Hawthorne Top Stories
By MAYOR JOHN V. LANE
March 27, 2026
Last night was the Hawthorne High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at The Brownstone honoring the outstanding athletes, teams, coaches, and special contributors. Congratulations to all of the Inductees. Please see the attached on all of the honorees. Once a Bear, Always a ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough is now offering AutoPay as a way to more conveniently pay tax and water payments on time and reduce late payments, according to officials.AutoPay is a convenient way to ensure payments are made on time—every time. With Auto Pay, municipal bills are automatically deducted ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Members of labor unions from around Mercer County have joined together to voice opposition to the use of non-union labor and an out-of-state contractor that is working on construction at the future Sprouts Farmers Market location in East Windsor. Labor union members and retirees ...
PATERSON, NJ - Dr. Steven Rose, who served as president of Passaic County Community College (PCCC) since 1996 and oversaw the institution’s dramatic growth into one of New Jersey’s largest community colleges, has died.“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
PATERSON, NJ - After 367 days in immigration detention, Leqaa Kordia returned home Sunday to Paterson, where she reunited with her family and community, describing what she called “a long year and tough year,” and vowing to continue advocating for others still detained.“It’s been a long year, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With a solid variety of talent, technique and belief in one another, the Hawthorne girls track and field program is set for a successful 2026 season.The Bears are scheduled to host Pompton Lakes and Eastern Christian on March 31.“We have a mix of old and young athletes returning who ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As the Hawthorne Youth Lacrosse program prepares to start a new season, it is set for a significant revitalization this Spring. Former Hawthorne High School standout players, Will Gerhardstein and Logan Sakir, are returning to their roots as volunteer coaches for the youth lacrosse ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Did you know NASA has been exploring Pluto and its surrounding moons? Men from the Activities Club learned of this exploration at their March meeting.NASA Ambassador Michael Greene presented the program for curious members of the men's retirement club. According to Science.NASA.gov, ...
WAYNE, NJ — The text looks official. It references a court, lists a case number, names a judge, and warns of consequences if you don’t act. There’s even a QR code to “settle your unpaid balance.”It’s also a scam.The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent messages ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! The exclamation of the borough's, and now the county's, official Town Crier, called out by none other than Tim Yuskaitis.The Bergen County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Fair Lawn resident Tim Yuskaitis as the County Crier of Bergen County ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
Happy Spring! Spring arrived this morning at 10:46am; hopefully we will have warmer weather.The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in their 2026 Spring Fling Contest. Please try to Shop Local & Dine Local during the spring months. Bring your receipts to the Chamber Office ...
PATERSON, NJ - Leqaa Kordia, a 33-year-old Paterson resident, has been released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being detained for over a year, city officials and advocacy groups confirmed Monday. An immigration judge had set bond at $100,000 during a Friday ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - For the third time in six years, Blackjack Mulligans has risen above the competition and been crowned Super Bowl Champion, solidifying its place as a true fan-favorite powerhouse.Facing off in a stacked field of ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The “Lunch Bunch” group of the Activities Club (with members from Hawthorne) enjoyed a recent outing at the Empire Hunan in Fair Lawn. Vice president of the Activities Club and Chairman of the Lunch Bunch, Chris Megalos, gathers the group to periodically enjoy a luncheon at a local ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
HAWTHORNE, NJ - With St. Patrick’s Day falling during the week this year, celebrations are expected to take place throughout the surrounding weekend. The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau encourages everyone to enjoy the festivities responsibly and to make safety a priority.Driving under ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Under the guidance of veteran and knowledgeable head coach Ed Iannacone, the 2025 season was yet another successful one for the Hawthorne High School softball program.The Bears posted a solid overall record of 15-10 including a mark of 8-4 in the very challenging NJIC Colonial ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – One student strode forward, paused and held out her canvas at arm’s length.Two dancers took the artwork, moved this way, flowed that way, twirled and finally placed it on an easel.Matisyahu’s “One Day” continued to play as another artist handed off her painting to two more ...
This afternoon, at 4:30pm we will raise the Irish flag at our flagpole on the grounds of the DPW/Ambulance Corps; please join us. In anticipation of this weekend and St. Patrick’s Day, this Tuesday, March 17, please see the attached notice from our Police Department Traffic Bureau.The Hawthorne ...
Glen Rock High School went into lockdown and drew a massive law enforcement response following an apparent "swatting" call around noontime today, authorities said.The caller demanded money, saying he was outside the school with an AR-15 and that there was a bomb in a bathroom around 12:15 p.m.
HALEDON/North HALEDON, NJ - Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 on Tuesday, and it includes a slight funding decrease for Manchester Regional School District.According to the New Jersey Department of Education, Manchester Regional was awarded $16,966,852 in the ...
HALEDON, NJ - Gov. Mikie Sherrill unveiled her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 on Tuesday, and it includes a slight funding decrease for Haledon schools.According to the New Jersey Department of Education, the Haledon School District was awarded $13,776,562 in the Fiscal Year 2026 state ...