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Morning Basking Ridge! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Basking Ridge’s renewed shared court deal affect local taxpayers?
  • Were you near Mt. Airy Road during this serious three-car crash?

Also on today's calendar: Virtual: Honey Bees and Beekeeping and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 35 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, p.m. flurries, temps: high: 31, low: 28.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basking Ridge Renews Shared Court Agreement with Three Neighboring Towns (tapinto.net) — Bernards Township, based in Basking Ridge, has renewed its shared municipal court agreements with Bernardsville, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone, keeping Basking Ridge as the host court. Officials say the deal helps control costs, streamline court operations, and maintain consistent, professional services for residents across all four towns in the coming contractual period.
   

• Driver Critically Injured In 3-Car Crash In Basking Ridge (patch.com) — A serious three-car crash on Mt. Airy Road at the I-287 entrance in Basking Ridge left the driver of a Honda Civic in critical condition and another driver injured. Bernards Township Police and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating and asking anyone who saw the collision or has information to contact them or use the county tip lines.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday January 4
  • January 2026
    Princeton Country Club , 1 Wheeler Way , Princeton
    12:00 pm
  • Jersey Jazz LIVE! Julius Tolentino & The Next Wave
    Madison Borough, NJ Calendar , 10 Kings Rd , Madison
    3:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • FIDDLER PROD MEETING 7:00PM
    Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre 78 Winans Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
  • WILD 3:00PM - 5:15
    Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre 78 Winans Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

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  • Hello - Looking for recommendations for bathroom remodel local contractors.
    Please also provide a few references. Would love to hear from happy customers rather than contractors please. Thank you! (Nextdoor Stonehouse Rd)
  • For sale.
    Call me for details. 270k miles with brand New engine. 3 rows. HITCH. Back up cameras heated and cooling seats - Bose surround sound. Two tvs. new… (Nextdoor Oak Ridge Rd/Mt Airy)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Pugh matches season-high as Bound Brook gets back on track -- Girls basketball recap (nj.com)

Bridgewater

  • Bridgewater Scouts Offer 9th Annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up & Recycling (patch.com)
  • Winter Sowing Workshop Offered By Somerset County Rutgers Master Gardeners (patch.com)
  • This high school wrestling coach beat cancer, then made program history (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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