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  New Jersey - MSN Encarta
New Jersey is separated from Delaware on the south and southwest by Delaware Bay and the Delaware River.
New Jersey is the only state in which all 21 counties are officially classified as “metropolitan” by the census.
New Jersey is in the forefront of industrial research and development, but the continuing importance of farming is reflected in its nickname, the Garden State.
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 NYC Regional Geology
The Highlands region is equivalent to the ancient, worn-down mountains of the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Provinces in North Carolina and Virginia, and is equivalent to the New England Upland Province to the north.
The Hudson Highlands are a northern extension of the Ramapo Mountains in northern New Jersey.
To the north and east, the boundary between the Hudson Highlands, the Taconic Mountains, and the Western Connecticut Uplands region is indistinct, partly because of the occurrence of numerous thrust faults and large igneous Middle Paleozoic intrusions in the region.
3dparks.wr.usgs.gov /nyc/highlands/highlands.html   (3481 words)

  
 New York - New Jersey Highlands
The Highlands area was settled by colonists beginning in the 1700s, with the rich iron resources in the Highlands as the main impetus for settlement.
The Highlands support 24 of the 29 middle and long-distance migrant birds whose numbers have declined significantly in the Northeast, as indicated by analysis of the breeding bird survey, and 26 of the 35 long-distance migrants ranked in a recent Partners in Flight study as of highest concern in the Northeast.
South of the moraine and core area in New Jersey, the focus should be on preserving the existing forested ridges and maintaining the network of agricultural lands and grasslands in the valleys.
training.fws.gov /library/pubs5/web_link/text/ny_njh.htm   (6392 words)

  
 Hunterdon County Planning Board - New Jersey Highlands Council
However, we recommend you call New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and discuss it directly with them to determine whether or not you meet the definition of major development or qualify for an exemption, etc. Their number at the Division of Watershed Management is (609) 984-6888.
There is a difference between the NJ "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" (A #2635) signed in to law on August 10, 2004 by Governor McGreevy and the federal "Highlands Conservation Act" (HR 1964) signed into law on November 30, 2004 by President Bush.
The Highlands Planning Area is the portion of the Highlands Region that is not included in the Highlands Preservation Area.
www.co.hunterdon.nj.us /planning/highlands.htm   (537 words)

  
 Highlands, New Jersey History
In honor of the Highlands Centennial, we are pleased to present these photos from the collection of Highlands native, George Patterson.
As the Borough of Highlands prepared to celebrate the 100th year of its incorporation, the Council met with a representative of the Historical Society of Highlands to discuss the preparation of a Centennial Yearbook.
The Highlands Centennial Yearbook committee was organized under the leadership of John Tomasulo.
www.ahherald.com /highlands/history.htm   (366 words)

  
 The Wetlands of the New Jersey Highlands
The Highlands is one of the 5 physiographic provinces that separate this state’s different geologic regions.
It is located mostly in Northern New Jersey and lies southeast of the Ridge and Valley province.
Examples of peatlands found in the Highlands are the glacial bogs, calcareous fens, fl spruce swamps, and the Atlantic white cedar swamps.
deathstar.rutgers.edu /advgeo/Kuo_Wetlands_files/wetlands_ppr.htm   (1560 words)

  
 Heart of the Highlands - New Jersey Conservation Foundation
The New Jersey Highlands are part of the great green sweep of the Appalachians that shadow the East Coast from Georgia to Maine.
The Highlands region stretches from eastern Pennsylvania through New Jersey and New York to northwestern Connecticut, forming a vital linkage between the Berkshires and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Highlands form a greenbelt of forest and farmland around the New York metropolitan area and provide fresh air, natural areas and recreation opportunities for millions of residents of the greater New Jersey metropolitan area.
www.njconservation.org /html/gfa-heart.htm   (314 words)

  
 Highlands: Summary of the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act
The new regional planning program for the Highlands resembles that established for the Pinelands region of the state in 1979.
As in the Highlands case, protection of fresh water was a primary motivation behind the 1979 Pinelands bill.
One difference between the two cases is the greater development pressure and larger non-rural population that characterizes the Highlands region of the state, which lies along the Appalachian ridge between Bergen and Hunterdon counties.
www.rce.rutgers.edu /Highlands   (347 words)

  
 New Jersey Highlands Council | Case Studies
The proposal for the Greenwich MP  is to work with the community in crafting a balanced approach for growth management.  Greenwich Township was one of the fastest growing towns in the State during 1990 – 2000.
As a result of a COAH settlement and wastewater capacity extensions, the Township grew rapidly during a concentrated period.
It is the Borough’s vision to serve as a gateway community that represents smart growth within the Highlands Region while balancing its small town character and quality of life.  Grant amount – not to exceed $52,000.
www.highlands.state.nj.us /njhighlands/master/case   (251 words)

  
 Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atlantic Highlands is a Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey in the Bayshore Region.
Atlantic 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.
Atlantic Highlands is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 11th Legislative District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atlantic_Highlands,_New_Jersey   (716 words)

  
 New Jersey Highlands Trail Hike - Pequannock River Coalition
The planned route was through the heart of the New Jersey Highlands, the Pequannock Watershed, focusing on the proposed golf course development property.
When completed, the Highlands Trail will be a 150 mile long hiking and cross country skiing route from the Delaware River in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to the Hudson River at Storm King State Park in New York State.
The Highlands Trail will be the foundation of a network of trails, alternate routes and multi-use paths throughout northern New Jersey.
www.pequannockriver.org /issues/highlands_hike/index.shtml   (239 words)

  
 Atlantic Highlands New Jersey History
More than 240 buildings are over 100 years old, according to the computerized tax assessment files maintained by New Jersey State, but not all have retained their original appearance.
In Atlantic Highlands, two districts, 42 individual structures and the sites of two scenic views have so far been given an historic designation, either by the Monmouth County Historical Association or the Borough Council with advice from the Historical Society.
Restored by Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, the 23-room house has a conical tower and hexagonal one, two-storey porches on all sides, wide views over the bay, and many original details.
www.ahherald.com /atlantichighlands/history_boyd.htm   (1770 words)

  
 New York-New Jersey Highlands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The northern region is also known as the Hudson Highlands and the southern as the Jersey Highlands.
This New Jersey state location article is a stub.
This New York state location article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_York_-_New_Jersey_Highlands   (126 words)

  
 Highlands Accident Lawyer: Free Legal Services in New Jersey (NJ)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Among older adults, slip and falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.
Accident victims in Highlands can get compensation for their injuries, pain, and suffering with the help of an accident lawyer.
Please be advised that Weitz and Luxenberg may not be able to represent every lawsuit in all areas of New Jersey due to state and national statutes.
www.weitzlux.com /newjersey/highlandsaccidentlawyer_36236.html   (409 words)

  
 Highlands New Jersey Shore Vacation Rental Sandy Hook National Seashore NJ
Highlands New Jersey Shore Vacation Rental Sandy Hook National Seashore NJ Visiting SeaScape Manor in Highlands, New Jersey is also visiting the beautiful and relaxing Sandy Hook National Recreation Sea Shore.
The manor is located 45 minutes from New York City by ferry and 80 minutes by car.
For driving directions to SeaScape Manor 3 Grand Tour, Highlands, NJ 07732 from where you are, visit MapQuest.
www.seascapemanorbb.com /directions.htm   (538 words)

  
 New Jersey Highlands News Service
At the time the Council considered and passed the ordinance which set specifications for churches and other environmental regulations under the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, the governing body said their action was mandated by provisions of the Highlands law.
Actually, provisions and recommendations of the Highlands legislation does not go into effect until the Highlands Council completes a Master Plan for the region which it is working on and is due to be completed by June 2006.
A spokesperson for the Highlands Council said the mayor’s letter has been received and is under review.
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 Highlands singles - Highlands dating - Highlands personals
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Well, I am new the online dating scene and I'm not convinced there is anyway to know if you really want to date someone by reading some stuff that they wrote about themselves online.
Originally a Virginia girl, but have acclimated myself to the Jersey shore lifestyle and have managed to get to the big city, NY that is, frequently.
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 New Jersey Highlands project
The Highlands region provides New Jersey with a rich variety of resources, including fresh water supplies for about 50 percent of the state's population; habitat for wildlife, some of which is threatened or endangered; and recreational opportunities.
As urban centers expand, land in the Highlands is threatened with development.
In the fall of 1996 Frances Freudenrich's Biology class at Queen of Peace High School took a fieldtrip to a pristine area of the New Jersey Highlands which is owned by the City of Newark and supplies water for the Newark metro area.
www.edc.org /GLG/EEPP/highlands.html   (377 words)

  
 Highlands, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Monmouth County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders.
The film Jersey Girl is set in Highlands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Highlands,_New_Jersey   (716 words)

  
 New Jersey Highlands News Service
MOUNT OLIVE (12/15/06) — If there were any doubts about appointing five new members to take the reins of the seven member Library Board concerns were put to rest last week when the new board re-organized without a hitch.
MOUNT OLIVE (11/08/06) — It was out with the old and in with the new yesterday as voters here turned out, by a decisive vote, Richard DeLaRoche as mayor and elected by a just as decisive vote former Republican Councilman David Scapicchio to complete the 14 remaining months of Democrat DeLaRoche’s four year term.
The Highlands News Service of New Jersey is an Associate Member of the New Jersey Press Assn.
www.njhighlandsnews.com   (3169 words)

  
 Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey Neighborhood Lawyer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
With the New Jersey legal help of an attorney from Weitz and Luxenberg, you know you are represented by a law firm with the clout to make your legal claim one that wins and the sympathy to treat you with the individualized respect you deserve.
Our firm has cemented its reputation as the lawyers to depend on for Vioxx lawsuits, mesothelioma cancer lawsuits, slip and fall lawsuits, personal injury lawsuits, and negligence lawsuits, among the various areas of law in which we litigate.
Please be advised that the firm may not be able to represent all lawsuits in all regions of New Jersey due to state and federal statutes.
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 Highlands Elementary School - Highlands, New Jersey - NJ - school overview
An opportunity for the principal at Highlands Elementary School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more.
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 Highlands, New Jersey
Highlands is popular with summer vacationers and anglers.
The town took its name from the hills that rise abruptly from the shore.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
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 Hotels in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey - Discount and Current Rates for Atlantic Highlands New Jersey Hotels - ...
Please select the Atlantic Highlands New Jersey hotel below to view the hotel information and room rates at the selected location.
Choose Hotels in Downtown Atlantic Highlands or the surrounding area and Nearby Cities.
The Blue Bay Inn is an elegant European-style hotel, within walking distance to the high speed ferry to New York.
www.onetravelsource.com /guide_hotels/US/NJ/Atlantic_Highlands   (202 words)

  
 Highlands New Jersey United States - Travel Specials & Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Adventure, exercise, and relaxation await you on either a scenic ride along the Jersey coastline or the 11-mile trail system of the 736-acre Hartshorne Woods Park.
Highlands / Sandy Hook is the perfect place to escape from the hectic pace and routine of everyday life.
One of the Top Ten Restaurants in NJ and rated “Best of the Best in Seafood” by New Jersey Magazine.
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 Highlands, New Jersey Bed and Breakfast - Highlands B&B from Pamela Lanier
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Search our database of Highlands B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Highlands, New Jersey.
Highlands, NJ Secluded manor nestled in the tree covered hills, overlooking the blue Atlantic and Sandy Hook National Recreation area.
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 Highlands, New Jersey Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns -- BBOnline... Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE
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Two blocks from the beach in the heart of historic Ocean Grove, NJ at the Jersey Shore.
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 Highlands, New Jersey (NJ) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, crime, ...
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Seascape Manor - Highlands, NJ Sheltered by tall Oak trees and nestled in a holly-filled slope high on the hill, SeaScape Manor...
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 Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey (NJ) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, ...
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