Car Thefts, Miles for Matheny Top This Month in News

Juvenile in Critical Condition After Being Struck on Route 22

A juvenile was taken to Morristown Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Route 22 West in Bridgewater.

New Jersey American Water to Flush System

The New Jersey American Water planned to flush its water distribution system in the Somerset Hills in the middle of April.

Bernardsville Car Thefts Spur Countywide Reminder About Key Fobs

The Somerset County Prosecutors Office issued warnings against leaving key fobs in or near vehicles with start buttons after two reported thefts of luxury vehicles at the end of March.

Miles for Matheny Celebrates Community Cause (VIDEO)

The 16th annual event took place in Peapack, with a 5K race and more to support the Matheny School.

Bedminster Lagging in Academic Performance

The recently released state report card found that Bedminster Township School’s test scores are lagging behind others in its peer group.

Which Athletic Fields Should Bernardsville & Somerset Hills Schools Build? (POLL)

The discussion over athletic fields to be built was a hot topic, and we asked which kind the district should build for the schools.

Booze Limits at Far Hills Races Tops News in March

A limit on booze at the Far Hills Races and the closure of the Bedminster A&P topped local news in March.

Fencers and Parents Plea for BHS Coach's Reappointment 

Parents and students pleaded for the reappointment of Bernards High School coach Vincent Paragano.

Almost 200 Homes on the Market in the Hills

A total of 107 homes were for sale at one time in Bernardsville, and another 58 were on the market in Bedminster.

Bernards High Ranked in Top 8% of NJ Schools in U.S. News List

Bernards High School was among the top 8 percent of NJ schools, as determined by U.S. News & World Report.

Second Mailbox Vandalism Spree in Bernardsville

More incidents of mailbox vandalism were reported on the Bernardsville Mountain, and police were continuing to investigate the 18 that were smashed.

Large Retailers Opening More Locations in NJ

The Goldstein Group, of Paramus, surveyed several corridors in the state, and found that many large retailers are opening in New Jersey, including several that are already in Somerset County.

Historical Group Wants Slave Cemetery Preserved

The Bedminster Township Committee is considering a request by the Somerset County Historical Society to preserve a part of Hillside Avenue that is a slave cemetery.

Bedminster Resident Safe After Finishing Marathon

A Bedminster resident running in the Boston Marathon was safe after he finished the race an hour before the bombs exploded.

Former N.Y. Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum remains on the board of directors for the Somerset Hills YMCA.

Reader Laments Option to Ban Solar Parking Canopies

A reader said he is disappointed about the possibility that the Bedminster Township Committee will ban solar parking canopies in commercial parking lots.

Regional News in the middle of April included a Hillsborough mother killed in a Middlesex crash, a two-car collision in Liberty Corner and more.

Paraguayan Election Could be Held in Bernardsville Train Station 

A Paraguayan election was considered to be held at the Bernardsville Train Station as Paraguayan citizens living in the United State were, for the first time, allowed to cast votes for a new Paraguayan president.

The Bedminster Board of Education said students need more educational time, while parents said they don’t want to see changes come to the successful gifted and talented program.

Bernardsville Officials Offer No Comment on Citizens Group's Lawsuit

Officials in Bernardsville and the Somerset Hills School District declined to comment on a lawsuit filed by a citizens group concerning plans for building a new grass field at Bernards High School.