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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Seconds from death on video: Fearless cop saves driver
A tanker truck pulling onto Route 22 west from a gas station in Bridgewater was rear-ended by a Hyundai Elantra around 2:10 a.m. which was also in the right lane.

L.L. Bean To Open Very First Central NJ Location This Summer
There are only 3 other NJ locations.

Popular Chain Restaurant Declares Bankruptcy Right After Closing More NJ & PA Locations
Several local restaurants were affected.

Major Retailer Moving Online & Closing All NJ Locations
The closing sales have started.

Developer's plans put Bridgewater, NJ farm stand at risk
A developer wants to build 64 townhomes along Route 202-206 in Bridgewater where an Alstede farm stand that sells Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables is located.

Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics
Despite heartbreak for a couple New Jersey track stars — theses athletes from NJ are already on the U.S. Olympic roster.


Prosecutor: NJ man lied on insurance policy to save big bucks
Rajinder Randhawa, who lives in a wealthy Warren neighborhood, has been accused of insurance fraud to save six figures.

Latest effort to combat car theft in New Jersey
Attorney General dismisses car theft epidemic claims, while Bridgewater Mayor leads anti-theft measures.

Popular NJ restaurant featured on ‘America's Best Restaurants'
22 West Tap and Grill has only been around for eight years but it’s already become legendary for plenty of locals in Bridgewater.