The 2012 Spring Recreation Dept. programs brochure is now available.


 

Read the State of the Township Address
by Mayor Joseph Bruno,  January 1, 2012
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Berkeley Heights named "One Of The Best Towns"
by New Jersey Monthly
2011: Ranked # 7 out of 566 towns., NJ Monthly
2007: Ranked # 45 in the Top 100 Best Places to Live, CNN/Money

"The 100 Top Towns” is featured in the September issue of New Jersey Monthly.

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. Berkeley Heights boasts 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.

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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There are some great things being said about Berkeley Heights ...
As seen in the  New York Times , June 17, 2011

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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.

 

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.


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Want to see the latest 7-day Weather Forecast for Berkeley Heights?

NOAA Weather Forecast

 

  

 


The township of Berkeley Heights welcomes Bob Woodruff and Jeanne Kingsley to their elected positions on the town council. The official oath of office and swearing in by Mayor Joseph Bruno took place at the reorganization meeting on January 1st.

 
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Santa and his elves made their visit to the residents of Berkeley Heights at Town Hall and our Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 3rd. Hundreds attended both events to welcome the Holiday season. The weather was perfect, the attendance was great, and nighttime fireworks by Garden State Fireworks .. spectacular.

Additional pictures posted in the BH Township Photo Gallery ...
Also see the article in the Berkeley Heights Patch: Santa makes stop in Berkeley Heights
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 In the spirit of Holiday season Sherbrook West Association supports the Berkeley Heights Recreation Toy Drive. In center is Tom Barton Director Of Recreation Berkeley Heights and Sherbrook West  Association members—(bottom)  Kevin Engemann ---(top) Bob/Gerarda Parker with Jean Heer (son Carl on bottom).

 

 

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