Jefferson Region

After several issues with first-responders being able to quickly find the right location, the Jefferson Township Police Department has sent out the following reminder to residents.

Hopatcong Lake Regional News is saddened to hear of Carol’s retirement, as we have enjoyed the last five years of working with this excellent community leader in Jefferson. We wish her the very best in her well desired retirement.

We, your High School PTSA, is in the process of planning a brand new fundraising event - The J-Town Derby!! It will be a gala evening of recorded horse races on a big screen, raffles and lots of competitive fun.

The Jefferson Twp. Police Department is in desperate need of new domestic violence crisis response team (CRT) members.

The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) announced its Student Artists of the Month for the month of January 2020. The students who were chosen by their art teachers to be recognized for outstanding work on a class art project were:

Applying for financial aid can seem overwhelming, but free advice and assistance is available to help you fulfill your goals in higher education.

Residents around the Lake Hopatcong area are rejoicing that a new seasoned Restaurant called Chapala Grill is opening early next week (Monday or Tuesday) according to the owners.

This award will be presented annually to an individual (or couple) whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community. 

Jefferson Police Media Brief for 12/31/2019 that covers the last 45-days of police activity in Jefferson Township resulting in multiple arrests, DWIs and Criminal Mischief.

Domestic violence is prevalent in every community. It affects 1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men and 1 in 3 teens-regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality.

The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) belatedly is announcing its Student Artists of the Month for the month of November 2019. The students who were chosen by their art teachers to be recognized for outstanding work on a class art project were:

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, and Jefferson Police Chief Sean Conrad announce that John Formisano, 49, of Jefferson, has been indicted on charges related to a fatal shooting that occurred on July 14, 2019, in Jefferson.