What's up Basking Ridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Layoffs Mount In NJ As 2 More Major Companies Announce Job Cuts (patch.com) — Residents should be aware that Optum Services in Basking Ridge plans to lay off 36 employees by late August, part of nearly 150 job cuts announced by major New Jersey healthcare and life science companies. The reductions, which also include positions at Merck and other Optum locations, come amid a series of statewide layoffs and an unemployment rate above the national average.
2. Parents Asked To Weigh In On Strategic Plan For Bernards Township Schools (patch.com) — Families in Basking Ridge are being urged to complete a short online survey for each child enrolled in Bernards Township schools, helping shape the district’s strategic plan and goals for next year. District leaders say parent feedback is crucial as they evaluate current experiences and plan future priorities.
3. Catalytic Convertors Stolen From Cars In Basking Ridge (patch.com) — Multiple Basking Ridge residents recently reported catalytic converter thefts, financial scams, and other fraud cases to Bernards Township Police, who logged 28 crashes and several warrant arrests in May. Officers describe incidents on neighborhood streets and urge residents to lock vehicles, safeguard mail and checks, and verify any money requests before sending funds.
4. Bernards Township Honors Ian Scheper For Earning Eagle Scout Rank (patch.com) — Bernards Township officials in Basking Ridge formally recognized Eagle Scout Ian Scheper for creating a new mile-long orienteering course at Pleasant Valley Park, now open as a family-friendly outdoor activity. Committee members praised his years of scouting, leadership, and service, emphasizing how his project will benefit local residents and highlighting the rarity and significance of earning the Eagle Scout rank.
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