Hopatcong Lake Regional News
News and Events for the Lake Hopatcong Region
Saturday, July 8 marks the transition from the 30 year old traditional Jefferson Township Day celebration to the new modified exciting Jefferson Fest – Food Truck Festival, Concert, and Fireworks event.
The new Jefferson Fest – Food Truck Festival, Concert, and Fireworks event is replacing the traditional Jefferson Township Day that ran its course for 30 years; out with the old and in with the new and food trucks are an essential part of this fresh approach to a township wide celebration.
The spring rain is continuing – for now. However, once the sun comes back out, be ready to thoroughly check the outside your house, apartment, and condominium or wherever you live in Morris County and drain sources of standing water to eliminate areas where mosquitoes can breed.
By Jason & Justin Senft
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, NJ (June 6, 2017) - In advance of Kelly Miller Circus’ arrival in Jefferson on June 22nd, the circus sent their magician, Dennis Hampel, to amaze and delight children and adults at last week’s carnival at Jefferson Middle School.
The Hopatcong Lake Regional News got an early review of the Jefferson “The Carnival” after everything was set-up today, and we can tell you that tonight’s opening is going to be phenomenal!
On Friday, August 11, 2017, the staff and campers in attendance at the Camp Jefferson Summer Day Camp will be participating in activities centering around the week’s theme of Super Heroes. At that time, they would like to honor Jefferson’s own community heroes – police officers, state troopers, firefighters, first aid responders, members of the armed forces (retired, former and current), etc.
Jefferson Township Teen Scene (JTTS), in conjunction with the Jefferson Township Recreation Department provides positive opportunities for resident teens ranging from 6th to 9th grades. The aim of Teen Scene is to offer teens a place where they can gather with one another in a safe and supervised environment.
The Hopatcong Lake Regional News was pleased to cover the opening of the Jefferson Township Farmers Market. Where the initial vendors worked hard to satisfy the big crowd that attended this opening event.
The Jefferson Township Police Department is hosting the first Police Bike N’ Trike Chase as part of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign.
The Jefferson Township Carnival has exceeded everyone’s expectations as they have delivered fun for the entire family. With rides, food and games they bring something to intertest everyone and today is the last day for you to attend!
A veteran youth camp counselor once said…“School prepares you for college. Camp prepares you for life.” The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is excited to announce that its 14th season of summer day camp at Camp Jefferson will run for 8 weeks from June 26 through August 18 in a safe and natural environment at the township’s 94-acre facility at 81 Weldon Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.
Starting this Sunday is the long-awaited Farmers Market for the Township of Jefferson, which took months of planning and work to produce this community event for the Township.
Charley's Tavern has gone all out with their local fan base to bring in the votes, and support the Dylan Flinchum "Rock On!" Foundation charity, as every vote generates a $1.00 donation from ours sponsors.