Distinguished Military Service Medals were presented on May 26 to six veterans by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners at the annual Memorial Day observance ceremony on the courthouse lawn in Morristown. Honors were also delivered by state legislators and congressional representatives. Read more
A new “buddy bench” graces the playground at Arthur Stanlick School. It was placed there on May 6 by the fourth-grade Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 96726. According to troo… Read more
Although several weed harvesting companies took requests for proposals, none bid on this summer’s weed removal from Lake Hopatcong. The state pulled out of harvesting pendi… Read more
Rather than choosing one township Citizen of the Year, Jefferson’s mayor, Eric Wilsusen, honored the first responders and frontline workers who have gone above and beyond d… Read more
Jefferson Township High School Graphic Design Teacher David DeVries enlisted the help of his Digital Visual Media classes to help the Jefferson Township Education Foundatio… Read more
The Carnival is returning for its sixth season after a year off due to Covid-19. The event is driven by volunteers in the Jefferson Township Education Foundation along with… Read more
Finding a personal trainer isn’t always easy. Before you even start, you’re walking into a situation that you may not be familiar with. You probably have many questions, an… Read more
The weather is getting warmer, and we are all thinking about outdoor activities and planning outings with friends and family. But when we get to the lake, we find a sign sa… Read more
Following repairs, the Weldon Road bridge over Route 15 is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, May 5, at 7 AM. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT… Read more
The Board of Education unveiled its plans for the 2021-22 school year budget during its monthly meeting at the Jefferson Township High School on Monday. Attendees, however,… Read more
The public will have a chance to comment on the 2021 municipal budget and tax levy at the Wednesday, April 21 council meeting. Read more
Spring cleaning doesn’t stop at home. The township needs a sprucing up, and you can help. Read more
Jefferson Township will again recognize Hometown Heroes with banners to be placed on poles in the township’s military park near town hall. Banners will cost $80, and the de… Read more
Josh Kalish is the newest member of the township council. Read more
After a forced closure in 2020 due to Covid, Camp Jefferson’s summer camp returns for the 2021 season on June 21. The camp will offer nine sessions throughout the summer. C… Read more
“It’s been a real winter,” Lake Commissioner Fred Steinbaum said during the Monday, March 8, meeting. “Up to 12 inches of ice and a full fishing season.” There were also si… Read more
Jefferson Township High School students raised their voices at the latest Board of Education meeting on Monday night, advocating for a return to full-time in-person learnin… Read more
The residents along Hudson Avenue at Crescent Cove will soon join most of the rest of Hopatcong Borough when the houses are connected to the borough’s sewers. Hopatcong May… Read more
To the Editor: March 13, 2021 will mark one year our children have been out of full-time school. One year! Try to imagine everything they’ve missed: the academic loss is ob… Read more
Because 80% of Jefferson Township is in the Highlands, any new construction, including something as simple as a deck, may require an exemption from the strict Highlands reg… Read more
02/06/21, DWI (P.O. Johnson): Moris Castaneda-Perlera, 39 of Stanhope was stopped by patrol traveling south in the Northbound lane near the Tap House after visiting Club 15… Read more
Now you can get “egged” at your home, and there won’t be a mess to clean up! And you can support Jefferson Township schools at the same time. The JCPTA will be “egg’ing” Je… Read more
The Jefferson Arts Committee (JAC) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of March. The Stop & Shop Community Bag… Read more
Tensions rose at the Jefferson Township Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday night at Jefferson Township High School, as parents demanded answers about their children’s … Read more
Due to the retirement of councilwoman Debi Merz Bennett, the Jefferson Republican Committee must convene to nominate individuals to be considered to finish the unexpired te… Read more
Mayor Eric Wilsusen presented the administration’s 10-year Strategic Capital Plan for the Municipality at its last council meeting. “This is a first for our local governmen… Read more
Are you tired of cooking? Take a break from the kitchen and head to the Townsquare Diner on Tuesday, March 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. Present this flyer and 25 percent of your chec… Read more
The Knee Deep Club of Lake Hopatcong held it first ice fishing contest since 2018. The February 21, 2021 contest was a great success, with 124 entrants coming out for a bri… Read more
The Milton First Aid Squad will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Squad Building, 45 Milton Road, Oak Ridge. The event will … Read more
Kindergarten registration will be held at the Milton School and the Ellen T. Briggs School in Jefferson Township from March 1-12, 2021 by appointment at the school your chi… Read more
A free educational webinar on the basics of rain garden installation will be presented Wednesday, March 3, at noon and 7 p.m. It will be hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Commis… Read more
1/1/2021, Suspicious Vehicle Stop, CDS (Cpl. Romash): Michael D’Angelo of Bronx, NY was arrested after a MV complaint of road rage. D’Angelo was in possession of CDS, suspe… Read more
Get ready to get fit with the line-up of spring exercise classes sponsored by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department. Yoga (two levels, Beginner & Mixed) Beginner… Read more
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced Route 15 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Saturday January 30 for road work related… Read more
The Jefferson Township council formally adopted an ordinance appropriating $1,632,000 for an addition to the police department at its January 20 meeting. With the funding f… Read more
Presentations took center stage during the Jefferson Township Board of Education’s first official meeting of 2021 on Monday night. Assistant Superintendent Roger Jinks Jr. … Read more
The Jefferson Township Public Library has an open job. Here are the details: Job Description: Cleans and maintains Library – daily cleaning of offices, restrooms, furniture… Read more
In its annual reorganization meeting, the Jefferson Township council welcomed back two long-standing members and welcomed back a member who was reelected after a break. May… Read more
12/8/20, DWI, Resisting Arrest (PO Parisi): PO Parisi observed a commercial vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and failing to maintain its lane on Route 15 South as … Read more
Pet registration is now available online through Jefferson Township’s SDL Portal. The Township of Jefferson ’s SDL Portal offers electronic access to Township property info… Read more
Jefferson Township Will join the Morris Area Energy Cooperative (MAEC), a government energy aggregation (GEA) that offers power supply rate reduction and consumer protectio… Read more
It’s that time of year again! Time to nominate someone in town as the Citizen of the Year for Jefferson Township. This award will be presented annually to an individual (or… Read more
The Jefferson Township Board of Education began 2021 by swearing in its elected officials on Monday night. Proceedings were held in-person at Jefferson Township High School… Read more
The best and brightest of Jefferson’s holiday lights were on display for Facebook to see, and three houses took home prizes in the Recreation Department’s first Holiday Hom… Read more
The Morris County Board of Freeholders today issued the following statement regarding Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that Morris County, Atlantic Health System and the… Read more
The members of JTFD Co. #2 will kick off their annual Santa Tour around the Lake on Saturday December 19 and Sunday December 20. The order has changed a little this year. T… Read more
The following comes from Jeanne Howe, Superintendent of the Jefferson Township Public Schools: Dear Parents and Staff, In addition to our daily Covid activity update, there… Read more
While the Great Castle at Jeffersonshire (Jefferson Township High School) remains vacant this year, the Olde English Feast will continue virtually. The event takes place on… Read more
The addition to the police station was the main topic of discussion at the Jefferson Township council meeting on Wednesday. The project has a current cost of $2,382,000, wh… Read more
It’s that magical time of year again! Jefferson Township Fire Company #1 proudly announces the beginning of our annual Santa Tour! We will be coming around beginning Decemb… Read more
COVID has made for a difficult year for in-person gatherings, but residents will still be able to see the Christmas tree at Jefferson Township’s gazebo lit for Christmas. T… Read more
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