🌱 Patch AM: How Bernards Township’s first Democratic mayor could shape Basking Ridge in 2026

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bernards Township’s first Democratic mayor could shape Basking Ridge in 2026

Also on today's calendar: WEBINAR.Learn About Wills,Living Trusts and Nursing Home Assets Protection and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 34.
• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic Night in Bernards Township: First Democratic Mayor Ever Selected (tapinto.net) — Bernards Township, based in Basking Ridge, has selected Ana Duarte McCarthy as its first-ever Democratic mayor, marking a historic political shift for the community. She’ll lead the Township Committee through 2026, focusing on infrastructure, safety, economic development, and community services while emphasizing collaboration and resident engagement.
   

📸 Around Basking Ridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Basking Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 13

• WEBINAR.Learn About Wills,Living Trusts and Nursing Home Assets Protection
  webinar,
  9:00 am

Thursday January 22

• Middle School Open House
  The Willow School, 1150 Pottersville Rd, Bedminster
  8:15 am

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Other local events

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

Friday January 16

• Troubadour Concerts: Double Feature - Connor Garvey and Becca Stevens
  21 Normandy Heights Rd , Morristown
  7:30 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

Wednesday January 21

• January Daytime Book Discussion
  Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Bernards
  11:00 am
• Kindergarten Preview
  The Willow School , 1150 Pottersville Rd , Bedminster
  2:00 pm

Friday January 23

• Troubdour: Double Feature - Eleanor & Dario and Jon Hayes
  21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ
  7:30 pm

Monday January 26

• Virtual: Super Bowl Half Time Shows, with Gil Harel
  BernardsLibrary.org
  7:00 pm

Saturday February 7

• Saturday Stories @ Bernards Township Library
  Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Basking Ridge
  10:30 am

📣 Basking Ridge Shout Outs!

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• Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — 908-222-0070
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• Ridgedale Wealth Management Group – James Hofmann — (973) 534-8014
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Light Opera of New Jersey Announces —Denise Szabo Read on Patch
• Light Opera of New Jersey Appoints Susan Speidel —Denise Szabo Read on Patch

• I just had a stroke and my condo needs to be cleaned.
  Maybe once a month or once every two weeks. I have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Does anyone know someone who does this economically? I live in… (Nextdoor Church Street to 78)
• Our 13 year old pit wandered off early this morning.
  We think he is probably hiding and may have passed away. If you live off of 611 in the area of frost hollow please check your property. https:/… (Nextdoor Downtown)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Bernardsville. Apply here.
• LanceSoft posted a job opening for Material Handler in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

• $1.5M Water Infrastructure Upgrade to Begin in Bernardsville (tapinto.net)
• See These Winning Winter Activities In Mendham/Chester (patch.com)
• Neptune Township: Committee Meeting 1/11/26 (tapinto.net)

Morristown

• High School Student Doing Laundry Among Those Detained In Morris Co. ICE Raid (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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