THE BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG MUNICIPAL BUILDING
111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, NJ 07843 Telephone (973) 770-1200 Police (973) 398-5000 Emergency is 911
BOROUGH HALL EVENING HOURS FOR 2013
Evening hours will be from 5pm to 7pm

February 28
March 21
April 25
 
May 23
June 20
July 25
August 22
September 26
October 24
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND SERVICE
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
SATURDAY MAY 25th

Although we are not able to reschedule this event, we hope that you will remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our way of life.

Throughout the history of our nation, all of our fallen heroes share a common thread: within themselves is the quintessential American ideal...an ideal so powerful that it defines the character of our nation.

Memorial day is a special day set aside to honor our fallen heroes.
They deserve the honor and respect of a grateful nation.

Also, please keep in your thoughts and prayers our soldiers that serve our country today around the world.

HOPATCONG BOROUGH 2013 REASSESSMENT

For Information on the 2013 Reassessment
Click Here

For Answers to Your Questions on 2013
Click Here

NEW HONEYWELL ALERT SYSTEM

FOR THE BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG

The Borough Of Hopatcong has recently implemented an
Emergency Communication System called "Hopatcong Alert."
This system allows us to send general and emergency communications
to our residents as needed.

If we have your e-mail address we have also e-mailed you
registration instructions to reference if needed.

To Sign Up Click Here

GOT DRUGS ?

The Hopatcong Police Department
now has a permanent disposal box open 24/7 all year long
where you can turn in your unused or expired
medication for safe disposal

For more information on this program and
other County Disposal Events please:
Call - Center for Prevention and Counseling at 973-383-4787

For more information:
Click Here

HUDSON FARM CHARITY HIKE 2013

"A GREAT SUCCESS"

1530 Hikers and volunteers participated in
this year's Hudson Farm Charity Hike raising $47,898
for the participating organizations. The highest totals to date!

Thank you Hudson Farm Club for sponsoring
this awesome event! Next year's hike date
is scheduled for May 17, 2014

FLEA MARKET/CRAFT SHOW
A PLACE TO SELL YOUR TREASURES

Saturdays, May 4th - Nov 9th
9 am - 3pm
Park and Ride

Across from the Post Office at the Park and Ride
Sponsored by Hopatcong CERT

Call For a Table - 973-580-9411

For Vendor Application:
Click Here

HOPATCONG'S CAMP 4 KIDS

Signup May 18th, 10am - 1pm
Senior Center

This is the last signup date for the discount price.
Camp runs from July 1st through August 1st.
7 week program for children entering
kindergarten through 8th grade.

For cost and information:
Click Here

ICE CREAM IN MODICK PARK

Begins May 30th, 6:30pm

Sponsored by Byram Bay Christian Church,
Every Thursday Evening at 6:30pm Starting Thursday, May 30, 2013

Ice Cream is free!

HOPATCONG LITTLE LEAGUE TRICKY TRAY

Friday, May 31st
St, Jude's Parish Hall

Doors open at 6:30pm. Calling starts at 8pm.
St Jude's Parish Hall is located at 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong.

Pre-Sale Tickets are available at Nariticong Field concession
M-F 6 - 7:30pm and Sat 10 - 1pm or call Cathy Bowen at 973-953-3882

ANIMAL LICENSING REMINDER

June 1st - June 30th, 2013

Animal Licensing will begin on June 1, 2013.
An application for 2013 - 2014 can be found In the
Recycling Newsletter that was sent to all residents in February.
Please do not send in your application until after
the starting date of June 1st, 2013.
If applications are received earlier, they will be returned.

After June 30th, 2013, there will be a late charge
of $2.00 per dog per month.
Although there are no late charges for cats,
they must be licensed as well.

HOPATCONG'S CAMP 4 KIDS

July 1st - August 16th

7 week program for children
entering kindergarten through 8th grade
Starting July 1st and ending August 16th

For cost and information:
Click Here

OUTREACH @ ST. JUDE'S

Every Tuesday, 7pm - 9pm

Starting first Tuesday in April
For Young Adults, ages 12 to 21,
Free Admission, Bring a Friend.

For more information:
Click Here

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

An assistance program that provides funds to help
eligible households to meet their heating and cooling needs.

For more information visit website:
www.norwescap.org/help_program_details.php?ID=9

FOOD PANTRIES

Opening date: The first week in April
The Church of the Hills
3545 Route 206, Far Hills, NJ
Saturdays 11am – 1pm

A New Food Bank that supplies meat, produce,
dairy and groceries will be available soon.

Contact: Andrew Liput, 973-975-8434

For a List of Food Pantries in Sussex County:
Click Here

DEER HUNTING APPLICATION FORM

FOR 2012 - 2013 HUNTING SEASON

At the December 5, 2012 Mayor and Council meeting
the Governing Body approved deer hunting (bow only)
in the Natural Preserve during the 2012-2013 hunting season.
Hunters who are interested can pick up an application starting on
Monday, December 10,2012 at Borough Hall Clerk's office.

For Application Form:
Click Here

WE ARE NOW ON-LINE

Attention: Homeowners and Banks Please Visit
www.hopatcong.org Click menu item "On-line Payments"
View Tax/Water or Sewer Information
Make Payments for Taxes, Water and Sewer.

Credit Cards can only be used On-line.
They are not accepted in the Tax Office at Borough Hall.

For information call 973-770-1200 option #2

For more information:
Click Here

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Offered by Hopatcong Woman's Club
to any female Hopatcong resident who is planning to return to school.
The applicant must be over 25 years or older.

Please call Norma Rung at 973-398-4948

JOB SEEKERS LOOKING FOR WORK

Are you looking for a job,
A career change or need training?
Interested in exploring emerging industries?
Want help starting your own business?

Connect Faster with New Jersey Employers at:
Jobs4Jersey.com

New Jersey Department of Labor and WorkForce Development

FIREMAN'S PARK

BUY-A-BRICK "TRIBUTE"

We would like to invite the public to take part
in the "Tribute" to our volunteer firefighters
by purchasing a paver dedicated to a firefighter,
a fire service member or a fire company.

For more information Call: 973-398-0062

For an order form please:
Click Here

AFFORDABLE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS

You may be eligible for up to a $15,000 in Home Improvement Assistance.
Funds may be used for necessary repairs or replacement of:
roofs, windows, plumbing, insulation, heating systems, electrical systems,
painting, storm doors, and other home improvements.

Forms can be found under "Forms and Permits"
or call Robert Elia Borough Administrator at 973-770-1200 X 4

For more information:
Click Here

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

The Department of Community Affairs recently announced
that supplemental benefits are available through the
federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Eligible households do not need to reapply, the benefits are
available because there was an increase in funding.

For more information:
Click Here

HOPATCONG AFFORDABLE HOUSING REHABILITATION

The Borough of Hopatcong is currently accepting Applications
from Contractors to enroll in our
Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Program.
This program will be administered
to rehabilitate homes within the Borough.
Contractors that are interested
in being considered to participate in the program,
must complete an enrollment form.

The Enrollment Form is Available at Borough Hall,
On our website under forms / permits,
Or you can click here for a copy

LAKE HOPATCONG COMMISSION

2012 - 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE

All meetings are open to the public
and commence at 7pm unless otherwise noted.

For schedule
click here

PROJECT GRADUATION

2015 RECYCLING FUNDRAISER

Hopatcong High School Project Graduation 2015
has just partnered with Plane Green, A printer cartridge and
cell phone remanufacturing and recycling company,
to start an exciting new Fundraiser that recycles mobile phones and
used printer cartridges - and we want you to be a part of it!

For more information
click here

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please remember to change the batteries
in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
It is important that theses life saving devices work now
more than ever, in the wake of the extreme weather
we have been experiencing in recent months.

Rich Cook, Chief Fire Marshal

NEW JERSEY HOMEKEEPER PROGRAM

The Homekeeper Program offers financial help
to homeowners who are in danger of losing their home as
a direct result of unemployment or underemployment.

click here for more information

THE NEW JERSEY HOMEKEEPER PROGRAM

This program is funded through a federal grant
from the United States Treasury's Hardest Hit fund.

For additional information visit  NJHomeKeeper.gov

click here for more information

NEW JERSEY FERTILIZER LAW

A new law has gone into effect which regulates
the requirements for using fertilizer in New Jersey.

click here for more information

Sussex-County-New-Recyclables 20081
SUSSEX COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

OFFERS SUSSEX COUNTY WOMEN'S HEALTH SCREENINGS

Access the flyer below
Sussex County Women's Health Screenings

IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS:

The Borough wants to publicly recognize all of our residents who are currently serving in the armed forces and those who have served in the past, on a special page of our new website called "In Honor Of Our Troops." Please enclose a digital (non-returnable) photograph or e-mail a jpg version of the photo to spetillo@hopatcong.org. Please include a photograph and the information on the form obtainable below about any member of the armed forces from Hopatcong. If desired, you can attach a brief biography up to a maximum of 290 characters including blank spaces and punctuation marks, on the space included on this form.

Thank you for your help.
Please click here for the form.
THE REMEMBRANCE PAGE:

The Borough wants to publicly recognize anyone who died while in the armed forces who was from Hopatcong on a special page of our new website called "The Remembrance Page". If available, please enclose a digital (non-returnable) photographor e-mail a jpg version of the photo to spetillo@hopatcong.org. Please include a photograph and the information on the form obtainable below. If desired, you can attach a brief biography up to a maximum of 290 characters including blank spaces and punctuation marks, on the space included on this form.

Thank you for your help.
Please click here for the form.
MEETING BY-LAWS

Borough meetings to be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, and at the discretion of the Mayor or presiding Officer.

Public Comment Period (s) shall provide an opportunity for each individual to speak for five (5) minutes, and when appropriate as determined by the presiding official, an extension may be granted. Members of the governing body may respond to the individual if they so chose at the conclusion of the Public Comment Period. Any and all comments should be addressed to the governing Body, not to the general public and delivered in a civil and non-provocative manner. The governing body shall by motion close the public comment period by a majority vote. The Public Comment Period shall not exceed one (1) hour unless approved by a majority vote of the governing body.

Adopted: Resolution #19-10 Date: January 6, 2010

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Borough is looking for volunteers to join our "Firewise Communities Program." This program is intended to serve as a resource for local agencies and fire departments who are working toward a common goal: reduce loss of lives, property, and resources to wildland fire by building and maintaining communities in a way that is compatible with our natural surroundings. Volunteers are needed to hand out flyers, register people at the recycling center, help organize Firewise Day, assist the chairman in writing progress reports and other activities.

If you are interested or need more information
Please contact Scott Wallis at 973-229-2560 or at his e-mail
whmr@optonline.net

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

To deliver Meals on Wheels to frail homebound seniors
in the town of Hopatcong on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Just an hour of your time and a smile are all that are required
for this rewarding community effort.
Meals are delivered between 10:30 and 12 noon.

Please call the MOWs office at (973) 209-0123
for more information on the application process
Thank you!!

SUSSEX COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES QUICK GUIDE

click here for more information

HOPATCONG SENIORS: COME AND JOIN THE
GOLDEN LUNCH BUNCH AT THE CIVIC CENTER

Located on Lakeside Blvd.
Seniors who want a change of scenery by getting out of the house
for a few hours a day. A Light Breakfast and a Great Lunch.
Make New Friends and Partake in Fun Activities.
Bus Transportation Available.

9am-2pm, Monday thru Friday
for more information please call
Donna at (973) 398-9111

FACING FORECLOSURE OR DELINQUENT
MORTGAGE PAYMENTS ?

please contact link below for assistance:
http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/njhope

"EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS"

click here for more information

THE HOPATCONG POUND

Is in need of towels, blankets, food for dogs or cats, kitty litter,
and any cleaning supplies which include bleach.
please drop off your donations at the pound between the
10:30am to 2:30pm weekdays and 10:00am to 12pm on weekends.

Thank you very much.

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