HEALTH
The Health Department continues to work with health officials to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, and to keep the public as informed as possible. At this time we will respond to any complaints filed in our office, but we have postponed routine inspections until we can ensure the safety of our residents, businesses, and Township employees. If you encounter an issue that requires immediate attention, you can still reach us by phone or email. Please click the button below for contact information.
CLERK
The Township Clerk’s Office is up and running. We are here to assist with our daily functions via mail, email or fax. We are currently making appointments for those who need specific services. We are here assisting the governing body with upcoming meetings (via broadcast), available for licensing including but not limited to dogs, cats, raffles, bingo and other games of chance and other duties as imposed by statute, regulation or municipal ordinance.
2020-2021 Cat Licenses are renewed annually beginning the month of June, if you haven’t yet licensed please see below for details.
Mail–In payment or Drop off payment with a self addressed stamped envelope at the Municipal Building vestibule and place in the Clerk Office box to be processed and returned.
Cost: $5.00 Spayed/Neutered; $8.00 if NOT Spayed/Neutered
Rabies must be good for the licensing period which means thru April, 2021 for renewal. Proof of current rabies vaccinations must be provided. Proof of spaying/neutering is required unless previously provided.
Rabies is a serious concern of Township Officials. By licensing, we know your pet has been properly vaccinated. Should you no longer have your cat please note on the reminder card and return to Bridgewater Township Clerk Office at 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, so notices to renew do not continue.
For Registrar/Vital Records and Statistics, please see the information below for Marriage or Civil Union applications.
Community Shred Event
Bridgewater Township in collaboration with Somerset County, Department of Public Works will be hosting a Secure Shred Event for the Community and Somerset County residents only on August 8, 2020, from 9am to 1pm (or until the three shred trucks are full) rain or shine! So come and have your confidential papers professionally shred by a state licensed and bonded shred company. It’s free, secure and convenient.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
The Yard Waste is operating normally. Senior Brush pick-up (age 65 or older) is still continuing, contact Public Works for scheduling.
There are currently no Bulky Trash days scheduled. We will update when we can hold these events safely.
All of our Parks, trail systems and playgrounds are open for use. Governor Murphy has ordered that if you can’t safely social distance (6 feet or more) with people who are not in your household, you must wear a mask or a cloth covering when out in public.
Please do not visit playgrounds if you have signs or symptoms of COVID-19, recently tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days. If you choose to visit a playground please adhere to the following guidelines:
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Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with. Avoid crowded playgrounds.
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Wash hands
with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and rub hands together until dry, if soap and water are not readily available.
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Wear a cloth face covering, if you can. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on:
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Children under age 2;
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Anyone who has medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask
Engineering, Code Enforcement, Planning, DPW and Zoning offices are available by phone and email. Please click the button below for contact information.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police have seen an uptick in scams targeting the elderly and families. Acting Chief Paul Payne has provided the following links so residents can be informed.
To protect the officers and personnel of the Bridgewater Police Department, as well as the community from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), we will be implementing a reporting process that allows an officer to contact you by phone after the incident has been reported to Somerset County Communications. Officers will contact you at the number provided to dispatch for crimes/incidents such as Harassment (Phone Calls and non-Domestic Violence), Hit and Run Accidents, Fraud and Financial Crimes, Identity Theft, Thefts, Lost Property, Criminal Mischief, Property Damage, and Threats. Please note that telephone reports are intended for offenses that do not require a police response due to violence or the need to collect evidence. The officer will confirm with the complainant that:
• This is not an emergency.
• The complainant knows that filing a false police report is a crime.
• The incident occurred within the Bridgewater Township limits.
• The complainant understands that the Bridgewater Township Police Department will review this case and may contact them if further information is needed.
After the Report is taken:
• When finished with the call, the officer will give the complainant a case number to reference at a later date and time.
• If documents are needed, such as written statements, have the complainant fax or email them to you, have the complainant bring them to the police department, or lastly, meet the complainant outside in the open.
Please note that telephone reports are intended for offenses that do not require a police response due to violence or the need to collect evidence.
This process allows the public to report crimes in which the complainant does not have access to a computer to utilize the self-reporting system located on our website.
Anyone requesting a copy of an incident report can call our Records Bureau at 908-725-4044 or email
Records@bridgewaterpd.com
. A copy of the report can be emailed back to the requesting party. Make sure to provide your name, phone number, email address, and case number.
We will do our best to assist the public in any way we can. However we need the community to follow the recommendations of the CDC and limited their exposure risks.
RECREATION
All Bridgewater Recreation activities are cancelled until further notice. We have been begun the process of refunding all registration fees for our Spring 2020 season. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our department. As always, we are available via email at
recreation@bridgewaternj.gov
.
The Municipal Complex is closed to both the public and non-essential employees, however, we are working remotely and available should you have questions or concerns. Please continue to visit the Bridgewater Township website,
www.bridgewaternj.gov
for updates, along with the Bridgewater Township social media sites. Follow us on Twitter
@BridgewaterRec
.
Continue to stay well, be active, and stay positive.
FINANCE
The Finance Department is continuing its full operation. Residents can submit tax and sewer payments online with the ACH fees waived.
Pay online:
TAX BILL PAYMENT:
SEWER BILL PAYMENT:
Payments can also be mailed either to the Township Lock box in Newark or to the municipal building.
Bridgewater Tax Collector
P.O. Box 24005
Newark, NJ 07101-0406
or
Bridgewater Township
c/o Tax Collector
100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
To reach Township Finance, Tax Collector or Tax Assessor offices you may send them an email. Please click the button below for contact information.
