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🌱 Patch AM: Bernards Township Sets 'Green' Townwide Yard Sale For Oct. 10

And on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar - Gladstone Estate Sale!!

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Greetings Basking Ridge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sign up now for Bernards Township's free green yard sale
  • Plan your perfect pumpkin day near Basking Ridge this fall
  • See how Basking Ridge's Fellowship Village ranks among NJ nursing homes

Also on today's calendar: Gladstone Estate Sale!! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Monday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bernards Township Sets 'Green' Townwide Yard Sale For Oct. 10 (patch.com) — Basking Ridge residents can clear out clutter and support reuse at Bernards Township's free "Green" townwide yard sale on Oct. 10, held rain or shine at individual homes. Participants must register online by Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. to have their address listed on the township website and promoted through local media and social channels.
   

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Basking Ridge This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Basking Ridge can embrace fall by visiting nearby pumpkin patches in Hillsborough, Warren, Liberty Corner, Bridgewater, and Somerset, many offering hayrides and kid-friendly activities. The piece also walks readers through choosing carving pumpkins and provides practical, step-by-step tips for creating a standout jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

• Newsweek names New Jersey's best nursing homes for 2027 (njbiz.com) — Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge has been named one of New Jersey's best small nursing homes on Newsweek's 2027 list, giving local families a notable option for high-quality senior care. The ranking, based on performance data and satisfaction, highlights 65 top facilities statewide and offers a starting point for residents comparing long-term care choices.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Holiday Classic: Amahl and the Night Visitors —Denise Szabo Read on Patch
  • Somerset Hills YMCA Pet Food Drive Supports St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center Pet Food Pantry —Somerset Hills YMCA Read on Patch
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bernardsville. Apply here.
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Far Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Bernardsville Middle School's Color Run Brings Students, Families Together To Support American Heart Association (TAPinto.net)
  • Union County Commissioner will take on Bramnick for Senate in 2027 (newjerseyglobe.com)

Mendham

  • 201-Year-Old Mendham Barn Undergoing Restoration (patch.com)

Warren

  • Haunted Warren Brings Spooky Stories To Township Library (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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