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
136 followers336 following98 posts
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 💪
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.
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
Cristina C Fowler reposted
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.
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
You want a thriving downtown? Focus on being a draw: • Raise standards for building owners. • Enforce codes. • Beautify your streets. • Create great public spaces. • Make room for pedestrians, not just their vehicles. • Invest in experiences, not asphalt. revitalizeordie.com/blog/parking...
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 ⬇️
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.
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 ❤️
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.
Bummer - @nytimes.com Mini crossword puzzle is no longer free :-(
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.🥒
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.
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.
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 ⬇️
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!
Proud to keep this tradition alive. Planning for parade begins in January and is one of the most important projects I get to manage for the Borough of Hightstown. Shout out to my amazing team! www.tapinto.net/towns/east-w...
One of the many unbelievable opportunities my daughter has been able to experience as a student at Rutgers www.rutgers.edu/news/worksho...
Get the facts - summary of this week’s Hightstown Borough Council Meeting. And be sure to download the official minutes after 5/19.
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.
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
Tomorrow in Hightstown. #handsoff
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!
What @corybooker.com is doing on the Senate floor is exactly what we need. Thank you Senator Booker. Your audacity and courage has given us hope.
A beloved professor, supportive colleague and brilliant person - Ana Paula is an inspiration to many women in our community.
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...
Hightstown Locals! If you missed last night’s council meeting (3/17/25) read the recap! Also don’t forget to visit hightstownborough.com to read the official minutes. Stay informed! www.hightstowndemocrats.com/council-recaps