Carly Baldwin

5 days ago | patch.com | Carly Baldwin

SECAUCUS, NJ — The latest marijuana dispensary to open in Secaucus, located at 30 Wood Avenue, plans to open this summer. The pot shop is called Illicit Gardens and they announced here on their website they are planning a summer opening. It may be the end of June or July, a representative from the company told Patch Friday. They need to get final approval from the state before opening. Illicit Gardens is located directly behind Meadowlands Plaza hotel and La Reggia.

5 days ago | patch.com | Carly Baldwin

SECAUCUS, NJ — Secaucus Police charged two 17-year-old men from Newark with stealing a BMW M3 and an Audi Q7 from an Arn Terrace home on April 16, the police department announced Friday in a press release. At 11:46 p.m. on that date, a Wednesday, Secaucus Police received a 911 call from an Arn Terrace resident who stated that he just witnessed his neighbor’s cars stolen from their driveway.

5 days ago | patch.com | Carly Baldwin

PISCATAWAY, NJ — Step back in time and celebrate the stories that shaped our nation at Middlesex County’s annual History Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 17 at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway. East Jersey Old Town Village is Middlesex County’s preserved town from the 1700 and 1800s, with historic buildings and actors in period dress. This FREE, family-friendly event brings history to life with historical reenactments, hands-on activities and interactive performances.

5 days ago | patch.com | Carly Baldwin

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — A fourth grader at McDivitt Elementary School in Old Bridge just won the 2025 "Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs" contest, held by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. The fourth grader is Madison Gunsch, of Old Bridge. Madison designed a winning bookmark that reminds children not to do drugs. She actually shares the winning title with Adrian Camilo, a student at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Jamesburg.

5 days ago | patch.com | Carly Baldwin

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Monmouth County Park System will host a Native Plant Workshop & Exchange on Saturday, May 17 at Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Gardeners are also invited to attend a free lecture from 9:15-10:15 a.m. discussing using native plants in your landscape. Space for the lecture is limited.