Bridgewater|News|
Driver Crashes Into Pole, Topples Wires Onto Route 202 In Bridgewater
The crash caused Route 202 to close for several hours on Saturday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
$519K In Purchases, Upgrades For Hillsborough DPW, Police
Purchases include remodeling the police department to allow space for female officers, new DPW vehicles, and 4 new police vehicles.
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Bridgewater|News|
Later Start Times For Primary, High Schools Proposed In Bridgewater-Raritan
The Bridgewater-Raritan school district is looking to choose between two options for school start times for the 2026-27 school year.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
E-Bike Concerns Raised At Basking Ridge Parks, Township Issues Safety Warning
The public should contact police if they see e-bike users in Township parks, pathways exceeding 20mph, or driving in an unsafe manner.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
15 Bridgewater-Raritan Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
14 Ridge Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
8 Hillsborough Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Fighter Jet Fires Flares After 6 Planes Violate Airspace Over Trump’s NJ Golf Course
The Temporary Flight Restriction was issued on Saturday and Sunday for the airspace over Bedminster during President Donald Trump's visit.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Rock Brook School Expands Summer Programming To Promote Inclusion, Fitness, And Real-World Skills
Rock Brook School and Impact Training teamed up to offer kids a community-based fitness program tailored to their needs.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Saint James Varsity Exerts Early Season Dominance at Cherokee
SJS boys and girls outperform the field at New Jersey’s largest early season meet.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County To Hold Household Hazardous Waste Event In Branchburg On Saturday
The Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management is holding its free drop-off event for residents.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
5 Eagle Scouts Honored By Hillsborough Township Committee
Mayor John Ciccarelli honored the Scouts on Tuesday: Zion Montes, Neel Chauhan, Dashiel Workman, Liam Roarty, and Athithya Gounder.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
Flight Restrictions Issued Ahead Of Trump's Bedminster Visit This Weekend
President Trump is expected to stay in Bedminster from Friday through Sunday. Locals should prepare for traffic delays, flight restrictions.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge, Pingry Battle To Scoreless Tie In Home Opener
The Ridge HS Varsity Field Hockey team delivered a gutsy performance in their first home game of the season, battling The Pingry School.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough High Girls Soccer Team Scores A Goal For Neighbors In Need
Hillsborough High School Girls Soccer Team manned a food drive on Sept. 6 for Feeding Hands Food Pantry.
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Bridgewater|News|
62-Foot-High Digital Billboard Proposed To Be Erected On Route 202 In Raritan
The Raritan Planning Board is expected to hear the application by IAAT Services LLC at its Sept. 24 meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
275-Year-Old Historic English Farm Honored By Bernards Township
A proclamation was presented to English Farm for recognition as Bernards Township’s Longest Continuously Operating Business.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Political Violence Crackdown: New NJ Law Could Toughen Penalties
Senator Douglas Steinhardt said he plans to introduce the bill following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township Board Of Education Candidate Forum: 2025 Election
There are four candidates running for the three, three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Oven Fire Sparks In Bridgewater Home
Volunteer firefighters, police, and EMTs responded to the fire on Thursday in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township.
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