Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Road Reopened After Water Main Break In Basking Ridge
Somerset County Public Safety sent out an alert about the break around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Repair Work Expected Next 4 Days In Basking Ridge
Repairs on S Finley Avenue are expected to begin on Tuesday in Bernards Township.
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Bridgewater|News|
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Train Tracks, Route 202 In Bridgewater
The fire caused delays to the Raritan Valley Train Line on Monday.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Large Police Prescence Due To Investigation In Peapack & Gladstone
Police issued the warning around 4 p.m. on Monday.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
'It's A Mess,' Hillsborough Mayor Says Of Railroad Crossing Project
Norfolk Southern is currently replacing the rails at four crossings in Hillsborough, which has received criticism in the Township.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Living Room Fire Sparks At Hillsborough Apartment Building
Volunteer firefighters worked quickly to stop the fire from spreading to other units in the building on Monday.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
9 Families Homeless After NJ Fire, Possible Arson Being Investigated: Report
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a 3-alarm fire that impacted 9 families and damaged several homes on Sunday: Report.
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Bridgewater|News|
Garage Fire Ignites, Firefighters Prevent Spread To Bridgewater Home
Volunteer firefighters used three different water lines to suppress the fire in the garage on Saturday night.
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Bridgewater|News|
Domestic Violence, DWI, Drug Related Arrests Reported In Raritan
Raritan Borough Police released its blotter for September:
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
2 Motorcyclists Ejected After Crashing Into SUV On Route 22 In North Plainfield
Both motorcyclists were taken to Robert Johnson New Brunswick Trauma Center on Sunday.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Search For Missing Man Expands Into Somerset County
Thomas Mauch, 34, of Berkeley Heights, was last seen early Friday morning.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Neighbor Saves Rabbi From Assault In Broad Daylight, Bergen County Police Say
"Let me be clear — antisemitism is hateful, it’s dangerous, and it’s absolutely unacceptable," said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County To Hold First Saturday And E-Waste Recycling Events
Residents can safely drop off unwanted recyclables and dispose of electronic waste at the First Saturday and E-Waste Drop-Off events.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
E-Bike, Scooter Safety Tips Offered By Bernards Township Police
As more electric bikes are seen on Township roads, Bernards Township police officers remind residents of the laws surrounding them.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Police Sergeant From Somerset County Forged, Tried To Get Friend's Tickets Dismissed: PD
Yolanda Holmes, 44, of Somerset, is a police sergeant in Essex County who was charged with forgery and tampering with public records.
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Bridgewater|News|
Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault On Cop In Bound Brook: Prosecutor
Eric J. Troyer was named the Fugitive of the Month for October 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Among Best School Districts In NJ, New Ranking Says
Niche recently released its list for the 2026 Best School Districts in America.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Among Best School Districts In NJ, New Ranking Says
Niche recently released its list for the 2026 Best School Districts in America.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township Among Best School Districts In NJ, New Ranking Says
Locally, Bernards Township once again ranks as the best school district in Somerset County, according to Niche.
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Bridgewater|News|
I-78 Lane Closures For 4 Days For Bridge Replacement Project In Somerset County
The two left lanes on I-78 West are scheduled to be closed beginning on Friday in Bedminster and Bridgewater.
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