Berkeley Heights New Jersey Town Resources

Township of Berkeley Heights

Address: 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: 908.464.2700, 8:30am – 4pm M-F

Fax: 908.464.8150, 24x7

Official Website: www.berkeleyheightstwp.com/

 

Berkeley Heights Public Library

Address: 290 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Hours of Operation:

Regular Hours : Monday –Thursday: 9am – 9pm, Friday & Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 2-5pm

Summer Hours (July & August): Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9am – 9pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 9am – 1pm, Sunday: Closed

Phone: 908.464.9333

Fax: 908.464.7098

Website: http://library.bhplnj.org

 

Schools, Website: http://bhpsnj.org/

 

Governor Livingston High School

Address: 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.3100

Fax:  908.464.7508

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~glweb/

Athletics: www.bhpsnj.org/~glathletics/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

Columbia Middle School

Address: 345 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1600

Fax: 908.464.0017

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~cmweb/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

Thomas Hughes Elementary School

Address: 446 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1717

Fax: 908.464.1783

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~thweb/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

Mountain Park Elementary School

Address: 55 Fairfax Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1713

Fax: 908.665.0969

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~mpweb/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

William Woodruff School

Address: Briarwood Drive, West, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1723

Fax: 908.464.3369

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~wwweb/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

Early Childhood Center at Hamilton Terrace

Address: 651 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.5583 

Fax: 908.464.5398

Website: www.bhpsnj.org/~htweb/

NJ Dept. of Education School Report

 

Berkeley Heights Police Department

Address: Town Hall, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Telephone: 908.464.1111(non emergencies), For emergencies dial 9-1-1

Website: www.bhpolice.org

 

Berkeley Heights Fire Department

Address: 411 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.0800 (non emergencies), For emergencies dial 9-1-1

 

Berkeley Heights First Aid Squad

Address: P.O. Box 117, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1141 (non emergencies), For emergencies dial 9-1-1

 

Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad

Address: 378 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Telephone: 908.464.1141 (general information), 908.464.0013 (membership committee)

Website: www.bhvrs.org

 

Berkeley Heights Garbage Disposal Companies

There are three private companies that offer garbage disposal service in Berkeley Heights:

Midco - 908-561-8380
P&P - 908-322-2667
Jerry's - 973-376-3222

 

Berkeley Heights Recreation

Website: www.berkeleyheightstwp.com/recreation.htm

 

New Jersey Transit

For schedule and fare information see: www.njtransit.com

 

Berkeley Heights Post Office

Address: 364 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Telephone: 800.ASK.USPS

Fax: 650.577.4188

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8am – 4:30pm, Saturday, 9am – 1pm, Sunday: Closed

Website: www.usps.com

 

New Jersey Traffic Report

http://www.1010wins.com/topic/traffic.php?trafficText=1

 

Megan’s Law

http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/reg_sexoffend.html

 

Utilities

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG): http://www.pseg.com/contact/index.jsp

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L): https://www.firstenergycorp.com/JCP_L/index.html

New Jersey American Water: http://www.amwater.com/njaw/

 

Recycling Information

Missed Pickup - Call - Great Northern Recycling, Inc.

Recycling Hotline 1-888-REUSE4U or 1-888-738-7348

What Gets Recycled?

Metal/Glass/Plastic 

Tin, Steel, aluminum, and bi-metal cans (e.g. soda, canned pet food, soup, and tuna cans). Glass bottles and jars. Plastic containers (e.g. milk and OJ jugs, water bottles, laundry detergent and shampoo containers).  Rinse well and remove all caps and lids.

Newspaper/Mixed Paper

Clean newsprint (including inserts) must be bundled in twine no higher than 12" or placed in brown paper bags. Newspaper bundles should be placed at the curb next to your recycling containers.

Cardboard

Corrugated cardboard must be flattened then bundled and tied into stacks no higher than 18 inches.

Paint

Empty paint cans (remove lids) and empty spray cans will now be accepted.

Household Batteries

Place spent household batteries including "AA", "AAA", "C", D & 9-volt, lantern and button cell batteries in a clear plastic bag that can be sealed tied. Tuck the bag under the twine on your recyclables.

Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters

Berkeley Heights residents can recycle USED motor oil and USED automotive oil filters at the Department of Public Works Complex, 101 Columbus Avenue, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. There is a (5) five-gallon limit per visit.

 

Recycling Schedule 2008 - Please place recyclables at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the following dates:

January 9, 23

February 6, 20

March 5, 19

April 2, 16, 30

May 14, 28

June 11, 25

July 9, 23

August 6, 20

September 3, 17

October 1, 15, 29

November 12, 26           

December 10, 24

 

 

In the News...

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Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:51:38 GMT

Tabor Road Tavern is spectacular. "It was designed by Morris Nathanson, a pioneer in restaurant and hospitality design, says general manager Chuck Mason.

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Joint Dispatch Center with New Providence Berkeley Heights Moves Forward

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:53:22 GMT

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Mystic Music Concert in Berkeley Heights

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:24:34 GMT

The Berkeley Heights Community Center will host an evening of Mystic Music on 1/21. 2/18, 3/18, 4/18 at 7-9 p.m. Artful of Passion and Church Of All Creations will present Sandee Conroy playing crystal bowls and Alicia DiGiovanni chanting and singing.

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Elderly Berkeley Heights driver loses control of car in Watchung

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:20:34 GMT

An elderly Berkeley Heights woman apparently lost control of her car while driving southbound on Hillcrest Avenue on Saturday morning, Dec.

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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:13:18 GMT

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Christmas Concert at Mountain Ridge Bible Chapel

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:15:11 GMT

The public is cordially invited to a free Christmas Concert at Mountain Ridge Bible Chapel, 763 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, this Saturday, December 4, at 7:00 pm.

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Bonnie Burn Road and Connell come under scrutiny in Watchunga s Master Plan discussions

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:12:08 GMT

One of the topics the Planning Board will take under review in examination of the boroughs Master Plan, is the possible development of two lots on Bonnie Burn Road that have been on the back burner for years.

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New Jerseys Daily Hyperlocal Newspaper Berkeley Heights Resident Raymond Valinoti Jr. Releases New Book Another Nice Mess The Laurel And Hardy Story

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:41:16 GMT

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EduNation School Report Card Comparison

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:12:30 GMT

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Week in Review No Decision on TC Deli Application

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:29:56 GMT

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Superintendent new president of N.J. Association of School Administrators

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:05:44 GMT

Judith Ann Rattner has assumed the top spot as president of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators for the 2010-2011 school year.

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Hilltop Community Bancorp Inc. Declares Eighth Annual Stock Dividend

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:36:53 GMT

Hilltop Community Bancorp, Inc. , the holding company for Hilltop Community Bank , announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a 5% stock dividend.

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Great offer from Curves Fitness in Berkeley Heights

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:21:15 GMT

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Stony Hill Players Present Bye Bye Birdie

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:13:59 GMT

Stony Hill Players of Summit presents another all-youth production, "Bye Bye Birdie." Directed by Jayne Myers, this perennial Broadway favorite will run for two weekends: December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ.

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Caring Cooks Cookbook benefits Ronald McDonald House

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:40:44 GMT

The Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswicks "Caring Cooks Cookbook" will be published Dec.

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New Jerseys Daily Hyperlocal Newspaper Songs Of The Season At Berkeley Heights Public Library November 30th

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:56:43 GMT

Singer-songwriter Robin Greenstein will perform selections from general Yuletide music, Christmas, Gospel Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa music in a musical celebration of the winter holidays at the Berkeley Heights Public Library on Tuesday, November 30 at 7 p.m. Participants in Songs of the Season will also learn more about the origins of each ...

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Physics luck and a tow truck help in rescue of car dangling off bridge in Berkeley Heights

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:03:19 GMT

BERKELEY HEIGHTS - Faced with a car dangling off Valley Road Bridge Saturday night, Berkeley Heights emergency responders were able to rescue the imperiled motorist with a tow truck, some good luck and help from the laws of physics.

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Central Jersey police blotter

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:03:32 GMT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Patrolman Christopher Weaver met with a 43-year-old township woman who reported her 44- year-old husband assaulted her the prior day by grabbing her by the neck and pushing her head against a door several times.

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Living a life of adventure with a Berkeley Heights writer

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:34:39 GMT

It was a wonderful series of unintended consequences that led Berkeley Heights writer and bark canoe enthusiast Ted Behne to become immersed in the eccentric life of Tappan Adney.

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New Jerseys Daily Hyperlocal Newspaper Guard To Hear About Finding Undersea Artifacts December 21st

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Joint Dispatch Center with New Providence Berkeley Heights Moves Forward

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:23:35 GMT

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Michael Iacovelli Named the 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:49:38 GMT

Union County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake congratulates Michael Iacovelli on being named the 2010 Municipal Volunteer of the Year from New Providence by the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse at the groups annual volunteer recognition dinner in Garwood.

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Police Make Shoplifting Fraud Arrests at Mall

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:07:41 GMT

21 meeting. a Tweeted 14 minutes ago The Millburn police were at the Mall at Short Hills several times during the last week to investigate thefts and fraud.

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Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:02:51 GMT

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Faith Lutheran Leads Christmas Carol Sing at Broadway House

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:48:51 GMT

On Sunday afternoon, December 12, members of Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence will visit Broadway House in Newark to sing Christmas carols and holiday songs with the residents.

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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:27:11 GMT

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Skin Deep Salon and Spa Where Giving Back to the Community is a Way of Life

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Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:34:32 GMT

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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:12:40 GMT

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PopUp Butcher to Open in the Meatpacking District

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:19:20 GMT

"Even fashion people like a nice roast for the holidays, so we thought we would try it " says Joe Lebhenal the owner of Lebhenal and Sons Specialty Foods about their new pop-up store in the Meatpacking District.

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New Jerseys Daily Hyperlocal Newspaper Karate World Promotes Local Students To Black Belt

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:04:51 GMT

On Saturday, November 20th Karate World held a black belt exam at the New Providence Recreation Center.

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New Providence chef wins food network award

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:52:19 GMT

Chef Wade Burch won $10,000 on the food networks show "Chopped" Sunday night. The program will be re-broadcast Tuesday night at 10 p.m. on FIOS 164, Burch said.

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Week in Review No Decision on TC Deli Application

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Hilltop Community Bancorp Inc. Declares Eighth Annual Stock Dividend

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:56:52 GMT

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DAmico Landscaping Provides Professional and Affordable Landscaping Services for Every Season

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:42:36 GMT

As winter rapidly approaches, the image of a luscious green garden packed with colorful flowers and plants seems like a far-off oasis.

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Stony Hill Players Present Bye Bye Birdie

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:18:50 GMT

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Morris County NJ police blotter Madison man accused of selling drugs

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:04:19 GMT

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StarFish Food Pantry Feeds 170 Families

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:41:02 GMT

For nearly 40 years, compassionate people from Plainfield and the surrounding area have helped feed the hungry through volunteer work at the StarFish Food Pantry in Plainfield.

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