Municipal Budget, Primaries Top Local News

Mount Airy Road Reopens After Almost Three Months

The stretch of Mount Airy Road that has been closed for three months finally reopened this week.

Local Police Warn Drivers to Put Cell Phones Down

Bernardsville Police said they will be working with the Somerset County Prosecutors Office to support the “Put It Down 2013” campaign.

Former Jets GM Tannenbaum, With New Job, Continues YMCA Involvement 

Former N.Y. Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum announced that the deadline has been extended for those YMCA members who want to apply for his family’s scholarship.

Bedminster Solar Ordinance Still Being Written

The township committee is still working on rewriting the ordinance with more restrictions and options for solar panels.

PBA Pact, Health Insurance Costs Hike Bedminster Budget

Residents will see an increase of $29.32 in their municipal taxes for 2013 in a proposed $10.5 million budget.

Two Republicans File for Bernardsville Council, But Democrat Doesn't Qualify 

Two Republican candidates have filed to run in the November elections, but the Democratic candidate did not turn in his petition in time to qualify for the June primaries.

Pane, Santucci Running for Re-election in Bedminster

Republican incumbents Bernie Pane and Staci Santucci will run for committee in November, against Democrats Basil Scaperdas and Laura Riley.

Bedminster Lagging in Academic Performance 

Bedminster students are lagging behind their peer group in academic performance, according to test scores released from the state.