Hopatcong Region

Eric Fiorito from Hopatcong was sentenced on Friday for first-degree distribution of more than 5 pounds of hashish and third-degree distribution of more than 1 ounce but less than 5 pounds of marijuana.

Just one short month after the last restaurant closed a new full BBQ place called “Small Fries - BBQ & Grill” is due to be open mid-February, and in our review of the menu and the plans from the new owner, local residents should be in for a treat.

You know that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner... When you see that once again Frank’s Pizza in Hopatcong will be supporting the Hopatcong High School PTSO with Heart Shaped Pizzas.

Hopatcong School District Superintendent, Mr. Arthur DiBenedetto and Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Joseph S. Piccirillo took the stage on Thursday night to cover all of the positive changes that have been already implemented or are in the works since the last State of the District Meeting in August of 2019.

The following provides the full video coverage and highlights of the Borough of Hopatcong Council Meeting that was held on February 5, 2019.

Shortly after the Council for the Borough of Hopatcong moved the vacant Hudson Maxim School into the Redevelopment Zone, the phone starting ringing at the Hopatcong School District, which is the owner of the school.

On Tuesday, February 4, the Marching Chiefs brought #chiefpride to the Newark Prudential Center as the NJ Devils lost to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime. 

Durban Avenue School students helped celebrate our very own Souper + Bowl. Yes, you read that correctly…SOUPer + Bowl!

Sussex County Office of Substance Abuse and Alcohol Services Joins in Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall

Superintendent Arthur DiBenedetto and Assistant Superintendent Joseph S. Piccirillo took time today to provide an overview of the very positive changes underway within the Hopatcong School District, and the important topics that will be discussed at the public meeting scheduled for February 6, 2020.

Hopatcong and Sparta Police were among the cooperating police departments that helped take down a drug operation that operated in Sussex, Morris and Bergen Counties.

The Lakehouse Restaurant on Lakeside Blvd. in Hopatcong has unfortunately closed its doors for good this week. This comes just weeks after Lakeside BBQ across the street also closed for good.