Week in Review: Saving Money, Helping Families

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.

SAVING TIME, MONEY? Hopatcong will most likely put out a referendum this November asking residents if it will allow the merging of its planning and zoning boards into a single land-use board. Borough officials say the move will save money and time. Click here for more.

MONEY FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Hopatcong plans to apply for a $55,000 federal grant. The money would be distributed between four or five low- to moderate-income families for home improvements. Click here for more.

REMEMBERING NAN PRATT'S Hopatcong historian Marty Kane gave Patch the lowdown on Nan Pratt's, one of the borough's most beloved stores. Click here for more.

SUMMER REC ENDS But there were no tears. Instead, kids ran around and had fun with counselors, playing games and different activities. Click here for photos.

EXPENSIVE Did you know one of Hopatcong's million-dollar homes are for sale? Actually, a few are. One of them is a former hotel, priced at $2.4 million. Click here for more.