Bernardsville is not only a borough of Somerset County but also an affluent suburb. It has the 10th highest per capita income in the state. A significant part of the borough falls under the National Register of Historic Places.

Bernardsville has a total area of about 33 sq. kms. and is situated at an elevated height of about 770 ft. from the ground level. The school district of Somerset hills operates a number of schools in the locality.

B. Astor is a notable person of the locality.

Water, Water Everywhere but Not a Drop to Drink?

By:  Lee Ann Rush We’ve discussed the stranglehold that the giant food-processing conglomerates have on our domestic food supply several times, always recommending that people choose wisely by limiting processed foods, buying local (preferably organic) produce in season, and taking a shot at growing their own backyard or container gardens.  One thing we haven’t talked about is drinking water, something that..