Hawthorne Top Stories
By JOSEPH MURRAY
August 21, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A new traffic pattern will take effect in Hawthorne following the Borough Council’s approval of a temporary one-way street trial. The change is intended to improve traffic flow and evaluate its impact before any permanent decision is made.The decision came during the council’s ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Borough Council reviewed its recent emergency water assistance efforts and discussed plans for strengthening the water system during its August 13 meeting. Officials described Hawthorne’s quick response in supplying water to neighboring towns during a major disruption to the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne Borough Council discussed traffic regulations and enforcement during its most recent meeting, focusing on truck weight limits on Fairview Avenue and no-left-turn restrictions on North Watchung Drive.At the August 13 meeting, officials reported that from January 1 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce's 13th Annual Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show had plenty of cool cars to show-off on quite a hot day this past Sunday, August 17.There were 182 vehicles that were registered by their proud owners and lined up on Grand Avenue. It was the most cars ever ...
PROSPECT PARK, NJ - The Volunteer Fire Department will receive a national $10,000 grant, just one of three in the state of New Jersey.State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have teamed up for the second year to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure ...
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Clubgoers at Bird & Betty’s got an unexpected treat Saturday night when Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, jumped on stage for a surprise performance of the band’s hit single “Burnin’ Up.” This isn't the first time the pop star has surprised the crowd at Birds. He also ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Evan Toth is a high school principal turned music journalist, turned record store owner, and this may not be the last title he adds to his resume.Toth, a resident of Hawthorne and a high school principal in Teaneck, is resurrecting sound…the sound of vinyl records. He is about to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Fillet of Soul, sounds tasty and it will be on Sunday night, August 17 at 7 p.m.Where? Boro Bandshell at Pool Complex along May StreetWhat's on tap? Motown classicsNext Sunday, August 24 - movie night. Lego building at 7. Movie at 8. Title a surprise. “But look to the skies.”
HALEDON, NJ - While the water main break was in Paterson, the 30-inch pipe that broke “under treacherous terrain and an extensive retaining wall behind Hinchcliffe Stadium”, has wreaked havoc for residents in several towns, including Haledon.“This was not an average water main break,” said Haledon ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The 68-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a New Brunswick police officer after authorities said she was walking around the halls of her apartment building with a knife was a mother of three who worked as a bus driver before retiring.Deborah (McCalla) Terrell is remembered by ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is assisting Paterson with its water shortage due to a water main break that occurred last week, according to officials.Congresswoman Nellie Pou visited the site of the ruptured water main in Paterson that has left roughly 200,000 North Jersey residents without water for ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the county, in addition to surrounding counties, until 11 p.m. this evening, Friday, August 15.An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and the Hawthorne Green Team would like to take this opportunity to thank the 32 participating businesses and community locations that welcomed the Hawthorne families to search for the Hawthorne Bee from July 1 to August 3, 2025. The Hawthorne Bee ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Severe thunderstorms earlier this summer left behind extensive debris and flooded roads across Piscataway, keeping firefighters and other first responders busy with rescue calls and emergency cleanup.Mayor Brian Wahler recognized their lifesaving efforts at Tuesday’s Township ...
CAMDEN – George Bakey, project manager at the Camden County Improvement Authority, is used to debris and dust being part of any demolition worker’s job. His task of overseeing the demolition of Eastside High School, however, has led to something else. That “something” was a time capsule buried ...
Newark Public Library Executive Director Christian Zabriskie was given his pink slip on Friday, without explanation from the Library Board of Trustees or comment from the director. The Library Board of Trustees voted 5-3 to provide Zabriskie with a 90-day notice of termination, effective Nov. 6, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - If you were a lucky almost 6th-grader, you likely saw a helicopter landing on Tuesday afternoon as the Hawthorne Police conducted Leadership Camp at Lincoln Middle School.With the Fire Department and the Ambulance Corps on standby, students looked on as the copter landed on the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With several heat waves already this year, hot cars should be on everyones' minds, especially those who care for children.One resident made it his business to remind people of how hot it can get in a car in a matter of seconds, thanks to a donation and partnership with Columbia ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Numerous mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus across Bergen County, city officials said in a statement to members of the media. While no cases have been reported, the Bergen County Mosquito Control Division is using surveillance, larval control and public ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. — NJ Transit service was suspended the morning of Aug. 7 after a woman was fatally struck by a train near Essex Street Station. The woman was trying to cross the tracks, witnesses told local news outlets, which are not fenced in. The train had departed Hoboken at 9:34 a.m. and was ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The 26-year-old Somerville man who had all the right answers during a 16-game winning streak on the Jeopardy! TV game show last month threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Somerset Patriots game at TD Bank Ballpark Thursday night.Scott Riccardi, a 2021 graduate, proudly ...
You should have received your tax bills this week. The Grace Period will end on September 3; if payment is received after September 3, interest will go back to August 1.Hawthorne has initiated its lead paint inspection program by mailing letters to landlords. New Jersey State Law mandates lead ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The way Bordentown resident Army Specialist Benjamin Moore lived his life justifies the naming of a bridge after him that connects two parts of Crosswicks Creek, his U.S. Army Captain said at a Saturday ceremony at Bordentown Beach that made that naming official. "I was there ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Sometimes, it's just too much fun, but that wasn't the case at the police-sponsored National Night Out in Hawthorne. The smoke from Canadian fires hid the sunny skies but did not dim the smiles and laughter at the annual event that took place at the Municipal Pool Complex on August ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Did you feel it? The USGS has confirmed a 2.7 earthquake south west of Hillsdale, NJ, bordering Ridgewood- definitely felt here in Fair Lawn.Time: 2025-08-05 12:11:57 (UTC-04:00) 12:11 p.m.Location: 40.989°N 74.065°WDepth: 12.4 kmOn Saturday, there was a 3.0 earthquake in Hasbrouck ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Join local first responders tonight for National Night Out at the Bandshell.Bandshell location: Wagaraw Road and May Street; it is situated on the grounds of the Municipal Pool.Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.Food trucks and activities for the family available.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough has initiated its lead paint inspection program, according to a community notice.The borough mailed letters to landlords in response to a New Jersey state law which mandates lead paint inspections for all rental housing units built in 1978 and before. LEW Environmental ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As the result of a safety conversation with area mayors and legislators, sections of Route 208 are scheduled to receive guiderails this month, according to Mayor John Lane.In his weekly letter to the community, Lane said NJ Department of Transporation is currently finalizing a plan ...
WAYNE, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has confirmed a new case of measles in an individual treated at Chilton Medical Center and is urging “Individuals – especially parents, guardians, healthcare providers, and caregivers” to ensure they are up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night.The USGS reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake at 10 kilometers deep hit the borough at 10:18 p.m. It was felt as far away as Trenton, ...