Experience : Bridgewater, New Jersey

1. Experience: Bridgewater, New Jersey

2. Thomas Pierno Sales Associate My Office 908-392-0290 Mobile 908-448-2762 Home 3290 Rt. 22 WestBranchburg, NJ 08876908-526-5444

3. About Bridgewater (source Wikipedia) Population 1980 Census: 29,1751990 Census: 32,5092000 Census: 42,940 • Bridgewater is a relatively large, mostly affluent suburban township located in the center of Somerset County. The thirty-three square mile area which is now the Township of Bridgewater was originally purchased from a local Lenape Native American tribe. Bridgewater was chartered by George II of Great Britain in 1749, and incorporated as one of New Jersey's 104 original townships in 1798. It is named after the town of Bridgewater in the English county of Somerset. • Tradition holds that it was at the Middlebrook encampment that the first official flag of the United States was unfurled, after a law to adopt a national flag had been passed by Congress on June 14, 1777. By special order of Congress, a Thirteen Star Flag is flown 24 hours a day at the Washington Camp Ground, part of the former Middlebrook encampment, in Bridgewater. Since 1889, the first hoisting of the flag is commemorated annually each July 4 with a changing of the flag, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the delivery of an historical address. • Until recently, Bridgewater was known as a farming town. In the 1970s its population began to grow when residents of larger cities such as Plainfield and Newark started to migrate into Bridgewater. Subsequently, Bridgewater started to receive an influx of residents who worked in the strong pharmaceutical, telecommunications and financial industries in Bridgewater and the Raritan Valley. More recently, there has also been growth as Bridgewater has become more popular with New York City commuters who use Bridgewater Station on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line or Interstate 78 East to commute to New York City. • Bridgewater is now a fairly developed suburban community, with few traces of its rural past still evident in the town (particularly in its northwestern section). Bridgewater is now Somerset County's second-most populous municipality, after Franklin Township.

4. Bridgewater, New Jersey • 088807 / 08836 (area codes: 908 / 732)

5. Geography • According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.5 square miles (84.3 km²), of which, 32.5 square miles (84.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.28%) is water. • While much of Bridgewater has relatively flat terrain, the northeastern portion of the township is very hilly, with the First Ridge of the Watchung Mountains (sometimes known as the First Watchung Mountain) passing through the township. Additionally the Second Ridge (Second Mountain) passes just north of the township border (except where Somerville and Raritan were carved out as separate boroughs) and the North Branch of the Raritan River forms the township's western border with Branchburg. The North Branch and South Branch of the Raritan River meet at the extreme southwestern corner of Bridgewater at the border with both Branchburg Township and Hillsborough Township, and this point known as the Raritan River Confluence was once intended to be a major reservoir. • Bridgewater borders 13 other municipalities. Its longest borders are with Branchburg Township, Bedminster, Bernards Township, Warren Township, Bound Brook, Somerville and Raritan. It also borders Green Brook (though connected only by Route 22), Middlesex (though connected only by one local street), South Bound Brook (a very short border in the middle of the Raritan River, Franklin Township (the only street connection is Interstate 287), Manville (the only street connection is Finderne Avenue, a county highway), and Hillsborough (no direct street connection.) Bridgewater Township's ZIP Code is 08807, with 08836 used in the community of Martinsville, and 08805 used in the Thomae Park section (mailing address of Bound Brook NJ). Bridgewater's area codes are 908 and 732.

6. BridgewaterMajorRoadways • I - 287 • Route 22 • Route 202/206 • Route 28 • Foothill Rd. • I - 78 • Washington Valley Rd • Rt 202 • Rt 206 • Country Club Rd.

7. http://www.bridgewaternj.gov/ Allen KurdylaBridgewater Council Member Christine Henderson Rose Bridgewater Council Member PatriciaFlannery Mayor Dan HayesBridgewater Council Member Matthew MoenchBridgewater Council President 100 Commons way Garrettson Rd & Commons Way Howard NorgalisBridgewater Council Member

8. Zoning • The zoning enforcement office is located in the lower level of the municipal building. The office hours are from 12 - 5 PM. The office reviews construction application permits. It also issues utility shed (100 square feet or less) permits along with patio, fence, and gazebo permits. Questions regarding construction of additions, decks, and driveways should be referred to zoning, as well as questions on snow removal from sidewalks.Property owners and tenants are responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks. Snow may not be moved to a cleared public roadway due to public safety concerns. Please refer to Chapter 182, SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL of the municipal code for more information. • The zoning officer conducts field investigations. Land use and ordinance violations are two of the areas routinely brought to his attention. Complaints often include inoperable or unregistered vehicles. Complaints made by residents are recorded and investigated. Occasionally, summonses are issued and the offenders are required to appear in court. • Attention: All Real Estate Agents - under our ordinance, "For Sale" signs are limited to the listed property only. Any "Open House" or directional signs off the property are allowed for the day of the open house only. • All Planning and Board of Adjustment application questions are referred to the planning office. • The Zoning Officer, George Jones, can be reached at (908) 725-6300 ext. 5541, or by email at zoning@bridgewaternj.gov. • HOME OCCUPATIONS • Chapter 126-368 to view the ordinance on Home Occupations. • Fence Guidelines • All fences require a Zoning Permit issued at the zoning office. Permit requires a survey showing the fence location and a picture or specifications of the style of fence. An inspection of the completed fence is only made if a complaint is made with the zoning office. The permit is free. Maximum fine for erecting a fence without a permit may be $1,000.00. • A fence is a structure. It cannot be over six feet in height. Either side of the fence can face either direction. When allowed along a property line it can be placed right along the line. No part of the fence, hole, or concrete may by over the line. Any fence placement that may violate a property line becomes a civil issue and the township does not arbitrate any dispute. Any fence placed along a wall along a property line cannot be higher then six feet on both sides measured at ground level. • Any landscaping along any property line may augment privacy with no regulation. • Solid Fence • Cannot be along any property line unless property has a variance. • Solid fence is described as open less then 50% of the fabric of the fence. • 3 inch picket is less then 1 ½ inch opening. • 2 inch picket is less then 1 inch opening. • Maximum six feet in height. • Must be located in proper setback for the zone the property is in. • Cannot be placed in front yard setback. Corner lots have two front yards.

9. Zoning - continued • Sheds - Gazebos All sheds require a permit. Application must include a survey locating the shed and a picture or specification sheet of the shed. The Zoning Permit is free. •  Sheds-100 SF or less (Zoning Permit) • Maximum height 9 ½ ft. • R-20.1 R-10, R-10 A-B minimum distance to property line is three (3) feet.(126-308) • All other zones the minimum distance to side and rear property line is ten (10) feet. • Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for footing or foundation requirements. • Cannot be placed in front yard. • Sheds and Gazebos between 100 and 200 SF require a zoning permit. • This is an accessory structure (maximum two per lot). • Requires a standard building permit. • Locate on your survey within setback for that zone. • Taxed • Maximum height at peak is 10 ft. Height is measured as an average of the four corners at finished grade. • No utilities allowed without proper building permit. • Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for footing or foundation requirements. • Sheds- Gazebos over 200 SF or more require a building permit. • Patios and Retaining Walls • Patio permits require a survey locating the patio and showing the area in square feet. That area is subject to the total improved coverage of a lot according to the zoning chart for that zone. Patios cannot be closer then five (5) feet to a side or rear property line. Retaining walls require a permit. The height of the wall is the distance it must stay from a property line. An example is a two-foot wall must remain a minimum of two feet from property line. The application requires the wall be located on a survey. Patios and retaining walls that are part of a building permit like for a pool do not require a separate Zoning Permit. Retaining walls over four (4) feet require a building permit. The code office inspects them. 126-308.1, 126-308, 126-339, a-c

10. Zoning - continued • Open Fence • May be placed along entire property line. • Open fence is described as more then 50% open. • 3 inch picket has 1 ½ inch or more open. • 2 inch picket has 1 inch or more open. • Maximum height is six feet. • Chain link style fence cannot be woven with ribbon for the solid look. • No part of the fence, hole, or concrete may by over the line. Any fence placement that may violate a property line becomes a civil issue and the township does not arbitrate any dispute. Any fence placed along a wall along a property line cannot be higher then six feet on both sides measured at ground level. • Any landscaping along any property line may augment privacy with no regulation. • Zoning Office   908-725-6300 ext. 5541 • Sheds - Gazebos • All sheds require a permit. Application must include a survey locating the shed and a picture or specification sheet of the shed. The Zoning Permit is free. •  Sheds-100 SF or less (Zoning Permit) • Maximum height 9 ½ ft. • R-20.1 R-10, R-10 A-B minimum distance to property line is three (3) feet.(126-308) • All other zones the minimum distance to side and rear property line is ten (10) feet. • Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for footing or foundation requirements. • Cannot be placed in front yard. • Sheds and Gazebos between 100 and 200 SF require a zoning permit. • This is an accessory structure (maximum two per lot). • Requires a standard building permit. • Locate on your survey within setback for that zone. • Taxed • Maximum height at peak is 10 ft. Height is measured as an average of the four corners at finished grade. • No utilities allowed without proper building permit. • Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for footing or foundation requirements. • Sheds- Gazebos over 200 SF or more require a building permit. • Patios and Retaining Walls • Patio permits require a survey locating the patio and showing the area in square feet. That area is subject to the total improved coverage of a lot according to the zoning chart for that zone. Patios cannot be closer then five (5) feet to a side or rear property line. • Retaining walls require a permit. The height of the wall is the distance it must stay from a property line. An example is a two-foot wall must remain a minimum of two feet from property line. The application requires the wall be located on a survey. • Patios and retaining walls that are part of a building permit like for a pool do not require a separate Zoning Permit. Retaining walls over four (4) feet require a building permit. The code office inspects them. • 126-308.1, 126-308, 126-339, a-c • Open Fence • May be placed along entire property line. • Open fence is described as more then 50% open. • 3 inch picket has 1 ½ inch or more open. • 2 inch picket has 1 inch or more open. • Maximum height is six feet. • Chain link style fence cannot be woven with ribbon for the solid look. • No part of the fence, hole, or concrete may by over the line. Any fence placement that may violate a property line becomes a civil issue and the township does not arbitrate any dispute. Any fence placed along a wall along a property line cannot be higher then six feet on both sides measured at ground level. • Any landscaping along any property line may augment privacy with no regulation. • Zoning Office   908-725-6300 Ext. 5541

11. Township of Bridgewater NJ – Zoning (source Township records)

12. Bridgewater Township Code

13. Code – cont.

14. Code – cont. HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PERMIT?The required documentation for a construction permit includes:-    Permit application-    Construction plans-    Plot planAn application for permit is available from the Code Enforcement Department located in the Municipal Building. The office hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Along with the completed application, the applicant must submit two (2) copies of the construction plans. These drawings may be done by the applicant for his own single-family dwelling or by a New Jersey licensed architect or engineer. A building contractor is not permitted to do the drawings unless he is licensed by the State as an architect or engineer. An applicant must also submit a plot plan for new construction, an addition, deck, fence, shed, garage, and pool. The plot plan should indicate:-    All existing and proposed structures on the property-    The distances to all lot lines-    The location of any easements THE PERMIT PROCESSAll permit applications are brought to the Code Enforcement Department. Code Enforcement will forward any application to the Zoning Officer if required. After zoning approval, if necessary, the documents are reviewed by the building, electric, plumbing and fire subcode officials for completeness and code conformance. This process may take up to 20 working days. Minor work, such as roofing and siding, require minimal plan review. Usually, the permit for minor work is issued within 10 working days. If the documents do not comply with the UCC, the applicant will be notified of the violations and will be required to correct and resubmit the documents for further review. The permit is issued indicating that legal approval has been given to begin the construction project. State law mandates that the Construction Official issue a fine of up to $500 to any person who performs work without a permit.

15. INSPECTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTIONBuilding Subcode InspectionsNote: No building inspection will be made prior to any required electric or plumbing inspection approval. -    Bottom of footing prior to placement of concrete-    Reinforcement prior to placement of concrete-    Foundations and all walls prior to backfilling – new single family construction must have foundation elevation compliance from the Engineering Department before this inspection is scheduled-    Floor slab(s) prior to placement of concrete-    Frame inspection which includes all structural walls, floors and roofs prior to covering with finish or infill materials. Rated assemblies. This inspection shall be called for after rough electric and plumbing approvals have been obtained-    Insulation inspection prior to installation of finished materials-    Final inspection which includes equipment, final connections and all finish materialsElectric Subcode Inspections-    Rough electric under concrete slab prior to backfill and placement of concrete-    Rough electric which includes outlet spacing, type of box and size, wire size and grounding prior to covering with finish or infill materials-    Service which includes panel(s) wire size, grounding and over current protection-    Final inspection which includes devices, fixtures, appliances, GFI requirements after installation of finish materials and utilization equipmentPlumbing SubcodeInspections-    Rough plumbing under concrete slab prior to backfill and placement of concrete-    Rough plumbing which includes sanitary piping, water piping, storm drains and radon piping-    Water service from building to property line or curb line-    Sewer service from building to property line or curb line -    Final plumbing which includes piping, trim, fixtures, cross connections, backflow preventors, radon, condensate lines and water meters-    Rough gas piping – requires gas test-    Final gas piping to all appliances requiring gas-    Final on hydronic heating systems and hot water heaters-    Final air conditioning on all units manufactured for domestic and commercial cooling Code – cont.

16. Code - cont Fire Subcode Inspections-    Final inspection which includes a performance test to demonstrate its efficiency of operation and alarmsFor renovations and projects other than new construction, contact the Code Enforcement Department for inspection requirements. OBLIGATION DURING CONSTRUCTIONCode inspections can be scheduled on an am/pm basis. The applicant may request the day and time window (8 am – 12 noon, or 1 pm – 5 pm). In some cases, due to the nature of the inspections, those scheduled for morning might need to be performed in the afternoon. Also, if there is no access for the inspector to conduct his/her inspections, a sticker will be left notifying applicants to reschedule their inspection.Inspectors must have a minimum of 24 hours advance notice and must be able to see the part of construction required to be inspected. Any work that does not conform to the approved plans will require re-inspection. If the work continues without resolving the problem, the applicant will be fined and the job stopped. Applicants are required to post the permit prominently on the site and to keep a copy of the approved plans at the site. When the project is completed, the applicant must call for final building, electric, plumbing and fire inspections. The applicant must also apply for a Certificate of Occupancy. If the work is approved, a Certificate will be issued indicating permission to use the area for the intended purpose. Property must be properly identified – House number conspicuously displayed for viewing from the street and construction placard conspicuously displayed on the building.

17. Code – cont. DEMOLITIONSThe demolishing and removal of a building or structure and the removal of all the debris from the parcel of land require a permit from the Township Department of Code Enforcement.  The following documents must be completed and submitted in order to file an application for the demolition of any structure:  A copy of the property survey showing the location of the structure(s) to be removed. • Certificate stating the structure has been properly baited. • Letter from Utility Company stating electric and gas has been disconnected. • Letter from Telephone Company stating service has been disconnected. • Construction Permit Application. • Building Subcode Form. • Plumbing Subcode Form (Signed and Sealed by a Licensed Plumber for the capping of the sewer and water lines.) • If a septic tank is utilized, it must be located and abandoned in accordance with N.J.D.E.P. regulations. • If there is a well, a letter from a Licensed Well Contractor is required stating the well has been capped. • Debris Disposal Form. • Compliance with U.C.C. Subchapter 8, Asbestos Abatement, if applicable. • Compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:17, Lead Hazard Abatement, if applicable.  When the Permit is ready to be issued, you will be notified by phone. You will be told the amount of the permit fee, which you will pay when the Permit is picked up.  For building inspections, a separate inspection is required after the basement has been excavated and removed prior to backfill. All debris must be removed from the excavated site and properly disposed of prior to the first inspection. The final inspection will be performed after area is fine graded and stabilized.  For plumbing inspections, the final inspection for capping of sewer and water lines must be completed prior to building demolition.

18. PointsofInterest • Bridgewater CommonsCommons WayBridgewater908-218-0001 www.bridgewatercommons.comThis 18-year-old mall includes Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and 160 specialty stores such as Country Home Furnishings and Build-A-Bear, where you can create your own stuffed animals, and a Sephora Cosmetics. New in the fall of 2004 are a Lego store featuring traditional building toys, Williams-Sonoma Grand Cuisine, a Clarks show store and AT&T Wireless. Also, Borders Books & Music, Best Buy and TJMaxx and more are right across from the mall on Commons Way.   • Patriots Ballpark1 Patriots Park Bridgewater Phone: 908-252-0700 www.somersetpatriots.com • Home of the Somerset Patriots, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Third-time Atlantic League Champions • Middlebrook TrailVisit Site: http://www.bridgewaternj.gov/middlebrook • The Middlebrook trail, located mostly in Bridgewater, NJ. The site is home to many fantastic plants and animals, but the biggest contributions which have made the trail increase in popularity are the many projects done by Eagle Scouts and other contributors. Without the help of eagle scouts and volunteers, including building bridges, boardwalks, and stairs on steep hills, the trail would not be what it is today

19. Public Services Police Department Bridgewater Police Department100 Commons WayBridgewater, NJ 08807(908)-722-4111 RESCUE SQUADS • Bradley Gardens First Aid and Rescue Squad106 Linden StreetP.O. Box 6522Bridgewater, NJ 08807(908) 725-0761 • www.rescue39.orgFinderneFirst Aid and Rescue Squad476 Union AvenueBridgewater, NJ 08807(732) 469-5311www.findernesquad.comGreen Knoll Rescue Squad608 North Bridge StreetBridgewater, NJ 08807(908) 722-8681Martinsville Rescue Squad1771 Washington Valley RoadP.O. Box 296Martinsville, NJ 08836(732) 469-1505http://www.mrsquad.orgBound Brook Rescue Squad56 Van Keuren AvenueP.O. Box 641Bound Brook, NJ 08805(732) 356-0881      FIRE DEPARTMENTS Bradley Gardens Fire Department24 Old York RoadBridgewater, NJ 08807(908) 725-1250 www.bgvfc.netCountry Hills Volunteer Fire CompanyP.O. Box 751Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 725-7070FinderneEngine Company672 E. Main StreetBridgewater, NJ 08807(732) 356-3024Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Company606 North Bridge StreetP.O. Box 6004Bridgewater, NJ 08807(908) 725-7216http://www.gkfc.orgMartinsville Fire CompanyP.O. Box 202Martinsville, NJ 08836(732) 469-1955http://www.martinsvillefire.org/North Branch Volunteer Fire Company    1169 Route 28Somerville, NJ 08876(908) 725-2305 WATER Service Elizabethtown Water Co N Bridge StBridgewater, NJ 08807 908-704-0281 • GAS Service • Public Service Elec. & Gas • 973-430-7000 • TRASH Removal Services • Bridgewater Disposal Service • (732) 356-3559 • 1 S Raritan Ave, Middlesex, NJ • 1-800-Got-Junk • (800) 468-5865 • 30 Fairfield Rd, Somerset, NJ

20. Transportation • Bridgewater is cris-crossed by several major highways, including Interstate 287, Interstate 78, U.S. 22, Route 202-206 and Route 28. • The Raritan Valley Line of NJ Transit also passes through Bridgewater. There are two stations in the Finderne area, and the Bridgewater station on the old American Cyanamid property. • NJ Transit bus service is provided on the 114 route to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, to Newark on the 65 line (Limited) and local Wheels service on the 884 and 989 bus routes. • Bridgewater Township is serviced by three local airports, Solberg-Hunterdon Airport to the west in Readington, Somerset Airport to the north in Bedminster Township, and Central Jersey Regional Airport to the south in Manville. These airports are open to the public and offer charter flight services as well as flight training and other aviation related services. They operate in all weather conditions and have instrument approaches available for use by pilots in bad weather. • Scheduled commercial passenger service is provided by Newark Liberty International Airport, located approximately 32 miles (51 km) away in Newark / Elizabeth.

21. BridgewaterTrain Station Bridgewaterrailroad station on the Raritan Valley Line, in Bridgewater, New Jersey is part of New Jersey Transit. The station sits on the site of the former "Calco" station that served American Cyanamid prior to its closure. It was reconstructed in 1999 in conjunction with the construction of TD Bank Ballpark, and the ballpark's White Lot is used for station parking. The station has two short side platforms that can only berth two cars. The station house (on the eastbound side) only contains some benches, maps, and heaters. There are no ticket vending machines. The station is not ADA accessible at this time. The parking lot will be under new management WLABT LLC (Somerset Patriots) at $4 daily and $150 quarterly as of June 1, 2009. Somerset Patriots fans will continue to pay $2 per game.

22. Transportation • Airports • Newark Liberty International Airport – approx 30 miles • Philadelphia International Airport - approx 63 miles • JFK International Airport - approx 50 miles • Somerset Air Service • (908) 722-2444 • Airport: Solberg • 908) 534-4000 • Airport: Central Jersey Regional • (908) 526-2822 • Princeton Airport • (609) 921-3100 • Morristown Municipal • (973) 292-6626 commercial private

23. Library Directions From the North:I-287 South to Exit 17 (202/206 South-Somerville/Princeton). Proceed 1/2 mile to Commons Way/Garretson Rd Exit (Bridgewater Commons Mall). Make a left at traffic light onto Commons Way. Turn left at third traffic light onto Prince Rodgers Ave. Go straight through traffic light at intersection onto Vogt Dr., make the second right into library parking lot. From the East or South East:I 287 North to Route 22 West (left lane exit). Proceed 1-1/2 miles on 22 W to first overpass, make right (before overpass) onto North Bridge St, Bridgewater (library sign).  Bear right onto North Bridge St. Proceed 1/2 mile to traffic light, turn right at light onto Vogt Dr., make the second right into library parking lot. From the South:206 North to Somerville Traffic Circle. Take Routes 202/206 North to Commons Way Exit (Bridgewater Commons Mall). Make right at light onto Commons Way.  At second light make left onto Prince Rodgers Ave. Proceed 1/2 mile to traffic light at intersection of North Bridge St, go straight through light onto Vogt Dr., make the second right into library parking lot. From the West on Route 202:Route 202 North to Somerville Traffic Circle. Take Routes 202/206 North to Commons Way Exit (Bridgewater Commons Mall).  Make right at light onto Commons Way. At second light make left onto Prince Rodgers Ave. Proceed 1/2 mile to traffic light at intersection, go straight through light onto Vogt Dr., make the second right into library parking lot. From the West on Route 22:Route 22 East to Grove St Exit. Bear right and proceed over overpass. Bear right at stop sign onto North Bridge St to first traffic light, turn right onto Vogt Dr, make the second right into library parking lot.

24. Area parks Duke Island Park Washington Valley Park North Branch Park Kids Street

25. Municipal Offices (City Hall) • Hosts: • Police • Mayor’s office • Municipal Courts • Tax Assessor / Collection • Engineering • Town Administration • Code Enforcement • Zoning • Finance • Planning • Town Clerk • Public Works & Sewer Superintendent • Health & Human Services • Township Attorney • Animal Shelter 100 Commons Way Bridgewater NJ 08807 908-725-6300 www.bridgewaternj.gov

26. MeetingFacilities Bridgewater Marriott® 700 Commons Way Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 908-927-9300 www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/travel/sosbw-bridgewater-marriott/

27. Swimming Clubs & facilities YMCA‎    1 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater, NJ‎ (908) 526-0688 Camp Talamini-Ruach775 Talamini RdBridgewater, NJ 08807(908) 725-6994 Glen Ridge Swim Club (908) 685-9452 640 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Silver Saddle Swim Club Juniper Lane Swim Club 539 Juniper LnBridgewater, NJ 08807-1110(908) 685-9454

28. Adamsville Primary Bradley Gardens Primary J F Kennedy Primary Bridgewater Public Education Centers Crim Primary B-R High School Van Holton Primary B-R Middle School Milltown Primary

29. Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District • Source: Wikipedia • The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is a regional public school district serving the municipalities of Bridgewater Township and Raritan Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. All of the school facilities are in Bridgewater, except for John F. Kennedy School, which is in Raritan. • As of the 2007-08 school year, the district's 11 schools had an enrollment of 9,120 students and 608.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 15.0. • The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "I", the second highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. • Awards and recognition • During the 1999-2000 school year, Bridgewater-Raritan High School received the Blue Ribbon Award from the United States Department of Education, the highest honor that an American school can achieve. • For the 1997-98 school year, Bridgewater-Raritan High School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve[. • BRHS is one of only three high schools in the state of New Jersey to have received both awards. • Schools • Schools in the district (with 2007-08 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics are: • The current board president is Jeffrey Brookner of Bridgewater and the vice president is Al Smith of Raritan. • For the 1997-98 school year, Bridgewater-Raritan High School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve. • BRHS is one of only three high schools in the state of New Jersey to have received both awards.

30. If found return to: T Pierno - 908-392-0290 / 908-448-2762

31. Schools John F. Kennedy Primary255 Woodmere St.Raritan, New Jersey 08869Phone: 908-231-1179Principal: Joseph T. Walsh St. Bernard’s Preschool & Kindergarten 500 Route 22, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807 908 725-0552 Immaculata High School Sister Regina M. Havens, IHM  - Principal240 Mountain AvenueSomerville, NJ 08876   908 722-0200 After school care services available

32. State Colleges / Universities • Essex County College • Fairleigh Dickinson University • Felician College • Georgian Court University • Gloucester County College • Hudson County Community College • Kean University • Mercer County Community College • MesivtaKeser Torah • Middlesex County College • Monmouth University • Montclair State University • Morris, County College of • New Brunswick Theological Seminary • New Jersey City University • New Jersey Institute of Technology • Nova Southeastern University • Ocean County College • Passaic County Community College • Princeton Theological Seminary • Princeton University • Ramapo College of New Jersey • Rabbi Jacob Joseph School • Rabbinical College of America • Raritan Valley Community College • The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey • Rider University • Rowan University • Rutgers, The State University of NJ • Saint Peter's College • Salem Community College • Seton Hall University • Somerset Christian College • Stevens Institute of Technology • Strayer University • Sussex County Community College • Talmudical Academy • Thomas Edison State College • Union County College • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey • University of Phoenix, Jersey City Campus • Warren County Community College • William Paterson University of New Jersey • Yeshivas Be'erYitzchok • Assumption College for Sisters • Atlantic Cape Community College • BaisMedrashTorasChesed • Bergen Community College • Berkeley College • Beth MedrashGovoha • Bloomfield College • Brookdale Community College • Burlington County College • Caldwell College • Camden County College • Centenary College • The College of New Jersey • College of Saint Elizabeth • County College of Morris • Cumberland County College • DeVry University • Drew University • Eastern International College • EastwickCollege • Essex County College • Fairleigh Dickinson University • FelicianCollege • Georgian Court University

33. Nearby Restaurants Cheesecake Factory @ BW Commons (American) Chipotle @ BW Commons (Mexican)908 231-0398 Maggiano'sLittle Italy @ BW Commons908 547-6045 McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant @ BW Commons Café Picasso’s 81 Main St Somerville (Italian) 908-429-8850 Wasabi – Sushi Main St Somerville (Japanese) 908-203-8881 Grub Hut – Manville (Mexican) 908-203-8003 Alfonso’s – Main St. Somerville (Italian) Char – Rt (Steaks) 777 Rt 202 Raritan 908-707-1777

34. Medical Facilities Somerset Medical Center 110 Rehill AvenueSomerville, NJ 08876(908) 685-2200 • Hunterdon Medical Center2100 Wescott DriveFlemington, NJ 08822Tel: 908-788-6100 • Red Bank Veterinary Hospital • Charles Schwirck, DVM • 210 Route 206 • Hillsborough NJ, 08844 Better Image Dentistry 201 Union Avenue (Route 28)Somerset Medical CommonsBridgewater, NJ 08807Phone: 908-722-7901   Ophthalmology Steven Faigenbaum, MD201 Union Ave SteGBridgewater, NJ 08807 9098-526-4588 Internal Medicine: Cheng Jane MD ‎

35. Grocery Stores Costco 732 584-1001 325 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, NJ Kings at the Hills in Bedminster Rt 202/206 Pluckemin Sunrise Groceries & Spices (908) 722-5999 1331 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater, NJ WegmansBridgewater Store (908) 243-9600 724 US-202 Bridgewater, NJ Quick Chek (908) 231-9894 361 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 3166 US Highway 22Branchburg, NJ 08876-3597

36. Banking Chase 202/206 & Burnt Mills Rd Bedminster NJ

37. Things to do locally • Golf • Green Knoll Golf Course • 587 Garretson RdBridgewater, NJ 08807 • Raritan Valley Country Club • 747 Hwy 28Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2409 • Springwood Golf Course • www.hhgr.com • Raritan Golf Range • Raritan Golf Range • 101 Orlando Dr.Raritan, NJ 08869 • Shopping • Bridgewater Mall • (Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, Abercrombie…and more) • Bridgewater Promenade • (Home Depot, Costco, Target, Michael's, Old Navy, Pep Boys… and more) Bridgewater Patriots Baseball

38. Places of Worship Immaculate Conception RC Church 35 Mountain Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 Temple Shalom 594 N Bridge StBridgewater, NJ 08807 Sri Venkateswara Temple 780, Old Farm Rd Bridgewater, NJ 08807 St. Bernards RC Church 500 Rt 22 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 North Branch Reformed Church 203 State Route 28Bridgewater, NJ 08807-1918 United Methodist Church 651 Country Club RdBridgewater, NJ 08807