LEGACY FOUNDATION AWARDS HIGHLAND $886,300 ‘LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE’ GRANT

The Legacy Foundation awarded Highland $886,300 for its Kennedy Commons project – a welcoming, accessible public space that brings together recreation, nature, education and community gathering. The foundation awarded $4 million to winning projects. The Highland Redevelopment Commission will contribute an additional $100,000, bringing the total funding to $986,300 or nearly $1 million. “From our plans to turn an abandoned property into a multi-use pedestrian space along a key corridor into town, I was thrilled to see Highland made the cut,” Robertson said. Click here to view the complete project plan, including site amenities, local partners and projected timeline.

The Town of Highland Building & Inspection/Planning Department is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented, motivated individual for the position of Full-time Building & Inspection Clerk. 

This position involves the use of a cash register, typewriter, desktop computer, computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook as well as special application software. Job pays $22.34 an hour with benefits. Click here download job description and application.

The Highland Fire Department is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated individual for the position of Full-Time Fire Inspector. Working within the department’s established chain of command, this position conducts fire and life safety inspections, performs code enforcement duties, assists with fire investigations, and supports public education, community risk reduction and fire safety programs. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé to the Fire Chief in a sealed envelope at the Highland Fire Department, 2901 Highway Avenue, no later than 4:30 p.m. November 13.

The Town of Highland, Public Works Department is seeking Temporary Fall help. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pay rate is $13 an hour. Interested? Click here to download an apllication and email to Kim Webb at [email protected] or apply in person at Highland Public Works, 8001 Kennedy Ave.

• DEBRIS: Looks Great Services has completed their debris pickup in the Town of Highland, but the Town will continue branch pile pickup routes until October 30. Please do not leave small piles in the street; place them in your garbage can for Tuesday pick up.
• STUMP REMOVAL: Stump grinding is taking place now. After a stump is ground down, the chip pile will be removed at a later time. Please do not mix wood chips with your leaf pile. Wood chips, stumps, tree limbs, branches, and other storm debris can damage our newly purchased leaf vacs and slow down collection for everyone. Leaves and storm debris MUST be kept in separate piles.

• DAMAGED CONCRETE: All storm damaged concrete has been assessed by ER Assist and replacement is taking place now. Our concrete contractor has asked that residents with damage please move vehicles away from the curb or affected area to allow them proper space to work. Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this process.

• WEATHERHEAD REPAIRS: Any resident with a damaged weatherhead must have it repaired by a licensed electrician. Once repaired, the Highland Building Department will perform an inspection, which can be scheduled by calling (219) 972-7595. After inspection, the customer is responsible for contacting NIPSCO to restore service.

• DUMPING FEES: The Town of Highland is still not charging fees for any dumping related to storm damage, but fees are resuming for dumping that is unrelated to the August 11 storm.

  If you have any questions, please reach out via email at [email protected] to be connected with a staff member from the appropriate department.

• PERMIT FEES: If you have storm related repairs, please note Highland is waiving permitting fees for storm-related repairs. If you already paid a fee for storm related repairs, please contact Town Hall to begin the refund process. Fees will be waived through December 1.

Every Highland business is required to get a business license and renew it annually. Click here to download an application. Complete and mail it along with the appropriate fee to the Office of the Clerk-Treasurer, Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, IN 46322 or place in the drop box. Make checks payable to the Town of Highland and please include a contact phone number. The Clerk-Treasurer’s office will mail the new license directly to you. Please allow a few days for processing.

The Redevelopment Commission has released a plan detailing a strategy to improve the function, appearance and economic potential of Highland’s gateway corridors. The goal: improve the ability of Indianapolis Boulevard and Kennedy Avenue to attract new investment using a vision and strategy to guide both public and private investment.  

Click here to learn more about Highland's economic plan

The town's Final Draft Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap – and a vision – for land use and development designed to propel economic vitality throughout Highland for the next decade – and beyond. Want to see conceptualizations for Highland's future? 

Click here to explore the Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan