Here is The Jersey Bee’s top news for New Jersey for the week ending Oct. 16, 2026.
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TOP NEWS
Medicare’s open enrollment period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. People can join, leave, or switch to another plan. Coverage begins Jan. 1, 2027. Add to 📅.
Medicare
“The Fair Share Model: What States Are Learning About Housing Targets” webinar planned with Housing and Neighborhood Development Services on Oct. 22. It begins at 2 p.m. Housing policy leaders and advocates will discuss ways statewide requirements can increase housing, combat exclusionary zoning, and promote more equitable growth.Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Housing and Neighborhood Development Services
Clean Ocean Action, a non-profit organization based in Long Branch, seeks volunteers to participate in its “Beach Sweep,” scheduled for Oct. 24. Volunteers clean beaches from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. across 80+ locations. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Clean Ocean Action
Eligible N.J. homeowners and renters must apply to the state’s ANCHOR program by Nov. 2 to receive tax relief payments of up to $1,500, depending on their income. Applications are available online.
NorthJersey.com
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission is using a 48-foot boat designed to roam the lower Passaic River, collect debris, and offload it at a PVSC-owned dock in North Arlington. The boat can carry up to 5,000 pounds of garbage. It is meant to help keep the river free of floating garbage as debris continues to enter the stream from changing tides, stormwater runoff, and other factors, according to the PVSC.
Patch-Newark
New Jersey residents and visitors can explore the state’s film trail. It shows locations where movie and show productions were filmed throughout N.J. People can submit additional filming locations to be considered for future trails on VisitNJ.org. The film trail will be featured in the state’s 2027 official travel guide.
NJ Advance Media
