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BID Board of Directors Election Results

February 26, 20200

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is pleased to announce the elections results for the BID’s Board of Directors. Business Owners: Joe Fisher, Man Skirt Brewing Ron Cain, Cain & Sons Fire Equipment Mike Rossi, The Gold Mine Property Owners: Jordan Ferrara, David’s Country Inn Monica Lemperle, 205 Main Street Property We would like to remind […]

Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority Hosts Dine for a Cause

February 21, 20200

Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center are partnering to raise money to help children who are affected by sickle cell anemia. Event Details:March 25th, 2020 6pm-8pmTrinity Church House213 Main Street, Hackettstown$10 entrance feeRSVP: sigmaxihoneys@gmail.com

12th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade|Sunday, March 15th

February 11, 20200

Sunday, March 15, 2020Parade kick off at 3:30pm The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is bringing the 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade to town, Sunday, March 15, 2020. This Irish-American tradition attracts more than 14,000 visitors—making this parade one of the biggest events in Hackettstown. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up […]

Join Us Thursday, March 12th for Hackettstown’s St. Patrick’s Grand Marshal Reception

February 10, 20200

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal,Mr. Joe Barnes from Hacketstown, Ireland! David’s Country Inn – 314 Main St, HackettstownThursday, March 126:30 PM-9:30 PM The Hackettstown Business Improvement District kicks off Parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception to honor 2020 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, Mr. Joe Barnes from Hacketstown, Ireland. The reception dinner […]

Bar Crawl Kicks-Off St. Patrick’s Festivities | Thurs. Feb. 27th

February 4, 20200

Join the Hackettstown Business Improvement District (HBID), past St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshals, and local celebrities for a good time as they help serve drinks and mingle for our St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl. This event will be held Thursday, February 27th from 6pm-close to support the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee! Enjoy drinks and celebration with friends […]

Blood Drive held on FEB. 3rd at the Hackettstown First Presbyterian Church

January 27, 2020

February is Heart Health Month. Show a little heart – give the gift of life. Give blood. There will be a blood drive sponsored by, and held at:Hackettstown First Presbyterian ChurchMonday, February 3rd3:30pm – 8:30pm To make an appointment please call 201-251-3703 or go online at www.vitalant.org. Hackettstown First Presbyterian Church291 Main StreetHackettstown, NJ(annex building)

Hackettstown BID Seeks Director

January 27, 2020

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) seeks a new Director who will be responsible for improving the economic potential of every business located within the district. Reporting to the BID Board of Trustees, the BID Director will lead the organization’s efforts to provide a clean, safe, attractive business district that meets the needs of residents, […]

2020-2021 BID Board Elections | Jan. 13 – Jan. 24

January 13, 2020

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District announced nominations for the 2020-21 Board of Directors. There are 5 seats available on the Board of Directors and include three (3) two-year terms for business owners/merchants, and two (2) two-year terms for property owners. Nominations were accepted from Monday, December 16, 2019 until Friday, January 3, 2020, gathered through […]

The BID Seeks Maintenance Employee

January 2, 20200

Maintenance Employee Job Description The Hackettstown Business Improvement District (HBID) utilizes ClockShark.com to manage employee hours and employee will be responsible to add the app to their smartphone. Employee must clock in at the BID office. Specific hours of work will be 9am through 12pm, unless prior written approval by the director or if unavailable, […]

Hackettstown BID Nominations are Now Closed for 2020-21 Board of Directors

December 13, 20190

The Hackettstown Business Improvement District announces nominations for the term 2020-21 Board of Directors. There are 5 seats available on the Board of Directors, which include: three (3) two-year terms for Business Owners and two (2) two-year terms for Property Owners. Nominations will be accepted from Monday, December 16, 2019 until 12:00pm Friday, January […]

14th Annual Hometown Holiday Coloring Contest

November 18, 20190

2019 HACKETTSTOWN HOMETOWN HOLIDAYCOLORING CONTEST Nov. 8th – Nov. 29th Use Crayon, Pastels, Marker or Colored PencilTo enter: color the image and fill out the information at the bottom of the page. When you are finished, please mail or drop off your entry to: Hackettstown BID office, 219 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Note, there […]

6th Annual Halloween Downtown – OCT. 26th

September 22, 20190

Be sure to visit the following businesses for trick-or-treating from 3PM – 5PM on Saturday, October 26th:Hackettstown Pet & Supply – 141 Main StreetG&G’s Big Closet – 172 Main StreetMe to You Consignment & Boutique – 122 Main StreetGreene’s Beans Cafe – 313 High StreetEXIT Realty Connections NJ – 149 Main StreetKilhaney’s Pickles – 173 […]

FREE English as a Second Language Classes! (en español and in English)

September 9, 20190

*Posted on behalf of the Hackettstown School District, Essex County Regional Educational Services Commission and Trinity Church.*

2019 Fall Street Fair – September 15th

Main Street – Sunday, Sept. 15, 201911:00AM-5:00PM The Hackettstown Street Fair features more than 100 artists, crafters, vendors, and food concessions all along Main Street. An estimated crowd of 10,000 comes to experience the visiting vendors, live performances throughout the day, as well as local shopping. This event offers a bit of something for everyone! […]

Announcing the 6th Annual Autumn Lamplight Dinner – September 16th

The Hackettstown BID will host the Sixth Annual Autumn Lamplight Dinner Monday, September 16, from 6:00-9:00pm. Held in the parking lot along Moore Street, between Stella G’s and the firehouse, the Autumn Lamplight Dinner is a 21+ event that transforms the area into a magical outdoor courtyard, with guests sampling culinary specialties from Hackettstown restaurants […]

HCCP TEEN NIGHT POOL PARTY

*Posted on behalf of the Hackettstown Committee for Crime Prevention* POOL PARTY – HACKETTSTOWN POOL 7-9 PMFOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN HACKETTSTOWN AND SENDING DISTRICTS GREAT MEADOWS AND ALLAMUCHY ENTERING GRADES 6-12 SWIMMING WITH DJ ALL POOL RULES APPLY THURSDAY, JUNE 27 WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 11 TUESDAY, JULY 16 TUESDAY, JULY 23 THURSDAY, AUGUST […]

Restaurant Weeks “Passport to HKTWN” Returns July 11th – July 28th

Hackettstown will celebrate its diverse and exciting dining options with the 7th Annual Restaurant Weeks “Passport to HKTWN” from Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 28, 2019. Hackettstown offers local quality and ethnically diverse restaurants with everything from Italian to Vietnamese.

The BID Seeks Maintenance Employee

Maintenance Employee Job Description The HBID utilizes ClockShark.com to manage employee hours and employee will be responsible to add the app to their smartphone. Employee must clock in at the BID office. Payroll is completed twice monthly, 15th of the month and the last day of the month 28th, 29th, 30th or 31st as appropriate. […]

Memorial Day Parade

The American Legion Blue Ridge Post #164 will be hosting the Hackettstown Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019. Scheduled to start at 10:00AM, depending of participant readiness, and will conclude with the Memorial Day Service at Union Cemetery. The parade will run regardless of weather. Under severe weather conditions, please listen to WRNJ […]

HKTWN Live – June Outdoor Concert Series

Mark your calendars for every Friday in June from 6pm-8:30pm, which will be filled with awesome local music and all around good fun! Whether you want to explore the town’s vibrant collection of local shops, restaurants, and breweries, or seek out the concert and jam out to a variety of live music, there’s something for […]

Maifest Returns to HKTWN May 18 to Kickoff Brewing Season

April 13, 20180

Hackettstown To Host 3rd Annual Maifest Celebrating warm weather, flowers, life & libation, the Hackettstown BID will kick off its 3rd Annual town-wide Maifest to take place Saturday, May 18 from 12pm til dark, on the block located between the streets of Main at Grand Avenue and Valentine Street. Bea McNally’s Irish Pub will once […]

27th Annual Hackettstown Spring Festival – May 3rd-5th

The 27th Annual Spring Festival will return to Hackettstown May 3, 4, 5, on the fields behind Centenary University on Fifth and Reese Avenues. This is a family favorite in the region and a fun way to welcome spring. Mars Wrigley Confectionary and Hackettstown Medical Center are the festival’s primary sponsors. Mars Wrigley Confectionary will […]