Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Tree Work To Close Lake Road For 2 Days In Basking Ridge
Bernards Township Police sent out an alert about the upcoming closure.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Bridgewater|News|
'Please Be Maryrose's Voice': Mom Of Somerville Woman Fatally Stabbed 37 Times Asks For Support
A court hearing will be held Tuesday to decide if David C. Shroitman can stand trial. He is accused of fatally stabbing Maryrose Fealey.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Recycling Collections May Be Delayed
Due to the July 4th holiday, some recycling collections scheduled for this week may be delayed in Somerset County.
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Bridgewater|News|
Police ID Woman Killed By Falling Tree In Somerset County Storm
The Middlesex Borough woman was killed when a tree fell on her vehicle when she pulled over during the intense storm on Thursday.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Town Wide 'Green' Fall Yard Sale 2025 To Be Held In Basking Ridge
The third semi-annual "Green" Fall Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, rain or shine.
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Bridgewater|News|
Fiery July 4th Weekend In Somerset County: Multiple Car, House Fires Reported
Volunteer firefighters were busy this July 4th weekend across Somerset County, working to extinguish house and car fires.
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Bridgewater|News|
Flood Watch Issued In Somerset County As Remnants Of Tropical Storm Chantal Arrives
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will move into the area Monday, bringing areas of heavy rain, said the National Weather Service.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Sweet Sounds Returns To Downtown Westfield
Sweet Sounds is making its return on Tuesday and now Thursday nights in July and August.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township To Host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony For 2025
The memorial ceremony will honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Senior Wellness Centers Offer Low-Cost, Nutritious Meals
Additionally, the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is offering $40 farmers’ market vouchers to eligible residents.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
'Victory For Middle-Class Taxpayers': Rep. Kean Votes In Favor Of 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218-214 on Thursday.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Free Family Fun And Flix And Summer Arts Festival Returns In Union County
The festivities kick off on July 9 and continue through the end of August.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Mom Continues To Fight As Cancer Spreads, Family In Need Of Help
A GoFundMe has been set up for Amariliz Lopez and her family, who need "strength, hope, and love now more than ever."
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough High School Freshman Is National Geography Bee Champion
The Hillsborough Township Committee presented Siddhu Nagarajan with a proclamation for his accomplishment.
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Bridgewater|News|
Ambee Coffee Day Party Coming To Downtown Somerville
The event will include unlimited cold brew and refreshers, sandwiches, music by DJ Yoshi, a photo booth, and raffle prizes.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
DWI Arrests, Theft, Trespassing Reported In Peapack & Gladstone
The Peapack And Gladstone Police Department shared its latest blotter:
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Penstock Coffee Roasters Brews Up New Location In Roselle Park
Penstock Coffee Roasters will offer a free cup of coffee, 50% off cold brew, buy two, get one free drinks, and bakery samples through July 6
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Bridgewater|News|
Aggravated Assault On An Officer, DWI, Domestic Violence Reported In Somerville
The Somerville Police announced that 20 arrests were made during the month of June:
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset Co. Residents Protest Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' At Somerville Rally
A group of participants held signs calling on Congressman Tom Kean Jr. to oppose H.R. 1, President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill."
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Bridgewater|News|
Paving Work Closes Meadow Road In Bridgewater
Bridgewater Police sent out an alert about the closure on Thursday morning.
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