Hopatcong Region

In response to more than 19,000 electrical outages in Sussex County following Tropical Storm Isaias, the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders sent a letter to New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Joseph L. Fiordaliso, requesting to mandate that utility companies create emergency response plans to address widespread outages.

Most people in the area are familiar with our hometown jewel known as Patrick’s Pub. It is a true Irish pub owned by a true Irishman named Adrian.

Not all heroes ware capes some ware neckerchiefs. Some of our Superheroes Pack 88 will be featured this week at the Hopatcong Marketplace August 22, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Hopatcong marketplace continues to exceed everyone’s expectations as they had 41 Vendors last week and heavy traffic through the marketplace.

We continue to have outside news organizations that take minor facts and blow them into a major warning to gain hits, and alarm everyone of conditions of Lake Hopatcong, which in turn hurts our lake community by false news.

It has been three months since we reported that Danielle M. Kovach, Ed.D was chosen for a call with First Lady Melania Trump, Now Succauunna resident is elected to national presidency for the Council for Exceptional Children. The Borough of Hopatcong is lucky to have such a distinguished teacher leading our children.

Donations for the Hopatcong Woman’s Club’s efforts for DASI and the Veterans can be made at the Hopatcong Resource and Wellness Center in the Watchung Shopping Center in town. (47 Hopatchung Road, 973 810-3238)

Residents are saddened by the closing of one of the best BBQ and great food restaurants in our area. This exceptional food was created under Chef Howard Kaplan, who has 40 years of experience running multiple restaurant businesses in the past and knows what it takes to make your meal tasty.

The Borough of Hopatcong held its Council Meeting on August 11, 2020, through Zoom technology. The following provides key highlights from the meeting and the ability to watch a recording of the entire meeting.

Due to the recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias that knocked out power to 1.4M homes in New Jersey, (Compare to Sandy 1.7M), Mayor Michael Francis has asked the MarketPlace to please pause this weekend for everyone safety as we still have trees and lines down.

Sussex County seniors age 60 and older are normally able to access a nutritious, midday meal and an opportunity to socialize through the County Congregate Nutrition Program at one of three senior nutrition sites which are locate in Vernon, Hopatcong, and Franklin.

The Borough of Hopatcong Recreation Department once again put on a good show for residents on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Maxim Glen Park that featured two bands, free ice cream, and water.