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Most-Read Bridgewater Stories of January

Vehicular homicide charges, school security top local news this month.

Vehicular Homicide Charges in Fatal Head-On Crash

A Warren woman was charged with vehicular homicide after causing a crash in Bernards Township that killed a Bridgewater man.

Mourners Pay Final Respects to Man Killed in Crash

A funeral was held at Blessed Sacrament Church for Bridgewater resident Peter Calvelli, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Bernards Township.

Driver Killed After Car Hits Concrete Bridge on Rt. 22

A Hunterdon County man was killed after his vehicle went off the road and hit a concrete bridge support on Route 22 in Bridgewater.

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The Warren woman who was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a Bridgewater man allegedly had an open container of alcohol in her vehicle, police said.

A Bridgewater man was charged with having videos and images of children engaged in sexual acts on his computer.

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School Bus Battery Thefts Under Investigation

Police were investigating the theft of 11 batteries from First Student buses, which caused delays in pick-ups for school in mid January.

Fatal Route 22 Crash Remains Under Investigation

Police continued to investigate a crash on Route 22 near Morgan Lane that killed a Hunterdon County man.

'Jerseylicious' Stars Celebrate Season 5 Premiere

Reality stars celebrated the season premiere of “Jerseylicious,” which follows the exploits of those working at Green Brook’s Gatsby Salon, owned by Bridgewater resident Gayle Giacomo.

Armed Robbers Sought in Raritan Motel Incident

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office was seeking information on armed robbers who ransacked the office of a Super 8 Motel in Raritan.

300-Pound Sewer Grates Stolen in Bridgewater

Police said they were searching for those responsible for the theft of 300-pound sewer grates, which are believed to be being sold as scrap metal.

Gold's Gym Opens in Bridgewater

Gold’s Gym opened on Route 28, taking the place of Powerhouse Gym in Villa Liberty.

No Injuries in Truck Fire on 287

State police were diverting traffic off Route 287 after a truck caught fire near Chimney Rock Road, but there were no injuries.

Final Exams May No Longer Apply to Seniors

The district is considering a policy that will allow seniors to be exempt from final exams if they earn certain grades in their classes.

The contractors hired to clean Sandy debris have finished their work, about 75 percent of the township, and DPW workers will continue to clean up the remaining debris.

'Pink Out' Game Ends in Tie Between Hockey Rivals

The Bridgewater-Raritan hockey team tied with Ridge in its annual “Pink Out Night” at Bridgewater Sports Complex.

Bridgewater Township Police made 12 arrests for drunk driving during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Statewide Crackdown.

Security Measures to Increase at School Entrances

The district is looking into options for tightening security, and possibly keeping the doors to the school buildings locked longer each day.

Bridgewater Physicians On 'Top Docs' List

Three Bridgewater doctors were included on New Jersey Monthly’s 2012 list of “New Jersey’s Top Doctors.”

A Bridgewater landlord was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at one of his tenants.

Bridgewater Surgeon Promoted to Secretary of Medical Center

A Bridgewater surgeon was chosen to serve as secretary at the Somerset Medical Center.


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