Welcome to the Berkeley Heights municipal web site. Berkeley Heights is a small community located in Union County, NJ with a population of 12,913. Nestled in the Watchung Mountains, Berkeley Heights is a community of comfortable homes, quiet tree lined streets, which provides the ideal setting for raising a family and enjoying life. An excellent school system consisting of 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 High School. Residents enjoy spacious parks and outstanding recreational programs for all ages. Berkeley Heights is an easy commute by train to New York City for work or play and provides access to other locations by nearby major highways. In this time of increasing development, the Township Council is diligently working to maintain the beauty and character of our community.
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Berkeley Heights Government
In November of 2006, Berkeley Heights Township residents voted to change their form of government from a Township Committee to a Mayor Council Administrator form. The new government was initiated on January 1, 2007.
In the new Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government, the Mayor and Council function as independent branches of government. The Mayor presides over the Council and exercises the Executive powers of the Township. The Council exercises the Legislative power of the Township. The Mayor is elected and serves for a four-year term and the Six (6) Members of Council serve staggered terms of Three (3) years.
Proposed rendering for the Berkeley Heights Community Center submitted.
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“Berkeley Heights Named One of the Top One Hundred Best Places to Live in the United States”
CNN/Money Magazine has named Berkeley Heights as one of the top 100 Best Places to live in the United States ranking #45 in its July 2007 edition. For this year's list they focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.
2008 Fall Chipping Program Schedule
Municipal Storm Water Management Plan
