Hackensack ribbon cutting ceremony June 25th

   Join us on Saturday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m., when the Hackensack City Council cuts the celebratory red ribbon for the completion of the redesign of First Street. This project included expanding the east sidewalk 10 additional feet toward the lakefront which creates a boulevard atmosphere for pedestrians, benches, tables, chairs and flower planters. Twenty decorative light posts line the streets that were slated for improvements that also include new sidewalks, curbs, drainage and handicap access that is up to code. Civic minded volunteers joined in to plant trees spaced along the sidewalks that will be enjoyed by future generations.   

   This ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Spring Bike Fling that will have bicyclists pedaling from Walker to Hackensack and back. There will be a Hackensack “Welcome Tent” with information on all of the 2022 community events taking place this summer. Enjoy live music by Wayne and the Boys from 11-2.  Delicious food will be available for purchase and is being provided by the Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation (HLACF) and Charng Thai Restaurant. Newly opened Happy Pizza will be selling pizza by the slice inside the restaurant. Enjoy a craft beer by Rendezvous Brewing as you sit in one of many covered seating options. All of this is being planned with the help of the Hackensack Lions Club, HLACF, Hackensack Chamber and the Northwoods Arts Council.

   This celebration is for everyone in the community and is a reflection on what can happen when a forward thinking city council, local non-profit organizations and proud community members, all pull in the same direction to improve the town we love, not for just today, but for the future.