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🌱 Patch AM: Pool Fees Will Not Increase For 2026 In Bernards Township

Coming up: Christmas Concert on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

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Cheers Basking Ridge! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bernards pool freezes 2026 rates and adds new caregiver discounts
  • How one Basking Ridge firefighter reached 50 years of service
  • How did Pingry fare against New Jersey’s top swim powerhouse?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Concert and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, temps: high: 39, low: 25.
  • Sunday: Colder with snow, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Pool Fees Will Not Increase For 2026 In Bernards Township (patch.com) — Basking Ridge residents can plan ahead for summer knowing Bernards Township pool membership fees will stay the same in 2026, with detailed rates set for residents and non-residents. New discounted caregiver pass options are now available for seniors and adults with disabilities, and early-bird pricing plus guest credits reward those who join by March 31.
   

• Basking Ridge Firefighter Honored For 50 Years Of Service (patch.com) — A longtime volunteer with the Basking Ridge Fire Company has been officially honored for 50 years of service protecting the community. Local, county, state, and federal officials all recognized Mike Delgado’s decades of leadership, late-night calls, and work on town traditions. Officials also stressed how rare such long-term volunteer commitment has become in Bernards Township.
   

• Despite missing All-State swimmers, No. 1 Bridgewater-Raritan rolls past No. 7 Pingry (nj.com subscription) — A top-ranked boys swim showdown with strong local ties saw No. 1 Bridgewater-Raritan roll past No. 7 Pingry, whose home pool is at Pingry School in Basking Ridge. Despite missing two All-State stars away at a national meet, Bridgewater-Raritan dominated with depth, sweeping multiple events and winning 115-55. Local fans can expect more detailed results and reactions to follow.
   

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  • IVIRMA Global posted a job opening for Billing Payments Coordinator - Hybrid in Basking Ridge. Apply here.
  • Footprint Retail Services posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Basking Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernards

  • Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Returning All-State & All-Group athletes (nj.com)

Bernardsville

  • Giants star Jaxson Dart has date night with Marissa Ayers amid Alix Earle rumors (pagesix.com)
  • PLAYBILLDER Spotlight: At This High School, a Ticket to Arsenic and Old Lace Also Gets You a Ticket to a Football Game (playbill.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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