WORCESTER ― The city will hold a preliminary municipal election on Sept. 2 to narrow down candidates for the six at-large City Council seats and the District E School Committee representative.

In a state often defined by its proximity to New York City or its famous shoreline, Hackettstown stands proudly as its own entity – neither trying too hard nor apologizing for its small-town character ...

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you cross the invisible boundary into Hackettstown, New Jersey – suddenly your shoulders drop an inch, your grip on the steering wheel loosens, and ...