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Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• $201K School Crossing Guard Services Contract Awarded In Bernards Township (patch.com) — Families in Basking Ridge can expect continued staffed crosswalks this coming school year, as Bernards Township approved a $201,000 contract for 34 daily crossing guard posts. The agreement with an outside firm runs from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with police leadership and township officials jointly recommending the move to support student safety.
• Basking Ridge Man Named Somerset County Fugitive of the Month Apprehended (tapinto.net) — A Basking Ridge resident previously named Somerset County's Fugitive of the Month has been taken into custody, ending a months-long search that involved Bernards Township Police and state authorities. Officials say the 35-year-old faced multiple drug, identity theft, and eluding charges tied to incidents in Bernards Township and several other New Jersey communities.
• Mental Health, Senior Health, Access To Care Are Top Concerns In Bernards Township Area (patch.com) — Residents in Basking Ridge and nearby towns say mental health, senior health, and access to care are their biggest concerns, according to a new Bernards Township Health Department assessment. The report highlights unmet mental health needs, transportation barriers for older adults, and worries about medical costs, while also noting strong preventive care habits and local support services.
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