Week in Review: Remembering 9/11, Football Wins

It was another busy week in Hopatcong. Of course, there weren't any earthquakes or hurricanes. But it will still interesting.

Check out our week in review. Email brendan@patch.com tips or information.

REAL TALK Six Hopatcong residents shared their views on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Some were still sad, hurt by the tragedy. Others hoped it could be used as a rallying point for patriotism.

9/11 LETTERS Diane Veres read letters from New York City police and fire departments to Hopatcong Middle School students on Friday as the school marked the attacks' 10th anniversary.

COMMUNICATION Hopatcong officials said 9/11 taught state, county and municipal authorities to work better together. Patch spoke with the mayor, police chief, fire chief and schools superintendent about the improved relations.

WINNING FOOTBALL Hopatcong High School football is undefeated. Sure, it's after just one game. But Friday night's big win over Kinnelon could be a sign the Chiefs are for real.

A MONSTER Well, not really. But a huge praying mantis hung around the Dunkin Donuts windows for a few days. We snapped a photo of the giant insect.