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1. New Library Assistant & Patrol Officer Hired, 24 Employees Honored In Bernards Township (patch.com) — Bernards Township leaders in Basking Ridge have welcomed a new children’s library assistant and a full-time patrol officer while honoring 24 long-serving municipal employees. Officials praised the group’s dedication, highlighting both decades-long veterans and newer staff whose five-year milestones signal strong employee retention and community stability.
2. Bernards Township Approves $6.25 Million Capital Improvement Plan for Roads, Parks and Emergency Services (tapinto.net) — Bernards Township leaders in Basking Ridge have approved a $6.25 million capital plan to upgrade roads, drainage, sidewalks, parks and emergency services. The funding includes major roadway work, radio system upgrades, and support for the Basking Ridge First Aid Squad and fire companies, aiming to modernize infrastructure and strengthen public safety across the community.
3. Bernards Township Moves To Ban Data Centers (patch.com) — Bernards Township officials in Basking Ridge are moving to ban large data centers in local office zones, citing environmental, infrastructure and emergency-response concerns. The ordinance, which redefines and restricts data center uses township-wide, now heads to the Planning Board and then a June 23 public hearing where residents can weigh in before a final vote.
4. Bernards Township School District Nationally Recognized As Top For Music Education (patch.com) — Bernards Township School District in Basking Ridge has earned a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation, highlighting strong local support for music in schools. District leaders credit dedicated teachers, engaged families, and the wider community for sustaining robust music programs that help students grow creatively and confidently. Residents can take pride in national recognition for their hometown schools.
5. South Jersey Lottery Winners Score Up to $50K Across the Region (wobm.com) — Two Somerset County players each won $310,801 in Jersey Cash 5, with one of the winning tickets sold at The Wine Rack right in Basking Ridge. The story rounds up several other recent lottery wins across South and Central Jersey and notes that Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are still climbing for upcoming drawings.
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