On July 12, I had the pleasure of meeting two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch at a meet-and-greet event at Hawthorne Chevrolet. Kyle is now one of the new owners of the Hawthorne Chevy dealership, and we welcome him to Hawthorne and look forward to having him be a part of our borough. This weekend Kyle is racing at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
On Monday night, a meeting was held with representatives of the Board of Education to discuss the roller rink located at the high school athletic complex. The meeting was extremely positive and both sides left feeling there was a meeting of the minds to allow us to try to move this matter to a conclusion. It has been a long process. But we are confident that with our counterparts at the School Board we have come to a result that will keep roller hockey a strong and vibrant part of our recreation program for years to come. We ask that everyone be patient and respectful as we finalize this matter in the coming weeks.
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The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office has supplied Blue Envelopes and information flyers to be distributed through the Hawthorne Police Department to those individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is modeled from similar programs through the Tri-State area in attempt to enhance interaction between law enforcement and those drivers who have ASD. Blue Envelopes are in the police department’s communication center and will be distributed upon
request.
Late last week, I inquired with our legislators about having a law mandating helmets be worn by operators of electric and/or gas operated scooters or e-bikes. This week I was informed that there is a proposed bill, Assembly Bill No. 3993, which would require the operators to have a helmet on. I spoke with Senator Corrado, and she is reviewing the possibility of writing a bill to go to the Senate floor; the Senator will get back to me. If you are an operator of a scooter or e-bike, please wear a helmet for your own safety. Also, to those of you driving a vehicle, please be aware of scooters and e-bikes. Some of the operators of the scooters and e-bikes tend to go in and out of traffic. I don’t want to see anyone get hurt.
Just a reminder that there are two buildings in town that have been designated as cooling stations: the library at 345 Lafayette Avenue (Monday through Thursday 9am to 9pm; Friday 9am to 5:30pm; and Saturday 9am to 5pm) and the ambulance corps building at 970 Goffle Road (Monday through Friday 9am to 1:30pm and from 6pm to 10pm).
Adult aquacize classes are being held at the Hawthorne Pool for pool members on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 10:45am; the cost is $5 per class, and non-swimmers are welcome. Please see the attached flyer for details.
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Next week the pickleball nets will be installed at the courts on Wagaraw Road at the Hawthorne Memorial Pool and Recreation Complex, and the striping should be done next week as well. I will communicate when they are ready for play.
Find the Bee! The Hawthorne Green Team and Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce announce their annual Find the Bee contest which runs July 1 through August 3. Please see the attached flyers on this “Buy Local” campaign.
The Hawthorne Soccer Association is excited to host their annual Jorge Acosta Soccer Camp. The camp will be held from July 29 to August 2 for Hawthorne residents ages 4 to 14; sign-ups end Monday, July 15. Please see the attached flyers for all the details.
The Farmers Market has opened. Please stop by the Louis Bay 2 nd Library parking lot on Sundays from 10am to 1:30pm. This Sunday, July 14, local crafters will be at the market!
Tomorrow, Saturday, July 13, a presentation on human trafficking will be given at the library at 3pm. The Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign aims to combat human trafficking through awareness and education. Please call the library to register at 973-427-5745 x17. Please see the attached flyer.
This Sunday, July 14, please join me at the bandshell where the Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band will perform. Doors open at 6pm, and the event begins at 7pm.
Nancy Agnello, Neighborhood Preservation Program Coordinator, and the Committee invite you to enjoy the Downtown Summer Music Series on weekends this summer. Three outdoor concerts will be held on the library grounds, and the events will include food trucks and ice cream vendors; Jefferson Place will be closed for these festivities. Strolling musicians will be playing in and around the pocket park at the corner of Diamond Bridge Avenue and Lafayette Avenue for your
enjoyment while dining local or catching a movie at the Hawthorne Theater. We hope that you enjoy what promises to be a great new experience for our community. Please see a copy of the attached flyer for all the details.
Woodbridge Township will once again be hosting the New Jersey Senior Olympic Games on September 6, 7, and 8, 2024. I have attached a copy of a letter from Woodbridge Mayor McCormac with details on how New Jersey senior athletes can register for the New Jersey Senior Olympic Games.
Mark your calendars for two events in August: The Friends of the Louis Bay 2 nd Library and Community Center presents An Evening with Hawthorne Authors on Wednesday, August 7 at 7pm; please see the attached flyer for details. Also, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce’s 12 th Annual Classic Car-Motorcycle & Truck Show will be held on Sunday, August 18 from 10am to 1:30pm; please see the attached flyer for details.
Again, I encourage you to sign up for Nixle communication, and I have attached instructions on how to do this; please refer to your borough calendar as it contains a lot of useful information.
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