Hawthorne Top Stories
By RODNEY P. CAUTHEN
April 14, 2026
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - What do you do if you see a bear in your yard? It's scary, for sure, and that's why police warn about bear sightings in suburban settings. Hawthorne had one on Monday evening.“A bear has been spotted on the west hill, specifically in the area of Cider Mill Road, Clara Avenue, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Combine spring weather, sun and an enthusiastic group of bird watchers, and you have the ever-increasing popular Bird Walks.On April 12, 2026, the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Hawthorne Green Team hosted its first Spring Bird Walk of the year. “It was a beautiful morning ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
NEWARK — One in four city residents experience food insecurity, according to the Greater Newark Conservancy, with barriers to fresh, affordable food access still persisting far after the COVID pandemic. To reach residents in high-traffic areas who are struggling with food insecurity, United ...
This past week, our Registrar of Vital Statistics Phyllis Wooldridge retired after 30 years with the Borough of Hawthorne. We congratulate her, wish her well, and thank her for her 30 years of dedication.We now have a volunteer receptionist/greeter in the lobby of Borough Hall, and we are looking ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The 8th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled for this Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.The public is invited to the event, organized by Linda Scarpa.Police, wearing uniforms from eight towns, are expected to be in attendance. Blessings ...
CAMDEN – Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the Henson ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A relaxing walk seeking interesting birds, that's what the Environmental Commission and the Green Team have set up for another spring. Here are the upcoming dates:Sunday, April 12th - Goffle Brook Park, meet at the Rea Mansion parking lot, 675 Goffle RoadSunday, April 26th - Eight ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners will host its third annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, at Rifle Camp Park, inviting residents to spend the day outdoors with nature-themed activities, environmental education and hands-on community events.The free ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials recognized a longtime public servant during a recent council meeting, marking the retirement of the borough’s Registrar of Vital Statistics after three decades of service.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane announced the retirement of Phyllis ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The bi-annual fire hydrant flushing program begins this week, according to the Water Department.The program will begin the week of April 6th and continue for the next 4 to 6 weeks. The work will be done daily during regular business hours.No interruption of service will result, but ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials say a long-awaited cleanup plan is moving forward at the contaminated Pan Chemical site on Washington Avenue, with remediation expected to begin following months of concern from residents.During an April 1 council meeting, Borough Attorney Michael Pasquale provided ...
This week’s letter is being sent to you this afternoon, as the offices are closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.April is Autism Acceptance Month, and yesterday afternoon we raised the Autism flag to bring awareness. We appreciated your patience the last couple of days, as ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials introduced the 2026 municipal budget, outlining a plan aimed at maintaining services while keeping the tax increase lower than last year.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane said the budget includes a 2.9% overall tax increase, down from 4.5% in 2025.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission and the Hawthorne Board of Education are sponsoring the 34th Annual Cel-Earth-Bration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Hawthorne High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Protect, Restore, Thrive in ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council acknowledged World Autism Acceptance Day, April 2, 2026, noting it used to be World Autism Awareness Day. Vice President of the Council Mike Sciarra invited special guests to denote the occasion: his wife, Krissy, and his son Jared.“World Autism Acceptance Day is ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Walking out to a crowd of more than 100 people and a billowing American Flag overhead, Police Chief Dean Ackermann exited the rear door of the police station for the final time in his career on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, precisely at 4 p.m.In a traditional end-of-watch moment, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Processed food, specifically baked goods, is one of the biggest culprits of America's thickening waistlines. You don't have to give up all baked goods, though, if you eat and cook using fresh milled flour, which offers superior nutrition.Poppy's Kitchen, a local Licensed NJ Cottage ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough's new garbage and recycling company, Affordable Cartage Inc., starts April 1, 2026.All collections will be the same as scheduled. Click here for pickup schedule.The Bulk Garbage items will be collected on your garbage day. You're allowed six (6) Bulky Items; such ...
WAYNE, NJ — A Ringwood man was arrested following an investigation into alleged online activity involving child sexual abuse material, according to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office.Matthew M. Graney, 31, was taken into custody on March 28 in Jackson Township and later brought to the Sheriff’s ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne school officials reported significant testing improvements in English, math, and science during the Board of Education meeting on March 24, citing new benchmarking tools and targeted interventions as key drivers of growth.Board member Abigail Goff shared the update ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Despite ongoing budget challenges, the Board of Education is continuing to move forward with facility upgrades and safety improvements, officials said during the March 24 meeting.Superintendent Matthew Mignanelli said the district remains focused on long-term planning. “Even in a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Hawthorne Board of Education introduced its preliminary budget for the upcoming school year during its March 24 meeting, outlining a plan shaped by rising healthcare costs, increasing salaries, and continued reliance on reserves.Board President Marco Totaro said the district is ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The “Lunch Bunch” group under the chairmanship of Chris Megalos of the Activities Club recently enjoyed comaraderie and cuisine at the Glen Rock Inn.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Residents visiting the Mercer Street playground this week may have noticed a new addition to the landscape on Tuesday: a brand-new sign and a brand-new Governor.In what local officials call a "vendor error" a recently erected sign at the park mistakenly identified New Jersey ...