Hopatcong Region

The unique BBQ Chicken and Ribs restaurant called Lakeside BBQ is now permanently closed disclosed owner Kenneth John today to Hopatcong Lake Regional News. He also indicated that a new Quick Service Restaurant will be opening in the future.

Jennifer Johnson was sworn-in as the newest member to the Hopatcong Borough Council on January 2, 2020, thus ending her long road to this newly elected position.

On January 2, 2020 the Borough of Hopatcong held their Reorganization Meeting for 2020, which included Senator Steven V. Oroho presiding over the oaths for the Mayor, and two Councilmembers of Jennifer Johnson and Brad Hoferkamp.

Just in case you missed the Facebook Post, the Hopatcong Ambulance Squad posted their end of year numbers for 2019.

The following are some of the major events that are occurring at the Hopatcong Community Resource & Wellness Center in January 2020.

TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is awarding $122,500 in grants to 11 municipalities to promote the stewardship of urban and community trees and forests, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today.

The Sussex County Division of Senior Services is excited to announce the running of the 3rd Annual Senior Olympics competition scheduled for June at Maple Grange Park in Vernon.  In order to make this event a huge success, we are looking for the following:

Every Borough, Community or Township relies on external sources of expertise that help to bring positive results to the community.

Sussex courses conducted at Hopatcong High School offers Sussex County residents an additional, convenient location to earn their degree or certificate. These courses are offered each semester and are the same as courses offered on our main campus.

Through the hard work of the Hopatcong Environmental Commission, the Borough of Hopatcong has gained its third Bronze Certification in the Sustainable Jersey program.

In was just a few weeks ago in November that local residents Rich and Eunice Chiarella had the idea of launching a Christmas Lights Contest to spur ahead the already high Hopatcong Community Spirit.

As residents tour the wonderful Christmas lights on display this year as part of the Hopatcong Christmas Lights Contest, we’d be sadly amiss if we didn’t give an Honorable Mention to the Borough of Hopatcong.