Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Township Committee General Election 2025: Jill Gomez
Candidate Jill Gomez shares why she is running for election on the Hillsborough Township Committee in 2025.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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Bridgewater|News|
Dog Found In 'Very Rough Shape' On Road In Bridgewater
The dog is currently being treated at an emergency facility, said the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
50 Domestic Violence Calls, 9 Arrests In Basking Ridge In 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the years:
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Large Power Outage Impacting Basking Ridge, Bernardsville
More than 4,000 customers are without power on Wednesday, according to JCP&L.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Temporary Fix At Hillsborough Railroad Crossings Following Complaints
Norfolk Southern is expected to finish replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough by early November.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ ANCHOR Checks Are Rolling Out: Here's How To Check Your Rebate Status
Millions of dollars in tax rebate checks are being sent out to eligible New Jersey residents. Didn't get yours? Check your status:
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Bridgewater|News|
Avoid Chimney Rock Road Due To Downed Wires In Bridgewater
Bridgewater Police sent out an alert on Wednesday morning.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Fall Fun Guide 2025: Scarecrow Fest, Howl-O-Ween, Trunk Or Treat
As the temperature finally begins to feel like the fall season, there are plenty of fall fun to be had in Hillsborough:
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Bridgewater|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested In Death Of Trucker On I-78 In Readington
Antoni E. Xicay Mazariegos, 24, of Nanuet, NY, was drunk when he hit and killed a man standing outside his truck on I-78: PD.
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Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Suspicious Masked Man Wearing Goggles Arrested In Bernardsville
Multiple residents reported the man's suspicious behavior, including shining a flashlight into people's vehicles, said police.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Peapack & Gladstone Police Awarded Donation From DePaço Foundation
The donation is to be allocated for the purchase of a new police vehicle.
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Bridgewater|News|
School Start Times Hotly Debated At Bridgewater-Raritan Meeting
Students and parents shared mixed opinions on the new school start times proposed for the 2026-27 school year.
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Manville, NJ|News|
Tina Breen Announces Candidacy For Re-Election To Manville Board of Education
Tina Breen, current President of the Manville Board of Education, shares why she is seeking re-election in November.
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
21-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit By Car, Injured At Route 22 Intersection In North Plainfield
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital following the crash on Tuesday morning.
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Bridgewater|News|
'Unexpected Evacuation' At Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
The school district sent out an email to parents about the evacuation on Tuesday.
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Bridgewater|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Bridgewater This Fall
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week to put you in the fall spirit. Perfect timing for pumpkin picking:
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Basking Ridge This Fall
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week to put you in the fall spirit. Perfect timing for pumpkin picking:
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Hillsborough This Fall
Temperatures are expected to cool down this week to put you in the fall spirit. Perfect timing for pumpkin picking:
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge Seniors Spread Comfort, Joy To Those In Need Through 'Hearts For Healing'
Hasini Namburi and Mayank Jadhav launched "Heart For Healing" to spread healthcare awareness through interactions with individuals in need.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
2 Somerset County Football Players Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant Award'
James Renz of Bernards High School and Vito Macrogliese of Immaculata High School were both nominated for the "Heart of a Giant Award."
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