🌱 Patch AM: How Bernardsville residents can shape future local health programs in minutes

Hi there, Bernardsville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Bernardsville residents can shape future local health programs in minutes
• Why Bernardsville volunteers rushed to a major Peapack barn fire

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, spotty drizzle, temps: high: 43, low: 22.
• Friday: Colder; afternoon snow, 1-2", with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bernards Township Health Department Launches ‘Voices for Health' Community Survey (tapinto.net) — Bernardsville residents are being asked to weigh in on local health needs through the Bernards Township Health Department’s “Voices for Health” survey, open until Jan. 5, 2026. You can complete it online or pick up paper copies at the Bernardsville public library, helping shape future health education, screenings, and prevention programs serving your town and neighboring communities.
   

• Barn Fire Ignites Drawing Firefighters From Across Somerset County (patch.com) — Bernardsville firefighters joined multiple volunteer crews from across Somerset County to battle a barn fire on Willow Avenue in Peapack Monday afternoon, staying on scene for hours. The blaze drew extensive fire, EMS, and police support, and local departments are using the incident to highlight their need for new volunteers from communities like Bernardsville.
   

📸 Around Bernardsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bernardsville

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Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn
  Ryland Inn - Landmark Tavern, Weddings & Events , 115 Old Hwy 28 , Readington Township
  9:00 am

Saturday January 3

• NJ Audubon: Happy New Year Hike at Hawk Rise
  1811 Lower Rd , Linden
  9:00 am
• NJ Audubon: Youth Birding Hike
  New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary , 11 Hardscrabble Rd , Bernardsville
  12:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Far Hills Country Day School The Falcon's Learning Nest Classes
  Far Hills Country Day School , 697 US-202 , Far Hills
  9:00 am

📣 Bernardsville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Children & Family Service — Hilltop Church
  20 Hilltop Rd , Mendham
  9:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• The Sr Center is CLOSED in Observance of Christmas
  Township of Bridgewater , 100 Commons Way , Bridgewater
• Borough Offices Closed for Holiday
  Borough of Far Hills , 6 Prospect Street , Far Hills
• Holistic Natural Recovery
  Community in Crisis , 9 Church St , Bernardsville
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Babies and Books @ Mendham Borough Library
  Mendham Borough Library , 10 Hilltop Rd , Mendham
  10:30 am
• New Jersey Ballet - The Nutcracker
  South Street Theater Co Inc , 100 South St , Morristown
  6:00 pm
• Live Music at Inhouse
  Inhouse Restaurant and Bar , 606 Hope-Johnsonburg Rd , Frelinghuysen Township
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Randolph (Home)
  Mennen Sports Arena
  6:15 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gary's Wine & Marketplace posted a job opening for Gourmet/Deli Team Member | Full-Time in Bernardsville. Apply here.
• Sunrise Senior Living posted a job opening for Activities Assistant-2 in Basking Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bernardsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Basking Ridge

• There's Still Time To See The 47th Festival Of Trees In Somerset County (patch.com)

Warren

• Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found In Warren Middle School Bathroom (patch.com)

Ok Bernardsville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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