Bridgewater Bulletin November 2025 by OCR Bridgewater

November 2025

THE BRIDGEWATER BULLETIN

Stay informed, stay engaged.

FromMayorMoench:

AsweturnthecornerintoNovember,Iwanttothankeveryonewhocontinuesto makeBridgewatersuchavibrant,engaged,andcaringcommunityFromthecreative Halloweendisplaysandfamilycelebrationsacrossourneighborhoods,toourhigh schoolathletesbringinghomechampionshiptitles,it’sclearthatBridgewater’sspirit isaliveandwell.

Ourlocalbusinessescontinuetothrive, too It was great to visit Synchronoss Technologies,headquarteredrighthere in Bridgewater, and see firsthand its innovation and contributions to our local economy. Their success is a reminder that Bridgewater remains a strongplacetolive,work,andgrow

Asweheadintothefinalstretchoftheyear,pleaserememberafewimportantitems: theMunicipalTaxSalewillbeheldonDecember5,andElectionDayistomorrow, November 4 so make your plan to vote if you haven’t already. Our Police Departmenthasalsoissuedareminderaboutrecentfraudulentemailsimpersonating Townshipofficials;pleasebecautiousandknowthatofficialcorrespondencewill alwayscomefroman@bridgewaternj.govaddress.

Finally,Iwanttoextendmyappreciationtoeveryonewhojoinedrecentcommunity celebrations,includingtheDiwalifestivalattheBridgewaterTemple,wherewewere warmly welcomed by our neighbors, and to our firefighters and first responders, whoremindustostayalertinthekitchenasweheadintotheseasonoftravel,family gatheringsandholidaycooking.

Thank you for being part of what makes Bridgewater suchawonderfulcommunity.Together,wecontinueto buildatownshipwecanallbeproudtocallhome

Township Calendar

Leaf Bag Pickup starts this month! Simply place your leaf waste bags by the street (not in the street!).

Our Department of Public Works will be making regular rounds through the Township to pick up leaf bags.

Free Rabies Clinic

Saturday,November15

FinderneFirehouse 672EMainSt.

Bridgewater,NewJersey 9:00AM-10:30AM

OpentoallSomersetCountyresidents! Pleasekeepdogsleashedandcatsin theircarriers. Noregistrationrequired.

Congratulations BRRHS Cross Country Girls

TheBridgewater-RaritanHighSchoolgirls’cross-countryteamracedto history this weekend, claiming its first state sectional championship since2006

. CompetingatGreystoneParkinDenvilleonSaturday,November1, thePantherscapturedtheNorthJersey,Section2,Group4titlewitha teamscoreof56points WestfieldHighSchoolfollowedwith89,and WatchungHillsplacedthirdwith99

Leading the charge for Bridgewater-Raritan was Somerset County champion Kaitlyn Chu, who finished second overall in 18:4598

Dahlia Adams placed third in 19:0124, while Sofia Daniels (8th, 19:4791)andLanaGuelich(9th,19:5168)alsoearnedtop-10finishes thathelpedsealthewin

ThePanthers’dominantperformancemarkedtheprogram’sreturntochampionshipformafternearlytwodecades

Pyle,nowinhissixthseason,praisedhisteam’sdedicationandperseverance

“We’vesnappedthe19-yearstreak,”CoachPylesaid.“Thisismyfirsttitlewin,whichmakesitextraspecial.”Theteamnowadvancestothe StateGroupChampionshipsatHolmdelParkonSaturday,November8,astheycontinuetheiroutstandingseason.

Bridgewater Celebrates Diwali

Bridgewater Township officials joined residents and families at the DiwalicelebrationhostedbytheBridgewaterTemplethispastweek. MayorMatthewMoench,CouncilVicePresidentPhilippePedroso, CouncilmenMichaelKirshandAllenKurdyla,andZoningBoardof AdjustmentChairmanJeffFoosewereamongthoseinattendance.

The evening featured vibrant music, traditional dance, and warm hospitalityfromthetemplecommunity,offeringajoyfulcelebrationof light,hope,andrenewal.Townshipleadersexpressedtheirgratitudeto the hosts for welcoming them and for sharing in a tradition that highlightsthestrengthofBridgewater’sculturaldiversity.

HeadCoachDr Adam

TheBRRHSGirlsCross-CountryTeam

Business Spotlight: Synchronoss Technologies

WearedelightedtospotlightSynchronossTechnologies,Inc. headquarteredrighthereat200CrossingBoulevardinBridgewater, inthenewsletterthisNovember.

DuringarecentvisitbyMayorMoenchandCongressmanTomKean,thecompany’sachievementsanditsimportancetoourlocal economywereclearlyondisplay.CongressmanKean’sofficehelpedsynchronizetheresolutionofamultimillion-dollarfederal incometaxrefundforSynchronoss,exemplifyinghowfederalsupportcanlinkdirectlytothesuccessofourlocalcompanies.

WethanktheentireSynchronossteamforwelcomingtheMayorandCongressmanKeanand forchoosingBridgewaterastheirheadquarters Theirsuccessisoursuccess andareminderof thevalueofpublic-privatepartnershipsandlocalinnovation

Synchronoss develops innovative personal-cloudsoftwarethatallows millions of users to store, protect andmanagetheirimportantdigital content rightoutofBridgewater. Their presence reinforces Bridgewater’s position as a home forforward-lookingtechnologyand enterprise.

Municipal Tax Sale – December 5

BridgewaterTownshipwillholditsannualMunicipalTaxSaleonFriday,December5.Ataxsaleisalegalprocesswhere liens(notyourhome)aresoldonpropertieswithunpaidmunicipalcharges suchaspropertytaxes,sewerfees,orother assessments.ThesalehelpstheTownshipcollectpast-duebalancesandkeepservicesfunded.

Ifyou’reapropertyowner:

Checkyourstatus:VisittheTownshipwebsiteandopenthe TaxCollectorpagetoviewthetaxsalelistandinstructions.

Settle your balance: Paying your full delinquent amount (includinginterestandcosts)beforethesalewillremoveyour propertyfromthelist

How to pay: Follow the payment options listed on the Tax Collectorpage(onlinepayment,mail,orin-person)andkeep yourconfirmation/receipt.

Ifyou’reapotentialbidder:

Allparticipationdetails(howtoregister,wherethesale willbeheldorhowtoaccesstheonlineplatform,and bidderrules)arepostedontheTaxSalesectionofthe Townshipwebsite

Be sure to review the terms and conditions and completeanyrequiredregistrationinadvance Questions?

Contact the Tax Collector’s Office for assistance with balances, payment instructions, ortaxsaleprocedures.

908-725-6300extension5143

taxcollector@bridgewaternj.gov

https://bridgewater.newjerseytaxsale.com

TheregistrationdeadlineforRecreationHighSchool BasketballisDecember1stat9:00a.m.IMPORTANT!

SpotsarelimitedandtheBoysHighSchoolBasketball programoftenfillspriortothedeadline,registersoonto avoiddisappointment!

OurIntroductiontoCheer&Danceprogramwill returnthiswinterandtherestillarealimitednumberof openingsforparticipantsingradesK&1.

Youcanfindmoredetailsandregistrationforboththese programsathttps://brd.leagueapps.com/camps

Department Updates Taxes

FRAUD ALERT!

BridgewaterTownshiphasbeenmadeawareof fraudulentemailsclaimingtobefromthePlanning Boardandrequestingwiretransfersorpayments. PleasenotethatallofficialTownshipemailsonly comefrom@bridgewaternj.govaddresses,andthe Townshipwillneverrequestwiretransfers

Ifyoureceiveasuspiciousmessage,donotrespond reportittotheBridgewaterPoliceDepartment.

Police

Cook with Care

Asfamilygatheringsandholidaymealsbring everyonetothekitchen,rememberthatunattended cookingistheleadingcauseofhomefires.

Stayinthekitchenwhilefrying,grilling,orbroiling food,andkeepflammableitems liketowelsand paperproducts awayfromthestoveAfew momentsofattentioncanhelpensureyour celebrationstayssafeandfire-free