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Town Against Police Merger, Gifts for Fire Victim Top Local News

A look at the week's top stories in Bridgewater.

Bridgewater Opposes County Police Merger

An internal committee made up of township officials and police have said they are against joining the county police merger because there are several financial and operational concerns.

Resident: I Just Want My House Back

Joel Botwick is moving forward after being released from the hospital, and is hoping to rebuild his Wilde Hollow home, which burned after being struck by lightning June 22.

UPDATE: Car Engine Catches Fire, No Injuries

A car engine caught fire at the corner of Country Club Road and Route 28, but no injuries were reported.

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Raritan Man Beats Pancreatic Cancer, Finds New Purpose

A Raritan man is almost five years cancer-free after being diagnosed in 2008 with pancreatic cancer, and he wrote a book detailing his treatment of the disease.

Mayor: Ordinance for Multiple Tenants Makes Township Competitive

The planning board made a recommendation that the council approve an ordinance to allow for multiple tenants in properties on Route 206 to make the township more economically competitive, despite it not being entirely in line with the master plan.

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