Bernards Township Committee General Election 2025: Stephen Brett Hodges

Candidate Stephen Brett Hodges shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Committee in 2025.

Bernards Township Committee General Election 2025: John P. Tompkins

Candidate John P. Tompkins shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Committee in 2025.

Deer Hunting Season For 2025-26 To Begin In Basking Ridge

The English Family Woods property will be closed to the public in order to allow hunting for the 2025/2026 season.

Powering Ahead For Somerset County

The 12-month study will focus on reducing emissions and identifying electric vehicle (EV) charging corridors.

Community Mourns Death Of 66-Year-Old Former Bernards Township Committeewoman Kate Grochala

Kathleen "Kate" Grochala served as a member of the Bernards Township Republicans for 27 years and 1 term on the Bernards Township Committee.

$2M Upgrade Of Aging Bernards Township Water Infrastructure Begins

New Jersey American Water is upgrading the cast-iron water main, originally installed in the 1950s, with new 8-inch ductile iron pipe.

Heated Tensions Arise Over Nonprofit Fundraising For Bernards Township Police

The Committee discussed whether accepting funds from the Bernards Township Law Enforcement Fund is in the best interest of the Township.

Abandoned, Vacant 'Eye Sore' Lord Stirling Property Seeks Bernards Township Help

Special needs housing has been floated as an idea to transform the property. However, zoning relief would be needed.

Police Station Lobby Options Being Explored In Basking Ridge

The Township is looking at ways to address the issue of the police station lobby being closed overnight following residents' concerns.

2025 Final/2026 Preliminary Property Tax Bills To Be Mailed Soon In Basking Ridge

The 2025 Final / 2026 Preliminary property tax bills are currently being processed and will be mailed no later than July 21.

Residents Call For Police Station Lobby To Be Open 24/7 In Basking Ridge

"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."

New Somerset County Commissioner Appointed, Sworn In

Basking Ridge's Elizabeth Graner was sworn in as Somerset County’s newly appointed Commissioner.

Bernards Township Committee Candidates To Go Head-To-Head In General Election This November

Now that primary has come and gone, voters can look ahead to a contested race this coming November for the Bernards Township Committee.

Election Results For Bernards Township Primary 2025

Two Republicans and two Democrats have filed to run in the uncontested Primary Election for 2025 for the Bernards Township Committee.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned On Trump’s Birthday In Basking Ridge

A round of anti-Trump protests is taking place in New Jersey including in Basking Ridge, this time on the president's birthday.

Trump's Bedminster Golf Club Earns Lowest Health Grade In County, Slew Of Violations

Overall, the club was given a "conditionally satisfactory" C grade following a health inspection last month, according to Forbes.

Who's On The Ballot In Basking Ridge: Primary Election Day 2025

The primary election is Tuesday. See who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Affordable Housing Plan Approved In Basking Ridge

The plan includes units for the developmentally disabled, senior housing, and family inclusionary housing.

Trump Back In NJ For Memorial Day Weekend: Impacts, Visit Details

During his stay, Trump will serve as the Commencement Speaker for the West Point Military Academy graduation.

Bernards Township's Community Center Is An Early Voting Location

Primary election day is June 10 for New Jersey.

Tax Increase Approved In Bernards Township 2025 Budget

The $48.5 million budget continued the Township's focus on public safety and maintaining all of the Township's infrastructure and equipment.

Ridge Oak, Westgate Affordable Housing Plan Approved In Basking Ridge

The plan, which creates a Senior Housing Zone and Westgate Village Mixed-Use Zone, will meet the Township's affordable housing obligation.

Kean Advocates For Airports Impacted By Trump's Visits To Bedminster

Tom Kean, Jr. sent a letter to the FAA advocating for the reimbursement of local airports affected by Temporary Flight Restrictions.

Lawsuit Filed Over Denial Of Allen Road Manufacturing Building

Signature Acquisitions' lawsuit claims the Zoning Board "acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and unreasonably" when it denied the application.

Tax Increase Proposed In Bernards Township 2025 Budget

The $48.5 million budget includes expanding public safety initiatives and maintenance of all the Township's infrastructure and equipment.

Basking Ridge Settles Affordable Housing Lawsuit, New Obligation Set

The Fair Share Housing Center contended that the Township's obligation was 225 units,​ while the Township pushed for 171 units.

See Who Is Running For Bernards Township Committee In 2025

Two Republicans and two Democrats have filed to run in the Primary Election for 2025.

Affordable Housing Plan 'Inconsistent' With Basking Ridge Master Plan

The plan, which creates a Senior Housing Zone and Westgate Village Mixed-Use Zone, was reviewed by the Planning Board.

Bernards Dems Endorse Hodges, Tompkins For Township Committee

Brett Hodges and John Tompkins earned the endorsement of the Bernards Township Democratic Committee.

Bernards Republicans Endorse Tancredi, McMahon For Township Committee

Committeeman David Tancredi and Hills Highland President Bill McMahon earned the endorsement of the Bernards Republican Municipal Committee.

Pingry School To Adjust Soccer Fields To Host US World Cup Trainings

Pingry School is seeking some variances as it proposes to shift a soccer field and reconfigure a baseball field into a second soccer field.

New Committeeman Selected To Fill Vacancy In Bernards Township

David Tancredi was unanimously appointed by the Township Committee following the resignation of Gary Baumann.

Bernards Planning Board Chair Leaves After Film Studio Ordinance Dies

Many Planning Board members expressed disappointment in their behavior at the December meeting saying it was "not becoming of the Board."

Artificial Intelligence In Education To Be Discussed In Bernards

Check out what is happening in Bernards Township for the week of Jan. 19 including meetings for the Planning Board and BT Connect.

Committeeman Resigns, New Mayor Appointed In Bernards Township

Tension remained among Committee members during the 2025 Reorganization meeting following a division over the creation of a film studio.

Vote To Remove Light Manufacturing Use Pushed Back In Basking Ridge

The Township delayed the second hearing and final vote on the ordinance due to a possible threat of litigation by Signature Acquisition.

Film Studio Ordinance Dies After Bernards Township Tables Review

Residents applaud and cheer Tuesday after the Planning Board decided to table their review of an ordinance to create a film studio in town.

Movie Studio Proposed To Be Built In Basking Ridge

Residents and Committee Members disagreed on the possible benefits of introducing an ordinance to create a film studio in the Township.

Rep. Kean, Sen. Bramnick, Somerset Co. Mayors Urge Action Over Drones

"The people of NJ deserve answers, and I will continue to demand accountability," said Congressman Tom Kean Jr.

Bernards Looks To Remove Light Manufacturing Use In Township

An ordinance was introduced to eliminate light manufacturing as a permitted use after Signature Acquisitions' application on Allen Road.