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BRIDGEWATER NEW JERSEY TOWN & SCHOOL INFO

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August 14, 2007 02:58 PM

Bridgewater

The Township of Bridgewater ranges from the scenic hills of the Watching Mountains to the north and the picturesque Raritan River to the south. Each of Bridgewater Township's six distinct neighborhood's offer a variety of lifestyles. Bridgewater Township offers a variety of outdoor activities. Duke Island Park, a scenic park along the Raritan River offers picnic sites, playgrounds, softball fields, and free outdoor summer concerts, Green Knoll Golf is a challenging championship course. The Green Knoll 10-court Tennis Center is open for day or evening play with classes and tournaments organized throughout the year.<br> Bridgewater Township is the 33-square mile seat of Somerset County in central New Jersey. Bridgewater features a balance of both residential and commercial functionality. Its real estate options consist of ranch-style family homes and bungalows and multi-level homes among others. A highly rated school system, an outstanding transportation infrastructure and a thriving economy are just a few reasons why 42,940 people have come to call Bridgewater home. An extremely low crime rate and a high student-teacher ratio qualified the town for Money Magazine's ranking the township 15th among Eastern U.S. towns with populations under 100,000. Bridgewater continues to grow due to large businesses such as AT&T and the world's pharmaceutical headquarters, Johnson & Johnson, choosing this diverse and economically fertile community for their corporate home.

General Information
Incorporated: Population: Area: County: Websites:	---- 33,413 32.7 Sq. Mi. Somerset Bridgewater Township Somerset County
School Report Cards
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional (9-12) Bridgewater Middle (6-8) Eisenhower (4-6) Hillside (4-5) Adamsville (K-3) Bradley Gardens (K-3) Crim (K-3) Hamilton (K-3) John F. Kennedy (K-3) Van Holten (K-3)
Demographics
Bridgewater 08807

Also contributing to the local economy is the Bridgewater Commons, a sizeable provincial shopping mall that brings shoppers from all over who indulge in the many restaurants, hotels and specialty stores. The Commerce Bank Ballpark and the Somerset Patriots also draw plenty of local and visiting crowds. Other recurring events, such as the Big Apple Circus, Jazz Festivals, the annual Indian American Festival, drive-in movies and the Sunday Night Concert Series provide a variety of entertainment options. Acres of farm and rural recreational land have been preserved by the county and lend a lush, natural quality to the landscape. Sections of it are used for bicycle paths, swimming and picnic areas, sports facilities and more. Rich in both historical and modern culture, urban convenience and a suburban family atmosphere, Bridgewater TownshipÂ's safe, lively community is the ideal place for your new home.

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