Restricting Political Lawn Signs Suggested By Basking Ridge Residents

Some residents suggested limiting political lawn signs from cropping up until after the 9/11 ceremony.

Basking Ridge To Honor Marine Killed In Black Hawk Helicopter Crash

The Township will be naming a newly paved road between the Municipal Building and Ridge High School in honor of Captain Ford Shaw.

Focus On Public Safety: Tax Increase Proposed In Bernards Twp. Budget

The introduced 2024 budget is allocating roughly $625,000 in new funding for the Bernards Township Police Department.

Basking Ridge Settles Lawsuit Over Road Paving Contract

Reivax Contracting Corp. filed a lawsuit in Somerset County Superior Court after the Township terminated its contract with them.

4 Candidates Running For 2 Bernards Township Committee Seats

Two Republican incumbents and two challenging Democrats have filed to run in the Primary Election.

Congressman Kean Hosts Crime Roundtable With Basking Ridge Mayor

This roundtable is in response to the sudden and substantial uptick in home break-ins and car theft across New Jersey.

Questions Over Truck Traffic Raised At Allen Road Warehouse Hearing

Opposers of the project and the public questioned a traffic witness at length during the 3-and-a-half-hour Bernards Township Zoning meeting.

Allen Road Warehouse Project Hearings To Continue In Basking Ridge

The Bernards Township Zoning Board will hear an application from Signature Acquisitions, LLC which has drawn opposition from residents.

'Ridiculous, Ludicrous': Township Says Of Ridge Baseball Lawsuit

"Suing the little league is like suing mommy and apple pie. It's not American," said Bernards Township Attorney John Belardo to Patch.

Basking Ridge Residents Drop Lawsuit Against Ridge Baseball Club

The group of eight Bernards Township homeowners released a statement to Patch regarding the dismissal.

Lawsuit Filed Against Ridge Baseball Club Claiming 'Public Nuisance'

The lawsuit filed by 8 homeowners in Bernards Twp. "threatens the future of youth baseball for hundreds of families": Ridge Baseball Club.

Bernards Township Democratic Committee Call For Candidates

"With the election of Anna Duarte McCarthy in 2023, it is clear that Bernards residents want diversity of thought in their local government"

$1.6M Awarded For Elevator, Lobby Addition In Bernards Township

After 4 years of planning, the addition of the elevator and new lobby to help Bernards Township conform to ADA standards will move forward.

Bernards Township Offices, Schools Have Delayed Opening Due To Snow

Township schools will open on a two-hour delay schedule on Tuesday.

Democrat Sworn In To Serve On Republican Majority Bernards Committee

Ana Duarte McCarthy said she is the fourth Democrat elected to the Bernards Township Committee in 90 years.

20-Year Lease Approved For Ridge Baseball Club

The club has agreed to install sound barriers around the batting cages and analyze their lights to appease some area residents' complaints.

It's OK, You Are Free To Frown In Bernards Township, Says Mayor

The Township Committee passed a resolution letting residents and visitors know it is OK to frown in Basking Ridge.

Bernards Twp. Committee Election Results Certified: See Final Tallies

Candidates running for a seat on the Township Committee included Ana Duarte McCarthy, Puiwan Lily Wong, Gary Baumann, and Tyler Seville.

Bernards Township Democrat Leaps Ahead As More Votes Tallied

It continues to be a tight race for the Bernards Township Committee seats as more votes are counted ahead of the final certification.

See How Bernards Township Voted In School, Committee Races 2023

Here's a look at how people in Basking Ridge voted in the township committee and school board races.

Republicans Maintain Control In Bernards Township: Unofficial Results

The Republicans remain in control of Bernards Township's Committee.

$549K Awarded To Restore Historic Farmstead Arts In Basking Ridge

The money was awarded by Somerset County through its Historic Preservation Grant Program.

Basking Ridge 2023 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.

Assemblywoman Matsikoudis To Host Mobile Office In Basking Ridge

Residents will have a chance to meet Matsikoudis, receive help with state issues, and use the notary public services.

$229K In Bernards Twp. Library Repairs, Taxes Presentation: Look Ahead

Check out what is happening in Bernards Township for the week of Sept. 25 including a committee meeting and Halloween Costume Swap Drop Off.

Learn How Your Tax Dollars Are Used In Bernards Township

This presentation is part of the Understanding Bernards series which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

Tax Sale Going On Now In Basking Ridge; Is Your Property On The List?

The online sale went live on Tuesday and will remain open through Thursday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 a.m.

Nonprofit Food Pantry To Open, Feed Hungry In Basking Ridge Area

The Bernards Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve the application despite some concerns from neighbors.

Trump To Host $100K Per Person Bedminster Fundraiser For Rudy Giuliani

The former New York mayor was indicted last week on charges related to efforts to overturn then-President Trump's loss in the 2020 election.

Pilot Program Will Test Nighttime Light Usage At Ridge Baseball Fields

An ordinance renewing Ridge Baseball Club's lease for 20 years was withdrawn by the Township Committee and replaced with a pilot program.

Proposed Manufacturing Buildings Hearing To Continue In Basking Ridge

At Wednesday's meeting, the Bernards Township Zoning Board heard more testimony from Signature Acquisitions, LLC and objectors.

Residents Form Group Opposing Manufacturing Buildings In Basking Ridge

The application by Signature Acquisitions for the 28.256 acres property at 150 Allen Road will be heard by the Zoning Board on Wednesday.

Stolen Political Signs Reported In Basking Ridge

Political signs for school board and township committee candidates running in the upcoming general election were stolen in Basking Ridge.

Concerns Raised Over Traffic, Lights From Ridge Baseball Club Complex

Area residents aired their grievances over an ordinance to renew the leasing of the field for the Ridge Baseball Club for another 20 years.

New Toddler Playground Equipment Purchased For Harry Dunham Park

The Bernards Township Committee unanimously voted to approve the purchase of roughly $61,000 at Tuesday night's meeting.

Bernards Township Increases Hourly Wages To Stay 'Competitive'

The Township Committee passed an ordinance for the wage changes to help "retain and attract" employees in Basking Ridge.

Police Officers To Be Stationed At Every Basking Ridge School

The Township Committee unanimously voted to put a School Resource Officer and hire Special Police Officers for each school in the district.

Primary Election Results Certified In Bernards 2023 Commitee Race

The Somerset County Clerk certified vote totals in local elections this week, including in the Bernards Township race.

'Slurry Seal' Road Repair To Be Applied To Basking Ridge Road

The work is anticipated to begin in mid-summer, and all work in the contract will be completed in calendar year 2023.

Rally In Support Of Trump To Be Held In Bedminster

The rally will show support for the former president who is facing a felony indictment related to the mishandling of classified documents.