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🌱 Is Branchburg about to greenlight a brand-new police headquarters?

Good morning Branchburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Branchburg about to greenlight a brand-new police headquarters?
  • Police seek witnesses after Branchburg man dies in Route 1 crash

Also on today's calendar: Bradley Gardens Fire Co Pasta Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 4/16/2026 (insidernj.com) — Branchburg officials are weighing whether to move forward with a new police headquarters, a decision that could affect local services, taxes, and town facilities. The briefing also rounds up political and government news from across New Jersey, but Branchburg’s potential police HQ stands out as a key issue for local residents to watch.
   

• Branchburg Man Thrown From Car, Killed In Route 1 Crash (patch.com) — A 21-year-old Branchburg man died after being ejected from an Audi that overturned during a collision at Route 1 and New Road in South Brunswick Wednesday night. Police say the crash shut New Road for about five hours while emergency crews responded and investigators worked the scene, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact South Brunswick police.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • TAPinto Raritan Bay Athlete of the Week: Veer Desai of Sayreville Volleyball (tapinto.net)
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  • How J&J plans to hit $100B in revenue this year (pharmavoice.com)

Hillsborough

  • Crash Investigation Closes Route 206 Intersection In Hillsborough (patch.com)

Somerville

  • N.J. boys track and field Top 20, April 16: Two S.J. teams make big moves in rankings (nj.com)
  • NJ-07 Frontrunner Rebecca Bennett Releases First Digital Ad (insidernj.com)

Ok Branchburg! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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