Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Named Among Top 10 Family Friendly Towns In NJ
Best US Moving recently released the list of the top family-friendly towns in New Jersey.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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She graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick with a Journalism and Media Studies degree. She has worked at a number of outlets from broadcast journalism with WABC-TV to newspapers with The Record and online as well. Now with more than 10 years of journalism experience, she has covered everything and anything from fires to NFL games to municipal meetings to interviewing countless of celebrities.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Police Department Is Hiring Officers
Check out the requirements needed for the position:
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Named Among Top 10 Family Friendly Towns In NJ
Best US Moving recently released the list of the top family-friendly towns in New Jersey.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Women’s Self Defense Course Offered By Bernards Township Police
Taught by defensive tactics instructors, this course will help women become confident in their abilities to defend themselves physically.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Missing Hillsborough Man's Body Pulled From Missouri River
The man's coworkers reported him missing last week after he didn't show up to his flight, said Sioux City, Iowa Police.
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Warren, NJ|News|
New Italian Restaurant Celebrating Friendship, Flavor & Joy Opens In Warren
Remi’s Ristorante is opening on Thursday, replacing the former Prezzo’s in Warren Township.
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Bridgewater|News|
Fast-Acting Cops Rescue Trapped Resident From Burning Home In Bound Brook
Additional residents, along with two dogs and a cat were also rescued by firefighters on Wednesday morning.
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Bridgewater|News|
Flood Watch Issued For Somerset County, Flash Flooding Possible
A slow-moving storm will have the potential to produce 1 to 3 inches of rainfall per hour in the area on Wednesday.
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Manville, NJ|News|
2 Families Displaced After Apartment Fire In Manville
The Red Cross is helping the six people in two families with temporary lodging, food, clothing, and other immediate needs.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Police Officer Honored As Law Enforcement Hometown Hero
Westfield Police Officer Michael DiBella was honored by Congressman Tom Kean as District 7's Law Enforcement Hometown Hero of the week.
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Bridgewater|News|
Detectives, Good Samaritan Honored For Heroic Floodwater Rescue In Bridgewater
Bridgewater Detectives Tyran Barnett and Michael Macchia along with Good Samaritan Michael Fratesi, helped save lives during the July flood.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Postponed: Route 22 Lane Closures In Both Directions Expected In Union County
The closures on Thursday and Friday have been postponed, NJDOT announced.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Car Fire Ignites On Garden State Parkway In Clark
Firefighters came across the car fire while leaving another fire in Clark.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Back To School: Westfield 2025-26 School Calendar
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Westfield can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
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Bridgewater|News|
31 Roads To Be Paved In Bridgewater For 2025
The Township Council passed six ordinances awarding construction contracts for the 2025 Road Repair Program.
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Bridgewater|News|
New Running Shoe Store Fleet Feet Opens In Somerville
Fleet Feet carries a selection of running and walking sneakers, apparel and accessories, and also offers training and events.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Graffiti At Harry Dunham Park, DWI Arrest, Phone Scams Reported In Basking Ridge
Bernards Township Police Department released its blotter for the month of July:
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
New Women-Owned, Family-Operated Liquor Store Opens In Hillsborough
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Bottle & Barrel with Mayor John Ciccarelli and township officials in attendance.
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Bridgewater|News|
Mold Discovered At Somerville Library Branch, Prompts Closure
The library has been closed since this past Saturday after testing confirmed the presence of mold in the building.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
'Devastating Fire' Injures Police Officer, Displaces Residents In Clark
The three-alarm fire brought in help from neighboring Union County fire companies on Monday.
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