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📢 Robert Edwards, blogger and author of RESISTING THE RIGHT, will be joining us Tuesday, April 1st at our monthly meeting! If you are at a loss for how to cope with the current administration, Bob—a former Army intelligence officer—began thinking about it four years ago, and explains in his book, RESISTING THE RIGHT: HOW […]
The Bernards Township Democratic Committee has endorsed Brett Hodges and John Tompkins for Bernards Township Committee. Both candidates have strong ties and demonstrated service to the local community. BTDC Chair, Jane Conklin, said, “I am extremely proud to be able to put forth two candidates who embody our democratic values in dedicating their lives to […]
The Bernards Township Democratic Committee (BTDC) Civic Scholarship, founded in 2019, is awarded to a Ridge High School student entering their first year of college or senior year of high school who aspires to foster civic engagement and democratic values. The chosen applicant will receive $1,000. The recipient will also receive the opportunity for […]
Over the past 20 years Heartworks and its founder, Bernardsville resident Megan McDowell, have made it their mission to show love and support for people living through the first 14 months of grief, serious illness or natural disaster. Megan was inspired to establish Heartworks in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World […]
Hello! I begin with wishing a Happy Ramadan to all those in our community who are observing. Ramadan begins Friday, February 28 ending Saturday, March 29. and opens with the lighting of the Crescent at the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge. The Township also recognizes and celebrates the Lunar New Year and will participate in […]
Claudia Hodges is a proud Chilean immigrant, a proponent of progressive values, and a sixteen-year resident who feels very much at home in Bernards Township. With local and national politics trending away from many of the beliefs she holds dear, Claudia is motivated to make sure Bernards feels like home for residents of all political […]
New to Town? Join us! All meetings take place at the Bernards Township Library at 7 pm – 32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge. Tuesday, March 18 – Happy Hour Only6:30 pm – Delicious Heights, 285 Main St, Bedminster, NJ Tuesday, April 1 – Happy Hour + Meeting5:30 pm – Meet us for Happy Hour […]
There are 17,000 individuals living below the poverty line in Somerset County. That’s a fact. Basking Ridge resident Widette Fox has been working since 2021 to help support food-insecure families among this population. The Somerset County Foodbank’s Backpack Program offers additional groceries for weekends and school breaks to families in need. Fox heads up an effort to assemble […]
Susan Okin Goldsmith is a gem within Basking Ridge’s burgeoning blue community. A resident since 1991, she has raised her two children here and is a strong Democratic advocate, making her mark in many unique and important ways. Susan grew up in West Orange and is a third-generation attorney. Her father and grandfather practiced law at […]
Hello! Happy New Year to all! 2025 marks the 265th Anniversary of Bernards Township and the following year our Nation’s semiquincentennial or 250th. The Township Committee passed a resolution on December 23rd to make Bernards Township a Rev250 community. This will enable the Township to coordinate with County and State planning focused on highlighting historic sites, […]
Hello! I hope everyone who celebrates has enjoyed a happy holiday among family and friends. While the year draws to a close, the last month within Bernards Township has proven to be dynamic, as we considered two significant ordinances with impact on the future development within the community. Ordinance #2567 was introduced at the November 26th meeting to […]
During an afternoon chat with Sanjay Bery, it became clear that no matter where he volunteers or with what organization he works, his aim is to activate members to be truly involved and ensure that group’s success. As the local Democratic representative for District 21, Sanjay wants to see every precinct’s rep truly committed to […]