Operation Secure Shred is sponsored by The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the County Department of Public Works.  All events run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the trucks are filled, rain or shine. 

Proof of Somerset County residency is required. Residents can bring a combination of up to six bags, containers or boxes per trip.  No businesses allowed.  No commercial vehicles allowed.  For more information, call 908-203-6018, email PublicWorks@co.somerset.nj.us, or go to www.co.somerset.nj.us/shredding              

The Somerset County Department of Public Works is expanding their use of Dual Stream Recycling totes to additional areas of Bridgewater.  This area will receive their totes on February 19th and the first pick up will be March 4th.  Please see the below flyer for additional information and to see if you will be receiving a Dual Stream tote this month. 

New Recycling Tote Flyer

On January 31, 2020, the developer for the Center of Excellence filed suit against the Bridgewater Township Planning Board. The intent of this document is to help answer some of the questions we have been getting from residents on this matter. 

Center of Excellence Frequently Asked Questions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         
February 4, 2020

Contact: Wells Winegar, Deputy Administrator
Phone: 908-725-6300

A Statement from Mayor Moench in Response to the Lawsuit Against the Planning Board

“As I have said many times before, development and land use matters in Bridgewater will no longer be met with a handshake and a rubber stamp,” said Mayor Matthew Moench.  “Our Administration will aggressively oppose any attempt to circumvent our zoning ordinance and will oppose this meritless action by Advance Realty every step of the way.  Though this may be something less than Advance is used to, it is no less than what Bridgewater residents deserve.”

“With six new members and new Board attorney getting up to speed on this complicated matter, the resolution shall be addressed on the planning board’s February 25^th meeting.  Nearly two years after they first filed their site plan, with a voluntary dismissal and a number of other delays of their own making along the way, it is hard to take this developer’s demand for immediate action seriously.  Advance Realty knows very well that this lawsuit will not be resolved before the planning board convenes on February 25^th to consider this resolution, so this action is either a publicity stunt or, worse yet, a blatant and shameless attempt to end run our municipal land use process. Whatever their motives, this Board and this Administration will not be bullied by developers seeking to turn a profit at the cost of our residents quality of life.”  

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Somerset County Health Department Press Release

Additional Resources:

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)

Somerset County Health Department

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – This week, Mayor Matthew Moench announced the first of his Administration’s new initiatives to increase public outreach and improve transparency, “Kitchen Table Q&A with Mayor Moench.” Residents can fill out an online form to send their questions to the Mayor. The Mayor and his staff will begin answering questions on topics that have general interest to the public by video beginning on February 3^rd. Questions that are not conducive to a public video or are specific to an individual resident will be addressed by email or phone call.   Bridgewater residents can find the link on the Bridgewater Township website. It was also sent via email to all residents who have signed up to receive Township emails and posted on the Township’s social media platforms.

“My staff and I will read and respond to every question,” said Mayor Moench. “We want this to be an open and responsive government and we hope this vehicle will be an effective way for our residents to express their questions and concerns, and to answer questions in a public manner when possible so all residents can be informed. This is the first of several outreach initiatives that I will be announcing over the coming weeks and months.”  

This vehicle is intended to provide a method for residents who share common questions and concerns to get those issues addressed in a public forum. It does not replace contacting the township directly on any matter impacting a resident.

The link can be found on the Township websites home page at www.bridgewaternj.gov.

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