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Superintendent Michael J. Volpe has been named the 2025 national winner of the NASS "Excellence in Safety and Security" award.
The Township Council unanimously voted to approve a 30-year tax abatement program to help a large project move forward on Route 202/206.
"Bringing the authentic flavors of Delhi to NJ has been our dream, and to see it recognized on such a platform means the world to us."
After 3 years of hearings, the Planning Board denied the project proposing to build 2 warehouses/office buildings off Homestead Road.
Faisal Chaudhry, a resident of six years in Basking Ridge, and married father of three children, announced his candidacy.
Kendra Scott offers a wide variety of jewelry, including necklaces, watches, earrings, bracelets, rings, and accessories.
Runners can expect the same festive spirit the event is known for and will feature a new firefighter turkey race t-shirt.
The Ridge High School Varsity Field Hockey team earned its first win of the 2025 season this past Saturday.
The Township is hosting a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony to honor the victims and heroes of the 2001 terrorist attacks on our country.
The Board of Education previously hinted at the possibility of holding a special election for residents to help balance the budget.
Governor Phil Murphy and other NJ political officials shared their reactions to the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed Wednesday.
Bridgewater Township lost six residents during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Mauricio Gutierrez, 52, of Somerset, pleaded guilty of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.
Bridgewater residents Luis Pazmino and Andrea Roberto, with their two children, recently opened Space Play Academy for kids ages 2 to 12.
SWAT, K-9 units, drones, and police personnel gathered at the Jewish Community Center in Bridgewater on Tuesday and Wednesday for training.
Boys' and girls' soccer teams at Bridgewater-Raritan High School are at the head of the class
Montgomery Township Police will be conducting an exercise on the campus of Carrier Clinic on Wednesday.
The directive issued by the New Jersey Department of Health on Tuesday night is in opposition to the U.S. FDA's latest ruling.
Lieutenant Patrick Knapp and Sergeant Johnathan Han were both promoted at the Sept. 4 Bridgewater Council meeting.
Bernards Township Police Officers conducted a drive-by birthday parade for Harry Epple, a World War 2 veteran, on Saturday.
