5 Websites You Need to Know

Jefferson Patch takes pride in bringing you township news each day. But we can't be everywhere all the time. (If we could, we'd be top-secret ninja spies, not journalists.)

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 the Township's Website: Jefferson'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 borough'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. And there's an early-century charm to the "donk" sound you hear when scrolling over each school's name on the main page.
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 the township's history.