Hawthorne Top Stories
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
January 24, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — Former major-league catcher and Chicago White Sox manager Jeff Torborg died Sunday morning, according to a statement from Major League Baseball. He was 83 years old.A catcher, coach, manager and then national broadcaster, Torborg spent five decades in Major League Baseball.Before ...
NEWARK - Chants of “a people united will never be defeated,” “dare to struggle, dare to win,” and “MLK, live like him” echoed down Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard during the MLK March of Resistance on Saturday, Jan. 18.Standing before the Martin Luther King statue, under the engraving ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough received 4.2 inches of snow during the January 19 snow storm that went into the wee hours of January 20, Martin Luther King day and the day of President Donald Trump's inauguration.The cold temperatures have kept people indoors here in New Jersey and forced the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A packed congregation brought praise and worship to life Wednesday night as A Better Life Ministry hosted a special church service to remember, celebrate, and, most importantly, renew, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Daryl M Griffin, Sr. of Monumental Baptist ...
ROXBURY – A Sunday morning fire caused by a natural gas explosion left a Succasunna home uninhabitable, according to a Roxbury official.The incident took place at about 10:38 a.m. at a house on Righter Road, said Roxbury Fire Official Mike Pellek. Nobody was injured, but the residents – a husband, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A local chef is ready to give to those fighting the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.Retired Bridgewater fire commissioner Jeffrey Holtz, owner of Bridgewater-based catering company Chef Jeff, is heading to Los Angeles Saturday to cook meals for firefighters and displaced ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Need some pals to play Dungeons & Dragons? The Louis Bay 2nd Library has set aside dates for teens to play games at hours that coincide with school schedules.From grade 7 to high school seniors, there is a slot for most game lovers, whether or not they're playing Dungeons & ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Democratic Club is conducting a food drive next week to benefit St. Anthony's, Martha's Pantry of St. Clement's, and the Hawthorne Municipal Food Pantry.On Monday, Jan. 27 from 7-8 p.m., those wishing to participate can drop-off items and hear from staff of the pantries to learn ...
WAYNE, NJ – Due to consistent support from members of the Passaic County 200 Club, the club is announcing a major change to their base mission. This non-profit's mission is “simple, yet profound.” Should any first responder - working or volunteering in Passaic County - die while in the line of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With a Sunday snowstorm in the forecast, the Traffic Bureau is reminding residents there is no parking permitted on designated streets when snow accumulation exceeds two inches. Violators may be subject to fines or towing.According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Traffic Bureau is touting enhancements in traffic safety and enforcement, according to a letter to the community.The Traffic Bureau has expanded from two supervisors and one traffic officer to a “team of four dedicated traffic officers,” according to the community notice.“With ...
Congratulations to HHS Senior Jeremy Villegas, Boys Soccer First Team All-State goalkeeper, who was also named top 10 public school goalies in the state. Congratulations, Jeremy!The Borough Offices and the public library will be closed this Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, ...
WAYNE, NJ – A North Jersey Water Commission water main somehow cracked open under Demarest Drive in Wayne Township, NJ on Thursday evening and began to eat away at the foundation of the road until a tractor trailer rolled over it and crashed through. Police responded and put up barricades on both ...
Leer en españolCAMDEN – If you're illegally dumping on the streets of Camden, you may hear a voice from above warning you to stop.The admonition won't come from the heavens, but from high on a light pole as part of the city's participation in a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Meals on Wheels in Greater New Brunswick has been delivering hot food planned by a registered dietitian each weekday since 1973. On weekends, it has been able to arrange for relatives and neighbors to step up and prepare meals for a few seniors who have needed a helping hand.But ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Passaic County will conduct its annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count on Wednesday, January 29. This initiative offers a one-day snapshot of homelessness, providing essential data to guide resources, improve services, and promote effective interventions for those in need.The PIT ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – Save LBI, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the marine environment and coastal communities, announced on January 13, 2025, a lawsuit against several federal agencies and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project. The suit alleges violations of multiple ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Judge Esther Salas, who led the charge to safeguard judges’ personal information following a 2020 home attack that resulted in the death of her son, is among the new class of Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni.Salas, the first Hispanic woman appointed to the position of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Resident and former Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioner Robert Joseph Davenport died on January 10, 2025. He was 87.Davenport, who was born in Paterson, moved to Hawthorne where he lived for more than 55 years.In a statement released on January 15, The Passaic Valley Sewerage ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Wenjun You, visiting from central China, speaks just enough English to say that her English isn’t very good. Luckily, she speaks the international language of dance. Her balletic version of a traditional fan dance set to what sounded like a gently plucked guzheng was one of the ...
BOROUGH OF PROSPECT PARK COUNTY OF PASSAIC LAND USE BOARD MEETING January 8, 2025The Borough of Prospect Park Land Use Board have scheduled to have Land Use Board reorganization meeting for 2025 on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30PM inside the Court Room located on the first floor of the ...
At the Borough of Hawthorne Reorganization Meeting held on Wednesday (January 8), I gave the State of the Borough Address, a copy of which can be found on our website under the Mayor’s page.Christmas tree and wreath collection has begun; trees and wreaths are being collected at the curb until ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Keeping Hawthorne safe remains a top priority, according to borough leaders, as outlined in their comments during the first meeting of 2025. During the January 8 meeting, officials outlined significant improvements for local emergency services.“Outdated equipment was replaced, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As long as there was limited snowshoveling, most can enjoy the beauty of a snowfall, and this Saturday, that's pretty much what we got! With the forecast for sun and 40-degree weather on Sunday and Monday, the snow will be gone before you know it. The scenes, captured by local ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Siya Singla, an eighth grade student at Edison Intermediate School, died Saturday, Jan. 4, from a rare fatal brain tumor. She was 13.Her family described her as bright, compassionate, creative and a source of positive energy. “There are so many life lessons she gave us, like how to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - When Bayonne’s Jim Pearl ran into Bruce Springsteen at John’s Midtown Tavern during the filming of Deliver Me From Nowhere, a movie about the making of the album Nebraska, it was not the first time he came face to face with The Boss.“Bruce Springsteen stated back in 1986 ‘Remember in ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Hawthorne is walking a fine line between preserving its borough charm and encouraging smart growth, according to borough officials. At the recent council meeting, officials shared their vision for the future.Mayor John Lane highlighted progress in the Neighborhood Preservation ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Borough officials are tackling one of Hawthorne’s biggest challenges—its aging water infrastructure. At the January 8, 2025, Borough Council Reorganization Meeting, the council laid out plans for major upgrades to ensure clean, safe drinking water, a process that has been going on ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School 2023 alum Chris Zou has released his newest film, which draws heavy inspiration from his time as a student in high school.The new film, “Muted,” follows a Chinese-American high schooler studying for a chemistry test late at night. Faced with immense ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council began the new year by installing its president and vice president on January 8, and they reviewed what was done in 2024 and what's ahead in 2025.Frank Matthews was again chosen as council president and Bruce Bennett as vice president.There was no council election ...