The Borough of Highlands is well prepared for the arrival of Santa Claus from an attractively decorated borough hall that makes it more seasonally jolly for residents paying water or tax bills to visits and photos with Santa at the Highlands Fire Department.
With a gold and white decorated tree trimmed with red and white ribbon decorating the main hall of Borough Hall, a decorating job completed by technical construction department assistant Alicia Jones and assistant clerk Liza Natale last week, along with window sills lined with red berries and greens, children are also invited to visit the fire department at 171 Shore Drive on Sunday, December 22, for photos and special gifts for all children from Santa. There were also cookies and hot chocolate for all guests and adults are encouraged to support the day by purchasing a $2 raffle ticket. Santa will make his appearance at 1 p.m.
On Sunday, December 15, the Baymen’s Protective Association and the Fire Department are joining with the Rev Joseph Donnelly Council of the Knights of Columbus at their monthly Breakfasts at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School auditorium, Miller Street and Highland Avenue
The three groups are sponsoring a free pancake breakfast in the auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon. Although termed a “pancake” breakfast, the traditional morning meal also includes eggs, sausage, toast, beverages and other delicacies prepared by the Knights kitchen crew. Although no fees are ever included in the Knights’ monthly breakfast, guests are asked to support the local organizations by bringing non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, or grocery store gift cards which will be distributed to those in need. Anyone with questions on the December 15 event can contact Highland’s EX-Chief Michael Armstrong at 732-581-9940 or marmstrong@highlandsfiredepartment.com
