October 2026
Scouts Complete Philmont Trek
Seven Scouts from Troop 19 at St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills completed an eight-day, 50-mile trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer.
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October 2026
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October 2026
Millburn Senior Is Scholarship Finalist
Millburn High School senior Justin Lambert has been named New Jersey’s finalist for the Samsung American Legion Scholarship after attending the 80th session of American Legion Jersey Boys State at Rider University.
October 2026
Taylor Park Playground Renovation Begins
Millburn Township officials broke ground Aug. 19 on renovations to create an inclusive playground at Taylor Park.
October 2026
Alexander Luo Wins Pan-American Gold
Millburn resident Alexander Luo has earned a gold medal for Team USA at the 2026 Pan American Fencing Championships in Lima, Peru.
October 2026
First Aid Squad 5K
The Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad will host its inaugural First Aid 5K on Sunday, Oct. 18, bringing runners, walkers and families together for a morning that also offers a look inside the volunteer emergency medical service.
October 2026
Six New Eagle Scouts Honored
Scouting America Troop 19, chartered by St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, recently held two Eagle Courts of Honor recognizing six young women who attained Scouting’s highest rank. Eliana “Ellie” Park, Lea McKenna, Sara Abraham-Winkler, Cecilia “Ceci” Liang, Penelope “Penny” Williams and Mischa Williams-Owolabi became the troop’s 16th through 21st Eagle Scouts.
October 2026
Chen Joins MHANJ Board
Short Hills resident Lei Chen has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, a statewide nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, training and services related to mental health and substance-use disorders.
October 2026
Arjun Jain Named Young Eco-Hero
Short Hills resident Arjun Jain, 16, has been named a 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Award winner by Action For Nature, tying for third place in the 15–16 age category for his work on sustainable food systems.
October 2026
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Rett Syndrome awareness month. Rett syndrome is a very rare disorder that some babies are born with. Girls are affected more but there is a very small percentage of boys that have it also. It affects your brain, muscles, and development because your cells are not able to make the MECP2 gene it needs.
October 2026
Essex County Disposal Days
Essex County residents will have two October opportunities to dispose of household hazardous waste and old electronics through free county collection programs at the Essex County Public Works Facility, 99 West Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. Residents must bring proof of Essex County residency. Commercial, industrial and large-quantity users may not use the collections.
October 2026
Meet Rowan and Eggy
Two animals now waiting at Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter offer prospective adopters very different kinds of companionship: Rowan, a young dog with a big presence, and Eggy, a cat looking for the right home.
October 2026
Essex County Electronics Recycling Day
Old computers and forgotten devices often collect dust in closets, basements and garages. Before putting them in the trash, Essex County residents should consider setting them aside for a dedicated electronics collection.
October 2026
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
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.
October 2026
Old Guard Announces October Speakers
The Summit Area Old Guard, a social, educational and recreational organization for men of retirement age, will host three public speakers in October at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays at New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave. Visitors are welcome, and admission is free.
October 2026
Millburn Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists. Millburn High School students Arnav Agarwal, James Chen, Rishaan Gorde, Katherine Jeanfreau, Ayati Jend, Luke Jia, Ava Legasto, Kevin Li, Alethea Liu, Michelle Luo, Aayan Mehta, Aarit Paliwal, Jaden Park, Gowri Rajesh, Andrew Shneyder, Tanvi Telang, Ryan Wang, Ian Xu, Aaron Yu and Florina Zhu were named Semifinalists.
October 2026
Continuo Announces October Programs
As it begins its 20th season, the Continuo Arts Foundation has launched the Institute for Lifelong Learning, an educational initiative intended to expand the Foundation’s work in music, performance and the arts. The Institute is based at the Conservatory of Music, 36 Chatham Road in Summit, where its programs are designed to bring artists, educators and other professionals together with community members of all ages.
October 2026
Give Blood This Fall
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.