Redevelopment Plan For Rt. 22 Greymark Site Introduced By Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Council introduced an ordinance to adopt a redevelopment plan for the site, but not without push back over building height.

See Who Is Running For Bridgewater Township Council In 2025

Three Republicans and three Democrats have filed to run in the Primary Election for 2025.

Bridgewater Dems Endorse 3 Candidates For Township Council

Ridwana Isla, Joan Geiger, and Andrew Bucko will be the three endorsed candidates for Township Council in 2025.

New Self-Storage Could Replace Melick's Farm Stand In Bridgewater

Bridgewater Storage LLC is looking to consolidate two lots occupied by Melick Town Farm and the Tetonic building on Routes 28 and 22.

Bridgewater To Fill 100-Year Time Capsule To Preserve Legacy, Heritage

The capsule will collect items from the Township to be opened in the year 2126.

Bridgewater Starbucks Unveils New Site Plan, Removes Route 22 Entrance

Starbucks unveiled a new plan that addresses Board members' concerns over safety and traffic backing up onto Route 22.

64-Unit Mixed Use Development Could Replace America's Florist

The Bound Brook Planning Board will hear the application to replace the florist on Union Avenue on Thursday.

Bridgewater Delays Presenting 2025 Municipal Budget

The Council also approved three resolutions for emergency temporary appropriations to cover expenses since a budget was not in place yet.

Snow Removal Costs Rise To $150K In Bridgewater

This additional $75,000 in funding was a result of the ongoing snow falls experienced in the Township for 2025.

Somerset County Is Seeking Nominees For The 2025 Excellence In The Arts Awards

The awards recognize the leadership and contributions of community members who have invested in the fine and performing arts in Somerset Co.

Bridgewater, Raritan Mayors Vying For Assembly Seat

Republicans Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench and Raritan Mayor Nicolas Carra are both vying for a seat on the State Assembly(D-23).

Bridgewater Proposes Lower Number Of Affordable Housing Units

The Township adopted a resolution proposing a lower number than the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 4th-round calculations.

Land Rover Looks To Build New Dealership In Bridgewater

"Somerset County and Bridgewater Township deserves a dealership of this caliber to serve its residents," said Land Rover's attorney.

'People Of NJ Deserve Answers': Kean Not Happy With Drone Explanation

The White House offered an explanation to the mystery drone sightings in NJ, but Kean believes "there are still many unanswered questions."

Bridgewater Starbucks To Unveil New Site Plan, Hearing Pushed To March

Starbucks is expected to return with a redesign that addresses Board members' concerns over safety and traffic backing up onto Route 22.

Racial Bias Lawsuit Filed By 2 Bridgewater Cops

Frank Flores and John Doesburgh claim in the lawsuit they were limited from participating in the promotional process.

Proposed Bridgewater Starbucks To Return Before Zoning Board

Starbucks is slated to return with a redesign that addresses Board members' concerns over safety and traffic backing up onto Route 22.

Chick-Fil-A Gets Approval To Build In Bridgewater

The Bridgewater Planning Board unanimously approved the application at its Tuesday night meeting.

New Council President, Vice President To Serve Bridgewater For 2025

During the reorganization meeting, Mayor Moench vowed to fight against affordable housing mandates that could "destroy" Bridgewater.

Somerset County Launches Innovative Docent Training Program For History Lovers

This is the first-ever collaborative training program for history docents in New Jersey.

Bridgewater Calls For Clarity, Transparency On Unidentified Drones

The Township Council passed a resolution on Thursday night asking federal and state government officials to address the drone issue.

Traffic Flow For Proposed Chick-Fil-A In Bridgewater Discussed

Access points into and out of the site in case of an emergency for the proposed Chick-fil-A location in Bridgewater were discussed Tuesday.

Warren Township Responds To Bridgewater Lawsuit Over Sewer Usage Costs

Warren Township Deputy Mayor Lisa Lontai issued a statement following the lawsuit filed last month:

Bridgewater Files Lawsuit Against Warren Over Sewer Usage Costs

The Townships are at a standstill regarding what their cost share percentage of the sewer utility should be.

260 Roads Improved As Bridgewater's 4th Year Of Road Plan Closes Out

This represents around 44 percent of the Township roads. An update on the PSE&G Gas Main Project was also shared at the Council meeting.

'Improved' Traffic Light Part Of Proposed Bridgewater Chick-Fil-A Plan

Chick-Fil-A is proposing changing the timing of the traffic light at the intersection of Route 202 and Towne Center Road in Bridgewater.

Congressman Honors Bridgewater Woman's Memory Who Died In Ida Flood

Suzan "Suzie" Marie Hanna tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning after her car got stuck in the floodwaters during Ida in 2021.

Traffic Concerns Over Proposed Townhomes, JCC Expansion In Bridgewater

The application is seeking to develop the 15-acre property off Route 202/206 where Alstede Farms currently sits.

Somerset County To Hold Free Document Shredding Event On Nov. 16

To help reduce food insecurity in Somerset County, residents can drop-off canned food and non-perishable items at the free shred event.

See How Bridgewater Voted In U.S. Presidential Race

Here's a breakdown district-by-district of how people in Bridgewater voted in the U.S. Presidental race:

Somerset County Board of Commissioners Election 2024: Latest Results

There are 4 candidates running for two full-term seats up for grabs representing Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.

Bridgewater Board Of Education Election Unofficial Results 2024

The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Board of Education race was a contested with five candidates running for the three, three-year seats.

Request, Submit Mail-In Ballots In Somerset County With Water Break

Somerset County’s Administration Building in Somerville is temporarily closed to the public for most service on Wednesday.

Bridgewater 2024 Election: Who's Running, Where To Vote

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.

District 7 General Election 2024: Sue Altman

Sue Altman shares why she is running for election for District 7 in 2024.

Somerset County Youth Services To Host Resource Fair For Families

Learn about valuable "Wrap Around" community resources and services for youth and families at the "Youth Wrap-Around Resource Fair."

Bridgewater Planning Board Says Ethicon Site In Need Of Redevelopment

Following 5 hours of deliberation, the Planning Board voted to recommend the almost 82-acre site off Route 22 as an area of redevelopment.

Somerset County Clerk Begins Sending Mail-in Ballots for Nov. 5 Presidential Election

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter began sending mail-in ballots on Saturday, September 21 to the roughly 44,000 Somerse ...

$100M Lawsuit Filed Over Rejection Of Redevelopment Of Raritan Mall

Raritan Mall LLC had proposed a redevelopment plan that includes a 5-story apartment building with 275 units.

Somerset County Household Hazardous Waste Event On Saturday

The free drop-off event is for Somerset County residents to safely dispose of their harmful household hazardous waste items.