Bernardsville Firefighters worked quickly to stop the fire from spreading to the home on Wednesday night.
Firefighters from Far Hills-Bedminster and Peapack Gladstone were able to stop the blaze from spreading to a nearby building on Monday.
Firefighters from all over Somerset County helped to battle the fire which also spread and damaged nearby businesses this past weekend.
The Liberty Corner First Aid Squad is passing on the last of its 57-year legacy to mutual aid partners after ceasing operations for good.
Bernards Township swore in the officers on Wednesday.
Police also reported a brush fire and several wooden pallets stolen from the Matheny School, according to the latest blotter.
One driver opened the victim's car door, grabbed the victim's wrist and then hit the victim twice in the face with a fist, said police.
"Why Bernards Towns is the 8th Safest Town in the Garden State" is the latest topic in the Understanding Bernards series.
The Deputy Chief position was newly created by the township this past January.
John Jimenez, 34, of Basking Ridge, was arrested and charged with burglary and simple assault, according to Middlesex Borough Police.
Social media postings have drawn law enforcement attention nationally, Bernards Township Police said, but no real threat has been found.
Peapack and Gladstone Police also reported a road rage incident on Route 206 last week.
The Bernards Township Committee passed a resolution Tuesday to accept the appointment of Gregory Gengaro.
The fire ignited on Saturday inside Anthony's Pizza & Catering causing "fairly extensive" damage. The business is unsure if it will reopen.
Peapack-Gladstone Firefighters extinguished the fire on Saturday morning.
38 new firefighters were added to 24 Central Jersey departments that protect the public life-threatening situations.
The emotionally disturbed man barricaded himself in a Basking Ridge bathroom with a loaded firearm on Monday, said authorities.
Kenneth Saal was sentenced for stalking, then murdering his co-worker Carolyn Byington, a Ridge grad, when she went home for lunch in 2019.
Jon Burger took over as Bernards Township's Police Chief effective Jan. 10.
John Schulenburg, 67, of Basking Ridge - a repeat offender - was previously convicted of possession of child porn in 2013.
Jon Burger is set to take on the permanent leadership role of Bernards Township’s top cop on Tuesday, township officials said.
Bernards Township sent out an alert around 12:05 p.m. about the outage.
Bernards Township residents may see a helicopter hovering above on Monday, authorities said.
His retirement takes effect on Thursday, Dec. 1 when Captain Jon Burger will take over the temporary position of Officer In Charge.
Frank Monte threatened to "shoot up" a VA Police officer at the VA Lyons hospital campus, according to US Attorney General.
Bernards Township residents may notice a helicopter hovering in the township skies this week, authorities said.
Tensions between Bernards Township and the Liberty Corner First Aid Squad continue to grow after a lawsuit was filed two weeks ago.
The break is being reported just before 7 a.m. on Friday.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the past 5 years:
Bryson Buchanan was sworn in on Tuesday night and will start the police academy later this week.
Five local police departments have committed to 2 years of employment for candidates who successfully complete training.
After serving the township for nearly 60 years, the Liberty Corner First Aid Squad ceased operations as of Monday night.
43-year-old Adrien Hachey had been camping with his family this past weekend in Pennsylvania.
The outage was reported just before 4 p.m. on Monday.
The event will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernards Township Municipal Complex at 1 Collyer Lane.
The fatal crash happened just before midnight on Thursday.
Alfred Balak-Labracio, 38, of Bernardsville, was sentenced to 364 days for issuing 49 bad checks.
Two new patrol officers were hired on Tuesday night filling vacancies on the department due to retirements.
Police found the car crashed into a tree, and totally inoperable. Another resident reported an attempted car theft soon after the crash.
A thief, or thieves, got in through an unlocked rear door and found keys to both cars, police said. The cars' estimated value is $145,000.