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Bernards Township wins World Cup community grant and will host 'Battle of Basking Ridge' on June 13
Summary
Bernards Township was one of 34 New Jersey recipients of a $5 million World Cup community initiative and will host a "Battle of Basking Ridge" soccer village and viewing party June 13, 2026, with county shuttles and an economic impact study to measure benefits to local businesses.
Bernards Township will bring a FIFA World Cup fan experience to downtown Basking Ridge this summer after the township's grant application was selected as part of a $5 million New Jersey initiative, township officials announced May 12.
Mr. Ballardo, who presented the award to the committee, said Bernards Township was chosen by Choose New Jersey and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as one of 34 recipients and one of two in Somerset County. "We are very pleased that Bernards Township is among 34 municipalities and organizations in New Jersey and only one of two in Somerset County…
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