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PREVIEW HELP - Just wrote a fun story. See if Bernards Township people feel the same way. The story.....The 3 greatest historical moments in Basking Ridge history. Am I correct? It was really fun to write. https://t.co/gpQQWqDDgr https://t.co/tTvdBETtfY

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Residents of Cranford or friends: Nominate Cranford Canoe Club to New Jersey and National Historic Registries - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/h0miepATLU via @Change

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL - if you missed the first-ever virtual #brchristmaseve sing we offer you this holiday gift.
Thank you all and we wish you a safe and happy Christmas celebration. https://t.co/hRexusC2e6 https://t.co/r55mHlkObD

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#brchristmaseve come sing virtually on Dec 24 at 6:55pm. https://t.co/mqANRa61kO

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MLH needs help. LOCAL HELP. #Bernardsville was once known as #Vealtown until about 1840. Was Vealtown of family origin, or because of a cattle slaughterhouse in the town? Or is there another reason? https://t.co/4pUBjCbpK9

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The #brchristmaseve Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing is going virtual this time. Keep up with what's happening #baskingridge #bernardstownship - https://t.co/onjTWO3tLH https://t.co/orBZSVNY64

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