🌱 Patch AM: Were you near Tuesday’s serious Mt. Airy Road crash?

Cheers Bernardsville! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you near Tuesday’s serious Mt. Airy Road crash?

Also on today's calendar: Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds breaking and breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 35, low: 22.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 36 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Investigation Underway Following Serious Three-Vehicle Crash on Mt. Airy Road (tapinto.net) — A Bernardsville resident was involved in a serious three-vehicle crash on Mt. Airy Road near the I-287 ramp, leaving another driver in critical condition. Bernards Township police and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office are still investigating and asking witnesses to share any photos, videos, or information that could clarify what happened.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bernardsville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 2

• Five Things You Must Know About Estate Planning After 65 (Online)
  Online,
  2:30 pm

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Other local events

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

Saturday January 10

• NJ Audubon: Digital Photography Workshop V: Digital Editing 2
  11 Hardscrabble Rd , Bernardsville
  1:00 pm
• NJ Audubon: Winter Wonder Walk
  11 Hardscrabble Rd , Bernardsville
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Meadowbrook Day Camp to Host Open House on January 11, 2026
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp , 73 E Valley Brook Rd , Washington Township
  11:00 am
• NJ Audubon: Sunday Afternoon Bird Walk
  New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary , 11 Hardscrabble Rd , Bernardsville
  1:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Far Hills Country Day School Family Music Class
  Far Hills Country Day School , 697 US-202 , Far Hills
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Parsippany High School (Home)
  West Morris Mendham High School , Gymnasium -- Main , Mendham
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Parsippany High School (Home)
  West Morris Mendham High School , Gymnasium -- Main , Mendham
  6:00 pm

Monday January 5

• 6:00 pm Borough Council Reorganization & Regular Meeting
  Borough of Far Hills , 6 Prospect Street , Far Hills
• Basketball: Boys Freshmen vs. West Morris Central (Home)
  West Morris Mendham High School , Gymnasium -- Main , Mendham
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bernardsville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Basking Ridge

• Toast 2026 With These Three Festive Cocktails From Chef Guddia Singh (tapinto.net)
• Police And Fire News In Bridgewater: Most-Viewed Articles Of 2025 (patch.com)
• Active Shooter Training Conducted By Police At Bernards Township Schools (patch.com)

Bedminster

• House Judiciary Committee releases 255-page transcript of Jack Smith's deposition (wset.com)

Bridgewater

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 just lost interest.
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