News

The Highlands ballot will include two town commissioner seats currently held by Amy Patterson and Donnie Calloway.

The Highlands ballot will include two town commissioner seats currently held by Amy Patterson and Donnie Calloway.

Town election filing to open Friday

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Filing for the 2021 municipal elections in Franklin and Highlands opens at noon Friday, July 2 and continues through noon, Friday, July 16.
Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Planning board dissects first draft

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Two weeks after the public got its first look at the initial draft of Highlands’ first-ever comprehensive plan it was time for the planning board to dissect the document on Monday.
A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

Busy Fourth of July weekend set for Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
One of the undeniable charms of the town of Highlands is the quality of quaint Americana that is preserved in its DNA and is increasingly difficult to find in the vast American landscape of today.
To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

One Change bracelets spread awareness

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 1, 2021
After their mother received the news she had melanoma, sisters Attie and Callie Crews went to work raising money for research by selling handmade bracelets. “When I was in sixth grade my mom was diagnosed with melanoma,” Attie Crews said.
Amos Lee will headline the Highlands Food and Wine Festival on Saturday night in November

Amos Lee will headline the Highlands Food and Wine Festival on Saturday night in November

Highlands Food and Wine Festival announces musical acts

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Highlands Festivals, Inc. announced the musical headliners for the 5th Annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival, which is set to be held Nov. 11-14, 2021, in Highlands, will include Amos Lee, Hiss Golden Messenger, Devon Gilfillian and Rufus Lee and The Handful. Presale began at 10 a.m.
The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Mike Hehn voting against.

Town approves $28 million budget

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The town of Highlands approved an $8 million budget increase on Thursday during its regularly scheduled meeting, for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The overall budget, $28,312,029.91 was approved 4-1, with commissioner Marc Hehn voting against.
Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan, which is meant to shape the next 20-25 years of living in Highlands.

Highlands unveils first comprehensive plan

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 24, 2021
A standing room only crowd packed into the Highlands Community Building on Wednesday night for the unveiling of the town’s first-ever comprehensive plan. Representatives from Stewart Inc.
Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online fees for utilities

Town approves to waive online utility fees

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Town of Highlands will no longer be charged an extra fee when paying for utilities online. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Highlands waived the fees of 2.