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1. Spray Parks In Somerset County: Where To Cool Off In 2026 (patch.com) — Families in Bridgewater and across Somerset County have several spray and splash parks to escape the early summer heat, including the ADA-compliant Amy & Seth Geldzahler Splash Pad at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC in Bridgewater. The guide highlights hours, locations, and special features at parks throughout the county so residents can plan cool outings all season long.
2. Deck Fire Spreads To Home, Displaces Family Of 6 In Bridgewater (patch.com) — A deck fire that appears to have started from a grill spread into the second floor and attic of a Bridgewater home on Rolling Knolls Way, displacing a family of six but causing no injuries. Multiple area fire companies helped North Branch Volunteer Fire Company quickly control the blaze, while the Red Cross of New Jersey arranged temporary lodging and essentials for the affected family.
3. Board of Education Recognizes Student Representatives for Year of Service (tapinto.net) — Bridgewater-Raritan’s school board recently wrapped up the 2025–26 year by honoring three graduating seniors who served as student representatives, sharing updates on academics, arts, and sports. Board members praised Matthew Harrison, Crystal Chen, and Paritosh Bhole for their insight, advocacy for classmates, and urged them to stay engaged with the Bridgewater-Raritan community even as they head to Rutgers, Cornell, and Harvard.
4. Bridgewater Woman's Club Marks 50 Years With Golden Jubilee Celebration (patch.com) — A longtime civic group in Bridgewater just celebrated 50 years of service with a Golden Jubilee that drew township and county leaders, plus recognition in the Congressional Record. The Bridgewater Woman’s Club highlighted its “50 for 50” campaign of scholarships and service projects, and installed new officers and members as it recommitted to supporting women, children, and families locally.
5. 4 Bridgewater Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships For 2026 (patch.com) — Four Bridgewater-Raritan High School seniors have been awarded competitive college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, earning support from Texas A&M, Rutgers, and Tufts for their studies starting this fall. The students join a select national group of winners and will receive annual awards for up to four years of undergraduate study.
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