Janine Mellini

Morris County

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

East Hanover-Florham Park

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Eric Kiefer

Livingston

Madison

 Jack Slocum

Parsippany

Millburn-Short Hills

Morristown

Chatham

Union County

Summit

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West Orange

Caldwells

Florham Park Public Library

The Garden Club of Florham Park will begin their fall 2026 programming with a discussion about rainwater management in our yards. This will be a collaboration with the Florham Park Environmental Commission and will cover practical steps that residents can take to better manage stormwater in their yards. What can we do in our own yards to mitigate wet spots and beautify our yards at the same time? With all the storms and extra rain that we’ve seen in the past few years, how can we adapt our home landscapes to absorb and use all the water? Water can cause flooding, erosion and damage to our yards and our homes. Rain gardens take advantage of low, wet areas in our landscape and can both absorb this excess water and add interest in beauty to our home. This type of planting can alleviate flooding and decrease soil erosion. Rain &nbsp;barrels are another way to adapt to this increase in rainy weather. Instead of letting that water seep into our basement or sit in puddles in our yard, the rain barrels can save that water for another time and be used to water our gardens. This program will be held at the Florham Park Library, in the Akhoury room, at 7:15 pm. To register, or for more information please email us at gcflorhampark@gmail.com.

Local Event: Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens: How You Can Turn Rainwater Into a Backyard Resource 

Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens: How You Can Turn...

The Garden Club of Florham Park will begin their fall 2026 programming with a discussion about rainwater management in our...

Rain Barrels and Rain Gardens: How You Can Turn Rainwater Into a Backyard Resource 

Hamilton Stage, Union County Performing Arts Center

MADISON, NJ – Mortenveld Productions of Madison, New Jersey, is proud to announce that its award-winning short film COMPANY has been selected for The Screening Room at Hamilton Stage, a Student &amp; Independent Film Showcase presented by the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC).
The screening will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Hamilton Stage in Rahway, New Jersey. The film's screening block begins at 4:20 p.m., with COMPANY expected to be shown at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Starring Georgette Castro, COMPANY is a 29-minute comedy short film that explores a thought-provoking question: “Are we defined by the company we work for or the company we keep?”
Produced by Madison-based Mortenveld Productions, the film has received more than 30 recognitions through film festivals and independent film competitions.
The Screening Room at Hamilton Stage celebrates the creativity and achievements of student and independent filmmakers, offering audiences an opportunity to experience their work on the big screen in the venue's 199-seat theater.
The event is open to the public, and admission is free. Mortenveld Productions invites the community to attend and support independent filmmaking and the talented artists who bring these stories to life.
Event Details
Friday, October 23, 2026 Hamilton Stage, Rahway, NJ Screening Block 5 at 4:20 p.m. COMPANY Expected Screening: Approximately 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free and open to the public
COMPANY is a production of Mortenveld Productions LLC, an independent film and media production company based in Madison, New Jersey.

Local Event: Madison Filmmakers' Award-Winning Film “COMPANY” to Screen at Hamilton Stage October 23

Madison Filmmakers' Award-Winning Film...

MADISON, NJ – Mortenveld Productions of Madison, New Jersey, is proud to announce that its award-winning short film COMPANY has...

Madison Filmmakers' Award-Winning Film “COMPANY” to Screen at Hamilton Stage October 23

Burroughs Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home

Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Dangler’s Funeral Home
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
TIME: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
WHERE: BURROUGHS, KOHR &amp; DANGLER FUNERAL HOME PARKING LOT
 What better place to have a Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat than a Funeral Home parking lot?!
Everyone is Welcome. Admission is Free.
Just grab a parking spot with your car. Bring some candy.
And, watch the kids and their families enjoy an afternoon with Tricks &amp; Treats!!!

Local Event: Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Dangler's Funeral Home!!!

Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Dangler's Funeral Home!!!

Annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Dangler’s Funeral Home
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
TIME: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
WHERE: BURROUGHS, KOHR &...

Simons Memorial Park

Lace up for the annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk! Enjoy a fast, flat course for all levels while supporting the Education Foundation of Morris Plains (EFMP). Overall and age-group awards will be given, plus a prize and EFMP social media shoutout for the largest team. Kids 10 and under can join the fun with the Kids Fun Run! 
Strollers welcome. Pre-5K group warm up by Pure&nbsp;Barre Denville.
<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NJ/MorrisPlains/StridesforEducation5KRun" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register for the 5K here!</a>
The Education Foundation of Morris Plains is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that "funds the way forward" by supporting educational innovation in the Morris Plains School District. With your help, we enrich the possibilities for students, the community, and the changing world our students will inherit.
<a href="https://www.educationfoundationmp.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">For more info on EFMP's mission, its impact on Morris Plains students, or how to get involved, please visit our website.</a>

Local Event: EFMP Annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk

EFMP Annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk

Lace up for the annual Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk! Enjoy a fast, flat course for all levels while supporting the...

Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center

Join us October 25th as we come together to honor and remember the cherished pets who have touched our lives.&nbsp;
Names will be read aloud and leaves dedicated on our Tribute Trees as we share stories and reflect on the beloved companions who made our worlds better.
Light refreshments will be served. If you can’t attend, your pet’s name will still be read and their leaf lovingly dedicated by our caring staff.

Local Event: Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter's Annual Tribute Tree Ceremony

Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter's Annual Tribute...

Join us October 25th as we come together to honor and remember the cherished pets who have touched our lives. 
Names will be...

Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter's Annual Tribute Tree Ceremony

St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Join us for the Morristown Marketplace on South Street! Shop from local makers &amp; small businesses, enjoy live music, and soak up the beautiful warm weather in a beautiful community setting.
Browse a new variety of goods at each event! Crafts &amp; merchandise including Handmade Jewelry, Home Decor, Pet Treats &amp; Products, Trending &amp; Vintage Fashion, Fair Trade Items, Personalized Accessories, Crochet Goods, Children's Items, Art, Photography, Books, Collectibles &amp; much more!
Shop Local &amp; Support Small Business in a Beautiful Community!
1-6pm Free Admission 
121 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960

Local Event: Morristown Marketplace

Morristown Marketplace

Join us for the Morristown Marketplace on South Street! Shop from local makers & small businesses, enjoy live music, and soak...

Adath Shalom

Join us for an evening at the Fig Tree Coffeehouse featuring live performances by Don Sarlin and Loretta Hagen. The night kicks off with an opening set by Ellen Muraskin &amp; Cantor Brian Kalver. Admission is just $10 for this wonderful community showcase.

Local Event: Don Sarlin and Loretta Hagen

Don Sarlin and Loretta Hagen

Join us for an evening at the Fig Tree Coffeehouse featuring live performances by Don Sarlin and Loretta Hagen. The night kicks...

An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Permit &amp; Parcel</a>, covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and brings together records from official sources, including state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns&rsquo; own municipal codes. No account or email is required, and there&rsquo;s no cost.
&ldquo;I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands,&rdquo; said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. &ldquo;All of that is public record. It just wasn&rsquo;t in one place anyone could actually use.&rdquo;
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/lead-safe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">lead-safe inspection lookup</a> showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey&rsquo;s lead paint law, a searchable <a href="https://oprasearch.app/lead-contractors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">directory of DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractors</a> sorted by distance, a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/fire/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fire-incident map</a> built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/radon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">radon map</a> covering every municipality.
Homeowners can also <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/tax/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">look up property taxes and assessments</a>, <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/hvac-age/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">check the age of a furnace, air conditioner or water heater</a> using its serial number, and <a href="https://oprasearch.app/tools/co/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">find their town&rsquo;s certificate-of-occupancy requirements</a> before selling or renting a home.
A companion site, <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA&rsquo;s own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site&rsquo;s own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
As an added benefit for homebuyers, Permit &amp; Parcel users can receive $100 off a qualifying home inspection with Smart Choice Inspections, Betancor&rsquo;s North Jersey home inspection company.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TAPinto.</a>&nbsp;Both sites are FREE at <a href="https://oprasearch.app/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">njflood.zone</a>.

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