I recently published a story, about the passing of a Highlands icon, Florence Hartsgrove Gauthier, the oldest native of Highlands and matriarch of one of the founding families. The Mayor & Council honored her with the following Proclamation which is worth re-printing.
WHEREAS, FLORENCE HARTSGROVE GAUTHIER, was vibrant, caring, sweet, generous woman that had a great deal of strength. She was a life-long and oldest original resident of the Borough of Highlands; and,
WHEREAS, she worked for this community with the Recreation Department for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, she worked at Highlands Elementary School for many years; and
WHEREAS, she also worked at King James Nursing House; and WHEREAS, Florence enjoyed playing BINGO, venturing off to Atlantic City and trying her luck at scratch offs; and
WHEREAS, she was known throughout Highlands for her delicious Manhattan Clam Chowder, Beach Plum Jelly and Candied Apples. She also loved spending time at the beach whether it be putting her feet in the water, scanning the beach with a metal detector or taking rides through Sandy Hook. Florence loved to reminisce through story telling of the good old days; and
WHEREAS, Florence was my neighbor for the last 20 years. She loved pickled beets and dry rub ribs. Most of all, she loved Highlands and would tell amazing stories of her 98 years in our town. NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and Council of the Borough Highlands do hereby honor and remember Florence Hartsgrove Gauthier for her dedication to the people of Highlands and extend to her family our deepest sympathies.
Mayor Carolyn Broullon
Dated this 17 day of August. 2022.
