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Shadow Lawn redevelopment moves forward; state court clears regional school step while financing remains to be arranged

Borough of Highlands Mayor and Council · January 1, 2026
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Council members said environmental work will begin on the long‑planned Shadow Lawn redevelopment and noted two county planning merit awards; council also cited a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling clearing Steambrite to pursue regionalization with Highlands and Atlantic Highlands, with financing still to be worked out among the towns.

Council members and the mayor used the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting to update residents on several community-development items, including the long‑pending Shadow Lawn redevelopment and a recent state-court development in regional school planning.

Mayor Carol Bulan reported that the area known as Shadow Lawn—described in remarks as an ‘‘area in need of redevelopment’’ after about two decades of planning—will begin required environmental work before construction can start. The mayor said environmental remediation…

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