Mendham Township Library

On Thursday, September 10th at 7pm, join Jason &amp; Deborah DeSalvo of Cold Brook Farm in Oldwick as they explore Improving Individual &amp; Environmental Health Through Regenerative Agriculture at the Mendham Township Library.
Jason &amp; Deborah DeSalvo own and farm Cold Brook Farm in Oldwick, NJ where they are Real Organic Project Certified using regenerative organic principles to grow over 70 different fruits, berries, vegetables, nuts and grains.
What exactly is regenerative agriculture, and can it be regenerative without being organic? How can it improve both our personal health and the health of the environment? Is regenerative agriculture just another greenwashed buzzword, or does it have real substance? Most importantly, how can you, as both a consumer and environmental steward ensure that you are supporting real regenerative agriculture that makes a difference?
This program will explore these themes through the personal experiences gained by the DeSalvo’s both on their farm and by their involvement with thought leaders of the wider regenerative agricultural movement.
About the DeSalvo’s &amp; Cold Brook Farm: 
Jason DeSalvo grew up in suburban New Jersey and Deborah DeSalvo grew up in upstate New York and New York City. They met in 1989, married in 1992 and raised their two children, Steven and Julia, in Montclair, NJ. In the summer of 2019, the DeSalvo’s finally decided that it was time to look for that quieter place, away from the fray of the city. After considering nearly one hundred properties, the DeSalvo’s purchased 43-acre Cold Brook Farm in northeast Hunterdon County in October 2019 and immediately took on the task of converting a 10-acre conventionally farmed GMO corn and soybean field to regenerative and organic practices. 
 
Although they only began farming in 2020, in just their second year of growing grains the quality of Jason &amp; Deborah’s work was recognized when Dan Barber (chef and author of The Third Plate and numerous articles in The New York Times) selected their wheat to feature on the Winter 2023 menu at his Michelin 2-Star restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York. 
 
Their work at regenerating their own land and growing healthy food for people has caused three neighbors to not only take notice, but to ask Jason &amp; Deborah to manage the farming on their properties as well. This has resulted in the management of additional 104 acres of previously chemically farmed GMO Corn / Soy being converted to regenerative / organic agriculture. 97 of these acres are expected to achieve Certification in 2027 and the remaining 7 acres in 2028. The remainder of the 2.5-acre DeSalvo homestead surrounding their net-positive energy farmhouse is planted entirely in permaculture with both perennial food crops and native perennial flowers for pollinators. Once in full production they will be commercially growing over 70 Certified Organic food crops each year that include fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, herbs and grains. The DeSalvo’s both drive electric vehicles, but due to the energy-efficient design of their home (including a 72-panel solar array and ground-source heating / cooling – “geothermal”), they still generate 5 megawatts of excess electricity that they deliver back to the grid annually. 
 
Jason and Deborah are both involved with community outreach in local schools and institutions, national conferences and web-based seminars about Regenerative Organic Agriculture, Native Plants, Sustainable Living, living a Whole Food Plant-Based SOS-Free Lifestyle, and the nutritional importance of whole grains. They also conduct educational experiences at Cold Brook Farm for hundreds of people annually with the goal of helping others to understand how and why to lead more healthy and sustainable lives.:
Sponsored by Mendham Township Environmental Committee (MTEC).
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: Improving Individual & Environmental Health Through Regenerative Agriculture at the Mendham Township

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Improving Individual & Environmental Health...

On Thursday, September 10th at 7pm, join Jason & Deborah DeSalvo of Cold Brook Farm in Oldwick as they explore Improving...

Improving Individual & Environmental Health Through Regenerative Agriculture at the Mendham Township

On Monday, September 14th
at 1pm, join author, Dr. Paul Semendinger as he explores significant officers at the Gettysburg, who had graduated from West Point through his latest book series, West Point at Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library.
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important struggles in US history. This battle has been discussed, debated, refought, and retold countless times, but no author has ever told the story in a manner such as this. Join New Jersey author Dr. Paul Semendinger as he explores significant officers at the Gettysburg, who had graduated from West Point through his latest book series, West Point at Gettysburg. The stories of these men, all need to be told, and remembered. The long grey line is together, once again in West Point at Gettysburg. 
About Dr. Paul Semendinger 
Paul Semendinger, Ed.D., a lifetime educator, currently serves as an adjunct college professor after a 32-year career as a teacher and principal. Paul has authored numerous award-winning books and runs the Yankee site "Start Spreading the News." Paul still plays competitive baseball. Paul is a proud dad and grandpa. Paul has been happily married for more than 30 years.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: West Point at Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library

West Point at Gettysburg at the Mendham...

On Monday, September 14th
at 1pm, join author, Dr. Paul Semendinger as he explores significant officers at the Gettysburg, who...

West Point at Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library

On Tuesday, September 15th
at 7pm, join yoga teacher Pamela Nixon as she instructs the class Breathwork, Meditation &amp; Crystals at the Mendham Township Library.
This peaceful and relaxing class begins with gentle stretching and mindful movement to help release tension and move energy throughout the body. Then transition into guided breathwork and meditation in a candlelit room filled with calming music and surrounded by crystals, which will be explored and learned about during the class.
About Pamela Nixon: 
Pamela Nixon is a certified yoga teacher with 18 years of teaching experience and multiple certifications in both adult and children’s yoga. Through her business, Peace Play, she offers engaging wellness programs focused on movement, mindfulness, breathwork, and relaxation for both children and adults. 
Pamela has taught at more than 20 libraries throughout New Jersey, as well as schools, summer camps, yoga studios, and community organizations. Known for her warm and welcoming teaching style, she creates accessible classes that help participants reduce stress, improve focus, and reconnect through movement and mindfulness.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: Breathwork, Meditation & Crystals at the Mendham Township Library

Breathwork, Meditation & Crystals at the...

On Tuesday, September 15th
at 7pm, join yoga teacher Pamela Nixon as she instructs the class Breathwork, Meditation & Crystals...

Breathwork, Meditation & Crystals at the Mendham Township Library

Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
Local History Lecture Series:The Rock-A-Bye Baby: The Amusing History of Mendham’s Short Line Railroadat the Mendham Township Library

Join us for the NEW lecture series about local history sponsored by Mendham Township Historic Preservation Committee.The Local History Lecture Series will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7pm from September – December.
On Thursday, September 17th at 7pm, join local historian James Zemaitis, as he explores the history of The Rock-A-Bye Baby Railroad at the Mendham Township Library.
While hiking the newly-dedicated Patriot's Path with his father in the 1970s, Mendham resident James Zemaitis pulled his first iron spike from the remnants of the Rockaway Valley Railroad. Years later, when composing the text for a historical sign in Pitney Park, he delved into the short history of the cursed railroad, which served Mendham Township from 1892 to 1913. The "Rock-a-Bye" nickname was a reference to the financial difficulties, erratic service, and poor conditions of the single-track line which ran from Whitehouse Station to Morristown. The train had five stops in the Mendhams, including right across the street from the Township Library. Today Patriot's Path marks the railroad's route, one of many historical park initiatives brought into existence by the American Bicentennial. James will present a nostalgic history of the railroad, which transported peaches, cider and Mendham students, and discuss its latter day importance as a scenic byway and National Recreation Trail. 
About Mendham Township Historic Preservation Committee:
Mendham Township’s Historic Preservation Committee has likely existed in official and unofficial forms since the township’s formation.Notes and Town record books and documents kept from the late 1700s and early 1800s take great care to document which families lived where and the old Native American footpaths which eventually would become Route 24.In 2018, the Township officially established via ordinance the Historic Preservation Committee. Some of the Committee’s responsibilities include review of applications for development, advise on said applications, make recommendations for preservation of historic sites, and prepare a survey of historic sites.The Historic Preservation Committee is dedicated to preserving Mendham Township’s historic nature and charm.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: The Rock-A-Bye Baby: The Amusing History of Mendham’s Short Line Railroad

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Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
Local History Lecture Series:The Rock-A-Bye Baby: The Amusing History of...

The Rock-A-Bye Baby: The Amusing History of Mendham’s Short Line Railroad

Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township Library

On Thursday, September 24th at 7pm, join historic program presenter, Joan Schaible as she presents Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township Library.
Before and during the American Revolution, women individually and collectively rose to the cause! They first took action against British taxes and the limits on daily needs. Once the conflict began, females served troops as camp followers, rallied as spies, secretly delivered important messages, and even took up arms in battle. Join Joan Schaible as she explores some of these amazing ladies and discover their contributions in the fight for independence.
About Joan Schaible:
Joan was born and raised in New Jersey and attended Taylor University, Upland, IN. She taught middle school social studies and language arts in the town of Boonton, NJ. Joan worked for the Morris County Park Commission as a Historical Program Specialist at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Twp., NJ. She also serves as a docent at The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, Parsippany, NJ. Joan spends time giving a variety of presentations for school children and adult groups, as well as at libraries and senior centers.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township Library

Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township...

Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township Library

On Thursday, September...

Remember the Ladies at the Mendham Township Library

Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg&nbsp;at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham, NJ –
Back by Popular Demand!On Sunday, September 27th at 2pm, join Historical Miniatures Gaming Society
Next Gen Gaming as they present the interactive tabletop History Gaming Series featuring A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a crucial battle and the turning point in the Civil War. Step back in time as Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS), Next Gen Gaming brings General Lafeyette McLaws's July 2, 1863 attack on the Peach Orchard to you! 
Confederate General Lafayette McLaws's division attacked the Union left flank as part of General Longstreet’s assault resulting in some of the fiercest fighting of the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Now you too can be part of the action! Participants will use dice and strategy to move their soldiers about on a realistic tabletop 3D reproduction of the battlefield in hopes to win the day. Don't miss your chance to be a part of history! 
For Middle Schoolers and Up!More games to come!Save the date: Sunday 18th
(The Battle of Princeton) and Sunday, November 15th (A Battle of WWII). 
 
About HMGS Next Gen, INC: 
HMGS Next Gen, Inc., was founded in August of 2020 as an offshoot of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Inc. Our goal is to seed and fund the growth of game clubs in the United States and around the globe. By facilitating game-design thinking along with game-based professional development, HMGS Next Gen will grow the hobby and the critical thinking that it fosters. Currently, HMGS Next Gen is working with libraries, public and private universities, secondary schools, and corporate organizations. We are composed of facilitators who have seen, first hand, the value of games as a learning tool. Games provide participants with an opportunity to explore diversity, teamwork and camaraderie. This is done through analytical thinking, leadership and stress management. The key developmental points carry over to real life skills that are used on a daily basis. Building the NEXT GENeration of gamers, one die roll at a time.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library

History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg...

Mendham Township Library Celebrates America 250
History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township...

History Gaming Series – A Battle of Gettysburg at the Mendham Township Library

The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library

On Monday, September 28th
at 1pm, join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he presents The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library.
Route 66 will turn 100 years old this year! Although the road has been replaced, the highway still remains the most celebrated road in the world. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he presents a multimedia audio and video account of life before, during, and after the popularity of Route 66. This engaging and informative historical presentation, promises to bring the vibrant history of Route 66 to life.
About Anthony Arno:
Arno began his teaching career in Brooklyn at P.S. 238 and has received many awards and grants over the years. In the 1990’s Arno used the school’s only computer teach his class about historic Route 66 while students took turns bicycling the 2000 miles aboard an exercise bicycle in the back of the classroom. During the year-long teaching journey students corresponded with people living and working along the famed highway, including Chicago Mayor Daley, Route 66 authors, historic business owners, preservation advocates, and the songwriter who wrote the famous tune for Nat King Cole in 1946. In 2017 Arno launched The Route 66 Podcast. 
After retiring from teaching in New Jersey after 27 years, Arno went back to school to become STEM certified and now teaches elementary STEM and advises the morning TV news broadcast with students. In addition to traveling the road every year, Arno is always searching out tales of Route 66 that might not be found between the pages of any Route 66 book. In addition to leading tours, Arno is available for both in-person and virtual presentations featuring the voices of past guests recounting firsthand stories of the world’s most iconic highway.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library

The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of...

The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library

On Monday, September 28th
at 1pm, join...

The Mother Road at 100 Years Old: Voices of Route 66 at the Mendham Township Library

Waterwise Gardening&nbsp;at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham, NJ –
On Tuesday, September 29th
at 7pm, join Master Gardener, Diane Lattanzio for the program Waterwise
Gardening at the Mendham Township Library.
Waterwise Gardens are attractive, easily maintained and help to conserve water. Utilizing a water wise plan can help your yard stay healthy while saving you money and time in watering. Join Master Gardener, Diane Lattanzio, as she discusses efficient irrigation techniques, selecting drought tolerant plants, mulching flower beds and gardens, and best practices for watering lawns.
About Diane Lattanzio:
During her 33 years as an elementary special education teacher, Diane shared her passion for plants and love of the outdoors with her young students who mastered math and science skills through many hands-on gardening experiences. Upon her retirement, Diane enrolled in the Rutgers Master Gardener Program and has been a certified master gardener since 2015. As a trained volunteer, she currently represents the Morris County Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau presenting talks on a variety of horticultural topics. Diane is also a member of the Riverview Garden Club, where she assists in maintaining the gardens at a historic museum home and currently serves as Vice President of Programs and Activities. As a Friend of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Diane volunteers and gives informational talks to home gardeners.
Space is limited.Registration Required. FREE To register visit <a href="https://www.mendhamtwplib.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mendhamtwplib.org</a>.

Local Event: Waterwise Gardening at the Mendham Township Library

Waterwise Gardening at the Mendham Township...

Waterwise Gardening at the Mendham Township Library
Mendham, NJ –
On Tuesday, September 29th
at 7pm, join Master Gardener,...

Waterwise Gardening at the Mendham Township Library

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New York City Metropolitan Area

Randolph

Somerset County

Bernardsville-Bedminster

Long Valley

Morris Township-Morris Plains

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53rd
Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show
Rose Squared and the Historic Chester Business Association presents 175 crafters and makers in the heart of Historic Chester, NJ - September 12-13, 2026. This event showcases unique and inspired handcrafted works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.
Show hours 10-5 Saturday and Sunday Rain or Shine
Looking for a great way to spend the day? Chester is home to over 80 boutique shops offering customers one-of-a-kind gifts, home decor, mouthwatering confections, stunning jewelry to trendy clothing and accessories. Let's not forget the town's vast selection of eateries that offer something to please every palate. Chester's small service-oriented businesses, beautiful parks and farms, preserved early American buildings, country lifestyle, as well as its vogue and chic offerings, and exciting events makes Chester, NJ a great destination for the entire family. $6 at the gate
134 Main Street, Chester, NJ 07930

Local Event: 53rd Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show

53rd Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show

53rd
Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show
Rose Squared and the Historic Chester Business Association presents 175...

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, Permit &amp; Parcel (oprasearch.app), covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and pulls only from official sources: state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns' own municipal codes. There's no account, no email capture, and no cost.
"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," said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. "All of that is public record. It just wasn't in one place anyone could actually use."
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a lead-safe inspection lookup showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey's lead paint law, a searchable directory of every DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractor sorted by distance, a fire-incident map built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a radon map covering every municipality.
A companion site, njflood.zone, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA's own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site's own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
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" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">TAPinto</a>'s "At Home with Holly" column. Both sites are free at <a href="https://oprasearch.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">njflood.zone</a>.

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