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Hopatcong Celebrates Dog Park Opening
The long-awaited park ribbon cutting took place on Saturday, Aug. 14. The dog park at Jefferson Field is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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The long-awaited park ribbon cutting took place on Saturday, Aug. 14. The dog park at Jefferson Field is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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