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Becoming a member of one of our advisory boards lets residents volunteer in city decision-making, bringing local insight to committees and commissions that guide planning, services, and civic life.
The Hackensack Performing Arts Center showcases theater, music, and visual arts, bringing artists and neighbors together through performances, exhibits, and community events.
Hackensack’s M&M Recreation Center offers youth sports, fitness, and community programs, with courts, multipurpose rooms, and spaces for seniors, events, and year-round activities.
The Johnson Public Library serves Hackensack with books, digital resources, classes, and programs for all ages, supporting learning, job search help, and lifelong community connection.
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At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council unanimously voted to rename the intersection of Beech Street and Second Street as Gordon “Scooter” Whiting Way, honoring beloved coach, educator, mentor, and lifelong Hackensack resident whose decades of service left a lasting mark on the City and generations of...
Due to a lack of quorum tonight’s (February 6th, 2024) COW & City Council meetings have been canceled.
Big changes are happening in the Hackensack Police Department that are greatly improving our ability to serve and protect the public in a fair and...
In light of the impending snowstorm for tomorrow, January 16th, all city offices will have a delayed opening of 10am. We strongly urge residents to...
Please be advised that due to the expected storm and current State of Emergency throughout New Jersey, the Hackensack City Council Meeting scheduled for tonight...
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