BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District appears to be in good shape and moving forward, with a greater emphasis to be placed on communication in the future, according to Superintendent of Schools Russell Lazovick.

Lazovick, now in his fourth year in Bridgewater-Raritan, delivered his yearly “State of the District” address Sept. 9 at Bridgewater-Raritan ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan board of education voted to spend more money on the new track and field facility that is being repaired at the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School.

The board voted Aug. 26 to allot additional funding to the project, not to exceed $55,760, primarily to install a fence and a new pit for the long jump track event.

Business ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - With a high score regarding combating harassment and bullying in the district, the schools are still working on methods and education to curb a small increase in reports of incidents each year.

“We’re trying to take a more proactive role,” said Superintendent Russell Lazovick.

A presentation was given by Alan Iachini, supervisor of counseling, about how ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County is preparing roadwork for some county and municipal roads in Bridgewater.

First, from now through Sept. 13, there will be a pipe installation on Route 527 Mountain Avenue/Morning Glory Road in Warren/Green Brook/Bridgewater from Meadowbrook Road to 500 feet north of Scheurman Terrace.

From Sept. 11 through Sept. 12, they are planning roadwork on Easton ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A reported explosion near Foothill Road was just normal blasting at Stavola Quarry at Chimney Rock Road, according to an alert from Bridgewater Township Police.

Police say that an explosion reported to the police and fire department was found to be from normal blasting operations at the quarry.

Students at the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School are safe and resuming their ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Ridge rallied from a two-goal deficit at halftime and forged a 2-2 tie with Bridgewater-Raritan in boys soccer on Saturday.

Brian Arrigan scored one goal and assisted on a goal by Chris Profaca for Ridge (1-2-1). Michael Henderson had the assist on Arrigan's goal. Robbie Rutkowski made 11 saves for the Red Devils.

Bridgewater-Raritan (1-2-1) had taken a 2-0 lead ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Seven days after a thrilling 16-15 home win over Colonia in a classic at Basilone Field to open up 2019 – which was capped by the go-ahead game-winning field goal with 28 seconds remaining in regulation – Bridgewater-Raritan again found itself trailing in the 4th quarter with a chance to take the lead deep in the opposition’s territory.

Unfortunately, ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -- After winning by one point in its first game, the Bridgewater-Raritan football team found itself on the opposite end of a nailbiter in Game 2.

Hillsborough rallied to defeat the Panthers, 13-12, with a touchdown in the third quarter on Friday night.

Bridgewater-Raritan scored two touchdowns in the first half. Quarterback Alex Fromberg ran 5 yards for a TD, then later in ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The final fate of the Center of Excellence project is expected to be decided later this month.

The massive redevelopment project proposed for Route 202/206 is expected to be heard by the Bridgewater Township Planning Board on Sept. 23, according to Councilman Howard Norgalis, who is also a member of the planning board.

The center application includes ...

RARITAN, NJ - Espo's, in Raritan, held a ribbon cutting Friday, not long after its official grand opening at the end of August.

The restaurant closed in December 2018, and has now reopened under a different owner.

The Italian fare is expected to remain similar in the new iteration of the restaurant.

FLEMINGTON, NJ – Thousands flocked to Stangl Road here yesterday to join in the kick-off of the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, an event that will continue today in New Brunswick from 1 to 6 p.m. and in Somerville on Sunday, also from 1 to 6 p.m.

As with the Flemington show, all performances are free. Those attending should supply their own chairs. Food vendors are available at all three ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area will hold a Candidates Forum with all candidates for Somerset County Sheriff and Somerset County Freeholder on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Somerville High School Auditorium.

Candidates for Freeholder are Democrat challenger Melonie Marano and four-term incumbent Patricia Walsh, both of Greenbrook and both of ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Throughout September, Bridgewater residents will notice teal ribbons displayed at the municipal complex, public parks, schools and residences throughout the township in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  

These ribbons have been placed by a group of caring volunteers, known as “volun-teals,” dedicated to raising awareness about ovarian cancer and ...

BOUND BROOK, NJ - Clients of the Food Bank Network of Somerset County will be able to pick up groceries at the warehouse, off Chimney Rock Road, until 6 p.m. on the last two Wednesdays of each month, beginning in September, according to a release.

The new hours, the release said, are part of efforts by the food bank to make its food distribution more convenient for clients. They have been ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 2019 – As Hurricane Dorian, already officially one of the most powerful storms recorded, ravaged the Bahamas and threatened the southern coastline of the United States, a team of five paramedics from Atlantic Mobile Health, the medical transportation division of Atlantic Health System, headed southward on Monday to assist the anticipated relief ...