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🌱 Patch AM: How Bernardsville volunteers helped battle a major Peapack barn fire
And on the Bernardsville Patch calendar - New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn

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In today's newsletter:
- How Bernardsville volunteers helped battle a major Peapack barn fire
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Bernardsville-Bedminsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bernardsville-Bedminsterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 46 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; afternoon snow, 1-2", temps: high: 30, low: 25.
- Saturday: A little icy mix in the a.m., with a high of 32 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Barn Fire Ignites Drawing Firefighters From Across Somerset County (patch.com) — Bernardsville’s volunteer firefighters and first aid squad were among many Somerset County crews rushing to a barn fire on Willow Avenue in nearby Peapack Monday afternoon, staying on scene for hours. The blaze drew departments from multiple surrounding towns and highlighted how much local emergency services rely on volunteers, with officials urging residents to consider joining their hometown squads.
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📸 Around Bernardsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bernardsville
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- New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn
Ryland Inn - Landmark Tavern, Weddings & Events , 115 Old Hwy 28 , Readington Township
9:00 am - 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 - Far Hills Country Day School The Falcon's Learning Nest Classes
Far Hills Country Day School , 697 US-202 , Far Hills
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Holistic Natural Recovery
Community in Crisis , 9 Church St , Bernardsville
6:00 pm - Babies and Books @ Mendham Borough Library
Mendham Borough Library , 10 Hilltop Rd , Mendham
10:30 am - Live Music at Inhouse
Inhouse Restaurant and Bar , 606 Hope-Johnsonburg Rd , Frelinghuysen Township
6:00 pm - New Jersey Ballet - The Nutcracker
South Street Theater Co Inc , 100 South St , Morristown
6:00 pm - Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Randolph (Home)
Mennen Sports Arena
6:15 pm - La Gala Salsera
BarCode Entertainment Complex , 429 N Broad St , Elizabeth
9:00 pm - Xavier Musketeers at Seton Hall Pirates Women's Basketball
Walsh Gymnasium , 400 S Orange Ave , South Orange Village
1:00 pm - All Ages Storytime @ Bernards Township Library
Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Basking Ridge
10:00 am
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jersey Mike's posted a job opening for Counter Service in Bernardsville. Apply here.
- West Morris Regional High School District posted a job opening for Special Education Teacher (Tenure Track) in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bernardsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Basking Ridge
- Basking Ridge Marks 100th Anniversary of Beloved Christmas Eve Sing (tapinto.net)
- Ridge High School Fencing Emerges As Overall Somerset County Champ (patch.com)
- Outgoing Mayor Janice Fields Leaves Legacy of Community, Compassion and Service (tapinto.net)
Morristown
- Morristown Nonprofit, Restaurant Partner For Student Holiday Celebration (patch.com)
- Morris County-Themed Coloring Book Now Available (patch.com)
Bridgewater
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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