Candidate John P. Tompkins shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Committee in 2025.
The English Family Woods property will be closed to the public in order to allow hunting for the 2025/2026 season.
The 12-month study will focus on reducing emissions and identifying electric vehicle (EV) charging corridors.
Kathleen "Kate" Grochala served as a member of the Bernards Township Republicans for 27 years and 1 term on the Bernards Township Committee.
New Jersey American Water is upgrading the cast-iron water main, originally installed in the 1950s, with new 8-inch ductile iron pipe.
The Committee discussed whether accepting funds from the Bernards Township Law Enforcement Fund is in the best interest of the Township.
Special needs housing has been floated as an idea to transform the property. However, zoning relief would be needed.
The Township is looking at ways to address the issue of the police station lobby being closed overnight following residents' concerns.
The 2025 Final / 2026 Preliminary property tax bills are currently being processed and will be mailed no later than July 21.
"You can’t have nothing there because when somebody is (banging at the door), 'Let me in! Somebody’s killing me!' It’s not going to help."
Basking Ridge's Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner.
Now that primary has come and gone, voters can look ahead to a contested race this coming November for the Bernards Township Committee.
Two Republicans and two Democrats have filed to run in the uncontested Primary Election for 2025 for the Bernards Township Committee.
A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Basking Ridge, this time on the president's birthday.
Overall, the club was given a "conditionally satisfactory" C grade following a health inspection last month, according to Forbes.
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The plan includes units for the developmentally disabled, senior housing, and family inclusionary housing.
During his stay, Trump will serve as the Commencement Speaker for the West Point Military Academy graduation.
Primary election day is June 10 for New Jersey.
The $48.5 million budget continued the Township's focus on public safety and maintaining all of the Township's infrastructure and equipment.
The plan, which creates a Senior Housing Zone and Westgate Village Mixed-Use Zone, will meet the Township's affordable housing obligation.
Tom Kean, Jr. sent a letter to the FAA advocating for the reimbursement of local airports affected by Temporary Flight Restrictions.
Signature Acquisitions' lawsuit claims the Zoning Board "acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and unreasonably" when it denied the application.
The $48.5 million budget includes expanding public safety initiatives and maintenance of all the Township's infrastructure and equipment.
The Fair Share Housing Center contended that the Township's obligation was 225 units, while the Township pushed for 171 units.
Two Republicans and two Democrats have filed to run in the Primary Election for 2025.
The plan, which creates a Senior Housing Zone and Westgate Village Mixed-Use Zone, was reviewed by the Planning Board.
Brett Hodges and John Tompkins earned the endorsement of the Bernards Township Democratic Committee.
Committeeman David Tancredi and Hills Highland President Bill McMahon earned the endorsement of the Bernards Republican Municipal Committee.
Pingry School is seeking some variances as it proposes to shift a soccer field and reconfigure a baseball field into a second soccer field.
David Tancredi was unanimously appointed by the Township Committee following the resignation of Gary Baumann.
Many Planning Board members expressed disappointment in their behavior at the December meeting saying it was "not becoming of the Board."
Check out what is happening in Bernards Township for the week of Jan. 19 including meetings for the Planning Board and BT Connect.
Tension remained among Committee members during the 2025 Reorganization meeting following a division over the creation of a film studio.
The Township delayed the second hearing and final vote on the ordinance due to a possible threat of litigation by Signature Acquisition.
Residents applaud and cheer Tuesday after the Planning Board decided to table their review of an ordinance to create a film studio in town.
Residents and Committee Members disagreed on the possible benefits of introducing an ordinance to create a film studio in the Township.
"The people of NJ deserve answers, and I will continue to demand accountability," said Congressman Tom Kean Jr.
An ordinance was introduced to eliminate light manufacturing as a permitted use after Signature Acquisitions' application on Allen Road.
The Federal Aviation Administration reported unauthorized drone reports in the area which prompted these bans.