November 2026

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Every story and all available source photos from this issue of Mountainside View.

Mountainside pet owners are reminded to renew their pets’ licenses by January 31, 2027.

November 2026

Mountainside Reminds Pet Owners About January License Renewals

Mountainside pet owners are reminded that 2027 pet license renewals are due by January 31, 2027. Renewals should be completed through the GovPilot portal on the Borough’s website.

Mountainside Scouts will collect food donations on November 14 to benefit Hands of Hope.

November 2026

Mountainside Scouts Collect Food for Hands of Hope

Mountainside Scouts will hold a food drive on Saturday, November 14, benefiting Hands of Hope.

Scan to express interest in adult facilitator training.

November 2026

Imagine Trains Nearly 50 People to Support Neighbors Through Grief

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, trained nearly 50 community members, adult volunteers and local youth this summer to expand grief support resources across New Jersey.

November 2026

Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square

One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.

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.

A rabies clinic for dogs and cats will be held November 7 at the Cranford Community Center.

November 2026

Keep Your Furry Friends Protected: November Rabies Clinic

The November rabies clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.

Offbook Productions presents “The Women of Congress 1776” at Trailside on November 18.

November 2026

The Women of Congress Bring History to Life at Trailside

An all-female cast will bring the debate over American independence to the stage when Union County presents “The Women of Congress 1776” on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.

“MLK, Jr.” by Cranford artist Janet DeMaio earned Best of Show and first place in Works on Paper in the non-professional division of the 60th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show.

November 2026

Union County Artists Earn State Art Show Honors

Thirteen Union County artists received awards in the 60th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show, led by Cranford’s Janet DeMaio, whose drawing, “MLK, Jr.,” earned Best of Show in the non-professional division.

November 2026

Union County Awards Nearly $24,000 for Local History Projects

Historic sites and organizations across Union County are receiving nearly $24,000 in grants to support projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

Volunteers helped prepare Imagine’s Mountainside and Newark centers for a new program year. The effort included assembling furniture, organizing spaces and cleaning linens and stuffed animals.

November 2026

VOLUNTEERS HELP PREPARE IMAGINE’S CENTERS

Local businesses came together to help Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, prepare its Mountainside and Newark centers for a new program year. Contributing volunteer time and financial support.

November 2026

OLD GUARD ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SPEAKERS

Artificial intelligence, prehistoric wildlife and New Jersey’s colonial taverns are among the topics on the Summit Area Old Guard’s November schedule.

November 2026

Free Grief Support Available

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.