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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...
Strategic Deal Saves Taxpayers Millions; Landmark Financing Covers Nearly 75% of Project Costs The City Council announced today that the City has secured $9.2 million...
At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month, featuring a special video message from actress and advocate...
In a letter to Governor Mikie Sherrill, the Mayor and City Council thanked the Governor for signing legislation expanding seven days of early voting for...
To Our Neighbors and Residents, The City of Hackensack has recently been tested by a series of historic snowfalls. For many of you, these storms...
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