Green Brook, NJ
Local stories and news for our neighbors
October 2026
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October 2026
GREEN BROOK, NJ — Summer took its final bow at Arthur Lewis Park on Friday, Sept. 18, as Green Brook Recreation closed out its 2026 concert series with a performance by Take Two, a New Jersey-based variety and cover band.
October 2026
The Great Swamp’s role in the American Revolution will be the focus of a free program on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd.
October 2026
America will observe National 4-H Week October 4-10 to recognize the impact of 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development program. To celebrate, 4-H open houses and other special events will be held across New Jersey.
October 2026
Green Brook Recreation is bringing its annual Oktoberfest back to Top of the World Park on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m., with live music, games and free activities for kids.
October 2026
Vincent P. O’Neill of Edmond, OK, 76, passed away August 24, 2026. He was a former resident of North Plainfield, NJ. Vince graduated from North Plainfield High School in 1968. He was a well-known football and track super star. He was inducted into the NPHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame, October 6, 1995 for Athletics and again in 2021, as a member of the 1967-68 Football State Championships Team. With his amazing speed, he broke many track records in sprints, high and low hurdles. Vince was incredibly talented as an athlete and artist. He was chosen Class Artist his senior year.
October 2026
Three animals from two area rescue organizations are looking for homes this fall.
October 2026
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
Residents can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized veterans by donating new gifts for patients at Lyons VA Medical Center. Donations will be accepted from October 10 through October 24 at the Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd.
October 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.
October 2026
Somerset County has been awarded a $30,000 state grant to strengthen access to free and low-cost school meals, a countywide effort intended to help families connect students with reliable nutrition and the assistance programs for which they may qualify.
October 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.
October 2026
Somerset County ballot drop boxes are open for voters returning vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
October 2026
The Woman’s Literary Club of Bound Brook will focus its next community-service project on helping children entering foster care when it meets Monday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at Rennell Hall in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 214 Church St., Bound Brook.