David Younge

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Tikun Olam denied, for a third time
Eric Lipton
David Younge
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The application to open Tikun Olam Hebrew Language Academy was denied in New Jersey's latest round of charter submissions, released by the state Department of Education on September 30th.

Unlike the spring 2011 approvals of 23 new schools, department officials gave the nod to only four applicants in the latest cycle.

Cleveland Ave. residents decry 'overbuilding'
David Younge
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Two abandoned industrial properties along Highland Park's railroad tracks are currently the subject of "builders remedy" suits, alleging that the borough is failing to provide adequate affordable housing.

The former Illuminating Experiences and Midland Ross/Honeywell sites, both near Cleveland Avenue, are proposed for residential developments that would be vetted through a judicial process rather than the local zoning and planning boards.

How can you miss us when we won't go away?
David Younge
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
THE MIRROR does not publish (well, not much) during July and August. Here at the website, we will continue to host the H.P. & New Brunswick Events Calendar throughout the summer.

We'll also post selected local press releases under the KIOSK tab -- so keep sending those in to CALENDAR@hpmirror.com.

Foster-Dublin's write-in wakes up mayor's race
David Younge
Jim Purcell
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

An ostensibly rubber-stamp Democratic primary took a surprising detour Monday with an eleventh-hour write-in campaign for mayor by Elsie Foster-Dublin.

The borough council veteran's play for the center chair drew outrage and complaints of "unethical," "disrespectful" behavior from local party leaders throughout the day and into Tuesday’s election.

Lighting & cleanup tab top talks with rec users
David Younge
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The speeches are over, the Bulldogs have been vanquished, and the marching band has returned to Piscataway. Now, Highland Park returns to address the long-term expenses for the new athletic field installed at HPHS.

Northside apartment plan continues zoning review
David Younge
Monday, February 11, 2008

Avalon Bay engineers presented an overview of their proposed northside residential development to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on January 28th, before about thirty citizens and the borough's planning professionals.

Avalon proposes 178 luxury rental units, including ten detached townhouses and two apartment buildings on the property at 233 Cleveland Avenue currently occupied by the Illuminating Experiences lighting factory.

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