Hawthorne Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
May 1, 2026
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Looking to do renovations in your home? Don't forget your permit.Mayor John Lane reminded residents that can pay up to $2,000 per discipline (plumbing, electric, building, fire) if you fail to take out permits.“If you occupy an area without a Certificate of Occupancy and [you] ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood High School Marching Band has been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime honor: performing in the Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia, PA, on July 3, 2026. This landmark event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and is set to be ...
NEWARK - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and assets ...
CLIFTON, NJ - A Passaic County man has been charged with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base, along with multiple firearms offenses, in what federal authorities described as one of the largest known drug seizures in New Jersey history.U.S. Attorney Robert ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne High School baseball program has suffered their fair share of setbacks in the early going this spring.But the strong effort on the part of the Bears is always present, and if they stay united as a team, there’s plenty of time to put together a string of victories. This ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are moving to reshape the upcoming pool season with proposed fee changes and expanded guest pass options aimed at giving residents more flexibility and improving access for visitors.The council introduced Ordinance 2388-26 during its April 15 meeting, advancing ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are moving into the final stage of a multi-year effort to revitalize the downtown district, with plans shifting toward larger community-focused improvements.The update was presented during the April 15 council meeting, where officials formally accepted the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Environmental Commission announced the annual winners of the Cel-Earth-Bration exhibits from last Saturday's event, with the theme of “Protect, Restore, Thrive in Hawthorne”.The Environmental Commission and the Hawthorne Board of Education sponsored the 34th Annual ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Locals were scratching their heads after seeing police cars block off a section of Diamond Bridge Avenue last Wednesday. When all was said and done, the owner of Luvs Vapes was arrested for selling unregulated marijuana, steroids and other drugs, all with an unauthorized gun on the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Monday night’s Wayne Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was filled to beyond capacity. Residents came out in droves to question or support the building of a new mosque on Colfax Road. This was the first of several scheduled hearings on the subject, and it began chaotically. Officials ...
BAYONNE, NJ — For the second time in a month, Bayonne residents heard firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, but this time, it nearly didn’t happen.A series of transportation issues threatened to prevent Maud Dahme from appearing at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Day observation.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials received an update on increasing emergency response demands and operational challenges facing the local fire department, as call volume continues to trend upward early in the year.The report was delivered during the April 15 council meeting, where Fire Chief Joseph ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council introduced an ordinance to further define how merchants promote their goods and services on the sidewalk outside their store, while keeping the character of the town and helping business to continue to be profitable--and that does not include racks of clothing.On ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are pressing for progress on the cleanup of a former industrial property as redevelopment plans move forward at the Pan Chemical site.The issue was discussed during the April 15 council meeting, where officials provided updates on efforts to remove contaminated ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Planning on attending or taking part in the borough garage sale this weekend? While the weather is looking dicey for Saturday (rain), Sunday looks better (partly sunny).The borough is allowing the garage sale for either or both days. They are also allowing the garage sale for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Snakes-N-Scales continues to be a popular feature at Cel-Earth-Bration, the Environmental Commission and Green Team's annual event held at Hawthorne High School last weekend. The first of two shows had a crowd of about 150 people on April 18, 2026. As each critter was removed from a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Displays, snakes, plants, games and activities filled the borough's annual Cel-Earth-Bration where everyone became an environmentalist for the day. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Hawthorne High School hosted the event, along with the Environmental Commission and the Green Team. Upon ...
A 20-year-old driver from River Vale survived when his sedan slammed into a tree and a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus overnight, obliterating the front of the vehicle and leaving the engine in the middle of the highway. The motorist was headed north on the highway when he lost control of his ...
At last Wednesday’s Council Meeting, police promotions were made, and we appointed two new officers to join our exceptional police department. Congratulations to Capt. Matt Hoogmoed, Lt. Ian Spohn, and Sgt. Joe DiGeronimo on their promotions, and welcome to our newest members, Brian Choi and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Lunch Bunch of the Activities Club, under the chairmanship of Chris Megalos, convened its April lunch at Black Jack Mulligans.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
CAMDEN – Broccoli. Brussels sprouts. Beer. Shoppers at city-sponsored or co-sponsored farmers markets in the future may be able to drink some types of alcoholic beverages as they fill their bags with produce, according to a proposed city ordinance."We've got to change with the times," the ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hey, Hawthorne residents! Want to turn your unwanted items to cash?The Hawthorne Great American Garage Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.!“Your participation is not only good for the economy but puts your household items into circulation rather than ...
NORTHERN NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...