BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan board of education is in the first stages of seeking a new member to represent Raritan.

Lucy Sandler, who was elected to the board in late 2019 and was slated to serve into next year, announced that she is resigning from the school district’s governing body.

“It is with an extremely heavy heart that I have to announce I will be resigning ...

RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough has no ordinance or recreational field use policy to enforce, leading borough attorney Bill Robertson to request permission to work with borough administrator Eric Colvin and recreation director Andy Sibilia to draft such an ordinance.

After speaking with Colvin and Sibilia, “we thought it important to prepare a field usage policy and ordinance that would ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township residents will need to be aware that if they need to make any connections to the township’s sewer system, the price has gone up – way up.

The township council approved an ordinance at its first meeting in May that increases sewer connection fees, with the measure passing by a 4-1 vote following a public hearing.

Director of municipal ...

RARITAN, NJ - In December 2021, Middle Valley Partners was awarded a provisional license for a stand-alone medical cannabis dispensary, with one year to make it permanent.

In April, Middle Valley took another step closer to setting up shop in Raritan after nearly four years.

After sharing their operation procedures, security plan and preliminary and final major site plan with the Raritan ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Capt. Sean O’Neill retired from the department with a special walk-out ceremony April 28, after 25 years of service.

Before beginning his career with the department, O’Neill served this country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

O’Neill began his career in February 1997 as a dispatcher, and, in January 1998, he ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Part of Route 22 was closed for a while in the early Monday morning hours as firefighters worked on a fire at the Bridgewater Diner.

According to Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Company Chief Kevin Driscoll, fire companies were dispatched to the restaurant at 12:07 a.m. Monday, and the fire was extinguished within 30 minutes.

"All units were on scene to complete overhaul, ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Several officers were promoted by the Bridgewater Township Police Officer in a special ceremony May 3.

Kevin Tennant, who began his career in January 1998 after graduating from the Somerset County Police Academy, was promoted to the rank of captain.

While assigned to the patrol division, Tennant joined the Somerset County Emergency Response Team, and held positions on the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Kayla Holguin collected three hits to lead Bridgewater-Raritan to a 6-5 softball victory over Ridge on Monday.

Holguin had a double, an RBI and two runs scored to go with two singles, and Evelyn Fresco hit a two-run single for Bridgewater-Raritan (11-15), which scored two runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 lead.

Jessie Ward and Kailey Hisko each had run-scoring hits ...

HOWELL, NJ -- Devin Goldberg went 3-for-3 with an RBI to help Bridgewater-Raritan to a 6-5 baseball victory over Howell on Monday.

Michael Fattore went 2-for-2 with two RBI, Matthew Fattore had two hits and one RBI, and Tim Travisano had two hits and stole a base for the Panthers (12-10).

Lou Arone pitched two hitless innings in relief of Matt Fattore for Bridgewater, which had a 6-2 lead ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Looking to return to the North Group 4 semifinals for the second consecutive season, #5 Montclair got off to a good start at #4 Bridgewater-Raritan in the state tournament’s second round, as the Mounties jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one quarter.

But the temperature wasn’t the only thing that heated up on a hot Saturday morning in Bridgewater.

Starting ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township held the second annual Founder's Day event May 14, with hundreds coming out to the municipal building to celebrate the town.

The event included an ice cream truck, kite-building stations, scouts, a performance by the Bridgewater-Raritan High School band, historic re-enactors and more.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - "Breaking Bad" stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul made a special appearance at the Bridgewater Wegmans store Tuesday to promote their new mezcal brand Dos Hombres.

At a special meet and greet, guests had the chance to meet the award-winning stars.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School held its 2022 senior prom Friday evening, and students were dressed to the nines to celebrate their milestone.

Check out photos of students as they prepped for the big night! Send your photos to thebreezenj@gmail.com.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Council took time to honor a former resident of the municipality who had long championed its environmental well-being, Ross Stander, who died April 11 at the age of 82.

Councilman Howard Norgalis, during his individual council report, recalled spending time with Stander over the years.

“He will really, really be missed,” said ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Volunteer Squad, based in Bridgewater, has worked to make the outdoor areas of the Agape House, in Somerville, liveable and safe for clients and residents.

Several members of the Volunteer Squad participated in Leadership Somerset this year and did a walk-through of the Agape House, the only homeless shelter and services center for the homeless in Somerset County. They ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Basilone Memorial Foundation held its third annual Casino Night Fundraiser May 5, with proceeds going to the Fisher House Foundation and the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.

The event included a silent auction, casino tables and digital horse racing, with guests playing for prizes like cash gift cards, golf outings and gift ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - May is National Walk and Bike to School Month, and Somerset County is looking for bike helmet donations of all sizes to distribute at an upcoming Bike Safety Presentation in June.

As summer approaches and more bicyclists hit the streets, the county wants to promote bike safety and driver awareness.

Although a collaborative effort between Somerset County Department of Human ...

NEW JERSEY — Could New Jerseyans be getting a tax rebate?

The Republican members of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee are calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to commit to expanding tax relief. An update from State Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio showed a total of more than $9 billion of tax over collections in the current year and almost $7.8 billion more in revenue ...

NEW JERSEY — The Garden State Parkway was shut down last week for miles after a crash caused by a police chase involving a car that was reported stolen. One of the suspects fled on foot through Clark. Officers caught up with him, arrested him and three other suspects who were then turned over to State Police. 

A similar incident occurred a few days later in Holmdel, ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Aiming to “lift the unfair stigma” placed on law enforcement, Gov. Phil Murphy along with Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a new police licensing program that will require all law enforcement officers hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training Commission (PTC) in order to be employed in the ...

NEW JERSEY - First responders in Jersey City hold an active shooter drill. Plus, the former Ocean Spray plant in Bordentown City could become home to a mariujana business. And, the Montville softball team wins its first county title. Also "'Greta's Run" memorial 5k returns to Westfield, which helps raise money for local charities. 

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NEW JERSEY - The Girl and Boy Scouts of Hasbrouck Heights join together to clean their community. Plus, several Girl Scouts in South Plainfield receive scholarships. Also, a Rahway superintendent is honored. And a Westfield Boy Scout proposes a life-saving station near a local pond.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you ...

NEW JERSEY - A $125 million dollar film and TV complex proposed in Newark. Plus, a Paterson native leads effort to clean up hometown. And, a house built by Roxbury students is transferred to a new lot while an affordable housing complex opens in Elizabeth. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...