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T.J Smith is hoping to get more young people interested in skating during “Come Skate Day” on Saturday.

T.J Smith is hoping to get more young people interested in skating during “Come Skate Day” on Saturday.

Skating showcase set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The International Friendship Center of Highlands will host their first ever “Come Skate Day” at the Highlands Skate Park on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Revaluation stats show property values in the Town of Highlands have risen by 57 percent since 2018.

Revaluation stats show property values in the Town of Highlands have risen by 57 percent since 2018.

Revaluation stats show rapid growth in property values

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 25, 2022
It should come as no surprise that property values are on the rise in Highlands. With an impending countywide property tax revaluation on the horizon, the value increase will leave some property owners paying more when their tax bill arrives each year.
Lady Highlanders Ezra Branham (24) and Ashlynn Wilson (21) go up for a block against Murphy on Thursday night.

Lady Highlanders Ezra Branham (24) and Ashlynn Wilson (21) go up for a block against Murphy on Thursday night.

Highlands volleyball back in action

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Highlands jumped into the deep end of the volleyball season right off the bat on Thursday night when 1-A powerhouse Murphy paid a visit. The Highlanders did their best to keep pace, but the Bulldogs proved to be too much in a 25-20, 25-11, 25-14 defeat.
Rotarian Jim Oesterle (right) directs a runner which way to turn during the Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5k.

Rotarian Jim Oesterle (right) directs a runner which way to turn during the Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5k.

Running through the Twilight

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 18, 2022
More than 200 runners descended on Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders park on Saturday for the annual Rotary Club of Highlands Twilight 5k.
Award winning artist Pat Fiorello spent three days teaching the intricacies of oil painting at The Bascom in Highlands from Aug. 10-12.

Award winning artist Pat Fiorello spent three days teaching the intricacies of oil painting at The Bascom in Highlands from Aug. 10-12.

Fiorello offers painting master class

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Award winning fine artist, instructor, and author Pat Fiorello held a three day oil painting class at the Bascom: Center for the Visuals Art from Aug. 10 – 12. The class covered the basics of paint with oil paint and was targeted specifically for adults.
A public hearing regarding a proposed STR ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25

A public hearing regarding a proposed STR ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. on Aug. 25

Town lays out public hearing format for Aug. 25

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Highlands Board of Commissioners has outlined the format for an upcoming public hearing related to the regulation of short-term rental units in residentially zoned areas. The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the Highlands Community Building on 4th Street.
The Highlands Planning Board passed a draft STR ordinance to send to the board of commissioners.

The Highlands Planning Board passed a draft STR ordinance to send to the board of commissioners.

Planning Board passes STR draft ordinance

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The Highlands Planning Board took the next step in the process of regulating short term rental units on Tuesday. The board approved a draft ordinance that would require all rentals in Highlands limits to be rented for a minimum of seven consecutive days.
The new Highlands Fire and Rescue station on Franklin Road was the topic of discussion during Community Coffee with the Mayor on Friday.

The new Highlands Fire and Rescue station on Franklin Road was the topic of discussion during Community Coffee with the Mayor on Friday.

A look into the future of fire dept

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 4, 2022
A look into the future of Highlands Fire and Rescue was the topic of discussion at the monthly Community Coffee with the Mayor program at Hudson Library on Friday.
The Highlands planning board is moving forward with a revamped short term rental ordinance.

The Highlands planning board is moving forward with a revamped short term rental ordinance.

Planning board to forge own path on STRs

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 4, 2022
After having their questions answered by Highlands town attorney Jay Coward, the town planning board decided to reject the two proposed short term rental regulations sent to them by the board of commissioners and thus come up with their own recommendation.