Teachers Keep Jobs, World Doesn't End—Week in Review

Another week, another batch of interesting stories in Hopatcong. Our Week in Review gives you a chance to catch up on the biggest headlines. If you've got any news tips, e-mail Hopatcong Patch at brendan@patch.com

BUDGET PROPOSAL CUT: Hopatcong's council and Board of Education from the school district's original budget proposal, which failed by 34 votes. The move meant no teachers were laid off. The decision also means school taxes on an average Hopatcong home assessed at $315,000 will rise $75.

SOLAR STEPS: The school district . But the borough said it must go to the zoning board for a land-use variance before it can get a building permit and begin construction on a plan that would bring most of the district under solar power.

STAYIN' ALIVE: The world didn't end! Harold Camping of Family Radio convinced thousands of followers worldwide that Saturday would be Judgement Day. Instead, it was just Saturday. And though Patch was skeptical, we had some tips for you on how to survive a zombie apocalypse—thanks, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—and a local reverend's views on Camping's prediction.

MARTINEK TALKS LIFE: The Hopatcong High School football star spend a few days this week speaking with students about life decisions and success. He before heading to the high school to talk to the football team and to the borough's middle school for chats with students.

BASEBALL HITS STRIDE: Hopatcong's high school team has been on fire—and it couldn't have been at a better time. The Chiefs will take on Pequannock in the first round of the playoffs on Monday at home.