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🌱 Patch AM: Bernards Township Father-Son Police Officers Honored By Congressman Tom Kean Jr.
Also, don't miss Marée Aesthetics & Longevity One Year Anniversary Celebration on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Father-son Bernards officers earn Hometown Hero honors
- How will Ridge handle Phillipsburg's momentum in Friday's home showdown?
Also on today's calendar: Marée Aesthetics & Longevity One Year Anniversary Celebration and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variably cloudy and warmer, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Thursday: Some sun, warm and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bernards Township Father-Son Police Officers Honored By Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (patch.com) — Basking Ridge residents can take pride as Bernards Township police officers Todd and Tyler Widitz, a father-son duo, are honored by Congressman Tom Kean Jr. as First Responder Hometown Heroes. Kean praised their shared legacy of service, integrity, and courage, highlighting how their daily commitment to answering calls and helping neighbors reflects the community's strongest values.
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• Phillipsburg football forced to dig down and rally against gritty foe (lehighvalleylive.com) — Phillipsburg's football team rallied from multiple deficits to beat St. Joseph‑Metuchen 42–31, leaning on a powerful running game and a pivotal 94‑yard kick return. For Basking Ridge fans, the key takeaway is that Ridge will host Phillipsburg this Friday night, with the Stateliners facing a short week to prepare. The article highlights the team's resilience and strong line play heading into that matchup.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Basking Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Marée Aesthetics & Longevity One Year Anniversary Celebration →
Marée Aesthetics & Longevity,
6:30 pm - Lonestar →
URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
8:00 pm - 2026 Missions Conference →
Millington Baptist Church, 520 King George Rd, Bernards
6:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- How to Profit from Today's AI Tools →
Bernards Township Library, 32 S Maple Ave, Bernards
7:00 pm - VIRTUAL Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing →
BernardsLibrary.org
7:00 pm - VIRTUAL TEENS: Author Talk with Veronica Roth →
BernardsLibrary.org
7:00 pm - VIRTUAL Hart Island: The Island of Lost Souls, with Historian Toni McKeen →
BernardsLibrary.org
7:00 pm - VIRTUAL Cracking the Code: Affordable College Solutions →
BernardsLibrary.org
7:00 pm - Friday Night at the Opera: Gluck's Orfeo e Euridice →
Bernards Township Library, 32 S Maple Ave, Bernards
7:30 pm - Live Animal Event! Eyes of the Wild →
Bernards Township Library, 32 S Maple Ave, Bernards
10:30 am - Live Concert! The 1950s Experience, with Kevin Grace →
Bernards Township Library, 32 S Maple Ave, Bernards
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Timber the Toy Poodle, and Kisa the Russian Blue!
Our pets love to tumble! She's only 5.5 pounds! (Nextdoor Stonehouse Rd)
- Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Watchung. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bernardsville
- Borough of Bernardsville Shares JCP&L Storm Preparation and Safety Information for Nor'easter Storm (tapinto.net)
Watchung
- State legislators propose measure targeting transport of stolen autos (roi-nj.com)
Morristown
- 'Baby-Sitters Club' Turns 40 As KidFest Returns To Morristown's Fest. Of Books (patch.com)
- Morris Co. Mother Walks In On Stepfather Abusing Daughter, Police Say (patch.com)
Ok Basking Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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