Funeral Homes near Highlands

Facts about the city

Highlands is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,005, reflecting a decline of 92 (-1.8%) from the 5,097 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 248 (+5.1%) from the 4,849 counted in the 1990 Census. It is the home town of film maker, director, and comic book writer Kevin Smith. The eastern part of the town is built on a high bluff that overlooks Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Ocean, from which the borough derives its name. Atop this bluff are the Navesink Twin Lights.Highlands was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1900, from portions of Middletown Township. Additional portions of Middletown Township were annexed in 1914.Highlands is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, an effort by nine municipalities in northern Monmouth County to reinvigorate the area's economy by emphasizing the traditional downtowns, dense residential neighborhoods, maritime history, and the natural beauty of the Raritan Bayshore coastline.On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck the eastern seaboard of the United States, making landfall just north of Atlantic City. The Borough was heavily damaged when a storm surge of nearly 10 feet (3.0 m) swept in from the bay beginning as early as October 28. Most homes and businesses, including the Bahrs Landing and Lusty Lobster fishery were either damaged or totally destroyed. The borough lost several police cars and their fire station was destroyed.

Highlands Obituaries

It was reported by Asbury Park Press on July 4th, 2019 that John Rahm passed on in Highlands, New Jersey.  Rahm was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John's life.

It was reported by The Daily Journal on November 20th, 2014 that Kandi Lee Gresier (Scarpa) passed away in Highlands, New Jersey.  Ms. Gresier was 55 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kandi Lee's life.

It was written on January 1st, 2013 that Lawrence Gregory King died in Highlands, New Jersey.  King was 70 years old and was born in Brooklyn, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lawrence Gregory's life.

It was disclosed by Sacramento Bee on February 23rd, 2012 that Eugene "Gene" Patterson died in California.  Patterson was 79 years old and was born in Highlands, NJ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Eugene "Gene"'s life.

It was noted on September 18th, 1905 that Neil Mrs Burgess died in Highlands, New Jersey.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Neil Mrs's life.

History

It is the home town of film maker, director, and comic book writer Kevin Smith (film maker) Smith. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 5,097. Highlands is a Borough (New Jersey) in Monmouth County, New Jersey County, New Jersey, United States. The eastern part of the town is built on a high bluff that overlooks Sandy Hook (New Jersey) Hook and the Atlantic Ocean. Atop this bluff are the Navesink Twin Lights.