5 Useful Jefferson-Related Websites

Jefferson Patch takes pride in bringing you news from the township each day. But we can't be everywhere all the time. We need to sleep occasionally.

That said, there are several websites out there Jefferson residents should know to keep up with things. So, here are 5 Jefferson-Related Websites You Need to Know.

1. You Need to Know About the Lake Hopatcong Commission: Filled with useful information, use this site to keep up-to-date on lake laws and issues. It's especially useful for lakefront property owners and those into boating.
2. You Need to Know About Jeffersontownship.net: The township's main website acts like a bulletin, which provides quick-hit info on local happenings. It also lists a ton of stuff, from former mayors to the township's code book to department contact information.
3. You Need to Know About The Police: Jefferson's police department has a site, too. Want to learn more about emergency services? Want domestic violence tips? How about reporting a traffic violation? The police department's site does all of that, and more.
4. You Need to Know About the School District's Page: With links to each school, this sprawling site contains everything from teacher contact information to lunch menus to messages from school officials.
5. You Need to Know About The Wikipedia Page: No, Patch doesn't recommend using Wikipedia as a source for a book report or even a news article. But we can't find much, if any, misinformation here. Yes, some of the census numbers are behind. Still, it's got some useful stuff on borough history and local government.