Bedminster Community Garden Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with County and Local Leaders

BEDMINSTER, NJ — On Friday, May 1, 2026, Somerset County Commissioner Melonie Marano joined Bedminster Township Council members to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting of the Bedminster Community Garden, located at 3055 River Road.

Supported by a $300,000 Somerset County Recreation Grant, the new garden offers a vibrant, thoughtfully designed space featuring 253 individual plots available to residents of Bedminster, Far Hills, Bridgewater, and surrounding communities. The garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset, operating April 1 (weather permitting) through November 30.

Somerset County Commissioner Melonie Marano.

Commissioner Marano highlighted the project’s alignment with countywide goals.
“The Community Garden advances the goals of Somerset County’s Recreation Grant Program and Open Space Preservation Plan by creating an accessible, community‑driven space that supports recreation, environmental stewardship, and social connection,” she said. “Residents have the opportunity to grow their own produce and flowers, all while immersing themselves in nature.”

How to Reserve a Garden Plot

Residents can secure a plot by contacting:

• Neil Mastrobuono at (908) 212‑7000, ext. 405
• Email: nmastrobuono@bedminsternj.gov
• Online registration: https://register.communitypass.net/Bedminster

Learn More About County Open Space Programs

Somerset County residents interested in exploring the County’s Open Space and Preservation Programs can visit: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/.../open-space-and...

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