Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Planning board meets tonight.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
1. There will be early dismissal for parent-teacher conferences at Hudson Maxim, Tulsa Trail and Durban Avenue schools. Hudson Maxim will also have evening conferences 2. Hopatcong's planning board meets at 7:30 p.m. at borough hall. 3. The "Theology Table" meets at Frank's Pizzeria at 6:15 p.m. It's run by St. Jude's Parish Deacon Tom Friel. If you're looking for dinner and a religious discussion, here's your chance. 4. Oct. 15 through Dec. 15 is leaf pick-up in the borough. You can also bring your leaves to the recycling center. 5. Meals On Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver food to Hopatcong seniors. Call (973) 209-0123 if you'd like to help.
Friday, November 5, 2010
And there's a gang awareness seminar tonight.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
1. Today's the second day of the New Jersey Education Association's conventions in Trenton, which means children have off school. Drivers, be safe. Kids could be on the road at odd hours. 2. The Civic Center will host a gang awareness seminar at 6:30 p.m. You may not think gangs are a problem in Hopatcong, and you're mostly right. But it might be a good idea to bring the kids to this event so they can learn about them. 3. There will be a comedy night at Fire Department No. 3 on Hopatchung Road on Saturday night. Tickets are $30 each, but you'll get much more than laughs: buffet, beer, wine and soda will also be available. 4. A female-fronted band called Afterparty will play at Pavinci's Friday night. The band No Drama will play at …
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Also, Little League presidential election and Women's Club meeting.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
1. There'a a mayor and council meeting at borough hall at 7:30 p.m. The last meeting was canceled. 2. Hopatcong's Little League will hold its presidential election at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. Votes must be in by 9 p.m. Incumbent Cathy Bowen and Hopatcong Warriors president Dan Titus are running against each other. 3. Hopatcong's Women's Club will meet at the Civic Center's lower level at 10:30 a.m. Borough women looking for companions are encouraged to attend. 4. Today's the end of the first marking period for the high school and middle school. Expect report cards soon, parents. 5. The borough recycling center will be open from 9 a.m. - noon.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Today's the last day to vote for Hopatcong Middle School's bid at a $50,000 grant.
1. Today's the last day to vote for Hopatcong Middle School's bid at a $50,000 grant on powerabrightfuture.com. The Clorox-sponsored program began Oct. 5 and could help the school afford new history textbooks. The catch: you could only vote once a day. 2. Hopatcong's Business League meets at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center's upper level. Meet Business League President Bob Winegar and discuss issues affecting borough businesses. 3. The borough's municipal court starts at 7:30 p.m. It'll stay that way for the next three Mondays until its 2 p.m. start. Pop quiz: Who's Hopatcong's judge? William Bowkley Jr. The community dispute committee also meets at 7:30 p.m. at borough hall. 4. You should probably get any business you need done at borough hall…
Friday, October 29, 2010
Plus, high school football visits Boonton.
1. It's Halloween weekend! As if you didn't know that already. Anyway, be safe. Unlike some towns, Hopatcong's police department hasn't set any time restrictions on trick-or-treating. Enjoy! 2. Children will be breakin' it down across Hopatcong tonight. St. Jude's Parish will host a Halloween dance for fifth-eighth graders at 7 p.m.. The Hopatcong High School Parent Teacher Student Organization will hold its fifth annual Halloween dance for kindergarteners-fifth graders at 6 p.m. 3. Hopatcong's Community Emergency Response Team will host a blood drive at the Civic Center from 3-9 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Should be a bloody good time. Well, you get the idea. 4. Hopatcong High School heads to Boonton High School for varsity football …
Friday, October 22, 2010
The weekend edition.
1. It's homecoming night at Hopatcong High School. Hopatcong will take on Dover at 7 p.m. Don't miss the Chiefs' halftime ceremony. It's also senior parent night. Congratulate those guys on raising some good kids. 2. Today's the final day of the Hudson Maxim School's book fair. Kindergarten and first-grade parents: if your child wants to buy a few books, give them a little cash this morning so they can pick them up. Or forever hold your peace…until next year. 3. Tom Young's "Live Life on Purpose" group meets tonight at the ambulance squad at 7 p.m. The hour and a half-long meeting discusses issues facing, well, everyone. So if you need to talk, here's the place. 4. The weekend is packed with borough events. On Saturday, there's a Hopatcong…
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Also, you might want to leave home early for work.
1. Tonight is "Family Fun Night" at Hudson Maxim School. Parents are encouraged to bring their children for a couple hours of games and book fun. Principal Tracey Hensz might even read to the audience. 2. There's a "Caregivers in Autism Community" program going on tonight at the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. According to the borough website, topics will include special needs planning and balancing family needs. You can call (973) 978-5393 to register for the group. 3. Hopatcong's CERT team will meet tonight at the Civic Center at 7 p.m. Fact: CERT member Mickey McMullen during a police evidence search Sunday located a samurai sword discarded in the woods with the help of Naomi Modafferi, Patrick Crowe, Michael Kleinwaks and Joe Nowak. Head …
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Women's Club meets, St. Jude's needs volunteers.
1. Tonight's mayor and council meeting at borough hall has been canceled. It will meet again on Nov. 3, the day after the general election. 2. The Middle School Parent Teacher Organization will not meet at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting was canceled for personal reasons concerning a MSPTO member. You can still help them get a $50,000 grant by going to powerabrightfuture.com and voting for the Middle School's bid. The money would most likely go toward updating history books. 3. If you're interested in issues facing women in the borough, or if you just want to get out of the house, head over to the Women's Club meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Center. 4. St. Jude's Parish is looking for volunteers, specifically parent or adult …
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Soccer teams look to continue solid seasons.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
1. There's a big planning board meeting discussing the future of Hopatcong's open space and recreation map at borough hall at 7:30 p.m. Check Hopatcong Patch at 11:30 a.m. for more. 2. Maybe you should try a few items on the Castaways menu today. No, its owners didn't buy advertising space in this column. But Castaways will donate 10 percent of your bill to Hopatcong's Community Emergency Response Team if you eat there today and bring a particular flyer, which can be found here. That's good enough reason for us to mention them. 3. Hopatcong High School's sports scene gets off its hiatus. The girls soccer team hosts Newton at 4 p.m. while the boys ride to the Braves' field at the same time. Both teams are having solid seasons. Show some …
Monday, October 11, 2010
It's Columbus Day! Or is it something else?
1. Don't bother heading to borough hall today. The place will be shut down in observation of Columbus Day, as will most banks and other government offices. 2. Speaking of Columbus Day, did you know today is called "Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Day" in some parts of America? Apparently, some people took offense that Christopher Columbus had his own day. 3. In addition to borough hall closing up shop for the day, Hopatcong's schools are also closed. But that doesn't mean work won't be getting done inside the buildings. Teachers will be in service. 4. Though the kids won't be in class, athletes may be on the field. The cross country team practices this morning. The high school boys soccer team takes on Parsippany Hills at 4 p.m. at the…
