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🌱 Patch AM: How will Basking Ridge’s 280 new affordable units be built safely?

Be sure to catch Rocking Horse Rehab: Equine Therapy Open House on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

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Morning Basking Ridge! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Basking Ridge's 280 new affordable units be built safely?

Also on today's calendar: Rocking Horse Rehab: Equine Therapy Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Lots of sun; nice, less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amended Plan For 280-Unit Affordable Housing Project Approved By Bernards Township (patch.com) — Bernards Township's planning board has signed off on an amended plan for a 280-unit affordable housing development off Mountainview Boulevard in Basking Ridge, keeping the original unit count but refining design and safety details. New conditions cover generator backup for the community center, balcony safety treatments, fencing along steep areas, and a more detailed fire official letter on the upgraded water system.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Handyman wanted ASAP!
    Please help me to get a handyman and he has job for couple of days minimum. Thanks (Nextdoor Stonehouse Rd)
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in Watchung. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Football: Gov. Livingston Battle Back, Fall to Bernards 49-29 (tapinto.net)
  • Grab Lunch, Then Stock Up for Dinner at Bernardsville's Butcher & Farmer (njmonthly.com)
  • Weekending 'Round The Towns: September 11-13, 2026 (franklinreporter.com)

Watchung

  • Ridge Girls Volleyball Battles Back to Beat Watchung Hills, Remains Unbeaten (tapinto.net)
  • Canterly place surpasses 50% leased milestone amid high demand in Livingston (binje.com)

Bedminster

  • Trump touches a nerve in Ireland, says reunification would be 'fantastic' (oregonlive.com)

Ok Basking Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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