🌱 Patch AM: Community Health Survey Deadline Extended By Bernards Township Health Department

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In today's newsletter:

• Share your voice in Basking Ridge’s community health survey
• Ridge fencer from Basking Ridge hits rare 100-win milestone

Also on today's calendar: Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain from late morning on, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 44, low: 27.
• Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community Health Survey Deadline Extended By Bernards Township Health Department (patch.com) — Residents in Basking Ridge and neighboring towns are being urged to complete the Bernards Township Health Department’s extended Community Health Survey, now open through Jan. 20. The anonymous survey, available online and on paper in Basking Ridge and area libraries, will shape future health education, disease prevention programs, and public health services for local communities.
   

• Ridge Fencer Charlotte Liu Captures 100th Win (patch.com) — Basking Ridge’s Ridge High School is celebrating senior epee fencer and co-captain Charlotte Liu, who just earned her 100th career dual win and now stands at 101–26. Her strong 10–2 season record helps power Ridge’s 4–1 team as they head into the Santelli tournament seeking a deep run.
   

📸 Around Basking Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Basking Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 13

• Webinar. Learn about wills,Living Trust and Nursing Home Asset Protection
  5 Mountain Blvd ,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Charity Pancake Breakfast!
  22 S Finley Ave , Bernards
  9:00 am
• Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale-Soft Seating too!
  Grand Avenue , Grand Ave , North Brunswick Township
  9:30 am
• Family Fun - mr. RAY in Concert!
  Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Bernards
  10:30 am
• 5 Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online)
  Online
  11:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Friends of Great Swamp NWR January Second Sunday Program
  Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge , 32 Pleasant Plains Rd
  1:30 pm
• Family Card Games @ Bernards Township Library
  Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Basking Ridge
  1:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Virtual: Start the New Year with Meditation
  BernardsLibrary.org
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• CHS Winter Concert @ RHS PAC
  Cedar Hill Elementary School , 100 Peachtree Road , Basking Ridge
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 20

• iPad and iPhone Basics
  Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Bernards
  2:00 pm
• Virtual: The Adventures of Ben Franklin - a one-man show with J.T. Turner
  BernardsLibrary.org
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gary's Wine & Marketplace posted a job opening for Stock Associate - Part Time in Bernardsville. Apply here.
• Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Mendham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

• Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Bernardsville (patch.com)

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