Tag: New Year’s Day
-
The State We’re In: Kick off 2023 with a ‘First Day’ hike
By Tom Gilbert, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get outside and exercise more, here’s a great way to start 2023 on the right foot: Join a “First Day” hike on Jan. 1. Across New Jersey, guided New Year’s Day hikes are being organized to help…
-
Resolution Run 5K supports programs across Hillsborough
On a warm but rainy New Year’s Day 2022, 318 runners gathered at the municipal building in Hillsborough to take part in a tradition that has been happening for 22 years: the Hillsborough Resolution Run 5K. Constantin Schreiber, of Brooklyn, New York, won the 5K in a time of 17:49. Second and third place male finishers…
-
First baby of 2022 born at Saint Peter’s resides in Edison
PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT PETER’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM The first baby born in 2022 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick came into the world at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 1. Varnika Gorre weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. She and her mother Bhavani Tiruveedula and father Jagan Babu Gorre reside in Edison.
-
First Day Hike planned through Mapleton Preserve
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands First Day Hike will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 1 at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. The easy 1.5-mile loop hike through the Mapleton Preserve is free. All are welcome. Socialize after the walk over cocoa For more information, visit fpnl.org/ or call…
-
Metuchen mayor shares vision for new year
METUCHEN — Enhancing the downtown, maintaining the character of the neighborhoods, increasing pedestrian safety and expanding park and recreation spaces top the agenda for newly appointed Mayor Jonathan Busch. On New Year’s Day, Busch addressed the crowd, which included many dignitaries, family members, friends and residents, who came to the Borough Council’s reorganization meeting held…
-
First Day Hike through Mapleton Preserve on Jan. 1
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold the annual First Day Hike from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 1 beginning and ending at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston section of South Brunwick. The 1.5-mile loop hike through the Mapleton Preserve is free and welcome to all. For more…
-
St. Stan’s to hold New Year’s Day bingo
St. Stanislaus Kostka will hold New Year’s Day Bingo on Jan. 1 at the parish hall, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors open at noon. Bingo begins at 1:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open. For more information, call 732-254-0212.
-
Annual hike through Mapleton Preserve set for Jan. 1
The Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will hold the annual First Day Hike from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Mapleton Preserve, 145 Mapleton Rd., Kingston section of South Brunswick. The walk is free. All are welcome. Dress for the weather. Call 609-683-0483 or visit www.fpnl.org for more information.