Tis the Season for Joy, Laughter and presents under the Christmas Tree. But due to Covid-19 and the amount of unemployment throughout the country the ability to have presents under that tree has become exceedingly difficult for many families.
Hopatcong Region
2nd Annual Hopatcong Christmas Lights Contest – Winners show the Holiday Spirit
The year of 2020 was an incredibly challenging year, and we are happy to report that the Second Annual Hopatcong Christmas Lights Contest started by local residents Rich and Eunice Chiarella had the ability to divert our attention to create Hopatcong Community Spirit.
Hopatcong 2020 Christmas Decorating Contest – Winners Announced on Monday
The Hopatcong 2020 Christmas Decorating Contest will be announced Monday, December 21, 2020, on Hopatcong Community Online. Below we have 95% of the pictures online, we'll still be hunting down before christmas. See the pictures below..
Hopatcong Land Use Board – [12/15/2020} Review Major Renovation Proposed on Lakeside Blvd.
During the Land Use Board meeting from December 15, 2020, the members reviewed a major investment and change to Lakeside Blvd. Which includes moving the entire block into residential housing, except for the “A Cut Above” business.
Hopatcong’s 2020 Christmas Decorating Contest – Driving Directions
The Hopatcong Second Annual Christmas Decorating Contest is underway with 57 entries in the contest. Below you will find a PDF with the Maps and Driving Directions to view this year's contestants.
UPDATED: Hopatcong’s 2020 Christmas Decorating Contest – Driving Directions (60 Homes)
UPDATED LIST: Now reflects all 60 Homes in the Hopatcong Second Annual Christmas Decorating Contest. Below you will find a PDF with the Maps and Driving Directions to view this year's contestants.
Sussex County Refunding Ordinance - $2.3 Million in Savings for County Taxpayers
(Source: insiderNJ): (Newton, NJ) In a time when many New Jersey residents have felt crushed by the weight of overburdening Murphy Administration taxes, Sussex County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders have provided relief to county taxpayers through Refunding Bonds, expected to garner more than $2.3 million in tax savings.
Hopatcong Mayor Michael Francis – Sussex County Mayor of the Year
On December 12, 2020, Sussex County voted Mayor Michael Francis from Hopatcong Borough as the Mayor of the Year. Although Hopatcong is not one of the biggest towns in Sussex County, his achievements over the last year have exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Hopatcong Holiday Marketplace & Tree Lighting in the Park
The largest Marketplace in the region has teamed up with the Hopatcong Recreation Deportment to bring extra fun with the annual Tree Lighting. This is event you don't want to miss to help celebrate the holidays.
Overturned Propane Truck – Closes Hopatcong Roads
The areas of Sharps Rock to Chincopee have been closed due to an overturned Propane Truck.
REMINDER: Hopatcong’s 2020 Christmas Decorating Contest – Deadline is Tomorrow
We just wanted to give Hopatcong Residents a final reminder that the Hopatcong Christmas Decorating Contest forms are due tomorrow December 10, 2020. Currently, we have almost 40 entries and we want to surpass last year’s 50 participates.
Annual "Stuff the Bus" Collects Close to 60,000 Pounds of Food for Residents in Need
(Newton, NJ) Although 2020 has brought unusual circumstances to Sussex County, the generosity of residents remained strong, with more than 58,000 pounds of food items and over $15,000 in monetary donations given, during "Stuff the Bus" food and donation drive events countywide, the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Hopatcong Woman’s Club Continues to Assist the Community in 2020
Our Annual Spring Fashion Show, which in large part contributes to our award of local scholarships, could not be held this year. However, with the can-do attitude of our members, we have reached our goal of funding those scholarships another way. Members sold 400 tickets for a 50/50 raffle held on December 2nd, securing those scholarships and other contributions to the Hopatcong Community that we hold dear. A big congratulations to the winner Katelin Dora Wester, and a big thanks to all those who helped us achieve our fundraising goal.