text: 10 Most Read Hopatcong Stories of August - Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ Patch
  10 Most Read Hopatcong Stories of August
  Joe Martinek's New york Giants football uniform.
  Courtesy Tom Vara
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  The Borough Council passed an ordinance authorizing $300,000 for a boroughwide reassessment of homes and businesses. The vote took place after much debate during the public comment period.
  Residents Question Property Reassessment
  Prior to the passing of the ordinance, the plan to reassess borough properties met with objections from a pair of residents.
  Trio of Vehicles Damaged; Police Asking For Help
  The Hopatcong Police Department is asked residents for their help regarding a series of incidents they say left three vehicles damaged in the area of Temple, Jefferson and Columbia Trail.
  Police Find Wrecked Rooms, Poor Conditions at Motel
  Hopatcong police responded to the Lakeside Motel looking for three men with outstanding warrants but would end up arresting two more people, and summonses were expected to be issued due to the hotel's conditions.
  A drunk man crashed his boat into another vessel in the River Styx cove area of Lake Hopatcong near Pavinci Italian Grill, according to Hopatcong police.
  NY Giants Cut Former Hopatcong High Standout
  The New York Giants have the required roster cut from 90 to 75, and former Hopatcong High School great Joe Martinek was among them.
  Boy Shot Airsoft Gun at 12-Year-Olds, Police Say
  A 17-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting an airsoft gun at two 12-year-old Hopatcong boys at the Hopatcong Plaza.
  NY Giant Martinek Gets Hometown Visit
  New Jersey high school football legend received a welcomed visit from family and friends while at training camp with the New York Giants.
  Task Force Sought in Response to Low H.S. Ranking
  A large turnout at the late August BOE meeting saw parents question Hopatcong High School's ranking in New Jersey Monthly magazine. Board members agreed with the need for change, defending recent efforts that have gone into improvements over many areas. They also asked for residents to come forward to join a task force for improvement.