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Collisions, Ridge Recognition Top April News in Basking Ridge

Mike Tannenbaum lands on feet, NJ Monthly's peek at Sky Farm Nudist Club also attract reader interest.

Two Cars Collide at 4-Way Stop in Liberty Corner

The four-way stop at Liberty Corner and Somerville Roads didn't stop a collision that Basking Ridge police said resulted when a township woman driving east along Liberty Corner Road toward Liberty Corner Village allegedly failed to stop and hit another car, driven by a 17-year-old girl, that was crossing the intersection. A ticket was issued to the first driver. The story spurred reader comment about the intersection.

Ridge Remains in Top 15 in U.S. News' Top High Schools

Ridge High School is this year ranked no. 14 in New Jersey, and no. 200 in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rating of top high schools. School administrators pointed out that the ranking was against charter schools able to pick and choose their students.

New Jersey Monthly Features Sky Farm in Nudist Club Story

Bernards Township's low-key Sky Farm Nudist Club was profiled in New Jersey Monthly Magazine in a story on the state's nudist camps.

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The Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge, where former N.Y. Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum remains on the Board of Directors, announced on Wednesday that the deadline has been extended for YMCA members who wish to apply for this year's Tannenbaum family scholarship.

Loss of Young Resident, New Businesses, Traffic Task Force Top March News

March's events continued to be of interest to readers into April.

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The assistant manager at the Sneaker Factory in Basking Ridge and a Bernardsville man were among those who had completed the Boston Marathon prior to the tragic explosion that created such havoc, killed three and injured more.

Another Burglary, School News, Mosque, Top Weekly News

Readers were interested in school news, a continued hearing on a proposed mosque in Liberty Corner, and a reported burglary in which a Watchung Drive resident in The Hills gone from his home all day on a Saturday returned to find a back door open and cash and jewelry reportedly missing.

Bernards Schools Get High Scores on 'New' School Report Card

The state Department of Education's completely revamped school performance report still has many trying to figure out what it means — but the good news is that the summary is that Bernards Township schools exceed the average both statewide and when ranked against comparable "peer" schools.

Two callouts to emergency responders during a power outage in the northern end of Basking Ridge on a Saturday morning in mid-April resulted in multiple police cars, fire and rescue squad vehicles heading to the same area. Confusion ensued when an ambulance trying to make a left hand turn on North Maple Avenue collided with a passing police car. No serious injuries were reported, and another police officer and the Basking Ridge Fire Co. handled the calls for the man stuck in an elevator at Dolce and an electrical fire in a home.

Ridge School and Township Officials Agree on Ridge Traffic Solution

Not everyone was happy, but members of the Bernards Township School Board serving on a joint task force with township officials said a plan to construct a new two-way driveway through health department property was the only option that all could agree upon. But the proposal hinges on approval from Somerset County.

Christie: 'I Don't Think Teachers Are the Problem... Unions Are'

Gov. Chris Christie discussed many topics during a Town Hall at Raritan Valley Community College. But he revisited a familiar topic when he said there is an "extraordinary divide" between teachers and the unions that represent them.

Bernardsville Car Thefts Spur Countywide Reminders About Key Fobs

Following two reported thefts of luxury vehicles from Bernardsville mountain at the end of March, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office in April issued warnings to all residents in Somerset County to stress vehicle security and to avoid leaving key fobs in or nearby vehicles with start buttons.

According to Mount Olive police, a Bernards Township resident allegedly was involved in a road rage incident in western Morris County.

Hundreds Attend Basking Ridge Fire Co.'s Pancake Breakfast

It seems like the Basking Ridge Fire Co.'s annual all-you-can pancake breakfast gets more popular every year — this year more than 450 hungry people showed up. Were you there? If not, mark it on your calendar for next year.

'Glam' Event Benefits Ridge Lymphoma Patient

A lovely event, "Get Your Glam on for the Prom," was a fun girls' night out as well as a fundraiser for the Lymphoma Research Foundation in support of a Ridge junior.

Police Still Piecing Together Car and Motorcycle Collision

Bernards Township Police said they received different versions a crash on Mount Airy Road where a motorcycle was hit while trying to pass a Lexus on the car's lefthand side.

High School SAT Scores Across Somerset County [Interactive Map]

Ridge stacked up pretty well in a map that shows average SAT scores at high schools around Somerset County.

Ridge Boys LAX Beats Somerville in Season Opener

The boys lacrosse team's 10-2 win at home over Somerville High School was a great way to start the season.

How Much Has Sandy Cost Bernards?

Bernards Township is hoping for federal reimbursement but also must absorb some costs of cleaning up — and looking ahead to install a generator and warming center at the municipal building this year, just in case.

Mosque Traffic Expert Asked to Return With More Data in June

The which has been considering the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's had asked the ISBR's traffic expert, Henry Ney, to return with more information at the most recent hearing, on Thursday night. But now Ney has been asked to come up with additional specifics before the next scheduled meeting on June 4. A site tour also was scheduled for May 11.


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