Here is The Jersey Bee’s top news for New Jersey for the week ending Oct. 9, 2026.
TOP NEWS
Individuals ages 17+ must register by Oct. 13 to vote in the general election, scheduled for Nov. 3. Eligible individuals can register to vote online or in-person at a local election office. Voter registration status, ways to register, and polling information are available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections
PATH will replace train tracks on the Newark-World Trade Center line between Harrison and Journal Square in late 2027. Work will be completed on four sections of the track that have deteriorated, including rails, ties, ballast, and the third rail, which supplies power. The track is also PATH’s only above-ground route and has been worn down from weather and storm damage.
NJ Advance Media
New Jersey residents can share feedback on environmental justice needs in a webinar with the state Department of Environmental Protection on Oct. 14. It begins at 5 p.m. and will be led by the DEP’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council, which integrates environmental justice into programs, policies, and activities across the state. People can register to provide public comment by Oct. 12. Written comments accepted through Oct. 31 by emailing environmentaljustice@dep.nj.gov. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
New Jersey residents can attend an open house with the state Department of Environmental Protection on Oct. 17 discussing the Liberty State Park Revitalization Program in Jersey City. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr. Attendees can share input and ask questions. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
