1HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. – If the small town of Hightstown ever wanted to join in New Jersey’s growing success as part of the film industry’s shift to New Jersey, residents can forget it about it.

New legislative roadblocks are being put in place to deter filmmakers from using this tiny picturesque borough in their feature films.

The Democrat led government in Hightstown introduced and ordinance to restrict and penalize filmmakers wishing to film in their community last week.

A new ordinance introduced by the Hightstown Borough Council aims to bring order, safety, and structure to commercial film and television production in town.

Borough Councilman Joe Cicalese (D)

The measure, known as Ordinance 2025-16, updates and strengthens the borough’s existing filming regulations.

If adopted, it w

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