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🌱 Patch AM: Sewer Fees Will Not Increase For 8th Year In A Row In Basking Ridge

Make time for HMH's Carrier Clinic - Virtual Hospitality Hiring Event on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

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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:

  • Basking Ridge sewer bills stay flat for the eighth straight year
  • Which Verdi classic is coming live to Basking Ridge this February?

Also on today's calendar: HMH's Carrier Clinic - Virtual Hospitality Hiring Event and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; morning rain, temps: high: 56, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sewer Fees Will Not Increase For 8th Year In A Row In Basking Ridge (patch.com) — Basking Ridge residents can count on another year without a sewer fee hike, as Bernards Township is keeping the residential rate at $500 for the eighth straight year. Local officials credit careful, pay-as-you-go budgeting and delayed projects until funding is secured, helping hold the line on costs despite broader price increases.
   

• Light Opera of New Jersey presents "Rigoletto" at The Sieminski Theater (newjerseystage.com) — Basking Ridge residents can catch Verdi’s powerful opera Rigoletto at the Sieminski Theater on February 7–8, 2026, with full orchestra and chorus. Presented by Light Opera of New Jersey, the traditional production promises soaring melodies, gripping drama, and an accessible way to experience world-class opera close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Manning Gross Massenburg LLP posted a job opening for Legal Administrative Assistant in Basking Ridge. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member - Crew (2475 - Basking Ridge) in Basking Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Jaxson Dart dating buzz grows after Marissa Ayers rocks Giants shirt (fanbuzz.com)
  • Boys fencing: Wins leaders per weapon through Dec. 16 (nj.com)
  • Raritan Hires Two Part-Time Recreation Staff (tapinto.net)

Morristown

  • Morris Co. Tour Company Took Millions In Illicit COVID Relief Funds (patch.com)
  • Morristown Tour Company Took Millions In Illicit COVID Relief Funds (patch.com)

Ok Basking Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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