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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Grand Opening Date Set for L.L. Bean’s First Central NJ Store
The first 100 people in line at the grand opening get $50 L.L. Bean gift cards.

New L.L. Bean is opening in NJ and they’re looking for workers
A new L.L. Bean store is on the way to Bridgewater, bringing not just outdoor gear, but a chance for locals to join the team.

NJ mall gets serious about pop up meets - NJ Top News
These are the top stories we're following for you on NJ 101.5 for Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Ground collapses, trapping NJ man in a 4-hour ordeal
It took emergency responders four hours to safely rescue a man partially buried in a trench at a home in Bridgewater Township, police said.

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.