Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
Thursday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bridgewater OKs $2.95M For First Responder Radio Equipment (patch.com) — Bridgewater residents will see a major upgrade to local emergency communications after the Township Council unanimously approved a $2.95 million contract for new first responder radios. Officials say the purchase, funded through a larger bond, is needed to keep police, fire, rescue and public works connected under county system changes, with equipment expected to be in use by January. Council members also debated fair cost-sharing among fire districts and how the township will retain ownership of the radios.
• Meet the champions from the 2010 N.J. field hockey season (nj.com subscription) — Bridgewater-Raritan's powerhouse 2010 field hockey squad gets several shout-outs in this statewide look back at that season's champions, including its sectional title and Group 4 final run against Eastern. Local fans can revisit standout performances by players like Catherine Caro, Haley Alvarez and Christine Germaske, and see how Bridgewater stacked up against New Jersey's best programs that year.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Jersey Blood Services Call for Donors After Nor'easter Causes Drive Cancellations —Shauna Lynch Read on Patch
CATS and KITTENS Hi just want to up date everyone I have a multipoo dog. She is 15yrs 4 months sweet and healthy. But yesterday her eye was really not looking great… (Nextdoor Vanderveer at BR)
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1224) in Bridgewater. Apply here.
Brother International Corporation posted a job opening for Senior Manager, Portfolio Financial & Resource Management in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
Somerville Council Candidates Kick Off the 2026 Election (tapinto.net)
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Raritan
Director, Global Commercial Strategy, Precision Medicine (jnj.com)
Middlesex
Middlesex Fire Department Fishing Derby Rescheduled: New Date Announced (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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