News for Bridgewater, NJ. The township of Bridgewater is the 2nd most populous municipality in Somerset County and the 42nd most populous in New Jersey with more than 44,400 residents. The mayor in 2021 is Matthew C. Moench.
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Holmdel police ask students to stop playing Senior Assassin
Holmdel police were called to a house when a team playing Senior Assassin was lurking around a yard with water guns but were at the wrong house.
Stubborn wildfire in West Milford, NJ as more fires dot the state
The Kanouse Wildfire in Passaic County continues to grow as conditions continue to be ideal statewide for the quick spread of wildfire but weekend rain will help the situation.
How many NJ school project referendums passed?
Voters decided on more than $520 million in new spending with the state picking up 40% of the construction costs in 11 referendums Tuesday.
11 NJ school districts voting on $520M in new spending
Eleven New Jersey school districts are voting on ballot questions for new spending totaling $520 million in a special election on Tuesday.
Video shows NJ mall fight: Teen hit by Jersey City police officer
A video clip of what appears to be teens and police officers brawling at the Newport Centre Mall has made the rounds on Twitter. A city spokesperson says body cam footage is being shared with the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office.
Bridgewater, AG trade barbs over NJ teen mall brawl police review
A fight between teens at Bridgewater Commons Mall in February 2022 was broken up by two police officers, accused of racial profiling in their response. A year later, state authorities and town officials blame each other over why the officer review is taking so long.
Employee personal data exposed in NJ school district cyber breach
The breach within the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District between Dec. 10 and 12 exposed personal information, like names and Social Security numbers of district employees.
Another Republican politician shot dead in NJ in the past week
Russell Heller, 51, shot by a former co-worker Wednesday morning at PSE&G in Franklin Township was also a Republican member of the Milford Borough Council.
Woman with baby among victims shot with pellet gun at mall
An Airsoft pistol inside that looked like a Glock handgun because the orange tip had been removed was found in one of the suspect's cars.
Is 'Dave & Buster’s' coming to the Bridgewater Commons Mall?
Games and entertainment could be making their way!