Watchung Hills Honors Its Fall Senior Athletes

Fall at Watchung Hills Regional High School comes with a familiar ritual: a bouquet, a photo and a moment of applause for the seniors. This season, the Class of 2027 has been recognized across the fall teams, with cheerleaders in senior sashes, volleyball players in matching brown senior shirts, and field hockey and soccer players in pink on the field.

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Central School teachers embrace the restaurant theme with chef hats and aprons.

November 2026

A Taste for Reading at Central School’s Book Bistro

Chef hats, menus and books filled fifth-grade classrooms at Warren’s Central School on September 18 as students sat down for a different kind of tasting.

Avenues in Motion will recognize Berkeley Heights Township and its Complete & Green Streets Committee at its 40th anniversary event on November 10.

November 2026

Berkeley Heights Earns Recognition for Safety and Mobility

Berkeley Heights Township and the Berkeley Heights Complete & Green Streets Committee are being recognized with a President’s Award from Avenues in Motion for their work on safety and mobility.

Guests celebrate at the DeCorso Community Center’s October 7 birthday extravaganza honoring New Providence residents in their 90s.

November 2026

Celebrating 90-Plus Years of Memories at DeCorso Community Center

More than 20 New Providence residents in their 90s were guests of honor at a birthday extravaganza October 7 at the DeCorso Community Center.

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Autumn colors surround a wetland at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

November 2026

Great Swamp Refuge Preserves Revolutionary-Era History

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, a 7,853-acre protected landscape in Morris County, is best known for its birds and wetlands. Its history, however, reaches back long before the refuge was established in 1960.

Meyersville Grange 188 invites neighbors to its Soup and Pasta Contest on November 13.

November 2026

Share a Pot and a Night Out at Meyersville Grange

Bring your appetite—or a favorite recipe—to Meyersville Grange 188’s Soup and Pasta Contest on Friday, November 13, at Grange Hall, 500 Meyersville Road in Gillette.

From left: Commissioners John Krickus, Tayfun Selen and Deb Smith; Michelle Borden; Debbie Leon; Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw; State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco; and Commissioners Christine Myers and Doug Cabana.

November 2026

Morris County Honors Two Nonprofit Leaders for Nearly 60 Years of Service

Two longtime nonprofit leaders whose work has helped Morris County residents learn new skills, find support and live independently were honored as they marked their retirements.

The meeting included a presentation on senior scams and the police department’s Lockbox Program.

November 2026

Woman’s Club Opens 72nd Season with Safety and Sweet Treats

The Woman’s Club of Berkeley Heights opened its 72nd season with a mix of community safety information, conversation and ice cream at its September 15 Meet and Greet General Meeting.

Senior students at Chu’s Academy of Martial Arts develop their coaching skills while helping younger classmates prepare for testing.

November 2026

Young Martial Artists Step Up as Coaches at Chu’s Academy

Students at Chu’s Academy of Martial Arts in Gillette are learning that mastering a skill also means being able to teach it to someone else.

A group gathers at Stirling Lodge #2392 for the Special Needs Carnival, one of two recent events supported by Elks members from the East Central District.

November 2026

Area Elks Host Free Events for Residents with Special Needs

Elks lodges across the East Central District recently brought residents together for two events serving children and adults with special needs, along with their families, caregivers and educators.

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