BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Like many towns across New Jersey, Bernardsville has had its share of struggles to implement its Affordable Housing Agreement. But they got a step closer at the Bernardsville Council's first full meeting of the year.

The Council unanimously approved the acquisition of 210 North Finley Avenue by purchase or condemnation, which is now owned by Altomare Realty.

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Members of the Bernardsville Town Council continued their discussion about allowing residents to contribute their comments during the Zoom version of their meetings. While it seemed like Zoom comments were doomed, the council unanimously agreed to keep the practice going with some changes.

"I think we have reached a good compromise," said Mayor Mary Jane Canose.

The Bernards High boys basketball team picked the perfect day to snap its six-game losing streak.

The Mountaineers, led by Connor Laverty's 20 points, Taejin Beckerman's 15 points and Gabriel Morales's 11 points, earned a 76-53 victory over Newark Academy on Saturday afternoon during Bernards' annual 'Senior Day' in Bernardsville.

With the win, Bernards improved to ...

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Bernards girls and boys swim teams were crowned Skyland Conference Valley Division Champions. The teams competed against Belvidere and Warren Hills in a tri-meet at the Phillipsburg Elementary School on Wednesday, February 1st.  Bernards boys defeated Belvidere with a score 58-35 and Warren Hills 74-17.  Bernards girls defeated Belvidere with a score ...

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Even though he won 18 matches last season, Bernards wrestler Jake Caldwell believed there was a lot of room for improvement.

The junior has realized a big improvement on the mat this season, and has excelled wrestling in the 150-pound weight class.

"Jake is 17-2. He came in first in the Blue Knight Holiday Tournament, third in the Roselle Park Invitational and ...

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - "Please settle this contract now!" was the refrain from a host of teacher and students who filled the media room at the recent Somerset Hills Board of Education meeting.

The Somerset Hills Education Association (SHEA) has been working without a new contract since their one-year existing contract expired on June 30.  The Board and the SHEA met several times ...

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Somerset Hills Board of Education held its first regular meeting of the year, and it marked the last meeting for Superintendent Dr. Gretchen Dempsey.

Dr. Dempsey, who has led the Regional School District for the past four years, announced her decision in September to step down effective February 4th. She began her career as a teacher at Bedwell almost 20 years ago ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Dress Express Boutique is coming back to Berkeley Heights with its third annual pop-up event, giving women of all ages an opportunity to get their hands on designer dresses while helping those in need. The boutique will be open from 10 a.m through 4 p.m at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights on Sunday, February 26 and is accepting dress donations until ...

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BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Like many towns across New Jersey, Bernardsville has had its share of struggles to implement its Affordable Housing Agreement. But they got a step closer at the Bernardsville Council's first full meeting of the year.

The Council unanimously approved the acquisition of 210 North Finley Avenue by purchase or condemnation, which is now owned by Altomare Realty.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - Knit Crochet with Love is a Basking Ridge non-profit that has been making a difference. With over 140 members ranging from school students to seniors, the organization is dedicated to creating caps and blankets for cancer patients.

"Our members not only help the community but themselves too," said co-founder Richa Gupta. "These age-old hobbies have been found ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Dress Express Boutique is coming back to Berkeley Heights with its third annual pop-up event, giving women of all ages an opportunity to get their hands on designer dresses while helping those in need. The boutique will be open from 10 a.m through 4 p.m at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights on Sunday, February 26 and is accepting dress donations until ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Dress Express Boutique is coming back to Berkeley Heights with its third annual pop-up event, giving women of all ages an opportunity to get their hands on designer dresses while helping those in need. The boutique will be open from 10 a.m through 4 p.m at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights on Sunday, February 26 and is accepting dress donations until ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – A man with a gun who had been barricaded in a bathroom for nearly six hours was disarmed Monday afternoon by a member of the Somerset County SWAT team using a TASER, ending the standoff peacefully, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.

Township Police were called to a residence on Goltra Drive at 9:15 a.m. by medical staff dealing with an ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The first graduating class of volunteer firefighters in 3 years received their diplomas during a ceremony Friday night at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy after completing 200 hours of rigorous training and testing during the summer and fall of 2022.

The oldest graduate in the class was Frank Wendling, Jr., who graduated with his two sons, ...