Hawthorne Top Stories
By JENNIFER DERICKS
December 18, 2025
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Police Officer Michael Poon rescued a dog from the icy waters of Lake Mohawk on Wednesday, December 17. “We are incredibly grateful for Ptl. Poon’s courage and dedication, and we also want to thank the concerned citizens who immediately contacted us to report the dog in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A weekend snowfall followed by a deep chill, did nothing to discourage the crowd of officials from the symbolic groundbreaking on 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a state-of-the-art film and television production campus set to become the largest in New Jersey. Bayonne is no stranger to the ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Thanks largely to donations and local fundraisers, a 7-year-old Roxbury boy with pediatric epilepsy now has a special service dog that alerts his parents when the child is about to have seizures or falls.The boy, Charlie Weynberg of Succasunna, named the dog “Ellie” after Ellie ...
Dr. Jane Goodall, British scientist, was a renowned primatologist and anthropologist. She is famous for studying chimpanzees in Tanzania, Africa, starting in 1960. As a child, she loved animals and dreamed of going to Africa to live and work with them. Jane Goodall used naturalistic observation in ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - There’s no turning back now, another exciting regular season of high school basketball has arrived and that could be very good news for all involved with the Hawthorne High School boys basketball program.The Bears are scheduled to host Saddle River Day on Wednesday, December 17.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With this weekend's snow and winter around the corner, the borough reminds residents of its parking a snow ordinance, which requires them to remove vehicles from the roadway.Vehicles need to be removed from the roadway when snow depths reach (2) inches or more. For the list of ...
Last Friday night’s Santa Parade and Borough Tree Lighting was a wonderful event, and it was a great way to start the holiday season. I want to thank the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Hawthorne employees who volunteered their time to put on the celebration. A special thanks to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Hawthorne Borough Council received a detailed update on the Three Ronson development on Goffle Road during its December 3 meeting, outlining construction progress, infrastructure upgrades, and how residents can prepare to apply for the site’s affordable housing ...
The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on both ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Less than two weeks after the City Council unanimously adopted Jersey City’s first bird-safe building design ordinance, Mayor Steven Fulop has vetoed the measure, citing concerns about increased construction costs. The decision has drawn swift criticism from architects, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials and police union leaders said Tuesday they are taking legal action and demanding state officials reconsider a decision that could force 31 Paterson police supervisors to retake a promotion exam, a move they warn could weaken public safety and leave patrol units ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The Hawthorne Borough Council plans to rebuild the vandalized observation platform at 8 Acre Woods following significant damage discovered earlier this season.During the December 3 council meeting, Councilwoman Rayna Laiosa reported that borough officials are coordinating repairs.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Don’t believe online chatter that claims East Jersey State Prison – on the Avenel-Rahway border – is closing. It’s not true, according to people who actually know.Besides a recent social media uptick about East Jersey State Prison closing, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret got a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – A major fire that destroyed one of the borough’s oldest homes drew extensive discussion from officials during the most recent council meeting. Mayor John Lane confirmed the severity of the incident, saying the blaze occurred on Goffle Road between Warburton and Diamond Bridge.During ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 - Tonight is the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce 40th Santa Parade next beginning at 6pm. The parade will be staging on Vreeland Avenue and will proceed to Lafayette; the parade will be followed by the Borough Tree Lighting at approximately 6:45 pm. Santa will greet the children ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Fun, frivolity and holiday spirit: that sums up the borough's annual tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 6, 2025.The parade, filled with characters and local civic organizations, was followed by the tree lighting at borough hall. There, residents were treated to entertainment and an ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Through a joint operation with Hackensack Police, the FBI North Jersey Violent Crime Task Force and Passaic County Fugitive Warrant Squad, officers arrested a suspect wanted for a 2024 shooting incident. “The past few weeks have been busy for the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office as ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The rise of e-bikes and scooters on local streets and sidewalks prompted a detailed discussion at the November 17 council meeting, with officials focusing on public safety and regulatory hurdles.Councilman Joseph Wojtecki raised concerns about the widespread use of motorized ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Resident Shawn O'Neill was nominated to be a member of the Board of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, and Prospect Park resident Maria Emma Anderson was nominated to be a member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.The Higher Education Student ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A long-discussed proposal to convert North Eighth Street into a one-way continues to hinge on action from neighboring Prospect Park, according to updates shared at the November 19 Hawthorne council meeting.Councilman Joseph Wojtecki asked for clarification on the project’s status, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Step into the haunting world of Radium Girls, a powerful and gripping play based on one of New Jersey’s most unforgettable true stories.Performance Dates:December 5th at 7:30pm until 9:30pmDecember 6th at 7:30pm until 9:30pmDecember 7th at 2:00pm until 4:00pm The performances are ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Anyone who has witnessed a competitive volleyball match can likely attest to the fact that the action on the court is fast-paced and relentless.Well, the 2025 Hawthorne Christian Academy girls volleyball program was relentless in their pursuit of considerable success, team unity and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Faith Martinez, a junior at Hawthorne High School, has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Faith will perform in a choir in February 2026 with the sopranos. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young ...
Firefighters had to mount an exterior attack after flames raced through a Hawthorne duplex Monday (Dec. 1) afternoon.The two-alarm blaze blew through the second floor and attic of the 2½-story Goffle Road home after igniting at 1:15 p.m. today (Mon, Dec. 1), according to the Hawthorne Fire ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Plans to upgrade the Hawthorne High School athletic complex led to a broader discussion about environmental constraints and the effects of a new affordable housing development nearby.On November 18, trustee Michael Doyle said engineers recently reviewed preliminary data on possible ...
HAWTHORNE AREA, NJ - The Computer Group of the Activities Club, under the leadership of Henry Baker, seen as the presenter in thephoto, were educated on the finer points of networking and buying a new computer now that Windows11 is available during a November meeting.The Computer Group is one of ...
Firefighters had to mount an exterior attack after flames raced through a Hawthorne duplex this afternoon. The two-alarm fire ignited in the Goffle Road home shortly before 1:30 p.m. today (Mon, Dec. 1). No serious injuries were immediately reported. Goffle Road was temporarily closed between ...