The Road Department performs the following functions on the 53 miles of Borough streets and roads. Maintenance and repair of Borough streets and roads

• Plowing and salting of roads during the winter
• Clearing road shoulders of vegetation
• Tree removals for site distance at road intersections
• Storm sewer system maintenance and catch basin repair
• Operation of the Borough compost facility
• Maintenance, service and repair of all Borough vehicles and equipment including police vehicles
• Installation and replacement of street signs and regulatory signs
• Preparation for Borough events
• Clean up storm damage
• Set up detours for tree work, road reconstruction, vehicle accidents, etc.
• Sweep streets and roads
• Leaf collection
• On call around the clock for emergencies
• Most employees are Fire or First Aid personal

To report a road, tree or storm sewer problem call 908-766 3000 x 127 or email ldelia@bernardsvilleboro.org    For emergencies outside of M - F 7:00am – 3:30pm hours call the Police Dispatch @ 908-766-0037

Road resurfacing status

• Map: Resurfaced since 2014 and planned resurfacing in 2022

Five (5) Year Road Repair Plan

• 2015-2020 Road Repair Schedule by Street
• Alphabetical Listing of Streets
• Listing of Streets By Condition

New Road Moratorium Guidelines

• Road Opening Moratorium
• Ordinance 2020-1841
• Street Opening Moratorium Schedule

The Bernardsville Sewer Department provides services for almost 1,600 residences (approximately 55% of residences), including but not limited to:

• Maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment plant
• Maintenance and operation of sewer collection system consisting of 19 miles of sewer mains, 540 manholes, and 6 pumping stations
• Grease traps inspection of commercial property
• On call around the clock for sewer blockages and other emergencies
• Assist with leaf collection and snow plowing

Note that homeowners are responsible for the sewer laterals from the house to the Borough sewer main in the street.

In the event of a sewer backup:

Please call the Sewer Department @ 908-766-1151 or the Police Dispatch @ 908-766-0037 outside of M - F 6:30am – 3:00pm hours.  

The Sewer Department will inspect the town manholes to check for a blocked sewer main and unclog the blockage if it exists. If no blockage exists in the town sewer main, the homeowner is responsible for unclogging the blockage.