Economy
Bridgewater, NJ has an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent compared to the US average of 5.2 percent. The city has seen a job market increase by 1.3 percent over the last year and has a predicted future job growth of 38.7 percent over the next ten years. This is higher than the US average of 38.0 percent. The sales tax rate for Bridgewater is 7.0 percent as compared to the US average of 6.0 percent while the income tax rate is 5.5 percent compared to the US average of 4.6 percent. The average annual income of a Bridgewater resident is $49,230 as compared to the US average of $28,555 a year while the median annual household income is $114,963 compared to the US average of $53,482 a year.
Five Star Home Remodeling
The outside of your home tells a lot about your family and personality. Five Star Home Remodeling of Bridgewater, New Jersey offers exterior home remodeling services making sure your home’s exterior is both beautiful and functional. They offer siding and gutter installation, trim upgrade, and window replacement services that work within your budget and time-frame. Vinyl window replacements are durable and can save energy costs aside from beautifying your home. They can install one window at a time, depending on your budget and preference. They also make sure that the other areas of your home exterior are checked and all issues addressed.
Bridgewater Election Guide 2018: Where To Vote, Candidate List
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Tuesday is Election Day. We have compiled a list of all of the candidates running on the local and county level and also a list of polling locations.
Locally there are contested races in both Bridgewater and Raritan.
The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District election is contested with four candidates vying for three, three-year seats.
Candidates include: Ashish “AJ” Joshi, Stephanie M. Black, Jacqueline M. Barlow, and Melanie Thiesse. Incumbent Daniel Petrozelli is not running for re-election.
The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District election is contested by Ashish “AJ” Joshi, Stephanie M. Black, Jacqueline M. Barlow, and Melanie Thiesse for three, three-year seats. In Raritan, candidates vying for two three-year seats include Republicans incumbent Zachary Bray and newcomer Joyce Melitsky and Democrats Ngutor “Justice” Ifan and James Foohey. In Somerset County, Republican candidates include incumbent Patrick Scaglione and Mark Caliguire while Democrat challengers include Sara Sooy and Shanel Robinson. Election Day is happening on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and polls are open from 6 a.m until 8 p.m. for the Primary and General Elections. Voters in Bridgewater are to cast their ballots in their designated district number.
Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ
Duke Island Park is located in Bridgewater Township and offers rich and varied recreational experiences for its visitors. The 340.5-acre island park which is traversed by the historic Raritan Power Canal was acquired by the Somerset County Park Commission 1958 and was developed to provide a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities and special events for locals and tourists. The island park features bike trails for Somerset County biking enthusiasts as well as playgrounds and softball fields for those who prefer to stay on their feet. Aside from biking, hiking, jogging, fishing, and birdwatching, visitors can also enjoy ice skating and skiing during winter.
Driving Direction
14 min (5.6 miles)
via Milltown Rd
Fastest route, the usual traffic
Duke Island Park
Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA
Follow Park Dr to Old York Rd
2 min (0.4 mi)
Take Milltown Rd and Meadow Rd to Short Hills Dr
11 min (4.7 mi)
Continue on Short Hills Dr. Drive to Farmer Rd
2 min (0.5 mi)
“272 Farmer Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807”
Modern Bridgewater NJ 