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- Officials say a wildfire in the Route 46 area of Hackettstown that spread over 100 acres on Friday is 100 percent contained as of 8 a.m
The fire was initially spotted by several fire towers and was quickly triangulated to the area of Route 46
New Jersey Forest Fire officials said on a Facebook post Saturday that crews will still be on the scene for the next several days to continue to improve containment lines and address areas of concern until enough precipitation occurs to ensure public safety
Smoke is expected to remain present until significant rain falls over the fire area
ground crews and a helicopter fought the flames that threatened 35 structures and the surrounding community
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comTyler Haberstroh pitched five innings for ninth-seeded Wallkill Valley and allowed four hits
and eight strikeouts in its 10-4 win against eighth-seeded Hackettstown in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament second round in Hackettstown
Hackettstown (9-3) took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning before Wallkill Valley (10-3) answered with four runs in the third
Hackettstown made it a 5-3 game in the fifth
but Wallkill Valley pulled away with five runs in the sixth
Wallkill Valley will face top-seeded Hunterdon Central in the quarterfinals on Wednesday
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Authorities say fire personnel will remain on the scene throughout the night to ensure the fire does not rekindle
Nj - Firefighters are getting the upper hand on a wildfire that shut down a stretch of Route 46 in Warren County
Independence Township Police posted to social media about an active brush fire on Route 46
a stretch of the road was closed between the Hackettstown and Liberty Township areas for hours
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the fire has grown to approximately 100 acres and was 75% contained by 8:30 p.m
This is no word at this time what caused the fire
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A fast-moving wildfire that scorched 100 acres along Route 46 in Hackettstown has been 100% contained
the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Saturday morning
The fire was first spotted Friday afternoon
by several fire towers and triangulated to the Route 46 area
the blaze had 0% containment and was threatening 25 structures
was closed for several hours as fire engines
and helicopters dropped water on the flames
Crews will remain on site for the next several days to strengthen containment lines and monitor hotspots until the area receives significant rain
The cause of the fire remains under investigation
This will be the final update unless conditions change
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced full containment of a wildfire that burned approximately 100 acres in Hackettstown
on Saturday after several days of response and suppression efforts
The blaze was one of several spring wildfires in the state
which have been fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and remains under investigation by fire authorities
No injuries or structural damage were reported
though nearby communities were placed on alert during the height of the fire
Firefighters worked through fluctuating weather conditions to contain the perimeter and prevent the spread of flames into more densely populated areas
the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100% containment of an approximately 100-acre wildfire,” the department said in a statement shared on social media
Officials credited a coordinated response involving ground crews and aerial suppression
The fire was located near residential and commercial zones
prompting temporary road closures and increased monitoring by emergency personnel throughout Warren County
Containment means the fire’s spread has been halted
though crews remain on site to monitor for any flare-ups or rekindling
Mop-up operations are expected to continue through the weekend
with crews checking smoldering debris and reinforcing containment lines
Local authorities advised residents to remain cautious and report any signs of smoke or new ignitions
The Forest Fire Service has not released a timeline for the full demobilization of resources from the scene
Hackettstown’s proximity to wooded areas and open fields has made it susceptible to seasonal wildfires in past years
Saturday’s containment marks a rapid response relative to similar incidents in the region
The Route 46 wildfire adds to a growing number of early-season fires across New Jersey
as state officials continue to emphasize wildfire preparedness
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A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges against a New Jersey state police sergeant in the death of a Morris County cyclist killed in a Hackettstown crash last year
Raul L. Diaz, 59, of Long Valley, died the morning of Feb. 5, 2024, shortly after his electric bike collided with an unmarked state police SUV driven by Sgt. First Class Kesene Grier, the state Attorney General's Office said in a statement Tuesday
After hearing testimony and reviewing the evidence
24 of this year and concluded that charges should not be filed
An investigation led by New Jersey's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability and presented to the grand jury included a review of surveillance and body-worn camera video
photographs and autopsy results from the state medical examiner
The crash occurred at the intersection of Willow Grove Street and Brook Hollow Drive in Hackettstown shortly after 6 a.m.
Grier was driving west on Brook Hollow just before sunrise when she stopped at a stop sign and turned left onto Willow Grove
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Diaz was riding northbound on Willow Grove when he "abruptly applied the brakes to his electric bike," according to the AG's statement
and he overturned." Diaz and his bike were hit by the left side and undercarriage of Grier's SUV
and attended to the Long Valley man while awaiting the arrival of additional officers and emergency personnel
Diaz was taken to Hackettstown Medical Center but pronounced dead at 7:17 a.m
A lawyer who represents Diaz's family declined to comment on the grand jury decision when reached Tuesday
Attorney Robert Krieger of New Brunswick said he expects a lawsuit to be filed over the incident
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dylan McCoy | For NJ Advance MediaIngrid Brevig launched a home run and drove in three RBIs as 13-seed Sparta clinched a postseason victory at home
defeating 16-seed Hackettstown 12-2 in five innings
Sparta (2-8) pushed across 10 unanswered runs in the first four innings
Hackettstown (4-7) scored twice in the fifth before Sparta answered with two of its own to invoke the run rule
Alexis Arpino pitched a complete game for Sparta
Avery Munier matched Brevig with three RBIs
Kiernan Moore and Alyssa Curtin-Bratcher each had a two-hit
Sparta will travel to face four-seed Delaware Valley for its second-round matchup on Saturday
Dylan McCoy can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com
One person died after being struck by a car in Hackettstown on Wednesday morning
police responded to a pedestrian that was hit by a vehicle in front of the CVS Pharmacy at 85 Main St.
that was being driven by a 61-year-old man from Flanders
when it veered off the roadway and struck the person on the sidewalk
The name of the victim is being withheld pending a notification to the family
The victim was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center where they were pronounced dead
The driver was also transported to Hackettstown Medical Center for a medical evaluation
The crash closed Route 46 between West Stiger Street and Valentine Street
The collision is currently still under investigation
Devli Real Estate has filled nearly 38,000 square feet with two leases at an industrial flex building in Hackettstown
in the largest of several new deals by Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey
the undisclosed tenants will occupy 23,399 and 14,416 square feet at 103 Bilby Road
RRNNJ Principal Brian Wilson secured the leases at the 59,400-square-foot property
which has 25-foot ceiling heights and seven loading docks
while touting its location less than four miles from Interstate 80 and Route 46 and easy access to New York City
northern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
“The landlord at 103 Bilby Road was able to capitalize on the elevated demand for warehouse space less than an hour from New York City as well as Hackettstown’s proximity to Pennsylvania,” Wilson said
“The building’s access to major logistics arteries
underscores modern tenants’ demands for connectivity to multiple regional markets.”
alongside RRNNJ principals Greg Sabato and Scott Peck
also represented both the landlord and tenant in a 12,020-square-foot lease renewal at 300 Forge Road in Rockaway
Wilson represented the tenant in a 5,000-square-foot lease renewal at 3 Middlebury Blvd.
noting that the nearly 48,000-square-foot facility has 11 loading docks and sits north of Route 10
“The Morris County corridor continues to be a powerhouse for industrial property performance,” Sabato said
“The region’s strategic advantages persist in fueling its growth and positions it as a premier destination for tenants requiring superior logistics facilities.”
Sabato and Wilson negotiated a 5,200-square-foot lease on behalf of the landlord at 385 Franklin Ave
They said the flex industrial property has 22-foot clear ceiling heights and spans 81,000 square feet
adding that the deals reflect tenants’ continued flight to quality in the northern New Jersey industrial market
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Evan Esposito, a 19-year-old Hackettstown resident, died on Thursday, April 17, according to his obituary from the Cochran Funeral Home website.
Evan Esposito with siblings Dominick and Addison
Esposito graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2023 and was pursuing a business degree at Siena College at the time of his death
one of Esposito's favorite memories was traveling with his mom to Lambeau Field and going on the Packers Cruise
bucketball or Kan Jam tournaments during family camping trips or creating fantasy sports leagues
like playing poker and video games with his friends
and good company always made for unforgettable memories," his obituary reads
"He had a special talent for finding ways to connect family and friends."
Otis and Hemi and numerous other family members and friends
"Evan will be remembered for the warmth he brought to others
and his unwavering love for his family," his obituary reads
"His absence leaves a hole that can never be filled
A fundraiser has been launched to assist the Esposito family
Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hackettstown at 11 a.m
To view the fundraiser, click here. To view his obituary, click here.
2025 at 12:55 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}These family-friendly summer activities in Hackettstown are sure to be crowd-pleasers for everyone
Hackettstown — summer is just around the corner
If you're in search of family-friendly fun
we've put together a list of seven fantastic activities in and around town that are sure to be a hit with everyone
Don't forget to check with the venue ahead of time to confirm hours
ticket availability or any special requirements before you go
📅 When: Open daily June - August | Day and afternoon bookings available📍Where: 59 Mt Arlington Rd, Ledgewood, NJ 07852🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Open daily | 8 AM - 8 PM📍Where: 800 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Open daily for the season beginning Jun. 14 | 12 PM - 8 PM (members/residents only 11 AM - 12 PM, Mondays - Thursdays)📍Where: 499 Warren St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Open daily except Tuesdays | Hours vary; check social media for updates📍Where: 151-153 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Saturdays and Sundays | 10 AM - 4 PM📍Where: 99 Elizabeth St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Open daily except Mondays | 9 AM - 3 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday and Sunday📍Where: 4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932🔗 More info: Click here
📅 When: Open daily except Mondays | Day and evening class bookings available📍Where: 3206B Route 94, Franklin, NJ 07416🔗 More info: Click here
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMadison Krawley struck out six and walked one to lead Hackettstown in a 14-5 win over North Warren
The Tigers (2-6) scored five runs in the fourth inning to take a 9-2 lead
Hannah Allen went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI for North Warren (3-5)
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Bove | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMikail Fazal starred for Cedar Grove with five goals in its 13-5 win over Hackettstown in Hackettstown
Jerry Targia also had a huge game with four goals and five assists while Stephen Paradiso totaled three goals and two assists
Cedar Grove has now won five of its past six games to improve to 7-3
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.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dylan McCoy | For NJ Advance MediaRylie Wyckoff scored six goals as Warren Hills won its first-round matchup in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament on the road
Warren Hills (5-4) trailed in the first quarter before outscoring Hackettstown (7-4) for the remainder of the game
Katie Conklin scored five goals and added an assist for Warren Hills
Lily DeJesus and Kourtney Lynch both scored three goals for Hackettstown
while Ava Castner led all players with two assists
.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comChase De Oliveira had five goals and an assist to power 10th-seeded Lenape Valley to a 17-6 victory over 13th-seeded Hackettstown in the preliminary round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in Stanhope
Tyler Brennan and Dylan Fowler added three goals and two assists for Lenape Valley (4-6)
Mason Nikituk scored three goals and Kellan Faessinger had two
Colby Van Tuyl dished out three assists and Joel Berkowicz won 17-of-21 faceoffs
Lenape Valley plays seventh-seeded Newton in the first round on Tuesday
Luke Fezenko scored two goals for Hackettstown (1-8)
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The Hackettstown boys soccer team poses after its 4-0 win at Voorhees in the NJSIAA North 2
Group 2 semifinals.Desmond Boyle | For lehighvalleylive
It‘s maybe fitting that Zoklat’s goal with three seconds left sealed the Tigers’ win at Voorhees in the NJSIAA North 2
Group 2 semifinals to help them return to the final for the first time since they won the sectional title in 2021
persevere through it all and get a good record and come back (to the sectional final); it just means the world.”
Eighth-seeded Hackettstown defeated the fifth-seeded Vikings 4-0 Tuesday night
The Tigers (20-5) will travel to third-seeded Harrison
which beat second-seeded Madison 2-1 in the other semifinal
in the North 2 Group 2 championship Friday at a time to be determined
Hackettstown scored with a well-worked routine on its third corner kick of the game with 7:16 left in the first half
The Tigers held that 1-0 lead into halftime
setting up the dynamic in the second half that defined the game
As the Vikings pushed further up the field in search of an equalizer
Hackettstown had opportunities to break on the counter
When they bring numbers up and they give me space to run
“I can use my speed and I know I’m relentless
very well-coached,” Hackettstown coach Matt DeMartini said of Chase Barbieri’s side
we calmed down and realized we can get back to our style of play.”
A counter attack down the left wing with 13:56 left to play culminated with Zoklat sliding a through ball in behind to Bah who
with Voorhees junior goalie Devin Tuvey charging off his line to try and smother the chance
“Beautiful,” Bah said of the assist that set up his goal
I’ve never played with a player like him.”
“We knew they were gonna come out really hard
they’re a great team and we knew they needed a goal so they were going to be pushing up so the counter attack was on,” Zoklat said
just play him through… A midfielder’s dream.“
but were unlucky to have play stopped due to one of their players being down injured and not have advantage played when junior Joseph Cunha was through on goal down the left wing about two minutes after Hackettstown doubled its lead
With the majority of the second half being the end-to-end sort of contest that favored the Tigers
they added two more goals in the final minute
Bah let senior Tyler Lambo’s low cross from the right wing go by him to junior Aidan Murphy at the back post
where Murphy tapped in the finish before Zoklat capped the scoring
I think we saw that they were a little gassed
we play a full 80 minutes,” DeMartini said
“When we saw that (Bah) was getting a little bit more space than he did in the first half
we were trying to play that ball directly to him
When he has the ball at his feet or he’s running into space
With Bah being marked by both Voorhees junior Christian Ventura
who had the deeper role in the Vikings' back line as a sweeper
Hackettstown had less success in open play in the first half
it gives me confidence because it lets me know I’m one of the best players on the field or the best player on the field,” Bah said
The Tigers took the lead on a corner to Tuvey‘s left that they sent in a low cross to the edge of the penalty area
where senior Liam Parr collected possession and slid a pass left to senior Michael Marrella
Marrella drove a low shot that nestled into the corner of the net to Tuvey’s right
but we never seem to get it,” Marrella said of the corner routine
they (Voorhees) let it happen and we put it in.”
we have the adrenaline to keep going,” the senior added
“I just think we play better when we score first.”
Hackettstown proved that throughout the second half and now has the chance to win another sectional title on Friday
The Tigers last played Harrison (17-5-2) in the quarterfinals of the North 2 Group 2 tournament in 2022
which the Blue Tide won with a 1-0 win over Voorhees in the final
it feels amazing,” Bah said of reaching the final
“I’ve always dreamed of this since I was in sixth grade
Bah will have plenty of room to run at Harrison
so the space on their field is a big concern,” DeMartini said
“We’ve adapted all year long to anything that’s been thrown at us
so we’re gonna go to Harrison and give it our best shot.”
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2025) – A fatal pedestrian crash occurred on Wednesday morning on Route 46 in Hackettstown
reported by the Hackettstown Police Department
when a 2018 GMC Canyon veered off the road and hit the pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk near the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street
was also transported to Hackettstown Medical Center for a medical evaluation
According to the Hackettstown Police Department
was rushed to Hackettstown Medical Center but was later pronounced dead
The police have withheld the victim’s identity pending family notification
The driver’s condition is currently unknown
The authorities closed down Route 46 between West Stiger Street and Valentine Street for several hours as emergency personnel
including the Hackettstown Fire Department
The fire department assisted in the extraction of the vehicle from the crash site
Ambulances transported both the driver and the pedestrian to the hospital
The police department was assisted by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office
and the New Jersey Department of Transportation in their investigation of the incident
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time
Fatal pedestrian accidents in Hackettstown have raised concerns
with recent incidents highlighting the risks pedestrians face
New Jersey recorded 171 pedestrian fatalities in 2023
emphasizing the need for better safety measures
a claim is filed when someone’s death results from another party’s negligence
survivors typically have two years from the death to file a lawsuit
These cases aim to compensate for losses like funeral costs and financial support
making it important to consult with an experienced attorney to ensure proper legal handling
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident in Hackettstown, a New Jersey wrongful death attorney from Metro Law is ready to help
Our firm has a proven track record of success and is dedicated to providing personalized legal attention to each client affected by the negligence of others
Call now at (800) 469-6476 to arrange a consultation with one of our attorneys
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Except the happy ending actually came true
Will Guadardo slipped a bouncing ball into the net
in overtime on Thursday night at Red Bull Arena
but I shot it with enough force that it would bounce."
Junior center back Jamie Ponce had given Hackettstown the edge midway through the first half
Mount Olive junior Ramy Youssef tied the match less than five minutes after halftime
Junior Christopher Pintado gave the Marauders the lead
blasting a rebound into the net with 14:34 to play
Hackettstown junior Ibrahim Bah converted a penalty kick with 8:35 left to tie the game again
The Marauders (0-5) remain winless after their second overtime loss in as many days
The Mount Olive and Hackettstown junior varsity players crowded into the press box
directly above the team benches – which are actually well-padded black chairs similar to in a movie theater
the Tigers' JV players and fans behind the bench leaped to their feet
some waving their T-shirts over their heads
Boys soccer: Morris/Sussex preseason Top 10 rankings, players to watch
The Hackettstown players – nearly all of whom had bleached their hair in recognition of making varsity – ran to the far side of the field
then both teams did cool-down laps to salute their fans
had helped coordinate the match in his role as the Red Bulls' head of special events
Ponce explained how the Major League Soccer team tries to "peel back the expenses and say
'This is what our bare bones are' to allow local high school and club teams to play at Red Bull Arena."
He's played on the field," said the elder Ponce
who watched much of the match from the entrance of the players' tunnel
More: 2024 Morris/Sussex boys soccer team-by-team preview capsules
Both schools' booster clubs raised the funds – estimated at about $5,000 each – to pay for the match
then sold tickets to students and families
Hackettstown coach Matt DeMartini had invited neighboring Mount Olive to play just three weeks ago
seeing the atmosphere," said Marauders junior Nicholas Guillen
but it's a great experience to get to play here
I've seen a lot of professionals play here
The victory gives Phillipsburg its first county title since winning the Hunterdon/Warren tournament in 2007
The Stateliners (18-8) never trailed on Friday night and built a 21-point lead in the first half with a 15-1 run in the second quarter
dished a no-look assist to classmate Jason Abbott as Phillipsburg took a 30-9 lead with 3 minutes left before intermission
“We embraced the energy in the gym, so we wanted to get after it right away,” Scerbo said
Controlling the atmosphere inside the gymnasium was critical for Phillipsburg
because Hackettstown High is a short walk from Centenary and the Tigers packed the stands with a huge student section
“We knew we were going to be outnumbered,” Phillipsburg coach Todd Sigafoos said
we really preached getting out to a fast start and trying to match their energy
because you knew they were going to bring it
The kids rose to the challenge and did an unbelievable job.”
Hackettstown (13-8), which upended defending H/W/S champion Vernon in the semifinals
went into halftime with a little momentum and a glimmer of hope after closing the second quarter on a six-point run
Junior forward/center Gavin Lopez scored a layup off an assist from fellow junior big man Troy Strelec to trim the deficit to 32-18 at the break
put the game to bed by outscoring Hackettstown 18-8 in the third quarter; 10 of those points came from Scerbo
“We watched a lot of film. They leave the gaps open, so we just attacked the gaps,” Phillipsburg senior guard Ethan White-Philpot said
“We kicked out for 3s and let Matthew Scerbo do his thing.”
The Phillipsburg defense forced Hackettstown into 20 turnovers
The Tigers were 0-for-9 from beyond the 3-point arc
who scored a game-high 30 points en route to H/W/S Most Valuable Player honors
“He does an unbelievable job making the right play every time,” Sigafoos said of Scerbo
Scerbo ended his evening with a four-point play in the fourth quarter
The county crown and MVP accolade add to a decorated résumé for Phillipsburg’s all-time leading scorer
After the last two seasons where we were the No
not just for himself but for the whole team
P’burg was stunned by ninth-seeded North Hunterdon in the 2023 H/W/S quarterfinals
The Stateliners lost in heartbreaking fashion to Vernon in last year’s county semifinals
It’s definitely nice to end my career like this.”
The large lead allowed every member of P’burg’s bench a chance to see the floor in the championship contest
they work just as hard as us – every one of them,” Scerbo said
It’s nice getting everyone involved and celebrating the win together.”
were named to the all-tournament team for the Tigers
Hackettstown finishes the regular season by hosting High Point on Monday
The Tigers are the sixth seed in the NJSIAA North 2 Group 2 tournament
P’burg junior forward Shamari Lavacia contributed nine points and a handful of blocks
Abbott (seven points) and White-Philpot (six points) were both named to the all-tournament squad
Vernon senior Alex Fessel and Delaware Valley sophomore Tommy Denvir were the other honorees
We ain’t win (a county title) since I was born,” White-Philpot said
going out with a county championship and getting a little award (making the all-tournament team)
especially because it’s my senior year,” Abbott added
“It feels really nice to be able to get the job done in my last year and help out the younger kids to give them motivation for next year.”
Phillipsburg closes the regular season at Newark East Side on Monday
The ninth-seeded Stateliners travel to eighth-seeded Linden for a first-round matchup in the North 2 Group 4 bracket on Thursday
we went up to Linden and it was a great environment,” said Scerbo
who scored a team-high 16 points as his team’s upset bid fell short in 2022
Friday’s victory marked P’burg’s sixth county title in program history
Sigafoos played on the H/W championship team in 2001
when the Stateliners topped North Hunterdon behind 30 points from Eric Mugavero
How does winning as a coach compare to winning as a player
“I just really enjoy watching these kids enjoying what I got to enjoy over 24 years ago
It’s nice to be able to watch them with the smiles on their faces
Kyle Craig may be reached at kcraig@lehighvalleylive.com
2025 at 2:52 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Welcome spring
Be sure to mark your calendars for all the fun happening around town
(Shutterstock)Say goodbye to winter and welcome spring in Hackettstown
There's plenty of excitement ahead with family-friendly festivals and events
Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation
We recommend contacting the venue ahead of time to confirm details
as you may be required to purchase a ticket in advance
📅 When: Every Sunday, May 4 - October 26, 2025 | 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.📍 Where: 98 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ🔗 More info: Click here
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Officials say what was first thought to be a gun was a toy gun without an orange tip
NJ -- Police in New Jersey say an elementary school and medical center went into lockdown Friday after a man was spotted pointing what appeared to be a gun in the area
It was later found that the gun displayed was a toy
Hackettstown Police say the initial report was for a person
with an AK-47 walking around the yard and pointing the gun in the direction of Hackettstown Medical Center
Willow Grove Elementary School and Hackettstown Medical Center were placed on lockdown
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Dylan Duerring and his Warren Hills teammates just trampled Hackettstown on a perfect night for late-October rivalry football
The 99th meeting between the two archrivals
who have played for the Beater Board trophy since 1986
was completely dominated by the Blue Streaks’ powerhouse running game as they kept their hopes alive for a North Group 3 playoff bid by crushing the Tigers for the fifth straight season
His twin brother Brock added 81 yards and another TD
were especially festive as the Blue Streaks (4-5) sprinted out to a 29-7 halftime lead and were never seriously threatened by Hackettstown (3-5)
who saw their slim North Group 2 playoff hopes vanish
The Tigers did not help their cause with four first-half turnovers and consistent problems snapping the football; one bad snap led to a safety
Turning point: With 5:08 to go in a nutty first quarter
Hackettstown closed to within 15-7 on a 39-yard TD pass from Nick Patterson to Kolton Maney
But Dylan Duerring sacked Patterson on first down which led to the Tigers facing 4th and 18 at their own 42
Hackettstown went for it but a deep pass fell incomplete
Warren Hills took the short field and ran on it
capped by a 1-yard TD burst by John Korczukowski to lead 22-7 with 40 seconds to go in the quarter and the rout was on
Top performers: Dylan Duerring’s 234 yards rushing gave him 1,018 yards on the year
His brother Brock may have had the run of the night
as he turned a 10-yard loss into a 20-yard gain that set up a Warren Hills touchdown
Hackettstown quarterback Nick Patterson threw for 103 yards and a touchdown
The Hackettstown and Washington Rotary Club Offensive players of the game were Dylan Duerring for Warren Hills and Kolton Maney for Hackettstown
Defensive players of the game were selected as Thadius Lanfrank for the Blue Streaks and EJ Ruyol for the Tigers
What it means: Warren Hills extends its lead in the overall series to 50-43-6 and another Blue Streak football class will graduate without having lost to Hackettstown
If Warren Hills does not make the state playoffs
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- Adam Sandler was spotted filming the sequel to "Happy Gilmore" in Hackettstown on Tuesday
According to a Facebook post from Mama's Cafe Baci
some of the cast and crew had dinner at the restaurant Monday night
The cast and crew could be seen walking by The Sub Shack in Hackettstown as they were filming
Hackettstown Police have identified the pedestrian who was hit and killed Wednesday while walking on the sidewalk
- The pedestrian who was killed in a fatal vehicle accident Wednesday has been identified
Hackettstown Police have named the man as Roynaldo Tabeta
Tabeta was pronounced deceased at 11:53 a.m
The Hackettstown Police and Hackettstown First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to a report of a struck pedestrian in front of the CVS Pharmacy on 85 Main Street shortly before 11 a.m.
according to a news release from the Hackettstown Police Department
A preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup truck
was traveling westbound on Route 46 when the vehicle veered off the roadway and hit a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk
Hackettstown Police have identified the driver as Gurus Rustamov
Police say the Tabeta was transported to a medical center
Rustamov was also taken to the medical center for a medical evaluation
Route 46 was closed between West Stiger Street and Valentine Street for the investigation
Assisting at the scene were the Hackettstown Detective Bureau
and the New Jersey Department of Transportation
Saddleback Real Estate Developers has started construction on a project that will bring 50,000 square feet of modern industrial space to the northern tip of Hackettstown
said it broke ground recently at 999 Willow Grove St
after acquiring the 9.47-acre parcel in 2022
Its plans for the facility call for 32-foot ceiling heights and four loading docks
noting that the existing site is flat and has substantial stormwater infrastructure
the building will be less than five miles from Interstate 80 and two miles from Route 46
Saddleback added that it will have parking for 75 cars and the possibility of outside storage on site
“The town of Hackettstown has been very helpful in the process of bringing the project to this point,” said Terry Frassetto
“We are thankful for their support as we continue expansion in Hackettstown
We have also acquired and renovated properties on West Stiger Street and Grand Avenue.”
The developer visited the site on June 19 to break ground
Ben Horton Architecture & Design and others
“RC Andersen is excited for the opportunity to partner with Saddleback Real Estate Developers on 999 Willow Grove,” said Neil Ascione
“The Saddleback team has expertly navigated the project up to the point of this groundbreaking
and we’re thrilled to be able to take the reins from here to bring their vision to completion.”
The project will be the latest portfolio addition for Saddleback
which has improved more than 20 million square feet of industrial real estate and managed $3 billion in real estate transactions
The firm is also the largest private industrial developer in the Fairfield market
“Saddleback’s growth west is a reflection of opportunity in the industrial and warehouse space,” said Sal Frassetto
“Hackettstown and the surrounding areas offer expansion potential to continue growing Saddleback’s portfolio of properties.”
Also in attendance at the groundbreaking were Saddleback’s Carmine Marabello
brokers Robert Adams and Derek Gee of Garden State Realty
engineer Gabrielle Gornelli of Dresdner Robin
Gary Brozowski and Jonathan Atkinson of Kearny Bank
Vince DeCaro and Gary Frasco of RC Andersen
Benjamin Horton of Ben Horton Architecture & Design added: “This was one of the first projects I started working on with the Saddleback Real Estate Developers
They are a class act and I really enjoy working with their entire team
I’m sure their clients probably have the same experience
I wish them the best on this groundbreaking.”
A major scare unfolded in Hackettstown on Friday afternoon after authorities received a report of an individual allegedly carrying an assault-style weapon near a hospital and elementary school
According to information provided by local officials
on April 4 to the 600 block of Willow Grove Street after witnesses reported seeing a man walking around a yard with what appeared to be an AK-47
the individual was said to have pointed the weapon in the direction of Hackettstown Medical Center
officers swiftly secured the scene while placing both Hackettstown Medical Center and nearby Willow Grove Elementary School on lockdown as a precaution.
The lockdown was lifted after the area was deemed safe
Further investigation revealed that the firearm was
a toy gun that lacked the legally required orange safety tip
identified as 32-year-old William Meza of Hackettstown
was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct
He was later released pending a court appearance
Multiple agencies assisted in the response
including the Hackettstown Department of Public Works
and Washington Township Police from Morris County
Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious behavior
especially in areas near schools or medical facilities
and are reminding residents about the importance of toy gun safety to avoid unnecessary panic.