Hawthorne Top Stories
By TAPINTO HAWTHORNE
June 2, 2026
HAWTHORNE, NJ — This immersive, multimedia program, hosted by the Hawthorne Library, takes audiences on a suspenseful journey through all 21 counties of the Garden State, uncovering cryptids, ghost stories and regional folklore from Sussex County's Big Red Eye to the phantom lights of Cape ...
BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Passaic County's commission board has approved $81,000 in open space grant funding to the borough for bleacher improvements at Wagaraw Field 4.In September 2025, Passaic County awarded $125,000 of grant funding for bleacher replacement at Wagaraw Field. "Twenty-five years ago, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - An uncharacteristically rainy, dank May day did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Whippany resident and domestic violence survivor Kelly Sutliff, who was hosting a training session at her home as part of Kelly’s K9s: Tails of Courage, the nonprofit she created following her ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K. The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen DykstraWeather ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The pool is open! Have you signed up yet?Mayor John Lane is recommending everyone that wants to sign up review this video located here, along with the documents to sign up and how to pay membership fees.The pool will be open weekends on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7; and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Taking place at Lincoln Middle School, registration forms are available online.The Hawthorne Summer Recreation program will run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31:Session one: June 22–July 10Off July 3Session two: July 13–31Both sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough leaders have announced consequences for those not completing water bill payments.Now being enforced is water shut-offs, specifically for accounts with two or more delinquent quarters.The fee?$60 turn off fee$60 turn on feePayment options include:Finance Office: 8:30 a.m. to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Local William Nicolosi sent in photos of the Memorial Day parade, which took place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The event was the brightest spot during a wet weekend. It seems to have ushered in better, summer weather!
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The borough held its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026.While it rained through much of the holiday weekend, the skies cleared for the afternoon parade.So, it seems no one can rain on Hawthorne's parade.
A Bloomingdale woman was airlifted to St. Barnabas after she ran back inside her burning home to try and save her cats on Memorial Day afternoon and was overcome, authorities said.Three officers who valiantly tried to rescue her were taken to Chilton Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Louis Bay 2nd Library and Community Center hosts events for those of all ages!Here's what is happening this week:Wednesday, May 27Early Voting Day (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)Lego Club Ages 8-12 (3:30-4:15 p.m.)Overdue Book Club (7-8 p.m.)Thursday, May 28ESL with Kathy (9:30 a.m. to 3 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Council adopted a resolution on May 20 urging Trenton to address mounting health plan costs on municipalities.At the meeting, borough officials noted that rising medical insurance costs underlie this year’s school budget tax hike. On April 27, the Hawthorne Board of ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Borough Council discussed bikes on the sidewalks as it continues to be a safety issue, according to some council members.“I'd like to revisit the motorized scooters and bikes on sidewalks, and where we are, maybe with an ordinance to enforce that,” Councilman Joseph Wojtecki ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - In preparation for the 2026 Hawthorne Memorial Day Parade, the Hawthorne Police Department will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs today, Sunday, May 24, 2026.Please note: These signs will not be enforced until Monday, May 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM, to allow for DPW street sweeping ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Avoid the lines — vote early in the 2026 Primary Election. Poll-goers can head to the Hawthorne Library to cast their ballot.Early Voting Days run from Tuesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Located at 345 Lafayette Avenue, voting takes place in Room A.Questions? ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Hawthorne's Towncast March Pizza Madness has announced Pizza City—home of the legendary Big Pies—can now add another title to its wall: 2026 Towncast March Pizza Madness Champion! Owner Joe Gencarelli (pictured here proudly holding his Nutella Dream Pie) gave all the credit to ...
Monday we will celebrate Memorial Day with a service at noon in front of Borough Hall. The parade begins at 1:30pm at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Rea Avenue.Last Sunday’s Walk for Wellness was a great success. Despite the heat, we had a great turnout. I want to specifically thank our Fire ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Louis Bay 2nd Library is hosting a blood drive in honor of Michael Mele.Carve out some time on June 24, 2026, between 1 and 6 p.m. to give blood at the library, 345 Lafayette Avenue.
MIDLAND PARK, NJ - High School students rose from their seats in class at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, and headed outdoors to the new red paved track. Music blasted from the speakers, hyping the students up for a beautiful day outside. They gathered, as a school, and began their trek. They ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Motor vehicle services are coming to you this Saturday, May 23, 2026.Click here to set up your appointment!
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Various law enforcement agencies throughout the county will participate in a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative targeting aggressive driving behaviors, according to Passaic and Morris county law enforcement officials.On Friday, May 22, 2026, officers from local and ...
WAYNE, NJ — A coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement detail is planned for Friday, May 22, as officers from Passaic and Morris County agencies prepare for the start of Memorial Day weekend traffic.The effort was announced by the Passaic County Aggressive Driver Task Force in a public safety ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Council approved the $29.8 million borough budget with a 2.9% tax increase on May 6, 2026. The average homeowner will pay about $76 more annually for the 2026 municipal levy. During the meeting, Council President Frank Matthews said the 2.9% tax boost is “a pretty ...
This Sunday, May 17, we will be holding the Mayor's Annual Community Walk for Wellness from 1pm to 3:30pm at the high school field; we will begin with a warm-up conducted by Retro Fitness, and then walk through Goffle Brook Park up to the pond and back. At the high school field event area, there ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Taking place at Lincoln Middle School, registration forms are available online.The Hawthorne Summer Recreation program will run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31:Session one: June 22–July 10Off July 3Session two: July 13–31Both sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It was a day of history when Heard's Brigade came to town on April 26.The Revolutionary War encampment set up at Veterans Memorial Park on Main Street near the Museum at the Train Station. It was the perfect location for the adjoining event: Museum Day.It was originally supposed to ...