Hawthorne Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
October 31, 2025
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne officials, school leaders, and members of the town’s roller hockey community gathered Tuesday, Oct. 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the borough’s new hockey roller rink. The facility, located behind Hawthorne High School next to the football ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - There has been another truck crash on Goffle Hill Road at Fairview Avenue, according to police, in which a large construction truck smashed into a pole before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. There were no reported injuries at the time.One resident said, “I heard screeching, like the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne Board of Education reviewed encouraging district assessment results, highlighting steady growth across multiple grade levels and subject areas.Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kristen Trabona presented the annual district testing report during the Board’s ...
New Jersey – More than 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin, which is the generic name for the anti-cholesterol drug Lipitor, has been recalled voluntarily as of Sept. 19 by its manufacturer.The drug has been recalled for “failed dissolution specifications,” which was not explained on the FDA website, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Seems the borough has been gearing up since August with decorations and thoughts of ‘what am I going to be this year?’Among the many trunk or treats, there is the traditional Mayor's Halloween Parade 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Roosevelt School Gym, 50 Roosevelt Avenue.“This ...
MADISON, NJ - The New York Jets and football fans across the nation are mourning the untimely passing of former All-Pro center Nick Mangold, one of the most iconic and respected players in franchise history. Mangold, who lived in Madison, New Jersey, was remembered not only for his dominance on the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Safety comes at a cost.The Borough’s decision to sue manufacturers of PFAS chemicals contaminating the water supply is producing results, according to Mayor John Lane. “This week we received word that Hawthorne will be receiving over $3 million as our share of a settlement with 3M, ...
ROBBINSVILLE/HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Well, did not see THAT coming.The North Group 1 playoff match-ups, are confirmed. For the second time in two years, Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge will square off in an opening round game in Hasbrouck Heights.Looking at it last week, the most obvious way for ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is preparing to move its public notices from print newspapers to digital publication, a change expected to bring both cost savings and convenience for residents, according to borough officials.At the October 15 council meeting, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale said the ...
CRANBURY, NJ – The 175-year-old Cranbury Township farm in the heart of Central New Jersey that has spurred a national debate over the development of farmland will remain untouched under an agreement struck between the local government, The Henry Family Farm and state and federal agencies. According ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Early voting starts today (October 25) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and runs through next Sunday, Nov. 2. The hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. Residents can vote at the Louis Bay 2nd Library, 345 Lafayette Avenue during the early voting time.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Borough officials are grappling with a 36% rate increase in employee health insurance through the State Health Benefits Program and are exploring options to reduce the financial impact on the borough’s 2026 budget.At the October 15 council meeting, Borough Administrator Eric Mauer ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The public got its first peek Wednesday night at concept plans for H3 – a 42-story building that represents the third stage of the HELIX project that promises to reshape the New Brunswick skyline, transform the city’s downtown area and impact the region’s economy.H3 will be built ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A first time visitor can feel the energy just by pulling into the parking lot of the Social Profit Center. A former factory situated near the Hamilton/Trenton border, the 75,000-square foot building brings together more than a dozen nonprofits into a joint setting where they can ...
NEWARK - District Judge Jamel K. Semper reserved a decision on dismissal motions after hearing arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from Rep. LaMonica McIver's legal team and attorneys representing the federal government on her indictment charging she assaulted and interfered with federal agents. Semper ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Medical Group is expanding its regenerative medicine capabilities by launching the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to relieve pain and promote healing. These injections are being used by Valley Medical Group’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) team to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ—Rising municipal water costs were a central topic at the recent Hawthorne Council meeting as officials outlined state-mandated projects driving increases.At the October 15 council meeting, it was noted that one project involves installing a water filtration system to address PFAS ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The emergency water main installation and testing on Goffle Hill Road has been successfully completed. The next phase of the project will involve connecting the new main to individual home service lines, according to a borough announcement.This process began yesterday, October 20, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - If you haven't already, check those New Jersey lottery tickets. You may be the lucky resident who won $10,000, according to the New Jersey Lottery.The winning ticket was purchased at Crossings Deli, 415 Wagaraw Road, on October 13. There were 18 NJ Lottery players who won prizes of ...
OAKLAND, NJ — Margaret Cerra, a cherished resident at Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center since October 2023 who raised her family of five children in Franklin Lakes, celebrated a remarkable milestone on Monday, October 20 — her 102nd birthday. The joyous celebration was filled with ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Whether it's at 8-Acres Woods or Goffle Brook Park, bird walkers had a lovely fall to check out local birds and water fowl.With the season over, here's a little something to wet your beak for next year, thanks to Holly Cowen, who organizes the walks in the fall, and again in the ...
OAKLAND, NJ — Residents, staff, and families at Oakland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center joined together on Friday for a heartfelt Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk held inside the facility, honoring those living with Alzheimer’s disease and the loved ones and caregivers who support them every day.Led ...
The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce’s 14th Annual Restaurant Week continues through Saturday,October 18. Please visit our local restaurants, delicatessens, bakeries, and food establishments to enjoy their Restaurant Week Specials. This is a great opportunity to dine local at your favorite restaurants ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ – Route 23 northbound is scheduled to have temporary traffic stoppages Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to reopen the newly reconstructed left side of the Route 23 northbound Bridge over Pequannock River as the bridge replacement project nears completion ahead of schedule in West ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Andy Coll, Pete Richter, John VanKueren, Steve Beiter, Henry Baker, Andy Curshen, Rich Moderow, John Moran, and Richard Burns, were treated to a presentation on wars in North America before the Revolutionary War, by member and co-chairman Pete Pichter. The History group, which meets ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Dog lovers will understand why Succasunna resident Evan Kest had to cut short his bicycle ride through Horseshoe Lake last October when he saw a group of canines hanging out.Evan and Nellie KestOf course, the dogs weren’t alone; they came with people. And, as Kest soon found out, the ...
NEW YORK, NY - Former New York Jets center and Ring of Honor member Nick Mangold has shared a heartfelt message with fans, revealing that he is in need of a kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease.Mangold explained that he was diagnosed in 2006 with a genetic defect that led to kidney ...