Cristina C Fowler

Cristina C Fowler

@ccfowler.bsky.social

Born and raised NJ #centraljersey Senior Media Specialist Borough Council RU Alum, Parent, and Staff Oxford Comma ALWAYS

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Smart. Practical. And exactly what our town needs.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Hightstown residents filled the firehouse today for a town hall meeting on redevelopment in the Borough. But if you couldn't make it? We got your back! Read all about it at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

I saw a reel that explained GenX didn’t have therapy. We made mixed tapes on cassettes. Hit play and you knew what we were feeling, who we were crushing on and what we feared. And that really hit home.

I often tell my friends who come to visit us from out of town that living in Hightstown is like being on a college campus. Coffee and food is walkable and folks drop by for a chat on the porch or wine in the yard. 1/3

When my kids were little they rode their bikes downtown for ice cream or took canoes and went out on the lake. They might have even jumped off the Ward Street bridge on a hot summer day. They roamed around town and went from one friends house to another. They always saw someone they knew walking.

Now my kids are college students. They have the choice to stay in town or move away. With more eateries and shops coming to town they seem inclined to stay. Time will tell what they choose but I am working hard to make sure that no matter where they go, Hightstown is where it’s happening.

This is the lowest tax rate that I can remember since living here in town: 2.85% which is about a $103 increase. All thanks to our incredible team at the borough 💪

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Hightstown received positive news on the state of its finances, with introduction of the 2026 budget. Dig into the details and more with our full meeting recap at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Missed the last council meeting? Check out the recap and then be sure to visit the borough website for the official meeting minutes. Stay informed.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Borough Council took action to combat truck traffic, stabilize finances, and approve its first license for retail cannabis. Read on for all of the details and more (Dawes Park! Affordable housing! Downtown cleanup!) at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Hightstown Residents 📣 Town Hall Meeting is scheduled 1/14/26. This Q&A with the Borough Administrator will give you accurate answers - unlike the the inaccurate info on local facebook groups. Hope you can make it!

According to the Farm Bureau, 2024 Thanksgiving Meal was 5% lower than 2023 AND 2025 is projected to be about 25% more than 2024. Facts matter.

Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

The corporate propaganda machine colluding with the Trump propaganda machine to lie to the American people about Thanksgiving.

I get it. Everyone is busy and can’t make time to attend a council meeting. So do the next best thing: 1. Follow @hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social and get these easy to read synopsis of the meetings. 2. Bookmark Hightsownborough.com and read the official minutes.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Hightstown advanced plans to redevelop its downtown, improve its water system, and increase its overall level of spookiness. Read all about it and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Point to note: Hightstown Borough official minutes are posted two weeks after the meeting. They need to be approved by council - who meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month- before they can be posted.

Stay informed! You might not be able to make the council meeting, but you can find out everything you need to know about what’s happening in Hightstown ⬇️

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

At tonight's Hightstown council meeting, residents learned of Hightstown's benefits from the nearby Netflix film shoot, and how the Borough plans to commemorate the life of Anthony “AJ” Dwayne Collins, Jr. with a sign on West Ward St. All that and more at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Oh you mean the Project 2025 that he new nothing about during the campaign? Wake up people. This was their plan all along - government shutdown. Now they can cut whatever they want.

NPR@npr.org

President Trump is meeting with his budget director, Russ Vought, about what additional cuts to make during the shutdown, and the president says his targets are partisan.

This is the part of my job I really love ❤️

Rutgers Computer Science Department@rucomputerscience.bsky.social

We are excited to present a special panel discussion on Navigating Careers Beyond the CS Degree this evening. Moderated by Professor Ana Paula Centeno, panelists include Lara Coelho, Senior Software Engineer at Google, and RUCS Alumni, Anna Godin and Atmika Ponnusamy, Software Engineers at Google.

Staple growing up (and now a constant in my meal rotation): cucumber & tomato salad. Drizzle olive oil and salt pepper and a chopped basil leaf. It pairs well with meats and fish and is delicious.🥒

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Here are seven ways to take your cucumber salads to new, more exciting heights. And here are some recipes that use these hacks: https://trib.al/1w8qaSq

Proud of the work we accomplished in the Spring 2025 semester. Now looking ahead to the upcoming Fall semester. To receive this issue via email, please DM.

Rutgers Computer Science Department@rucomputerscience.bsky.social

Check out our latest edition of the Rutgers University Computer Science Department Newsletter! This issue provides a tapestry of achievements, groundbreaking research, and collaborative endeavors that define our department's commitment to our community. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

After sitting vacant for 30 years, Bank Street finally has the green light to move ahead. Oh and we passed cannabis retail too. A very important meeting, significant to the future and trajectory of our town.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Several major items from the past two Council meetings came up for final votes today, and they're all moving forward! Dig into the details at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Busy council meeting in Hightstown this week. Stay in the know. See update below ⬇️

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

It's the big one you've all been waiting for: Pour a cup of coffee and read all about Hightstown's proposed agreement with the Rug Mill developer. Public hearing and final vote on June 16th. Shovel in the ground by July 1st, 2026!

Get the facts - summary of this week’s Hightstown Borough Council Meeting. And be sure to download the official minutes after 5/19.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Highlights from this meeting also included presentation of the Borough's 2023 budget audit, and an update on pedestrian safety grants. Read it all, and more, at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Stay informed Hightstown! Recap of the April 21st Council Meeting.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Don't miss Hightstown's upcoming Arbor Day celebrations! And then get ready to vote in the June 10th Primary Election at Hightstown's new polling location, the First Presbyterian Church. All that and more in this week's Hightstown Headline: www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Missed last night’s #hightstown council meeting? Check out this recap. Any questions? Message me and we can chat.

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

The Mayor and Council dug deep into the Borough's water infrastructure during tonight's very informative council meeting. Read all about it at www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps

Tomorrow in Hightstown. #handsoff

hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social@hightstowndemocrat.bsky.social

Want to participate in this weekend's "Hands Off" nationwide rallies? The residents of Meadow Lakes are organizing a rally alongside Etra Rd, at the entrance to their community. They are extending the invitation to neighbors who would like to join. 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, April 5th. See you there!

A beloved professor, supportive colleague and brilliant person - Ana Paula is an inspiration to many women in our community.

Rutgers Computer Science Department@rucomputerscience.bsky.social

Yesterday, we ended our #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting CS Associate Teaching Professor Ana Paula Centeno, who shares her insights, challenges, and hopes for the future of women in Computer Science. www.linkedin.com/posts/rutger...