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Solar Panels and a Lost Leader

And more you need to know about Hopatcong on Tuesday.

It's Tuesday, regardless of whether we'd like to acknoweldge that. Sure, we'd rather it be Friday. But there's plenty happening in Hopatcong. So, let's get to 5 Things You Need to Know Today.

  1. You Need to Know About the Solar Panels and a Lost Leader: Expect talk of the Hopatcong school district's plan to install solar panels to power most of its buildings by the fall at the planning board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at . Also: It's the board's first meeting since Chairman Robert Daddis, 68, died on May 4.
  2. You Need to Know About a Rivalry: Hopatcong's baseball team will take on Lenape Valley in the Homer Dome at 4 p.m. … that is, if it's not washed out. Athletic Director Tom Vara said Monday that the Dome's field could be too soggy for action. Patch will let you know as soon as we find out.
  3. You Need to Know About the Budget: On Wednesday, there will be a joint special meeting between Hopatcong's council and the Board of Education at 6 p.m. at borough hall. The topic: . There will be a regular mayor and council meeting after the special meeting.
  4. You Need to Know About Family Law: A free, Project Self-Sufficiency-sponsored semiar about family law-related issues will happen at on Thursday at 7 p.m. the program will address child support, divorce, court procedures and more. Advanced registration is required. Call (973) 940-3500 to register.
  5. You Need to Know About Martinek: The Hopatcong High School football legend will speak to students Friday morning. Make sure your child isn't absent!


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