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Posted on: November 15, 2023

2023 Annual Tree Lighting

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Save the date to celebrate the opening of the holiday season!

The community is invited to gather and celebrate the festive season with Santa, his reindeer, and Town Staff on Thursday, December 7, 6-8 pm. There will be a performance by the HP High School choir, and many treats and warm drinks. Come to the Landmark Pe...

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Lakeside Park Improvements

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Find updates and information about Lakeside Park Improvements.

Stay up-to-date on the Lakeside Park Improvement project's progress by visiting https://stories.opengov.com/hptx/published/jhkwtn2HQ

Improvements for Lakeside Park will include improved grading and drainage, landscaping, sidewalk connec...

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Posted on: July 23, 2020

Apply for Services

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Apply for Utility Service, Alarm Permits, Building Permits, and more!

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Posted on: November 26, 2018

Blue Zone News

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Blue Zone News is an email newsletter designed to keep the town informed of matters involving public safety, criminal activity, crime prevention, and general news items such as community events.

Receiving the Blue Zone News is an easy process: complete this online form to receive Blue Zone News. It is not a requirement to be a Highland Park resident to receive Blue Zone News. Please be assured that the publication of your email address is prohibi...

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

WaterSmart

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The Town of Highland Park has partnered with WaterSmart to provide an online Customer Water Use Portal helping residents monitor water consumption while at home or away, avoid costly leaks, and contribute to the Town's water-saving goals.

WaterSmart Portal

With the WaterSmart Portal residents can:

  • Track daily water use
  • See how your household water use compares to similar Town water customers
  • Receive notifications when your daily consumption exceeds the prior day's consumption by the volume thr...
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Posted on: November 26, 2018

Request a House Watch

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Ensure your home is safe while you're away by requesting House Watch services.

Thew HPDPS has updated the Vacation House Watch system, making it easier and more efficient for residents to request a vacation house watch. Now you can request a Vacation House Watch from the same website that stores the Blue Zone News posts. 

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Posted on: November 21, 2018

HP4U

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Submit requests online through Resident Connection.

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Posted on: October 12, 2023

Learning is Un-Be-Leaf-Able

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Fall into reading as the Highland Park Library’s Children’s Room is gourd-geously transformed for a limited time this October and November.

Visitors can participate in a nature-themed scavenger hunt while learning fascinating facts about forest animals and...

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Cricut Drop-in Demonstration

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Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

D?rop in between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to see a demonstration of the Cricut Joy and Cricut EasyPress. Take a tour of the Design Space app and discover where to find inspiration for your next project. Take...

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Registration opens Thursday, November 9 Library
Posted on: November 9, 2023

HarpEssence Concert

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Tuesday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m.

J?oin us for the musical stylings of HarpEssence's five concert grand harps at the Highland Park Library. The 1-hour performance will be followed by a brief question-and-answer session and the opportunity for you to try th...

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Registration opens Thursday, November 9 Library
Posted on: November 4, 2023

Santa Storytime

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Additional Ways to Contact the Library

Please reach out to Library staff in the following ways:

  • Visit the Library Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  
  • By email, hplibrary@hplibrary.info or the As...
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Posted on: December 22, 2021

Baby Bounce at the Library

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Please know that Baby Bounce is cancelled on November 30 due to inclement weather. Baby Bounce will resume on December 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please be advised that Baby Bounce is scheduled to take place outdoors, at Prather Park, on Novemb...

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

Tall Tails with Canine Companions

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The last Wednesday of every month, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Suitable for children of all reading levels.

This event is presented in partnership with Canine Companions.

C?hildren of all reading levels are encouraged to get to know one of 

Canine Compani...

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Posted on: December 12, 2019

Brush Collection

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Brush is collected twice per week. Please place items in the parkway for pick-up by 7:00 a.m.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Opportunity for Feedback – Public Portal

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Highland Park DPS is recognized as a Gold Standard agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and has maintained that status since 1988.

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Posted on: November 26, 2018

Blue Zone News

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Receiving the Blue Zone News is an easy process: complete this online form to receive Blue Zone News. It is not a requirement to be a Highland Park resident to receive Blue Zone News. Please be assured that the publication of your email address is prohibi...

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Posted on: December 12, 2019

How Are We Doing?

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Please let us know by filling out our citizen interaction form.

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Posted on: November 27, 2019

Pet Registration & Regulations

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Permitted Pets

Only dogs, cats, and small animals such as fish are permitted as pets within the town. Wild animals and exotic animals are prohibited by ordinance.

Learn more about permitted pets, regulations, and how to license your pet by visiting the Pet ...

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Public Safety
Posted on: November 27, 2019

Vial of LIFE

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Learn more about the Vial of LIFE and how you can ensure your important information is available when needed.

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