🌱 How did Hawthorne’s oldest home vanish in a single afternoon?

Morning Hawthorne! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Hawthorne’s oldest home vanish in a single afternoon?
• Why is Hawthorne rebuilding the 8 Acre Woods platform this winter?
• Which schools will Hawthorne track face in this year’s postseason?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A snow shower this afternoon, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 26.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic Hawthorne Home Destroyed in Major Blaze (tapinto.net) — A historic Goffle Road home, considered Hawthorne’s oldest house, was destroyed in a fast-moving two-alarm fire that drew a major multi-agency response. Borough officials praised firefighters and police for preventing injuries, while noting the loss of irreplaceable historical memorabilia and promising to support displaced residents. Neighbors also saw significant traffic and crowd control during the blaze.
   

• Observation Platform at 8 Acre Woods Set for Rebuild After Vandalism (tapinto.net) — Hawthorne officials are moving ahead with rebuilding the vandalized observation platform at 8 Acre Woods, with work scheduled over the winter and funded by the Environmental Commission. The borough says adults caused the extensive damage and plans to add security measures. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity so the popular nature spot stays safe and accessible by spring.
   

• NJSIAA indoor track sectional & group classifications, 2025-26 (nj.com subscription) — Hawthorne High School’s indoor track teams will compete in North 1, Group 1 this winter, alongside nearby schools like Glen Rock, Pompton Lakes, and Ramsey. These NJSIAA classifications determine who Hawthorne athletes face in sectional and state championship meets, shaping their postseason path for the 2025-26 season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hawthorne

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Friday December 12

• Needles & Hooks- Knitting, Crochet, & Needlework Group
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room C,
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• C&D Dumpster
  Hawthorne, NJ Calendar , Recycling Center - Wagaraw Road , Hawthorne
  9:00 am
• Wrap & Yap - A gift wrapping party!
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne - Room B,
  1:30 pm

Monday December 15

• ADULT Senior Book Club
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room C,
  1:00 pm
• Young Reader's Book Club
  Glen Rock Public Library , 315 Rock Road , Glen Rock
  6:00 pm
• FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
  Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft
  6:30 pm
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
  Court Room , 445 Lafayette Avenue , Hawthorne
  6:45 pm
• Cookie Exchange
  Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center Hawthorne - Room C
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• The Escapist Reader Book Club
  Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room
  10:00 am
• YARN THERAPY: DAYTIME EDITION
  Wyckoff - Shotmeyer Room , Wyckoff Public Library , Wyckoff
  1:00 pm
• Totowa Library's Mandolin Orchestra Holiday Concert & Celebration of Giving
  Totowa Public Library , 537 Totowa Rd , Totowa
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Vendor Night
  School #10 Gym
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I need your help in finding a place that sells glass protector for a dinning table. Much appreciated , thank you in advance. (Nextdoor Hawthorne North East)

• American Family Care, Inc. posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Haledon. Apply here.
• iLearn Schools posted a job opening for Science Teacher (Grades 4 - 8) in Fair Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hawthorne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ridgewood

• Man Had 26,000 Explicit Photos Of Minors, Bergen County Prosecutors Say (patch.com)
• This Bergen County School District Spends Second Most Per Student In NJ: Report (patch.com)
• 3 Men, 1 Woman Charged In Masked Teaneck Carjacking (patch.com)

Paterson

• Quarter-Zip Christmas Brunch to Celebrate Paterson's Young Men and Community Leaders (tapinto.net)
• Paterson Homeowners Get A 2025 Playbook For Water Damage – Paterson Water Repair Shares Exactly What To Do (and What To Avoid) (pressreleasecc.com)
• Montclair State Stays Perfect With Blowout Win Over William Paterson (themontclarion.org)

Wayne

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