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The Haunted History walking tour of Basking Ridge Village - Join the Mr Local History project fundraiser.

24 October 2021

Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village

Basking Ridge Village, 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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s greatest tradition. Town residents join each other for caroling the night before Christmas.

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Christmas Eve 2021 – Basking Ridge Community Singalong

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4th of July at Middlebrook - as usual. But this year we're helping them by selling 13 star flags for to raise money for them. Get one! https://t.co/4MTv3lTraB https://t.co/MOqK7tqWSd

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The Far Hills Race Meeting for 2021 is on! Honor the 100th running with this limited edition keepsake! #farhills100 #farhillsracemeeting100 #mrlocalhistory https://t.co/V2L2YxLMof https://t.co/MJpAZLnV8p

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