Hackettstown Life News

Traffic Advisory - Thursday January 21st

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:05:23 -0500

On Thursday, January 21st, 2010 between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, the HMUA will be doing repair on a fire hydrant on the corner of Route 517 (High St) and Franklin St. Franklin will be closed between High St and Sharp St. There should be no water disruption but if there is, HMUA workers will notify the residents that will be affected.

All members of Hackettstown church group alive after Haiti earthquake

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:11:28 -0500

There were sighs of relief and prayers of joy at the Trinity United Church in Hackettstown this afternoon where church officials and family member said they were contacted by a mission group that had gone to Haiti last Saturday.

The Rev. Frank Fowler managed to make a brief telephone call at 12:10 p.m. today from a CNN satellite phone to report that he and all members of the Trinity mission team were safe and together.

Take a historic walk down Hackettstown�s Main Street

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:36:20 -0500

Main Street is the heart of any walkable community, including Hackettstown. The Hackettstown Historical Society takes you on a walk through its history and down Main Street with its new museum display.

The new "Our Town" exhibit takes visitors back to Hackettstown's earlier days, with photographs, signs, ephemera and more from the numerous businesses, doctors, and community services that have served Hackettstown over the last century and more.

Hackettstown Mayor Michael Lavery highlights this year's goals

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:54:17 -0500

Despite national economic difficulties, Mayor Michael Lavery remains optimistic about the town's future. With the advent of a new year, Lavery reflected on both the town's accomplishments during his tenure, as well as goals for 2010.

According to Lavery, one of his primary goals for the New Year is to continue to pay down the town's long-term debt. Since his first year as mayor of Hackettstown, Lavery and his administration have paid down the town debt $1.4 million, from $6.2 million in 2005 to $4.8 million at the end of 2009.

Warren County makes network available to store municipal documents

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:28:18 -0500

For Hackettstown residents interested in what their public officials were talking about at the first municipal meeting in 1853, town employees could soon be just a few mouse clicks away from finding out.

Hackettstown is one of five municipalities looking to partner with Warren County on an electronic records management system. Instead of sitting inside a file in the municipality's archives, those 1853 minutes would have an online version.

Thefts from Vehicles in the Brook Hollow Area

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:41:57 -0500

The Hackettstown Police Department is urging all residents to be aware that they have received numerous reports of burglaries into vehicles in the Brook Hollow area. In all cases so far the vehicles were unlocked and items were stolen include radar detectors, iPods and cell phones. The burglaries have been occurring between 10 pm and the early morning hours.

The Police Department is reminding all residents to lock your car doors and don't keep valuables inside your vehicle. Anyone with information or seeing suspicious activity is urged to contact the Hackettstown Police at 908-852-3200.

Low Flying Helicopter for Aerial Photography

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:07:53 -0500

Sometime in early December 2009, a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter will be flying at approximately 300 feet above the ground, up and down Route 46, Mountain Ave and East Ave. The helicopter will take aerial photography of those streets to produce highly accurate topographic mapping. This is all in conjunction with NJDOT's project to improve traffic flow through Hackettstown. The flight will occur on a clear, calm, sunny day and take between 60 and 90 minutes to complete. The flight crew will operate within all applicable FAA regulations.

If you have any questions, contact Det. Darren Tynan at 908-852-3302 or via email at hpd34@hackettstownpd.net.

Centenary invites everyone to 'Tis the Season'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:24:22 -0500

Everyone is invited to attend Centenary College's ‘Tis the Season event on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

1:45 p.m. - Welcome St. Nicholas to Centenary's Front Porch. The Edward W. Seay Administration Building.

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - St. Nicholas Reception and Crafts. Photos, Children's crafts and a festive holiday reception throughout the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.

2:30 p.m. - Centenary Stage Company: "Godspell" - Centenary students free. For all other tickets, please call the Box Office at 908-979-0900. All tickets - $10/Seniors and students $8.

4:30 p.m. - Candle Lighting and Grand Illumination. Join the Centenary Community in the George H. Whitney Chapel for our traditional carol singing and bell ringing. Special performances by the cast of "Godspell" and Trinity Unity Methodist Church Children's Choir. Conclude the evening with our traditional Grand Illumination outside the Edward W. Seay Administration Building.

First Presbyterian Chapel Set for Restoration

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:56:48 -0500

The historic First Presbyterian Chapel, located at 291 Main Street and one of Hackettstown's oldest buildings, is well on its way to restoration to its original grandeur. Thanks to a group of concerned citizens, this historic gem is being preserved for generations to appreciate.

As you stroll or drive by, take note of how the Chapel stands today because, beginning this spring, scaffolding will be visible as it undergoes a complete outer restoration set for completion by 2011. Funded by a two-year county grant applied for by Preserve Historic Hackettstown and approved last December, work began this March.

Hackettstown PBA Toy Drive

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:23:44 -0500

The Hackettstown PBA#369 will start collecting toys and gifts tar the 2009 Toy Drive on November 16th, 2009. We are requesting that the toys and gifts be unwrapped. Monetary donations will also be accepted and can be dropped off at the Hackettstown Police Dept. If you're dropping off a check please make the check payable to Hackettstown PBA#369.

Please bring your unwrapped toys or gifts to the following locations:

Hackettstown Police Department
215 Stiger St Hackettstown
Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm

Skylands Community sank
176 Mountain Ave Hackettstown

Skylands Community Bank
Crossroads Center on Rt517 Hackettstown

Jack's Scissor Wiz
170 Main St Hackettstown

Sun Dial Tanning
108 E. Plane St Hackettstown

WRNJ
100 Route 46 Hackettstown

The last day to drop off the toys and gifts will be December 11th 2009. Any questions contact Det, Darren Tynan at 908-852-3O2 or via email at hpd34@hackettstownpd.net.