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Somerset County, NJ

Living in Basking Ridge (Bernards Township)

Somerset Hills character with Ridge High School and Gladstone Branch rail.

Basking Ridge, the main community in Bernards Township, blends a historic village center with large-lot neighborhoods in the Somerset Hills.

Corporate campuses, the Great Swamp and NJ Transit's Gladstone Branch make it a long-time favorite for executives.

Schools

Bernards Township School District, including Ridge High School.

Commute

Basking Ridge and Lyons stations on NJ Transit's Gladstone Branch, plus I-287 and I-78.

Lifestyle

The historic village center, Lord Stirling Park and the Great Swamp.

Homes

Colonials on wooded lots, estate homes and townhome communities.

Basking Ridge questions

Is Basking Ridge the same as Bernards Township?

Basking Ridge is the largest community within Bernards Township. Liberty Corner and Lyons are also part of the township.

Which high school serves Basking Ridge?

Ridge High School in the Bernards Township School District.

Is there a train in Basking Ridge?

Yes. Basking Ridge and Lyons stations are on NJ Transit's Gladstone Branch.

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