Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Far Hills Country Day School Graduates 23 In Class Of 2026
The Far Hills school's Class of 2026 will head to day and boarding schools in New Jersey and beyond this fall.
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Basking Ridge To Host Brazil-Morocco World Cup Festival, Watch Party June 13
The free Saturday event in downtown Basking Ridge will feature a street fair, soccer activities and a match watch party.
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Bridgewater|News|
Branchburg Sets America 250 Celebration With Fireworks At White Oak Park
White Oak Park will host a full day of America 250 activities on Sunday, July 5, with proceeds benefiting the Branchburg Fire Department.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Water Main Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory For 400 Customers
A North Bridge Street water main break caused pressure loss and a mandatory advisory for homes, schools and senior centers.
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Bridgewater|News|
50-Year Shed Business On Route 22 Approved For Site Upgrades In Bridgewater
The Bridgewater Zoning Board approved Garden Oaks' plan to replace older buildings and add upgrades at its long-running Route 22 property.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Vo-Tech Print Shop Takes On Projects For Local Companies
Student designers at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School created apparel and branding for two local firms.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Princeton Approves $33K Planning Contract For Westminster Campus Redevelopment Work
The Mayor and Council authorized a 12-month professional services agreement with Topology NJ LLC.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
149 Deer Harvested In Hillsborough During 2025-26 Hunting Season
Tom Ross with the Township shared that 149 deer were taken over 1,171 hunting days, with deer donations supporting charities statewide.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Somerset Man Sentenced After Slew Of Drugs, Guns Found Inside Stopped Car On Route 1
Malachi A. Muhammad, 51, of Somerset, was found unresponsive in a car stopped in the middle of Route 1 in 2021.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County To Host Juneteenth Celebration On June 18
The free, family-friendly event on the Historic Courthouse Green will include a leadership award for S. Kendall Hall.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
2 Bus Stops Being Added, 1 Stop Relocated In Princeton
The proposal would add two NJ Transit stops near Copperwood and move an Ewing Street stop to a safer spot.
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Bridgewater|News|
Rock For A Cause: Bridgewater Band To Play Benefit For Martinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad
The Bad Cats will play Saturday at 22 West Tap and Grill to support the Martinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
St. James School Recognized For 60 Years In Basking Ridge
The Bernards Township Committee adopted a resolution recognizing St. James School's 60th anniversary on Tuesday.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Students Duct Tape Teacher To Wall, Raise $863 For Somerset Regional Animal Shelter
A Bradley Gardens math extension project ended with fourth grade students taping a teacher to a wall and donating $863.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Princeton Moves To Increase Sewer Service Charges
The Mayor and Council introduced an ordinance on Monday to raise sewer service rates for properties using metered water.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Route 206 Ramp Closed Through Late Fall In Hillsborough
The closure supports work on a new northbound lane as the Route 206 Doctors Way to Valley Road project advances.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Fire Victims Seek Help After Losing Home, Belongings
The renters said clothes, electronics and furniture were destroyed in the Hillsborough fire on Tuesday.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Amends 2026 Budget, Adds Senior Club Funding Placeholder
The proposed changes adjust revenue and appropriations, with senior group funding discussed during the committee meeting.
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Bridgewater|News|
91-Year-Old Army Vet Identified In Fatal Tesla Crash On Route 22 In Bridgewater
Hugh Johnson Jr., 91, of Bridgewater, "will be greatly missed for his warmth, humor, wisdom and his unwavering devotion to his family."
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Juneteenth Events, Jazz Tribute To Open 2026 Princeton Festival
The Princeton Festival's America 250 programming begins June 19 with public Juneteenth events and a ticketed evening concert.
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