Basking Ridge, a section of Bernards Township, was originally settled in the 1720s by British and Scottish people escaping religious persecution.
And so, one would think, it’s old enough to know, to appreciate, and to be mindful of its roots. But, judging by the news of late, that appreciation seems in doubt — well, at least among some current residents.
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Read the Report Introduction The New Jersey State Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 52:18A-196 et. seq.) requires that the State Planning Commission “prepare and adopt as part of the State Plan a long-term Infrastructure Needs Assessment, which shall provide information on...
Pallavi Shinde (MCRP ’12), Planning and Zoning Director for Newark, is featured on the cover of Planning Magazine (American Planning Association), Winter 2026 edition. The cover story highlights Newark’s leadership in adaptive reuse, showcasing how underutilized...
The Bloustein School is saddened to announce the passing of Donald Sutton, former Assistant Dean for External Affairs and Director of Development, on October 13, 2025. Don was hired by Rutgers—New Brunswick in 2006 to serve as Director of Development at the School of...
Safer E-Biking: What Parents, Youth, and Communities Should Know about Micromobility in New Jersey Leigh Ann Von Hagen, Hannah Younes, Sean Meehan, Julia Kohn As e-bikes and other micromobility devices like e-scooters and e-motorcycles become increasingly popular,...
By Dean Stuart Shapiro There are two related steps that the administration could take to target sludge across the government. Cass Sunstein has defined “sludge” as the friction created by the unnecessary paperwork burdens inhibiting access to government programs....