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CENTENNIAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Centennial Christmas Ornaments now available for purchase at the Highland Town Hall for only $5. Get yours today. Supplies are limited.


CENTENNIAL SCARECROW CONTEST
October 16-30
Downtown Highland
Build your own scarecrow! They will be on display throughout Downtown Highland.
Applications and entry fees can be submitted at the Highland Town Hall
[Download Application Form PDF...]



LITTLE CALUMET RIVER FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
Read a status update on this project
[Download PDF...]



APRIL 2010 MARKS HIGHLAND'S CENTENNIAL!

OWN YOUR OWN PIECE OF HIGHLAND HISTORY!
"A Century of Community” tells the story of our hometown which formed along a ridge of sand in the 19th century and continues as a vibrant community in the 21st century. Produced by Jim Corey and written by Highland resident Peggy Glennie, the 30-minute DVD is available for $20 at Highland Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road. Supplies are limited, so get yours today!








FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAYS ARE HERE!
Through October at Main Square Park
Support your local businesses at the Highland Parks Department’s Farmers Market! Fresh fruits, vegetables and unique home made items are sold 9am-1pm on Saturdays at Main Square Park.

Vendor fee: $21.40/week, $85.60/8weeks, $151.94/16 weeks. Electricity: $5.35/week, $16.05/8weeks, $21.40/16 weeks.
Registration deadline:One week prior to selling goods.


FORMER BULT OIL SITE FOR SALE
.80 Acres
Offering Price $105,250.00

Located at 2606 Garfield, 2608 Garfield, 2609 Condit, & 2605 Condit North of Highway Avenue and West of Kennedy Avenue in Highland, Indiana.
[Find Out More...]


ASSISTANCE FOR RESTAURANTUERS
Highland expects to expand the number of restaurants in its new Riverfront Development District by offering assistance to restaurateurs in obtaining special three-way liquor licenses for $1000 per year. The licenses are specific to locations within the Riverfront Development District and are non-transferrable and given only to establishments that are primarily food based. The Town is looking for unique and/or upscale restaurants owned and operated by entrepreneurs and small business start-ups, such as those that are chef owned and cannot afford the cost of a liquor license. For more information contact the Redevelopment Director, Cecile Petro, at 219-972-7598 or email her at cpetro@highland.in.gov. [Download the Application]


FREE GARDENING SERIES AT HIGHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
These free programs, co-sponsored by Highland Redevelopment Commission have been planned to encourage you and assist you in making improvements to the outward appearance of your home. Starts in February. Check out the schedule. [More Info...]




NORTH DRIVE PUMP STATION ENGINE GENERATOR PROJECT
Additional Pumping Stations Scheduled for Backup Generators

Bob Sutliff, Field Service Engineer, of Cummins NPower, LLC and Mike Pipta, Facilities Supervisor, for the Highland Public Works Department at the new North Drive Storm Water Pump Station.

Directed by the Highland Town Council, the Sanitary District of Highland recently placed into service a 500KW engine generator at the North Drive Storm Water Pump Station. The generator system has the capability of automatically switching to standby power for the pump station in the event of a power outage from NIPSCo. [More Info...]


CODE OF ETHICS AND VALUES
This document was developed by the Shared Ethics Commission which includes Crown Point, Munster, Highland, Schererville and Whiting. [Download the PDF...]


APPLY FOR/RENEW YOUR BUSINESS LICENSE
Persons doing business within the Town, are required to register and obtain a license. Section §110.01 of the Highland Municipal Code now reads: "Registration and a business license are required for all persons doing business within the the town including schools, churches and other not-for-profit organizations, those who have home occupations and those who lease or rent real estate."

Complete the Business License Application and submit it along with the appropriate fee to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana. Make checks payable to the Town of Highland.


ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A BOARD OR COMMISSION?
Are you are interested in serving on the:
Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Sanitary Commissioners
Board of Waterworks Directors
Park and Recreation Board
Plan Commission
Redevelopment Commission
Community Events Commission
Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Complete the Application
and submit to Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana.


ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
[Pages 1-15 (2.2MB)]
[Pages 16-29 (4.7MB)]
[Pages 30-39 (2.6MB)]
[Pages 40-57 (20.7MB)]
[Pages 58-70 (6.8MB)]
[Pages 71-80 (2.7MB)]

The Redevelopment Area’s Architectural and Design Standards and Guidelines were approved by the Town Council on October 12, 2009. The Redevelopment Commission believes that these standards and guidelines will enhance the Redevelopment Area and provide guidance to property owners and developers.  For assistance with these standards, please contact the Redevelopment Director, Cecile Petro, at cpetro@highland.in.gov or call 219-972-7598.


Just 21 miles from Chicago and minutes from Lake Michigan shores, Highland is perfectly situated to take advantage of the area's cultural and recreational offerings—from concerts by Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra to the stunning vistas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The town's 20 parks totaling 198 acres are unrivaled in the region. The Lincoln Community Center offers year-round programs for schoolchildren to senior citizens and houses a 36,000 square foot fieldhouse.

Highland is a progressive community with an eye to the future and always with a focus on the towns most important asset—its people.

OUR VISION & MISSION
 
The Highland Town Council, its Boards, Commissions and staff are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for citizens of our community by providing a superior level of service in the most effective and efficient manner.
 
We value open communication, citizen participation, honesty and fairness, unity and teamwork.


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