Borough of Bernardsville, NJ

06/18/2026

🚸 Help Shape the Future of Claremont Field Playground! 🌳

The Borough Council is exploring options to replace the aging playground equipment at Claremont Field, and we'd love to hear from our residents.

Attached are renderings of a proposed new playground design that is being considered as a replacement. Before any decisions are made, we want your feedback!

✅ Is this the type of playground equipment you would like to see at Claremont Field?
✅ Are there features you especially like?
✅ Is there anything you'd like the Council to consider?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Your input will help guide the Council as we evaluate options for this important community space.

Thank you for helping us create a fun, safe, and enjoyable playground for Bernardsville families for years to come!

06/11/2026

🚔 Stay informed with Smart911!

The Bernardsville Police Department encourages residents to register for Smart911 to receive urgent and important notifications specific to Bernardsville Borough.

Smart911 can deliver critical information directly to you, including:

✔️ Emergency alerts
✔️ Public safety notifications
✔️ Road closures
✔️ Severe weather updates
✔️ Other important community messages

Most importantly, your personal information is NOT shared with the Bernardsville Police Department. Smart911 securely manages your information and only uses it to help deliver important notifications.

Register today and stay connected:

🔗 https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=BernardsvillePD

A few minutes now can help ensure you receive important information when it matters most!

06/10/2026

💧 Bernardsville Borough Well Water Testing Program 💧

that approximately 50% of Bernardsville residents rely on private wells for their drinking water? To help ensure your water remains safe and healthy, discounted well water testing kits will be available for purchase at Bernardsville Borough Hall now through June 12th, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Residents can collect samples at home and return them to Borough Hall on Thursday, June 18, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Results are typically emailed within approximately three weeks.

Testing is available for a variety of contaminants, including:
✔️ E. Coli
✔️ Nitrates
✔️ Arsenic
✔️ Lead
✔️ And more

Pre-ordering your test kit is optional and can be done at TestMyWell.org.

Protect your family's health and gain peace of mind by testing your well water through the Raritan Headwaters Association Community Well Testing Program!

06/09/2026

🗑️ Easy and free disposal of Hazardous Waste is taking place on Saturday 6/13 from 9am-2pm in Hillsborough.

Propane Tanks, Fire Extinguishers, Florescent Bulbs, Oil Paint, etc. Next Event takes place on 9/19 in Branchburg for Somerset County residents only.

06/01/2026

It is almost that time of year again: time for the kicking off of the Bernardsville Farmers' Market on June 6th from 9am-1pm! 🌽🥕🍅

Find out more ⬇

05/27/2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming in June and July – and so are millions of visitors. You can help reduce traffic congestion by staying off the roads, especially on match days near stadiums where matches will be played. ⚽

Skipping non-essential travel, planning alternative commute routes, and carpooling can make a big difference.

You can see information on match locations, dates, and times at https://nynjfwc26.com/schedule/ (New Jersey) and https://phillyfwc26.com/matches (Philadelphia).

05/25/2026

A little rain didn’t stop Bernardsville for coming together for the Memorial Day Parade! 🇺🇸

This morning, the community came together to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

05/20/2026

Our Hometown Hero Banners are flying in appreciation of our Veterans! 🇺🇸

As you walk around downtown Bernardsville, be sure to"thank" them for their service!

05/18/2026

The May edition of the Borough Newsletter is now LIVE! 📰

Catch up on the latest news, upcoming events, community updates, important reminders, and everything happening around the Borough recently!

Be sure to give it a read and stay connected with our community! Read the e-newsletter here ⬇

One of the most common concerns residents share with me and the Borough Council is the need for better communication and easier access to information. We understand that Council meetings can sometimes be lengthy, inconvenient, difficult to follow, or simply not accessible to everyone’s schedule. 

05/14/2026

🇺🇸 The Memorial Day Parade is coming up on Monday, May 25th!

Join us as we come together as a community to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

The parade kicks off at 10:30 AM and promises to be a wonderful morning filled with patriotism, community spirit, local organizations, music, and more! ❤️🤍💙