HighlandIndiana
MONDAY – May 13
Redevelopment Commission*
6 p.m. Study Session
Town Council*
6:30 p.m. Study Session
TUESDAY – May 14
No Meetings Scheduled
WEDNESDAY – May 15
Plan Commission
Meeting has been canceled
THURSDAY – May 16
Park Board
6:30 p.m. Study Session
7 p.m. Meeting
Tree Board
7 p.m. Meeting
Available in person and on Zoom. Click the agenda for the Zoom link.
FRIDAY – May 17
No Meetings Scheduled
NIPSCO assistance
Struggling financially? NIPSCO wants to help you find assistance. Financial support is available through a variety of programs. Applicants must refile annually. Click here to learn more.
Communitywide Spring Yard Sale – May 18-19
Can't resist a reat bargain or looking for that rare find? Head to Highland Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May19 for the town's Communitywide Yard Sale.
Click here for an interactive map to plan your day
or download a PDF here.
Highland Police auction raises nearly $6,000
It was a buyer’s bonanza Saturday morning when Highland Police auctioned off 104 two-wheelers with bids that began at a buck. Every available bike was re-homed: The highest bid was $250. Some bikes went for $1. Most of the final bids fell in between. Miscellaneous tools and car parts were also sold off. Total sales: $5,835 with all proceeds going to the Police Pension Fund. Congrats to the new owners and a big thank you to all who participated!
Drug Take Back Day: A Huge Success
Dozens of residents turned over a record number of unused, unwanted, and expired medications during the latest DEA Drug Take Back event April 27. In all, Highland Police collected 477 pounds of medications that will be incinerated at a registered site instead of posing hazards to local waterways or children when they are flushed or thrown in the garbage. Did you know? Highland Police will take back unwanted medications throughout the year? Just bring them to the department at 3315 Ridge Road during regular business hours. Questions? Call Ken Balon in Support Services at (219) 838-3184.
Highland Branch Collection
Branch pickup routes will continue through mid-October. Pile branches in front of the property separate from leaf piles. Please call to schedule a Friday pickup for heavier logs and stumps. Click here for schedule and routes.
Highland Shred Day – May 18
Highland will shred your confidential documents for free from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18 at Highland Public Works, 8001 Kennedy.
- Proof of residency is required.
- 4 boxes – no larger than 12x18x10 – or 4 brown paper grocery bags per household.
- No plastic covers, binder clips, or spiral notebooks.
Highland Spring Cleanup – May 21
Republic Services will schedule extra crews Tuesday, May 21 to collect trash and rubbish generated by spring cleaning. NOT INCLUDED: Construction debris, concrete, electronics, televisions, household hazardous waste and leaves. Televisions, computers and electronics may be recycled at the Public Works Department, 8001 Kennedy Ave.
Hazardous Waste Day – July 27
Make your environment safer by bringing your batteries, cleaners, oils, solvents, poisons, gasoline, pesticides, antifreeze, mercury thermometers, thermostats and fluorescent bulbs to the town garage from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27. ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: tires, appliances, ammunition, explosives, medical/ radioactive wastes, asbestos, 30-gallon or larger containers. INFO: Call (219) 972-5083.
Highland's Community Garden
Community Garden volunteers are beginning their fifth year growing vegetables for their Highland neighbors with new ideas, partners and dollars to increase summer’s bounty. Join us for our upcoming events. The community garden is located at 2917 Highway Ave. next to Main Fire Station.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Planting Day
10a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18 - Pet Blessing in the Garden by Father Gregory
6-7 p.m. Thursday May 30
Community Garden Wish List
Garden volunteers are looking for the following new or gently used items:
- Bird baths
- Compost bin mesh
- Large pots and buckets
- Hoses: Lightweight flexible hose style
- Home Depot gift cards to help purchase above items.
- $1 and $5 Garden Vouchers: You can also provide plants for the garden by purchasing and donating at Zandstra’s Greenhouse, 10202 Kennedy Ave. and Scheeringa Farms & Produce, 9436 Cline Ave. Your plant donations help fill our garden with produce for those in need.
INFO: Contact Renee Reinhart at (219) 677-6587 or [email protected] for questions, to volunteer or to make a donation.
Highland Twilight Parade
The Twilight Parade steps off at 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 at 45th and Kennedy/St. James Church. Marching bands, military, veterans, scouts, police and fire groups are free. Click here to download a parade application.
Be a Star: Become a Festival Sponsor!
TThe Highland Council of Community Events is offering opportunities for businesses to join in the fun by becoming a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor for the Fourth of July festival, BBQ fest, Santa March and beyond. Click here to learn the benefits of sponsorhip...
Fourth of July Kiddie Parade
The Kiddie Parade begins at 1:30 P.M. SATURDAY, JULY 6 at the Highland Municipal Parking Lot on Highway and Kennedy avenues. The parade route continues east on Highway and ends at Main Square Park. A special gift is provided for each child who participates, with some lucky winners finding GOLDEN TICKETS for free wristbands good for festival rides. Click here to download a parade application.
Reporting Leaks
Highland Public Works is asking residents to report any unusual puddling or wet spots in your front or back yard. If there has been no rain and water appears in your yard, please notify Highland Public works at (219) 972-5083 between the hours 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to report a leak after hours or on a weekend, call 911 and an on-call Town of Highland employee will be dispatched.
Recycling
The Town of Highland provides curbside recycling every other Tuesday depending on where you live in town. Click here to download the 2024 Recycling Schedule. Tuesday pick-up will be changed to Wednesday, whenever the following holidays occur on a Monday or a Tuesday:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
All recycling should be at the curb no later than 6 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection is scheduled. Recycling and refuse containers should be separated by at least three feet and should be placed with handles nearest the residence.
Safe Disposal of Batteries
Lake County Solid Waste has suspended its battery drop off locations. The agency is asking residents and businesses to dispose of old batteries during designated Household Hazardous Waste days.