Mountainside, NJ
Local stories and news for our neighbors
October 2026
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October 2026
The Mountainside Fire Department will welcome residents to its annual Open House on Friday, Oct. 9, offering an opportunity for the community to visit the department, see its equipment and meet the firefighters who serve the borough.
October 2026
Mountainside Rescue Squad will host its annual Haunted Trail on Saturday, October 17, inviting visitors to experience an evening of Halloween fun while supporting the local volunteer emergency medical service.
October 2026
Knights of Columbus Fr. Nelligan Council 5730 and the New York Blood Center collected 28 units of blood during a community blood drive held August 31 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains.
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
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
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
Mountainside Public Library, 1 Constitution Plaza, is undergoing a roof-construction project. For current information on construction, closures or service changes, visit mountainsidelibrary.org, follow the library on social media, subscribe to its newsletter or call 908-233-0115. Registration is highly recommended for all programs.
October 2026
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
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, offers free peer-support groups for adults who are grieving the death of a close family member due to suicide.
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.