The Wonders of Highlands
The Highlands Business Partnership has issued a more than 30 page booklet highlighting all the wonders of Highlands, with the slogan “Where the Jersey Shore Begins.” The book is a bonus for all the businesses in the borough as they’re all named, with phone numbers, e-mails, and addresses, there’s a great message from the Mayor on the opening page, reassuring the readers that she and her administration “are committed to serve you as the highest level possible,” and explaining that Highlands offers a walkable/bikeable community with many choices of paths… She also highlights some of the administration’s accomplishments, which are considerable, and it’s amazing to see the borough had received more than $2.6 million in grants this year…and the year hasn’t ended yet. And she promises the opening of the Borough’s first new park in half a century, the Overlook on Navesink Ave. The booklet highlights all the great restaurants and eateries in town, the Farmacie and Café La De Da, two pretty unusual places, and even includes the Waterwitch, that new gourmet grocery food store that is opening soon on Waterwitch Ave. Interesting to see how many overnight accommodations they are in Highlands, from seaside vacation cottages and a private waterfront retreat to the historic B&B near Henry Hudson.
But there’s only one page, and no photo, of the national historic landmark that is the primary drawing card for visitors to the borough, the Twin Lights. As light houses go, it’s far and away the most unusual, as a site where history has been made. It has been present for multiple reasons, and as a draw and is popular year round and offers spectacular views, it’s unequaled. Great to see the Christmas tree in the South Tower lit for the holiday season, too!
