HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County officials recently approved a contract to replace the boat dock located at the North Arlington section of Riverside County Park, a project that will improve the south Bergen park and expand public access to the river for recreation. This action reflects the continued commitment of both County Executive James J. Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Chosen ...

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Eliana Pintor Marin, Cleopatra Tucker and Wayne DeAngelo authorizing municipalities to levy special assessments, and issue bonds, to replace certain lead-contaminated water service lines, has been signed into law.

“This law will put us one step closer to ensuring that our drinking water is safer to drink and lead free,” ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ – As summer is winding down, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders continues to encourage recycling with several free events this September.

“Now that residents are returning home from their vacations and preparing to start the school year, these free events offer a convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items in a manner that is secure and ...

As summer is winding down, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders continues to encourage recycling with several free events this September.

“Now that residents are returning home from their vacations and preparing to start the school year, these free events offer a convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items in a manner that is secure and environmentally ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Farm & Fork Society, a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture group), announced today that they will be starting a new pick-up location with afternoon and evening pick up times at Bed, Bath and Beyond located at 180 Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ.

Local residents can purchase organic vegetable shares from Circle Brook Farm in Andover, NJ, ...

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee met jointly with the Senate Environment and Energy Committee on Thursday at the Toms River Municipal Complex Building to discuss single-use plastics and plastic waste, the harmful effects they have on the environment and how New Jersey can minimize and eventually end our reliance on single-use plastic ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Environmental Education Center Naturalists will lead a weekly walking group on Sundays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9-10 a.m. on the trails of the Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road.

Adults seeking an interesting way to enhance their routine workouts will enjoy a brisk walk to improve health and clear the mind along the beautiful trails of ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Environmental Education Center Naturalists will lead a weekly walking group on Sundays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9-10 a.m. on the trails of the Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road.

Adults seeking an interesting way to enhance their routine workouts will enjoy a brisk walk to improve health and clear the mind along the beautiful trails of ...

A Starbucks barista with a dream of having her own organic farm has found a home on Dick Button’s North Salem oasis.

Allison Turcan is about as loyal as it gets when it comes to Starbucks. She had worked her way up to store manager of the chain coffee shop in Mamaroneck, when she decided to take advantage of the company’s aptly-named “coffee break,” a program that ...

Join a free guided hike with Protect Our Wetlands Water and Woods as we travel from Jonathan’s Woods to the scenic vista at Wildcat Ridge Hawk Watch in Rockaway Twp.  We will look for wildlife and wildflowers along the way. 

Once we arrive at the Hawk Watch, we will spend two to three hours scanning the skies for migratory raptors and songbirds.  This four to five hour ...