Jefferson Region

Morris County residents are invited to join the Canal Society of New Jersey for another day of family fun and entertainment on upcoming Saturdays, August 25, Sept. 8 and 22, during this 12th season of interpreting historic Waterloo Village in nearby Sussex County.

Returning this fall for a 9th season, the Jefferson Youth Cross Country Program will be offered by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department for all Jefferson Township residents from grades 1 through 8.

The following is the monthly Media Brief from the Jefferson Township Police that occurred over the last 30 days.

The Hit & Run Sports Center in Lake Hopatcong is pleased to announce one of the top programs in the area where 99% of the graduating class goes on to receive Baseball and/or Academic Scholarships (based upon 2017 results).

The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is pleased to announce the 2018 Fall selection of Exercise Programs that are open to all Hopatcong Lake Communities.

The Jefferson Arts Committee’s Gazebo Committee is pleased to announce that SOUTH STREET STATION will perform in the 2018 free summer concert series on Friday evening, August 3. 

The Jefferson Arts Committee’s Gazebo Committee is pleased to announce that the band Rave On will perform in the 2018 free summer concert series on Friday evening, August 17. 

The Hit & Run Sports Center in Lake Hopatcong will be holding their Summer Baseball Camp for five days between August 6^th to the 10^th.

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that 38-year-old Kayron Jackson, aka Alkama Jackson, aka “Keys,” of Mount Olive has been convicted and sentenced for his involvement in the 2017 drug-related death of Jennifer Ward of Jefferson Township.

The Jefferson Township Recreation Department’s Karate Program will begin its next 10-week session on Monday, September 10, 2018 and continue through Monday, November 12, 2018. 

Two people riding on one motorcycle crashed and were airlifted to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday night in Jefferson.

We are at the time of the year where we see an increase of motor vehicle burglaries and thefts. We would like to take this time to remind you to always lock your vehicles and take the keys with you.