Hawthorne Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
December 5, 2024
HAWTHORNE, NJ - You can't get in Santa's way! In preparation for the 2024 Santa Parade and Tree Lighting event on Friday, December 6 (tomorrow), no parking signs have been posted. The restrictions will be enforced on Friday, December 6 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The parade route, which steps off at 6 ...
HALEDON, NJ – Chief of Police Angelo J. Daniele and the Haledon Police Department are excited to announce a special initiative this holiday season, led by Corporal April Latona and her partner, K9 Nash: Holiday Pet Boxes for our cherished furry friends! If you or someone you know would like to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is mourning the passing of Dr. Joseph Lozito, Jr. on November 20. He was 88.Lozito Medical Associates posted the passing of the doctor on Facebook. It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Dr Joseph Lozito, Jr. on 11/20/2024. We as a family as ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is reminding residents that Bulky Waste items can be put at the curb on their garbage day.Residents are allowed up to six items each, including furniture, mattresses, toilets, sinks, tables, couches, etc.Scheduled Collection Dates:Tuesday, Dec. 3rd - Zone 1Wednesday, ...
Please join us this Sunday, December 1, at 10am Mass at St. Anthony Church. Bishop Sweeney will be joining us as we celebrate the 90 th Anniversary of the building of St. Anthony Church.The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce proudly presents their 39 th Santa Parade on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00 ...
The Hawthorne Blue Devils fell short this week to Park Ridge Athletic 9-7, though the team played well and recovered after being down by 5 in the first quarter. The Devils rallied in the 2nd quarter with a goal from Jordan Koshy—putting the team on the board. A second goal followed shortly from ...
The Hawthorne Hornets, Division 4- Boys Hawthorne Hornets, put everything on the field today, ending with a 3-3 tied game against Franklin Lakes for the last game of the season. Lucas Berrios made the first goal off of a corner kick in the first quarter to get the game started. The next two ...
Hawthorne Division 4 Boys: Nov. 3The Hawthorne Blue Rebels fell short this week being squeezed out by Fair Lawn United 6-2. Although coming up short, the team played well and never gave up. The offense was provided by Parker Bavosi scoring 1 goal and Paul Pandel with 1 goal made off a penalty kick.
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - This is a simple rewrite of a Thanksgiving sermon I preached years ago at King of Kings Community Church in Manahawkin. Happy Thanksgiving to our readers (Pat Sharkey This Thanksgiving, as we gather around tables laden with food and surrounded by loved ones, it's easy to ...
ROXBURY, NJ – To comply with the state’s latest round of affordable housing mandates, Roxbury might have to allow multi-story apartment buildings that would change the character of the township, according to some local officials.Stacking residential units in multi-story structures would likely be ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - The Men's Activities Club is not just fun and games, but education, too.President of the Activities Club, John McCabe, is seen here with Alyssa Fitzsimmmons, nurse practitioner, and Paulina Munoz who received their Certificate of Appreciation for the presentation on Urological ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Sue Pitt Anderson, who had just turned 15, was painfully skinny and coming off a terrible performance in a distance freestyle race.The next night, July 27, 1963, she regained her form and broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly.Fifty-nine years later, she still recalled ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Councilman Lloyad Booker was driving along Avenue C on Friday when he noticed smoke pouring out an apartment, his actions next, Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver said, may have saved lives. Weaver reported that Booker, a retired member of the Bayonne Police Department, ...
NEWTON, NJ – The community turned out for a morning of yoga and giving back. On Saturday morning the floor of the newly renovated Newton High School gymnasium was covered with yoga mats for a unique fundraiser for sophomore Shrey Patel.Patel is courageously battling osteosarcoma, according to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Movie star Adam Sandler took a few moments to pose with Hackensack Police on Friday, Nov. 22, near the set of his new movie “Happy Gilmore 2”.Facebook Post: “Hackensack PD had an amazing time providing security for Adam Sandler while he filmed his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2! Our ...
It’s with sadness that I inform you of the passing of long-time Borough Physician Joseph A. Lozito, Jr. earlier this week at the age of 88. Our condolences to the Lozito family.There continues to be a fire ban on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the State of ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - –Colonial Christmas is coming back to Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters in Wayne. The opening event will be held on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00-9:00pm, with festivities running through January 5, 2025. For the first time since 2019, the Passaic County Board of County ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two East Brunswick sisters, graduates of East Brunswick High School, have achieved the status of Company Grade Officer in the United States Air Force. Sarah Sawicki Cap and Theresa Sawicki have both achieved the rank of Lieutenant in the USAF. Both were active in track and ...
EVESHAM, NJ – A second teenage boy has been arrested on Tuesday, November 19 in connection with the October 30 forest fire that sent 53 acres of land up in flames, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evensham Township Police Department.Similarly to the initial suspect, the boy is ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough has appointed a new Fire Official, Christopher J. DiBella.DiBella was sworn in on November 18. He is replacing Gene DeAugustines.DiBella will be paid an annual salary of $78,417, according to borough officials.The council congratulated DeAugustines on his retirement and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A 46-year-old Wayne man was found asleep in the driver's seat of his car on Goffle Road and subsequently arrested for possession of a firearm, possession of cocaine and other drug paraphernalia, according to police. The incident occurred on November 20 at 1:16 a.m. when police were ...
CLIFTON, NJ -Three packages with donation responses from about 1,700 parishioners, sent to a third-party firm handling the Diocesan Ministries Appeal, never reached their destination, according to a letter from the Diocese of Paterson. The packages, which were dropped off at a FedEx drop box on ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tamaques Park was the site of filming for “The Beast in Me” last week, Kim Forde, spokesperson for the Town of Westfield, confirmed Monday.“Filming was completed in Tamaques on Friday afternoon,” Forde said.The limited series starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys is coming soon, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The 20 members of the inaugural graduation class of the Robbinsville Township Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy were honored prior to the November 14 regular Township Council meeting, a statement on the Township’s website said. As previously reported by TAPinto ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury Mayor Jaki Albrecht was forced this week to face the limits of her authority when some of her younger constituents requested she outlaw homework.The interchange took place on Nov. 12, when girls from Brownie Troop 98652, and some of their siblings, visited the municipal ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved the hiring of a new Business Administrator/Board Secretary at the November meeting on Thursday night at the Hasbrouck Heights High School Auditorium.Jenine Murray was approved as the New Business Administrator at a salary of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - It's time for Santa! He works very hard from mid November on, so make your plans to see him. Fortunately for Hawthornites, he comes directly to you!Get ready for the 39th Annual Santa Parade, scheduled for Friday, December 6. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. at Vreeland Avenue. The ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Towncast, Hawthorne's entertainment hub, has several events this holiday season to appeal to your giving, joyous spirit…or at least get you there!This Thanksgiving, the Towncast is reaching out to all communities, encouraging them to share pictures of things for which they are ...