Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Email Scam Targeting Hillsborough Planning, Zoning Board Applicants
The scammers use the municipality's logo and staff names, and demand substantial fees via wire transfer, said township officials.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad Looking To Hire Full-Time EMT
The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is a stand-alone nonprofit serving the community since 1939.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Police To Crack Down On Holiday Drunk Driving
Hillsborough Township is participating in New Jersey’s annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Police To Crack Down On Holiday Drunk Driving
Bridgewater Township is participating in New Jersey’s annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Holiday Ticket Blitz Kicks Off In 125 NJ Towns: See Where
125 police departments across the Garden State are participating in New Jersey’s annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Scouts Honored For Reaching Highest Achievement Level
Reya Varun and Laura Weintraub both received the Gold Award, and Jiachen Jiang reached the rank of Eagle Scout.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|News|
$2M Winning Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Hillsborough
The jackpot is now $875 million, which is the seventh highest in game history.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Somerset County Mom Opens Senior Care Business In Honor Of Late Husband's Dream
Renee Donald, a North Plainfield mom of two, opened a new Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care location serving Somerset and Union counties.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
$8 Million To Improve Ridge Varsity Field, Resurface Track, Replace 2 School Roofs
The Bernards Township Board of Education recently approved several withdrawals from the Capital Reserve Fund and Maintenance Reserve Fund.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
Retired Teacher Who Played Santa Facing Child Porn Charges
Mark Paulino, 64, a retired elementary school teacher and a Santa character available for photographs, is facing multiple charges.
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Bridgewater|News|
Trattoria Uno Continues 25-Year Tradition Of Making Dinner Affordable In Branchburg
Since 2001, Trattoria Uno off Route 202 in Branchburg has offered specials every week to help families afford a meal out.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerville's 14th Annual Holiday Lights Parade Shines Across Town
There were an estimated 70 vehicles of first responders, businesses, and individuals that were decorated.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Students' Ornaments Hung On Christmas Tree At White House
19 decorated ornaments will shine brightly on the New Jersey State Christmas Tree, which stands beside the National Christmas Tree.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Mercer County Sheriff Reminds Residents To Guard Against Holiday Package Thefts
Amazon, the Postal Service, FedEx, DHL, and UPS are expecting to deliver more than two billion packages in the country.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge High School Coach Sexually Assaulted 2 Children, NC Police Say
William E. Alston, 34, from Aberdeen, is also being investigated for more crimes that happened in New Jersey, said authorities.
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Bridgewater|News|
Brazen Bear Climbing On Porches, Scratching Front Doors In Bridgewater
A black bear was seen in the area of Vanderveer Road last month. Another bear sighting was reported around the area on Wednesday night.
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Bridgewater|News|
Celebrity Chef Brought Together Staff, Families, Community Members At Hillside Intermediate School
The annual Celebrity Chef was served before a large and hungry gathering at the Hillside Intermediate School on Thursday night.
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Bridgewater|News|
Driver Wanted In Fatal I-287 Crash In Bridgewater: Prosecutor
Felipe A. Exposito-Sanchez was named the Fugitive of the Month for December 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
Family-Run Portuguese Coffee House Expands, Opens 2nd Location On Route 22 In Green Brook
Pourtuga was inspired by Stephanie Oliveria's desire to bring her Portuguese culture's comfort foods to her community.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Police Non-Emergency Phone Lines Now Working
Police sent out an alert about the phone lines not working around 11 a.m. on Friday.
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