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Drop in Bullying at Bedminster School, Gold Medals for Swimmers Top Local News

Here are the week's top stories on the Bernardsville-Bedminster Patch.

Bullying Incidents Fall Dramatically At Bedminster School

A drop in harrassment and bullying complaints at the Bedminster Township Public School attributed to greater awareness. But former school employee urges school district to bring back school receptionist for security reasons.

Bernardsville Responds to COAH Attempt to Take $1M from Housing Fund

For the third time within a year, Bernardsville Borough will send the state Council on Affordable Housing a resolution stating how the municipality intends to use almost $1 million in funds collected from developers in previous years for the specific purpose of providing affordable housing in the borough.

'Green Ribbon' Bedwell and Bernards High Schools to be Toured by U.S. Department of Education

Green Ribbon status earned by both Bedwell Elementary School and Bernards High School from both the state and U.S. Department of Education have resulted in representatives from both saying they want to tour the school buildings in Bernardsville on Aug. 13.

Wall of Honor Nomination Coming Up at Bernards High School

At this point, the date is set for Aug. 15 for deadlines to nominate the name or names of the first "Wall of Honor" honorees for an exhibit to be established later this year at Bernards High School.

Bernardsville Swimmers Collect Gold Medals at Meet of Champions

The Bernardsville Pool has long been known for having a strong swim team, and this year's swimmers came through at last weekend's Meet of Champions event with 11 teams. The 10 and under swim event also was scheduled at the Bernardsville Pool off Seney Drive last Saturday.

Forbes House on Market, Flipped SUV Rescue Top Local News for July 

The house that recalls the days when billionaire publisher Malcolm Forbes held fabulous parties there is on the market — and readers also were interested in the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department's quick rescue of a driver from an SUV that had rolled over on I-78.

        

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