Hawthorne Top Stories
By VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
July 18, 2025
PARAMUS, NJ - The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that its Human Subjects Protection Program has received full reaccreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc.® (AAHRPP). The Valley Hospital’s program has been reaccredited for five years.The ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne School District’s new Superintendent, Matthew Mignanelli, addressed the Board of Education at its recent meeting, offering his initial observations and outlining developments underway across the district.At the July 15 meeting, Mignanelli reflected on his first week ...
ROXBURY, NJ - A donated Cessna 150 aircraft from Utah is poised to become a cornerstone of Roxbury High School's aviation program, offering students an unparalleled hands-on learning tool. The donation, from Todd Parks and John Merizier of Cloudscape Adventures LLC in Bryce Canyon, was approved by ...
NEWARK - A 30-year tax abatement has been given to the owner of the Robert Treat Hotel to modernize and upgrade the historic downtown Newark hotel, despite allegations of poor working conditions and hotel management mistreating its employees. The Newark City Council granted the 30-year property ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne School District is highlighting substantial improvements in student academic performance, particularly in state assessments for math and English Language Arts (ELA).During the July 15 Board of Education meeting, district administrators presented data from the New ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Berkeley Heights on Tuesday morning to survey the aftermath of a storm that dropped more than six inches of rain in under two and a half hours, triggering flash flooding, buckling roadways, and toppling utility poles across the township.“Last night, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Paying for a parking ticket or other minor municipal violation in Hawthorne could soon become quicker and more predictable.The Borough Council introduced a new ordinance that would standardize certain fines and allow residents to resolve some infractions without a trip to municipal ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A developer can move forward with a plan to construct a 23-story, mixed-use building with 331 apartments in New Brunswick.The applicant, 90 Bayard Group Urban Renewal LLC – a subsidiary of Woodbridge-based Wick Companies – received two variances from the Planning Board at its ...
ROXBURY, NJ – After a heated discussion, the Roxbury School Board on Monday voted to put the controversial graphic book “Gender Queer: A Memoir” behind the librarian’s counter at Roxbury High School instead of on the shelves where it could be more easily accessed by students.The decision overrides ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market continues to be the meeting place for families looking for fresh fruits and vegetables and other specialty items each Sunday.The market featured a craft show this past Sunday on July 13 and will again next week on July 20.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials shared updates on Hawthorne’s affordable housing strategy and addressed questions surrounding the potential redevelopment of the former Pan Chemical site. The plan, which significantly lowers the borough’s housing obligations, relies in part on redevelopment of ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are making a comeback—and this time, they’re calling Paterson home.The iconic American soccer club, once the gold standard of the sport in the United States, will return to competitive play in March 2026 as a new member of USL League One. Their new base will be ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready for the 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival! Join the Shillelaghs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day packed with Irish culture, music, food, and family fun!Presented by Patriot Financial and Ocean Family Dental, this ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough has launched a military banner program to honor veterans and active duty members. Hawthorne’s Hometown Hero Banner Program requires applicants to complete a submission form. Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025.“I want to thank Kirsten Manzo, Annie Hull, and Len Metzler for ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A traffic light in Wyckoff has been dedicated to Hawthorne Mayor Emeritus Richard Goldberg, who died on December 2, 2023.According to Mayor John Lanes, last week, Christian Health dedicated the traffic light at the corner of Cedar Hill Avenue and Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff in honor ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Coming in with 23 years experience, the new superintendent for Hawthorne Schools said he has been greeted with warmth and enthusiasm as he sets things in motion to begin the 2025-26 school year.“My time with Hawthorne has been incredibly welcoming,” Superintendent Matthew ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Plans to improve Hawthorne’s hockey rink have encountered an unexpected financial hurdle as international tariffs delay the delivery of materials and increase overall project costs. Officials discussed the issue at a recent council meeting, pointing to rising expenses and continued ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — In an effort to reduce heavy vehicle traffic and improve roadway safety, the Hawthorne Borough Council introduced a new ordinance aimed at strengthening truck route regulations. The discussion focused on enhancing signage, enforcement, and weight restrictions to prevent damage to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A proposed trial to convert North Eighth Street into a one-way road remains on hold as Hawthorne officials continue efforts to coordinate with Prospect Park. While the Borough Council introduced an ordinance earlier this year to authorize a temporary change, the measure was later ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Medical Group is pleased to announce the opening of a Menopause Center, a place where menopausal women can seek care for their symptoms from certified menopause practitioners.Menopause is defined by the final menstrual period of a woman and confirmed after one year of no ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – A New Jersey native who joined the U.S. Coast Guard while still a student at Rider University is being hailed as an “American Hero” for his efforts to rescue victims in the tragic flash flooding in Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Scott Ruskan was on ...
NEWARK - More than 50 32BJ SEIU airport workers rallied outside Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, ahead of the busy July 4 travel weekend, to protest United Airlines’ plan to gut labor standards for 600 contracted cabin cleaners and lift truck drivers. One worker held ...
CAMDEN, NJ – To Camden City Council member Jannette Ramos, the restoration of the 291-year-old Benjamin Cooper House near the city's Delaware River northern waterfront is a milestone for Camden.“We're reclaiming a piece of Camden's soul,” Ramos told community leaders, elected officials and the news ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Several local athletes competed in collegiate sports this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a glance at some of their many accomplishments. Michael Palmer (Hawthorne High School) was a junior competitor in jumps for the Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ) men’s outdoor ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is set to upgrade its emergency radio equipment, according to the July 9 council agenda.The second reading and public hearing on the purchase of mobile radios and related equipment for the Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Corps is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Farm to table. That's how we're told to eat now, and that opportunity comes through Hawthorne's Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market, currently running every Sunday.Dates: Sundays, from June 22nd through Sunday, October 26thHours: 10 am to 1:30 pmLocation: Louis Bay 2nd Library ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council is introducing an ordinance on July 9 that will prohibit heavy trucks on certain roads.The ordinance amends the Vehicle and Traffic Regulations, excluding trucks over a certain weight on certain roads listed in the proposed ordinance. Unless the trucks are making ...
NEWARK, NJ - Newark Public Library workers are planning a series of escalating actions to address the lack of a “fair and livable” contract and the delay in updated wages that has caused staff members to resign. AFSCME Local 2298, the union representing about 70 Newark Public Library employees, ...