Bridgewater Storage Plan Makes More Revisions To Keep Melick Farm Stand At Route 28 Site

Bridgewater Self Storage LLC said it would keep Melick's farm stand, add utilities and a bathroom, and seek new variances.

Bridgewater-Raritan High School Has 18 National Merit Semifinalists, Most In 5 Years

Bridgewater-Raritan High School's semifinalist count has risen each year since 2022, according to the school.

🌱 Patch AM: Bridgewater-Raritan Student Team Seeks 1,000 Books For Somerset County Donation Drive

Also check out Harvest Festival & Artisan Market on the Bridgewater Patch calendar

Bridgewater-Raritan Student Team Seeks 1,000 Books For Somerset County Donation Drive

Finance Explained says it has collected about 500 books for donation boxes across Somerset County.

Bridgewater-Raritan Board Of Education Hears Frustration Over School Bus Delays

Superintendent Robert Beers said route changes and contractor issues led to delays after the school year began.

Large Mulch Fire Ignites In Bridgewater

Volunteer firefighters worked together on Monday night to extinguish the fire.

🌱 Patch AM: Neighbors Help Residents Escape Bridgewater House Fire

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Bridgewater Resident, John Lonsdorf, appointed to the Mental Health Association Board of Trustees

Mr. Lonsdorf, CEO Emeritus of Bridgewater-based R&J Strategic Communications, is a new member of the MHANJ Board of Trustees.

Bridgewater Self Storage Revises Plan To Keep Melick's Farm Stand

Melick's Farm, 10th-generation farmers, called the revised plan a "hollow offer" and encouraged customers to attend Tuesday's meeting.

Neighbors Help Residents Escape Bridgewater House Fire

Firefighters from all over Somerset County came to help extinguish the fire on Sunday.

🌱 Patch AM: Bridgewater-Raritan freshman steals the spotlight at Magee Memorial meet

You won’t want to miss Harvest Festival & Artisan Market on the Bridgewater Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why Bridgewater-Raritan’s teachers are demanding a school board member resign

And on the Bridgewater Patch calendar - ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins

🌱 Patch AM: 4-H Medieval Jubilee To Transport Somerset County Families Back To Fun & Frolic

Coming up on the Bridgewater Patch calendar: Tremendous Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale

4-H Medieval Jubilee To Transport Somerset County Families Back To Fun & Frolic

The second annual Somerset County 4-H fundraiser will bring clubs, workshops and a Fairy House Contest to Bridgewater.

Board Member Under Fire For 'Attacking Educators' In Bridgewater-Raritan

The Union has demanded a resignation.

🌱 Patch AM: Somerset County Offers Free Cardboard Drop-Off For New Residents

You won’t want to miss A Garden Conservancy Open Garden Day! on the Bridgewater Patch calendar

Bridgewater Couple Turns Gardening Passion Into Thriving Noble Mushroom Farm In Hillsborough

Ayesha Dolasa and Jacob Tulius of Bridgewater started Noble Mushrooms in 2017, which grows organic specialty mushrooms in Hillsborough.

Somerset County Offers Free Cardboard Drop-Off For New Residents

The county says residents with too many moving boxes can bring untied cardboard to its Bridgewater center for free.

🌱 Patch AM: Want bargains and a playdate at Bradley Gardens this October?

Coming up: A Garden Conservancy Open Garden Day! on the Bridgewater Patch calendar

Free Household Hazardous Waste Event Coming To Somerset County

The free rain-or-shine collection accepts many hazardous household items but not latex or acrylic paint.

Melick's Town Farm Stand's Future Unclear As Decision On Storage Facility Looms

Rebecca Melick said community support has grown as a pending application threatens the site. A final vote is expected next week.

Somerset County To Open Ballot Drop Boxes Sept. 15 For November Election

A new 200-foot no electioneering zone will apply at Somerset County polls and ballot drop boxes.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves House Of Worship Plan At Former Route 22 Office Site

Zoning Board members voted to approve a house of worship in an existing Route 22 office building with conditions.

Thrifty Threads Clothing Sale To Benefit Bridgewater Elementary School

At the same time as the clothing sale, there will be a supervised Community Playdate at the playground, giving children a chance to play.

Somerville Downtown Projects Get $1.94M In Federal Funding Backed By Kean

The funding would support Division Street Arts Plaza and Giardina Walk improvements in downtown Somerville.

Dog City Grill Coming To Bridgewater

Dog City Grill will be opening at the former Hoagie Hut in Bridgewater Township.

Rough Start To School, Bus Service 'Unacceptable' In Bridgewater-Raritan

Superintendent Robert Beers said the district is adjusting long, crowded and late routes in coming days and weeks.

Somerset County Sets Recycling, E-Waste Drop-Off Events In September

Residents can bring recyclables and electronic waste to two county drop-off events from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12.

Fatal Crashes Rise In Somerset County, Prosecutor Urges Safe Driving

The county recorded 16 fatal crashes by Aug. 31, with half leading to criminal charges.

South Bound Brook Dad, Husband Suffers Severe Brain Injury After High-Speed Chase

A GoFundMe and meal gift cards are helping a South Bound Brook family manage bills and daily needs during recovery.

Housing Development For At-Risk Youth Breaks Ground In Bridgewater

Visions & Pathways, a nonprofit organization, is developing the property to offer housing for those who have aged out of foster care.

New Yemeni Coffee Shop Opens In Downtown Somerville

New York-based Moka & Co. has opened at 15 W Main St., bringing Yemeni coffee traditions to Somerville.

Friends Rally For Bridgewater-Raritan HS Student Hit By Truck On Route 22

Friends describe BRHS student Angelo Baez as strong and loyal as a fundraiser grows after he was hit trying to cross Route 22 on Tuesday.

JAG Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in Scotch Plains, NJ

New Location Marks Company’s 10th Union County Facility, Expands Access to Care for More Than 25,000 Community Members

20 Bridgewater-Raritan Students Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists

The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Boy Hit By Pick-Up Truck On Route 22, Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Bridgewater

The boy reportedly ran across the highway in front of the Ford F-250 before being hit on Tuesday. A medivac flew the boy to the hospital.

Crash On Route 22 Reported In Bridgewater

The crash was reported on Tuesday.

Debate, Concert To Benefit Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Former local officials Tim Pino and Filipe Pedroso plan a public debate and concert at Green Knoll Grill to raise money for the shelter.

New Data Center Regulations Approved In Bridgewater Amid Resident Concerns

Concerns were raised about noise, power consumption, water use, and the proximity of potential data centers to residential homes.

2 Families Left Homeless After House Fire In South Bound Brook

A second alarm ignited on the second floor of a home on Friday morning.