Carteret Health and Recreation

04/12/2026

Join Mayor Dan Reiman on NEXT SATURDAY from 11 AM - 2 PM for our 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Carteret Park!

Bring the entire family for fun, food trucks, live music, and learn about the Adopt-a-Park Program!

To register for Earth Day Park Clean-Up and get more event information, contact Bob Makin at 732-541-3835 or email him at makinb@carteret.net

04/12/2026

It's ok not to be ok 🫤 🙁 🙃 🙂 Help is available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use.

❤️ Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/11/2026

The Middlesex County Center for Empowerment, alongside the Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition of Middlesex County, invites residents to a special community event in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) during April. The event will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., located at The Heldrich Hotel, 101 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

This is a time dedicated to raising awareness of sexual violence and abuse, increasing support for survivors, and strengthening prevention. With April 2026 marking 25 years of SAAM, this free event will reflect on how far the movement has come and how we can move forward, together, creating a safer and supportive community for everyone. It will include speakers, performers, and vendors as well as food and refreshments. The event will be provided in both English and Spanish.

04/11/2026

Flyers outlining the range of programs and supports available through Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County (JFS). They welcome opportunities to collaborate and to connect individuals and families with the resources they may need.

04/11/2026

that applying for WIC can be done in a few simple steps? Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omMhSV

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

CALLING ALL YARD SALE PARTICIPANTS!

The Borough of Carteret Spring Town-Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Register by EMAILING RecDept@Carteret.Net. Please indicate your name, address, phone number, and date(s) you would like to participate.

Yard sale times are up to the discretion of each participant. Signage cannot be posted on poles around town.
Rain Dates:
Saturday, May 30, 2026, and Sunday, May 31, 2026.
(Registration will not open back up if the rain dates are utilized.)
Registration begins March 30, 2026.
Register no later than May 8, 2026.
Final list will be posted May 12, 2026.

04/07/2026

Calling all cancer survivor and caregivers: we want to hear from you! Complete the NJ Cancer Survivorship Survey to share what information, resources, and support matter most to you. Answers are anonymous and will guide our future planning. bit.ly/NJCancerSurvivorshipSurvey

03/31/2026

🐾 ATTENTION CARTERET PET OWNERS a message from the Carteret Board of Health🐾

Due to the State of Emergency declared following the February blizzard in New Jersey, the Mayor and Borough Council of Carteret have approved a temporary waiver of late fees for dog and cat license renewals.

📅 Waiver Period:
March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026

During this time, residents will ONLY be required to pay the standard license fee to register their dog or cat. No late penalties will be charged.

🐶🐱 If you have not yet renewed your pet’s license, we encourage you to take advantage of this temporary waiver and register your pet before March 31, 2026.

📞 Questions?
Please contact the Carteret Board of Health at 732-541-3890.

03/28/2026

Join Mayor Dan Reiman on Saturday, April 18th, from 11 AM - 2 PM for our 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration at Carteret Park!

Bring the entire family for fun, food trucks, live music, and learn about the Adopt-a-Park Program!

To register for Earth Day Park Clean-Up and get more event information, contact Bob Makin at 732-541-3835 or email him at makinb@carteret.net

03/28/2026

Carteret Emergency Management is offering First Aid classes through the American Red Cross.

The class will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 PM and last approximately 2.5 hours. It costs $45 and includes a certification card.

Training will take place at the OEM Building at 183 Roosevelt Ave.

Registration is required. To reserve your spot, email oeminfo@carteret.net or call (732) 208-2400. The class size is limited.