COVID, Tragedies, Celebrations: Basking Ridge's Top 2020 Stories

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Basking Ridge and much of the world probably can't wait to leave 2020 behind. But sometimes the community came together, even though people had to stay physically far apart.

Bernards Township lost 44 people to the coronavirus, according to Somerset County officials. Even as the pandemic took its toll, the community made it through the year and found a few reasons to celebrate.

Here are some of Basking Ridge Patch's top stories of 2020:

Surprise Parade Gives Basking Ridge Granny The Best Birthday Ever

VIDEO: Watch as loved ones lined the street to give Carol Pankuck the surprise of her life while social distancing amid the new coronavirus.

Community Mourns Death Of 19-Year-Old Ridge High School Graduate

Gina Loschiavo of Raritan had served 3 years with Branchburg Police and 22 years with Bernards Township before retiring.

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