Wednesday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
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âą 13th Annual Halloween Downtown Promises Spook-Tacular Fun in Hackettstown (tapinto.net) â Hackettstown's Main Street will host the 13th Annual Halloween Downtown celebration on Saturday, October 31, with a costume parade stepping off from Centenary University at noon and festivities at The Gazebo from 1 to 3 p.m. Families can enjoy costume judging, candy, pumpkins, and downtown trick-or-treating, plus trunk-or-treat spots at Trinity United Methodist Church and Municipal Lot #2. Â Â Â
âą Boys Cross Country Runners of the Week for Sept. 22: The leagues are in full swing (lancasteronline.com) â Hackettstown runner Joseph Pangallo has been named New Jersey Boys Cross Country Runner of the Week after posting the top Hunterdon/Warren time at the Bernie Magee meet. Freshman Alexander Pinto also earned honorable mention, putting Hackettstown firmly on the regional distance-running map. The feature spotlights standout performances from several area leagues and schools. Â Â Â
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Has anyone else noticed the sudden explosion of people recommending places to eat? What makes it unusual is that they seem to be for the same 3 or 4 places. Is this some kind of BOT thing? It isn't a case of one person⊠(Nextdoor Panther Valley Hacketts)
I'm looking to hire 1 or 2 guys. Background checks required if interested. Please message me.. I should add that the background check is for a specific contract im currently working⊠(Nextdoor Independence)
CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Merchandising in Hackettstown. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2446) in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.
đ Nearby News
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Long Valley
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