well as local houses of worship, realtors, hotels, NJ Turnpike rest stops, libraries, diners, garden centers and institutions. The goal of the brochure is to attract visitors to spend time, and money, in the downtown at its many diverse eateries, family-owned shops and service-oriented businesses, as well as enjoy Hightstown’s quaint Main Street. “This is the fourth year we are producing these brochures, and every year we have to order more and…

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  Hightstown Mural Program Call For Artists

  Hightstown, New Jersey, is looking for artists to design and paint upcoming murals. The public art program invites local artists to submit electronic images of their works for consideration for its upcoming mural commissions. Commissions will generally pay the artist a $1,000 or greater honorarium depending on wall size. Property owners will provide the scaffolding. Selected artist will receive 50% of honorarium, upon selection, to cover the cost of materials. The balance of the honorarium will be received upon mural completion. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis until selections are made. ELIGIBILITY: Artists 18 years of age or older who reside in the New York, New Jersey, or Philadelphia area are eligible, excluding Downtown…

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  Farmers’ Market by the Lake

  The Hightstown Farmers’ Market by the Lake is looking for volunteers to help manage the market. The responsibilities include coordinating vendors, booking live music, supervising the market, and other administrative responsibilities. If you are interested, please contact Tom Muza at (609)903-1597 or Chris Moraitis (609)306-0084. Hightstown Farmers’ Market Every Friday of the summer through September from 4-8PM.  Come out and enjoy the fun atmosphere of this unique community event by the lake at Memorial Park, all while supporting local farms and businesses.   Paddle boat rides in Peddie Lake will also be available.  Come out to enjoy the market, meet your neighbors, and make the most of Hightstown every Friday night!

• 5/18 Spring Yard Sale

• Downtown Flowers

• Downtown Hightstown, Inc. works to market Hightstown, NJ to the larger Mercer County area

• Hightstown Mural Program Call For Artists

• Farmers’ Market by the Lake