Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Spring Carnival, Touch-A-Truck Set For 2026
The free May 31 event at Bridgewater Commons will include trucks, rides, games, vendors, and live entertainment.
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Truck Crashes Into Route 206 Traffic Light In Hillsborough
Drivers should expect delays in the area.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Officer Receives Valor Award For Fiery Route 22 Rescue
Noah Allatt was recognized by the 200 Club of Somerset County for rescuing an unconscious driver after a fiery crash.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Gets First Look At 96-Unit Mi-Place Apartment Community
Fernmoor said the Hillsborough rental community is about 50 percent complete, with pre-leasing expected in mid-summer.
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Bridgewater|News|
New Burrito Bar To Open 1st NJ Location In Bridgewater
The Mexican restaurant serves "crave-worthy Tex-Mex using fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared daily."
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Cell Phone Ban Options Weighed By Princeton Schools
District leaders said they are gathering staff, student and community input as Princeton reviews phone limits.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Memorial Day Parade Canceled In Hillsborough Due To Rain
The Salute to Military Service Breakfast and the Garden of Honor Ceremony will both still be held on Saturday.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater-Raritan Names 2 Assistant Principals For High School, Middle School
Matthew Mawn and David Guglietti were named to one-year assistant principal posts starting July 1.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
New Jersey Bill Would Combine NJ Transit, Turnpike Authority
Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy's bill would create a Transportation Authority of New Jersey to oversee transit, toll roads, and funding.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
29-Unit Age-Restricted Affordable Housing Plan Approved By Bernards Planning Board
The Ridge Oak application won approval after revisions on fire access, lighting and environmental issues.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Schools Looks To Electrify Buses, Moves Ahead With Charging Station
The Board of Education also outlined summer facilities projects, transportation renewals, and ongoing capital work at the May 18 meeting.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Honors Citizens Police Academy Graduates After 8-Week Program
Township leaders said the program gave residents an inside look at Bridgewater police work and community policing.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
Former Trenton Teacher, Coach Admits To Sexually Assaulting Student
Darrell R. Moody, 52, of Plainfield, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sexual assault.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Basking Ridge Girls Lacrosse Rallies Past Bernards 10-9 On Senior Night
The Red Devils honored four graduating seniors before holding Bernards scoreless in the fourth quarter.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Board Renews 3 Top Administrators For 2026-27 School Year
The school board set 2026-27 terms and salaries for three Hillsborough district leadership positions.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Repeat Sex Offender, Somerset Man Took 'Upskirt' Pics Of Teens Again: Police
Days after his release from jail, David Chapinski, 45, of Somerset, reportedly took more "upskirt" photos of teens, said authorities.
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Watchung-Green Brook, NJ|News|
New Burlington Store In Watchung To Open With Grand Opening Giveaway
The off-price retailer says its location off Route 22 opens May 29 and will be its 56th store in New Jersey.
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Princeton, NJ|News|
New Principal Appointed To Lead Littlebrook School In Princeton
Lisa Caudill was approved to replace Luis Ramirez as principal of Littlebrook School effective July 1.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Storm Brings Down Wires, Closes River Road In Hillsborough
A portion of the road remains closed on Thursday following a severe thunderstorm on Wednesday night.
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Bridgewater|News|
Brown Road Reopens After Emergency Road Work In Bridgewater
A detour was set up on Thursday, said Bridgewater Police.
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