Editor's Note: This article is in response to one published on Sept. 27, which incorrectly stated that some education material had been banned and that opt-out options began in second grade.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Karen Jones, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, clarified a number of items regarding the opt-out options in response to concerns from parents about the health ...

Editor's Note: This article has been edited because of some inaccuracies noted by assistant superintendent of curriculum Karen Jones. Please click here for corrected information regarding opt-out and state mandates across curriculum.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is still working to assist parents and guardians who may be confused about the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - More than two years after COVID-19 became a pandemic, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is working at keeping students and staff safe when it comes to health and wellness.

Discussions at a Bridgewater-Raritan board of education meeting revealed updated protocols regarding COVID-19, with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These include ...

RARITAN, NJ - Given the state of the pool at Basilone Park, management issues and environmental constraints, borough engineer Stan Schrek is still investigating what environmental permit is required to construct a splash park at Basilone Park, which will likely replace the pool, an investigation the borough approved at a previous council meeting.

The council approved a motion in May to apply ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater Township officials and the local quarry are working to continue their long-standing partnership, including fees.

Special counsel Joe Bell, representing the Stavola Construction Materials Inc. that currently owns and runs the quarry, appeared at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Bridgewater Township Council to help amend Chapter 124 of the township ordinance ...

RARITAN, NJ - Valley Wellness, the medical cannabis dispensary currently under construction in Raritan Borough, is seeking to operate as an Expanded Alternative Treatment Center (ATC), allowing the business to engage in adult personal-use cannabis activities.

Accepted adult-use activities under New Jersey statute include cultivating, manufacturing, retailing, wholesaling, distributing or ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater Township officials have again publicly acknowledged September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, an annual affair for this time of year.

They also honored one of “Bridgewater Township’s finest residents” at a recent meeting. 

Mayor Matthew Moench read a proclamation at the township council's first September meeting ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – On Oct. 1, 11 senior players from the Bridgewater-Raritan Field Hockey Class of 2022 were recognized before the Panthers’ game against Scotch Plains-Fanwood, who made the trip to John Basilone Field from Union County.

Marisol Mattia, Katarina Schmeiszer, Selina Zhu, Paris Kampel, Lea Ciocon, Tianna Spitz, Briana Flatt, Kiran Merchant, Serenity Marce, Sakinah ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – On a cool and rainy Saturday afternoon to open the month of October, members of the Bridgewater-Raritan Boys Soccer Class of 2023 were recognized on Senior Day in a pregame ceremony.

The Panthers then hosted division rival Franklin in a rematch of a 4-0 road win by Bridgewater-Raritan Sept. 14. This victory by Bridgewater-Raritan was one of five shutouts posted by the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – After starting 1-2 in its 2022 season and then being deadlocked in a 7-7 tie against division rival Hunterdon Central last Friday, Ridge scored 28 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 35-7 victory in the 2022 edition of the Battle of the Red Devils.

Ridge then looked to carry this momentum to John Basilone Field, where Bridgewater-Raritan hosted the Red ...

RARITAN, NJ - Valley Wellness, the medical cannabis dispensary currently under construction in Raritan Borough, is seeking to operate as an Expanded Alternative Treatment Center (ATC), allowing the business to engage in adult personal-use cannabis activities.

Accepted adult-use activities under New Jersey statute include cultivating, manufacturing, retailing, wholesaling, distributing or ...

RARITAN, NJ - Given the state of the pool at Basilone Park, management issues and environmental constraints, borough engineer Stan Schrek is still investigating what environmental permit is required to construct a splash park at Basilone Park, which will likely replace the pool, an investigation the borough approved at a previous council meeting.

The council approved a motion in May to apply ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - During a late afternoon in the vacated hallways of Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Tom Gunning takes out his keys and unlocks the doors to the school’s auditorium that is completely dark.

Once he and his wife, Teresa Wallace-Gunning, enter the spacious and quiet room, the lights  shine on throughout the empty auditorium.

And that is before the couple even ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The state champions have begun the march to a repeat performance.

The Bridgewater-Raritan High School marching band launched its title defense when the group performed in its first competition of the school year Saturday at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s 23rd annual marching band festival.

And the results continued to produce a first-place ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater Township officials have again publicly acknowledged September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, an annual affair for this time of year.

They also honored one of “Bridgewater Township’s finest residents” at a recent meeting. 

Mayor Matthew Moench read a proclamation at the township council's first September meeting ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A pair of proclamations from the Bridgewater Township Council honored a local church’s centennial, plus the 75th anniversary of the independence of an overseas nation that has developed strong local roots.

The council first recognized the 100th anniversary of the Macedonia Baptist Church, which was founded a century ago in August by Rev. Amos Hobbs. The current pastor ...

RARITAN, NJ - The Basilone Memorial Foundation held its annual Manila Madness 5K Freedom Run Sept. 17.

The event is held annually on the weekend of the John Basilone Memorial Parade.

It is a USATF certified 5K run or walk for veterans down Somerset Street.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - More than two years after COVID-19 became a pandemic, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is working at keeping students and staff safe when it comes to health and wellness.

Discussions at a Bridgewater-Raritan board of education meeting revealed updated protocols regarding COVID-19, with the assistance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These include ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A pair of proclamations from the Bridgewater Township Council honored a local church’s centennial, plus the 75th anniversary of the independence of an overseas nation that has developed strong local roots.

The council first recognized the 100th anniversary of the Macedonia Baptist Church, which was founded a century ago in August by Rev. Amos Hobbs. The current pastor ...

SUMMIT, NJ — In her 30-plus year professional career, Dr. Alison Johnson has never seen anything like the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of kids.

"It felt like a tsunami," Johnson told TAPinto. "It was so traumatic and the impact on people was seriously traumatic."

At times, Johnson said, there was no end in sight.

"This was trauma ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — When discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of New Jersey's residents, Carolyn Beauchamp is concerned and wants to take action.

"We don't have a big enough system of care. We don't have enough centers, clinics, we don't have enough understanding of what it means to have a mental health problem," Beauchamp, ...

TRENTON, NJ — Members of the New Jersey National Guard will soon deploy to Florida to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced 135 members, in addition to 40 military and support vehicles will be sent to help with the storm response.

“We are thankful for the 135 men and women who bravely ...