Long Hill, NJ
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November 2026
Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Long Hill Leader.
November 2026
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.
November 2026
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.
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November 2026
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.
November 2026
More than 20 New Providence residents in their 90s were guests of honor at a birthday extravaganza October 7 at the DeCorso Community Center.
November 2026
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.
November 2026
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.
November 2026
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.
November 2026
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.
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November 2026
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.
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November 2026
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.
November 2026
The Morris County Library and Bloomingdale Free Public Library are inviting residents to learn how investigative genetic genealogy helps researchers find answers during a free virtual program on Thursday, November 12, from 7 to 8 p.m.
November 2026
A Thanksgiving meal takes more than a turkey. It takes the ingredients, time and helping hands that bring everything together. This fall, the Interfaith Food Pantry Network is asking the community to help provide holiday meals for 2,700 Morris County families.
November 2026
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
November 2026
When first responders answer a call, their families share in the sacrifices that come with serving the community. Since 1971, The 200 Club of Morris County has helped support those families through financial assistance, scholarships and recognition of extraordinary service.
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November 2026
Messages of hope, remembrance and peace will float across Watchung Lake when the borough hosts its fourth annual Peace Throughout the World Community Lantern Launch on Friday, November 13.
November 2026
The Morris County Library’s November schedule includes a Veterans Day documentary screening with the filmmaker, virtual information sessions, drop-in crafts, clubs and programs for every age. Registration is required for some programs, as noted below.
November 2026
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.
November 2026
The DeCorso Community Center, 15 East Fourth Street, New Providence, offers programs for residents ages 55 and older. Most are free; some require advance registration or an RSVP. Call 908-665-0046 for participation information, including eligibility for residents of neighboring towns.
November 2026 · Sponsored placement
Long Hill, Stirling, Gillette, and Millington are among the communities served by Long Hill Leader in Morris County. For residents seeking help with substance use, Morris County lists public resources including Hope One, its mobile recovery access vehicle, and the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI), which supports people seeking help through participating police departments. These are local pathways to support and referral; they are separate from treatment providers.