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The charming town of Basking Ridge acquired its name in the mid 1700’s when the settlers saw "the wild animals from the adjacent lowlands were basking on the beautiful ridge." Originally Bernards Township, the area currently includes the sections of Liberty Corner, Lyons, West Millington and Basking Ridge. At one time it also included the area known today as Bernardsville. Today, most people simply refer to the town as Basking Ridge.
Basking Ridge has an area of approximately 25 square miles and a population of 27,000. It is lush with parks, trails, and a very charming and historic center of town. This section of town is lined with homes and shops that date back to the revolution. Area highlights include fine restaurants, local downtown shopping in addition to the Bridgewater Mall and the renowned Mall at Short Hills just a short drive away. Nature and history abound with nearby historic Colonial Morristown, Morristown National Park "Jockey Hollow," the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lord Stirling Park, to name just a few.
About an hour’s drive from Manhattan Bernards Township is also within 30 miles of Newark Liberty International Airport and has easy access to Routes 78 and 287. Transportation into New York City is accessed by nearby highways as well as New Jersey Transit Mid-Town Direct Service from the Basking Ridge and Lyons train stations. Numerous pharmaceutical and communications corporations are close by and make Basking Ridge and excellent choice to live and work
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