Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Seeking Volunteers For Town Boards, Commissions
Applications are open on the Town website for residents interested in serving on one of our boards and commissions in 2027.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Selected For First Union County RideUC Pilot Program
County-funded RideUC will offer free weekday trips in Westfield through Nov. 20 before fares shift to $3 per ride.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Woman Admits Illegally Voting In Federal Election As Noncitizen
Court records say the 55-year-old Bridgewater resident has never been a U.S. citizen and voted in the 2024 general election.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves Self-Storage Plan, Farm Stand To Stay
The Bridgewater Zoning Board voted 5-2 after seven hearings on a plan that also keeps the existing Melick's farm stand on site.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Stolen Loaded Gun Found In Car, 4 Arrested In Union Township
The loaded 9mm handgun had been reported stolen in North Carolina, police said.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Schools Urge Residents To Join State School Funding Input Process
The district says more than $8 million in cumulative state aid has been lost since the 2019-2020 school year.
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New Providence-Berkeley Heights, NJ|News|
Berkeley Heights Police Search For Missing Girl
Jinessy was last seen on Sunday at around 8 p.m., said police.
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Springfield, NJ|News|
Springfield Committee Places Police Chief On Administrative Leave Over Allegations
Springfield's Township Committee said confidentiality limits what it can disclose about the police chief matter now.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
7 Injured, Driver Arrested In Serious Route 22 Crash In Union
A 17-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, said police.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Mixer Brings Student Council Members Together
A new sixth grade class helped expand the middle school council, which drew 140 students to a leadership mixer.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Boys, Girls Soccer Teams Win Academic Award for Third Year
Bridgewater-Raritan's boys and girls soccer teams were both recognized by United Soccer Coaches.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Massage Therapist Accused Of Sexual Assault At Skillman Spa
Five victims have accused Riyas Abdulkhaderkunju, 44, of Plainsboro, of either sex assault or criminal sexual contact.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Schools Report Strong Graduation Test Results Amid Major State Exam Changes
District officials said Westfield students stayed strong on the new NJ graduation exam as the state changed tests and scoring.
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Bridgewater|News|
'No Kings' Protests Planned In Somerset County This Weekend: Here’s Where
The "No Kings: Vote Early" events on Oct. 17 are focused on voter registration and education about early voting.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Municipal Court Hosts State Award Won By Somerset County Courts
The Glenn A. Grant Cup and plaque will stay at the Hillsborough Municipal Court Office through October.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Mayor Vows New Court Fight Over 1200 Route 22 Development
In a letter, Matthew Moench said Bridgewater will fight warehouse or data center plans at the former Greymark Office site off Route 22.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Ridge High To Welcome 13 Bands For Annual Marching Madness In Basking Ridge
The US Bands Gold Showcase at Ridge High will feature 13 New Jersey bands, ticket sales and concessions.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Comedy Night Returning To Liberty Corner Firehouse In Bernards Township
The all-volunteer Liberty Corner Fire Company will host its biannual comedy night at 95 Church St. in Bernards.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Man Trapped By Conveyor Machine, Hospitalized In Union Township
Firefighters and EMS helped to rescue the trapped man on Thursday.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Board Discusses School Anti-Bullying Scores, Next Steps
Board discussion focused on score changes at individual schools and how the district will use the data going forward.
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