BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Superintendent Robert Beers released a statement to parents Wednesday regarding the upcoming referendum, which is set to come for a vote in March.

Below is the superintendent's message in its entirety:

Dear Bridgewater-Raritan Community, 

In a few short months, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District will request funding for a district-wide ...

After decades serving as an athletic director, 24 of them at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, in a position he coveted to follow in his father’s footsteps, John Maggio is retiring, effective the end of November.

“My father was an athletic director at Plainfield High School for 24 years,” he said. “And I had always wanted to be an athletic director. Physical education ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township will work to replace and upgrade deteriorating playground equipment at two of its park properties after approving a pair of resolutions to do so. 

Following a presentation by public works and sewer utility superintendent Richard Shimp at the Nov. 10 meeting of the Bridgewater Township Council, the municipal governing body approved two ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Two public hearings will be held at Monday’s Bridgewater Township council meeting, one for an ordinance on escrow fees, and another for a bond ordinance of over $250,000 for the municipal senior center.

The first ordinance, introduced at the governing body’s sole November meeting, is for escrow fees under the township code for land use. Township ...

RARITAN, NJ - On Nov. 14, the Raritan Borough Council approved the installation of speed humps on Meehan Avenue and Woodmere Street, a request many residents have made and which is technically already in the budget.

The roads in question meet the criteria for speed humps, which is any road with less than 3,000 cars per day. However, a police study found that there might not be an actual need ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Police released a message warning residents to keep their valuables close after investigating a number of thefts of purses and wallets that have been left unattended.

According to police, the department has been investigating incidents where the items were stolen from shopping carts when purses were left unattended and the victims were potentially ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- The Bridgewater-Raritan ice hockey team opens its season Dec. 9 against Hillsborough at Flemington Ice Arena at 6 p.m.

The Flemington Ice Arena will be doing its annual Teddy Bear toss that night. All bears tossed on the ice will be donated to AMVETS. 

The Panthers won five games and tied one last season with a young core of players who gained experience and who are ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Eagles soccer team No. 4 had an undefeated season this year.

The team won every game to have an undefeated fall season.

"For most of the soccer games, their abilities shined on the field," Coach Tom Geertsma said.

On the team this year were Tyler Bicking, Cai Whalen, Jonathan Lopez, Bobby Rangelov, Gabriel Faiella, Reyu Nguyen, Dheeraj ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Samantha Biondi, of Bridgewater-Raritan High School, has been named to the Skyland Conference Delaware Division First Team for 2022.

A junior who played both midfield and forward, Biondi finished the season with six goals and four assists for the Panthers. She was selected to the team in a vote of the conference's coaches.

Two Bridgewater-Raritan players were selected ...

RARITAN, NJ - Since losing its supermarket anchor, Stop & Shop, in 2017, the Raritan Mall has been awaiting redevelopment, suffering from poor maintenance and a high vacancy rate. 

Although progress has been slow, borough engineer Stanley Schrek said he had a preliminary meeting with the design team to go over the redevelopment plan for the mall, and is looking to progress the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - With the busiest shopping day of the year almost here, we want to help you find the best deals and know just when the stores are opening.

Black Friday is Nov. 25, and most stores are now closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Here is your list of when the biggest stores in Bridgewater and Raritan will be opening their doors on Friday:

Bridgewater Commons Mall — The mall ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School held its annual Celebrity Chef event Nov. 30, with students and staff cooking their favorite dishes and hoping to earn votes from their peers.

The event is a chance for students, staff, parents and community members to share their favorite recipes with the school community. Guests had the chance to sample a wide range of offerings and tip the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township held its annual tree lighting Dec. 2 at the municipal building, getting a head start on the holiday season.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater Township will work to replace and upgrade deteriorating playground equipment at two of its park properties after approving a pair of resolutions to do so. 

Following a presentation by public works and sewer utility superintendent Richard Shimp at the Nov. 10 meeting of the Bridgewater Township Council, the municipal governing body approved two ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School held its annual Celebrity Chef event Nov. 30, with students and staff cooking their favorite dishes and hoping to earn votes from their peers.

The event is a chance for students, staff, parents and community members to share their favorite recipes with the school community. Guests had the chance to sample a wide range of offerings and tip the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Just before Halloween, Girl Scout Troop No. 61097 of Bridgewater, appeared before the town council to discuss a potential project that will use bats for insect control.

The troop of sixth and seventh graders, who attend either Eisenhower or Hillside intermediate schools, delivered the presentation before the municipal governing body Oct. 17.

“We like that (Girl ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township held its annual tree lighting Dec. 2 at the municipal building, getting a head start on the holiday season.

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey's black bear hunt began Tuesday afternoon, following a ruling by the Appellate Division of the state Superior Court.

After lasting for three hours on Tuesday, the hunt will be open from 12 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday December 7 through Saturday, December 10.

The hunt was reinstated last month and was then stopped last week following a court ...

TRENTON, NJ — Just days before it was set to begin, a judge has stopped New Jersey's black bear hunt.

Three animal rights groups, including the Animal Protection League of New Jersey, claimed a loophole was used to reinstate the hunt and went to court.

State Appellate Division Judge Lisa Rose announced the decision Wednesday. In her ruling, bear hunt opponents have until Friday ...

TRENTON, NJ — Starting in the 2023-24 school year, all schools in New Jersey will have to submit digital maps of their campuses to law enforcement.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2426 into law Wednesday. It requires the information to be submitted next year and updated regularly with copies given to designated law enforcement.

"We have seen, time and time again, public mass shootings ...