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What's up Bernardsville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What sparked a defamation lawsuit inside the Somerset Hills school board?
• How will Bernardsville residents be affected by the renewed shared court?

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve Grand Gala at Ryland Inn and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
• Thursday: Cold; a few morning flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Somerset Hills board president sues another board member. Here's why (mycentraljersey.com) — In Bernardsville, the president of the Somerset Hills Board of Education has filed a civil lawsuit against a fellow board member, alleging defamation and harassment tied to board meetings and emails. The suit claims the other member’s comments and messages caused emotional and reputational harm and interfered with the president’s ability to serve the district and community.
   

• Basking Ridge Renews Shared Court Agreement With 3 Neighboring Towns (patch.com) — Bernardsville will continue sharing a municipal court with Bernards Township, Bedminster, and Peapack-Gladstone under a renewed agreement running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. This deal keeps court facilities, judges, staff, and security consolidated, which can affect where and how Bernardsville residents handle municipal court matters.
   

📸 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

Saturday January 10

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 1

• The Sr Center is CLOSED in Observance of New Year’s
  Township of Bridgewater , 100 Commons Way , Bridgewater

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

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🗞 Nearby News

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Morristown

• These 5 Morristown Bars Are Ringing In The New Year (patch.com)
• New ICE Facility Proposed In Morris County Sparks Backlash (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

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