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Highlands Hosts Community Thanksgiving Dinner

HIGHLANDS, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ The Borough of Highlands and the Highlands/Atlantic Highlands Municipal Alliance will serve a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Robert D. Wilson Community center, 22 Snug Harbor Avenue on Wednesday, November 24 beginning at 6:00 PM, while supplies last.

Due to safety precautions being taken because of COVID-19, the meal will be served via carry- out only. Meals will be delivered to PTAK Towers and delivery will also be available to those who are home-bound. The meal will consist of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner complete with turkey and all the trimmings. The Turkeys are being prepared by the Highlands Fire Department. There will be plenty of traditional favorites including stuffing, gravy, cornbread, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, cranberry, mixed vegetables, pie and ice cream.

“Local folks giving back to the community is what this time of year is all about. Let’s take this kindness and pay it forward. Happy Thanksgiving everyone,” said Mayor Carolyn Broullon.

“The overwhelming support from our local business community is greatly appreciated,” said Councilman Don Melnyk.

Generous supporters include, Bahrs, Chilangos, Fresh Farm to the Table Cafe, Highlands Business Partnership, Hinlickety’s Ice Cream, Lusty Lobster, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Off The Hook, Porcini, Proving Ground and many wonderful residents.

For more information about the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, call 732-872-1224.


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