A hotly contested race produced an unusually cordial candidates’ night as the four Township Committee hopefuls got together on stage at Ridge High School on Wednesday night, Oct. 24.
Despite some differences of opinion, Republicans John Surano and Joseph Esposito and Democrats Joan B. Harris and Robert Mascia proceeded without personal attacks or testy exchanges as they fielded 11 written questions before an audience of about 60 people.
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, […]
‘Tis the season to count blessings, and the BTDC has certainly been blessed to call Fred Douglis its treasurer for the past several years. In fact, not only has Fred graciously managed finances for the committee, but he’s served as treasurer for the past several season’s local election campaigns as well. Fred and his wife, […]
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