Safe Drinking Water, Leadership Camp and Green Fair

The tax bills will be mailed out on or before August 28, 2024, with the grace period extended to September 18, 2024.

The EPA and the NJDEP were in town this week to inspect the Hawthorne Water System. This joint inspection was in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. The inspection team visited all components of the water system and reviewed regulatory documents. There were a few housekeeping items noted and those are already being addressed. Overall, the Inspectors were pleased with the overall condition, operation and maintenance of the water system. We should all be proud of the DPW for operating our water system in such a competent manner, and confident in the quality of water when we drink it and its availability whenever we turn on the tap.

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This afternoon I had the pleasure of attending the culmination ceremony at Leadership Camp. The 136 incoming sixth graders at Lincoln Middle School had a great week, where they became familiar with the school, met their new classmates, and completed team-building exercises. Thank you Chief Knepper, Sgt. Delallo, and the entire Hawthorne Police Department for, yet again, another outstanding program.

On Wednesday, as part of the Leadership Camp program, the helicopter arrived from the New Jersey State Police Aviation Bureau, and State Troopers Andrew Garnier and Brian Klecka answered questions from the 6th Graders. It was great morning, and the helicopter arrival is always a special event during Leadership Camp; we are all very appreciative that the NJ State Police Aviation Unit joins us every year. Thank you to our Police Department and the New Jersey State Police for putting this together. While it is customary for our Ambulance Corps to be at Leadership Camp, and it is mandatory during a helicopter landing for our Fire Department to be there, I want to nonetheless thank them both for being a part of Leadership Camp. Our Police Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance Corps are the best of the best, and I want to thank them for their commitment and dedication to the Borough of Hawthorne.

Please read the bulletin that I have attached regarding elder fraud scams. I believe this may help you if someone tries to scam you. Please take the time to read this.

The Board of Education has moved from the municipal building and is now at their new location across the street at 194 Warburton Avenue.

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On Tuesday, Kennedy and Lincoln Maier, students at Roosevelt School, visited me at Borough Hall as “Mayor for the Day”. They had a great time touring the municipal building and spending time in Borough Hall, and I want to thank the staff for welcoming them.

Further to my letter last week, the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and Hawthorne Green Team wanted to thank the 30 participating businesses and community locations that welcomed the Hawthorne families to search for the Hawthorne Bee during July and August. Please see their press release which is attached.

Interested in Scouting? Troop 85 meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Rea Avenue Reformed Church (89 Third Avenue). For more information, please see the flyer attached.

The Hawthorne Green Team and Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to enjoy some “green fun” – Green Fair Sunday, September 8 on the grounds of the library from 10am to 1:30pm; flyer is attached with more information.

This Saturday’s “Music in the Pocket Park” with Brendan Anthony has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 14.
The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Classic Car-Motorcycle & Truck Show originally scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed due to forecast of heavy rain until next Sunday, August 25.

On Friday, August 23, The Covering Church (378 Lafayette Avenue at the corner of Warren Avenue) will present The Chronicles of Narnia at 7:30pm. Please stop by and enjoy the show. National Night Out has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the Boro Bandshell grounds. Please join us.

Mark your calendars: the Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be having an End-of-Summer Fish & Chips fundraiser on Wednesday, September 4 from 6pm-8pm (this dinner is a drive-through/pickup event which will be held at 970 Goffle Road). Please see any ambulance corps member for tickets, or call my office at 973-427-1168.

On Saturday, September 21, the Chamber presents the annual Fishing Derby at the Goffle Brook Pond at 8:30am. Please see the flyer attached for more information.

Also, on Saturday, September 21, from 12pm until approximately 1:30pm our friends at Retro Fitness Fair Lawn will present a free fitness class on the grounds of the Boro Bandshell, as part of our on-going partnership with them under the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. The class will include a full-body workout, dance fitness, cardio, and stretching. Please join us.

I want to thank Boro Bandshell Chairman Michael Pasquale for a great Summer Series at the Boro Bandshell. This year’s programming has been terrific; the Committee has brought in great entertainment all summer and there’s still more to come. This Sunday, weather permitting, Big Hix will perform, and on Sunday, August 25 Lego II movie will be shown. Details can be found on the attached flyer.

Registration is now open for the Citizens Police Academy to be held in September. For details and to obtain an application, please contact Detective Joe DiGeronimo at 6255@hawthornepdnj.org.

Just a reminder that Hawthorne Day is September 28. If you are interested in being a part of the day as a vendor, please send your form in to Ellen or give her a call at 973-427-1168.

Please be vigilant with mail received from the post office. I had an inquiry this morning about cash being taken out of a mail envelope and the recipient received an opened envelope in a post office clear bag. Should you feel your mail has been tampered with, please call the post office.

If you see something that doesn’t seem quite right, please call the police department at the time that you notice something. If you would like to speak with me directly about any concerns or any ideas you have, please call me directly. I am in my office every day.

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