Carteret Health and Recreation

11/13/2025

11/06/2025

THIS JUST IN!
Your Carteret Professional Firefighters just got a call from the man himself in the North Pole, Santa is coming to Carteret! On the evenings of December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, keep an eye out as we es**rt Santa down your street for all the children to see!

December 2nd Santa will be driving throughout recycling zones 1, 2, 3 and Bristol Station Apartments!

December 3rd Santa will be driving throughout recycling zones 4 & 5, as well as the Abbi Road and Emily Lane apartments!

December 4th Santa will be driving throughout recycling zones 6, 7 & 8!

Santa will begin his travels at 530pm each night, and a link will be provided on this page to follow Santa on his journey using the GLYMPSE app.

We are very excited to carry on this tradition and es**rt Santa through our wonderful borough. Please stay tuned for updates and share this post!

11/03/2025

🔗Visit NJ211.org and click on “Food” to find food pantries and soup kitchens near you.

11/03/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the US. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/lung/

11/03/2025

Now is the time to take action. Volunteer, attend events, share your story, or advocate for change — there are so many ways YOU can join the fight to end diabetes this . 💪 Learn more at diabetes.org/adm.

11/02/2025

11/01/2025

Friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend and we return to Standard Time.

10/31/2025

that child pedestrian injuries are more likely to happen on Halloween than any other day of the year? Follow these tips to keep your children safe this Halloween! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TS8mf1

10/31/2025

Early detection, screening, and regular mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early and before it can spread. Talk to your health care provider about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you and how often your should have them.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/index.html

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

The deadline to apply is October 31

There’s still time to apply for the 2024 tax year ANCHOR benefits. Check your status or apply online at propertytaxrelief.nj.gov .

10/29/2025

Although SNAP benefits are pausing, children and families are still automatically eligible to receive free school meals.

If you are not currently enrolled but need to receive free school meals, visit here: https://nj.gov/foodsecurity/our-work/initiatives/

To locate local pantries, scan the QR code below or visit: https://nj211.org/

Pantry lists and more information on TEFAP are also available on the NJDA website: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/fn/fooddistrib/foodpurchaseprogram.shtml