The federally mandated, national phone number, 811, helps prevent you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. Before you begin projects that involve digging, dial 811 to locate underground electric, gas or other utility lines. Digging without this information can cause power outages, and it’s extremely dangerous. Simply tell the 811 operator where you’re planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and your local utility companies will be notified. Within a few days, they will mark the location of underground lines.

Please call at least three days in advance to avoid unnecessary delays to your project. Know what’s below – Call before you dig!

 For more information, visit http://www.call811.com.

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1.)    Refunds:

Ø  All refunds issued will be charged a $10 administrative fee except for refunds issued due to a program cancellation. One administrative fee will be charged per family. Refunds will not be issued for travel sports.

Ø  We reserve the right to cancel, alter, supplement, limit registration or change any dates times, locations, ages, fees.

Ø  No refunds will be issued after the first class or practice or if a program does not run its full course due to inclement weather, gym cancellations or circumstances beyond our control.

Ø  If checks are payable to an outside organization, refunds will be handled through that organization in accordance with their policies.

2.)    Cancellations:  Bridgewater Recreation and the Board of Education reserve the right to cancel or change sites, dates, and times pending registrations and school priorities.

3.)    Insurance: the Township does not provide individual medical insurance coverage for its participants.  Each participant will be covered under his/her family’s medical policy.  It is recommended that families have insurance before the child participates in a youth sports program as well as adult participants.

4.)    Volunteer Coaching Qualifications:  All coaches (head and assistants) are required to have attended a Rutgers Youth Sports Safety Orientation class and submit to a Criminal History Background Check (for coaches older than 18) to volunteer. Volunteers must be pre-approved by the Recreation Office to be an eligible coach and must attend any mandatory coaches and/or program meetings. There may be additional licensing requirements for coaches, particularly at the travel level.

5.)   Therapeutic Recreation:  We have a working relationship with the Somerset County Therapeutic Recreation Department (TR).  This allows us to have recreation programs that promote an active lifestyle that improves social, cognitive, emotional functioning and enhances participants’ abilities.  Please note appropriately on the registration form if your child has any special needs and/or requires certain accommodations.  Please submit three weeks prior to the deadline, six weeks for Summer Playgrounds and Pee Wee Playgrounds.

6.)   Utilization of Township owned property/facilities: See requirements below; Applications for permits require the following:

1)      Completed Hold Harmless Agreement (signed, witnessed and notarized at the Township).

2)      Certificate of Insurance – The certificate of insurance must list resident’s name or group’s name as the insured. In addition, the Township of Bridgewater must be listed as additional named insured. The liability limit for bodily injury and property damage must not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

After the application, certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreement are received, the application will be processed.  Allow a minimum of two weeks for processing.

7.)    Request for Fields:

Ø  An e-mail must be sent to recreationcs@bridgewaternj.gov at least one month prior to the start of the season with a request for fields.  The email must include the requested facility, dates & times of use, and the start/end date of the season.

Ø  Applicants requesting opening day ceremony services (i.e. parks, police and/or recreation) must provide a detailed description of services needed.  Requests must be e-mailed to recreationcs@bridgewaternj.gov at least one month in advance.

Ø  Applicants planning on hosting a tournament must provide a detailed description of services needed. Requests must be e-mailed to recreationcs@bridgewaternj.gov at least one month in advance.

Ø  Certain issues can arise during the use of Township facilities including problems with lights, lining, equipment, bathrooms, parking lots, damage to actual fields, and vandalism.  Organizations must contact the Recreation office (e-mail recreationcs@bridgewaternj.gov) with a complete description of the issue and should not contact the parks department employees directly.

Ø  Any permit changes and/or additions to existing permits need to be e-mailed to recreationcs@bridgewaternj.gov.

Ø  All inclement weather decisions during the week will be made by 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekends. Decisions will be posted on the website www.bridgewaternj.gov and are available on the code-a-phone system (908) 526-7107.  Failure to cooperate with cancellation decisions will result in loss of permit and/or subject to damage fees.

Ø  Misuse of a permit, such as but not limited to, allowing other groups/parties to utilize permitted facilities under false pretense may result in forfeit of all current permits and possible future permits.

8.)    Assigning of Fields: Fields are assigned based on two criteria.  The first is the compatibility with the sport requested with the facility being requested (i.e. is the field proper size and does it contain the proper fixed equipment).  Secondly, organizations are prioritized in the following order:

1)      Bridgewater Township Recreation Programs

2)      Bridgewater Township Affiliated programs (i.e. programs incorporating recreation sports on behalf of the Township)

3)      Outside Groups, in order of preference by the percentage of Bridgewater residents participating in that organization based on the most recent twelve months for which roster data is available.

9.)    Lightning Policy:  We will monitor the weather and make the decision to notify the head coaches or officials of dangerous situations and recommend the suspension of activity if there is lightning.  If activities have begun for an event, the supervising coach, official, referee or umpire in charge will have the ability to suspend activity.  The decision to suspend activity will be based on the Flash-To-Bang Method utilized by the NOAA Lightning Safety, National Weather Service:

Count the seconds from the time the lightning is sighted to when the clap of thunder is heard.  Divide this number by five to obtain how far away (in miles) the lightning is occurring.  If lightning is within six miles (a 30-second count between flash of lighting and bang of thunder), activity shall be suspended and everyone should seek shelter immediately.  Resumption of athletic activity shall not occur until thirty (30) minutes AFTER the lightning is seen or sound of thunder is heard.

10.) Emergency Reporting Procedures: facility permit holders are required to notify the Recreation office if police, fire or rescue squads are called to the facility in response to an incident that occurred during the event for which the permit was issued.  Permit holders should provide the following information:

(1)   A description of the circumstances that led to such a response (e.g., player suffered apparent broken collarbone)

(2)   The nature of the response (e.g., ambulance)

(3)   The results of the action (e.g., player transported to hospital)

11.)   Jewelry/Casts: Participants are prohibited from wearing jewelry (including earrings, which cannot be taped) while participating in any recreational program.  Anyone who is required to wear a cast or splint that is made of plaster, fiberglass, contains metal stiffeners, or any other hard object that could cause injury to another participant is prohibited from engaging in recreational programs.  Any cast or splint that falls outside this definition will not be permitted if the referee or site supervisor believes it could injure another participant.  Encasing the cast or splint in bubble wrap or other padded covering will not constitute an acceptable remedy for this rule.

12.)   Supervision: Parents/Guardians of minors are responsible for dropping off and picking up children promptly at the conclusion of the event.  Parents/ guardians should arrive before conclusion of the program.

13.)   Inclement weather: we will post inclement weather decisions on both the code-a-phone system (908) 526-7107 and website www.bridgewaternj.gov.  If Bridgewater-Raritan Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Bridgewater Recreation activities/programs will also be cancelled.  All decisions will be made by 3:30 p.m. during the week and by 7:30 a.m. on weekends.  Please report to your designated field for a coach/umpire decision.

14.)   Payments: The Township accepts cash, check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa) payments. Please note: when using a credit card there is a $3.00 finance fee minimum. Checks are the only acceptable form of payment for programs made payable to outside organizations or groups.

15.)   Communication and Social Networking Policy: All communication between coaches/team managers and youth athletes shall be via telephone or e-mail with parents.  Coaches are prohibited from calling youth athletes’ cell phones and/or sending text messages and e-mails directly to youth athletes.  Parents may add their child’s e-mail to the team distribution list, however, parents shall be copied (cc) on any correspondence with coaches.

It is against Bridgewater Recreation policy to use social networking sites (such as Facebook or Twitter) as a means of team communication.  Furthermore, it is considered inappropriate for adult coaches to link or ‘friend’ with youth athletes on social network sites.

16.)   E-Mail distribution lists and Personal Information: Our e-mail distribution lists and databases are strictly to be used for official Township Recreation business only.  E-mail addresses and other personal information are not to be used by coaches or outside organizations for any other purpose other than official Township Recreation business only.  E-mails, including attachments, are intended solely for the attention and use of the intended addressee(s) and should not be forwarded as they may contain privileged and/or confidential information.

17.) Waiver of Fees: The Bridgewater Township Municipal Code provides that active members of volunteer organizations (Fire Departments, Rescue/First Aid Squads) and their family members shall be exempt from certain Township fees.  Family members of active members include husband, wife, children, father, mother, grandparents, and grandchildren.  They also include siblings, stepchildren or legally adopted child living in the same household.

Overview
The Engineering Division deals with a wide range of activities. Our main function is to assist and protect the public by reviewing development applications and monitoring construction for compliance with township codes and conditions of approval. We also work on township improvement projects, investigate and respond to a wide variety of questions and concerns such as construction, drainage, property surveys, street light outages, traffic, utilities, etc.

Available in our office are the official tax maps and zoning maps for your review or purchase. Soil Disturbance permits for disturbances greater than 5,000 sq ft and Road Opening permits are also available in our office or online.

Click here for the Soil Disturbance permits or click here for the Road Opening permits.

Tree removal on private property is governed by Township Ordinance.

 • Click here to view this ordinance

• Click here to access and download the Tree Removal Application

Please contact the Engineering Department by phone at (908) 725-6300 ext. 5500 if you have any questions.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

The federally mandated, national phone number, 811, helps prevent you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. Before you begin projects that involve digging, dial 811 to locate underground electric, gas or other utility lines. Digging without this information can cause power outages, and it’s extremely dangerous. Simply tell the 811 operator where you’re planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and your local utility companies will be notified. Within a few days, they will mark the location of underground lines.

Please call at least three days in advance to avoid unnecessary delays to your project. Know what’s below – Call before you dig!

 For more information, visit http://www.call811.com.

Let’s Stop HIV Together

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign to raise awareness about HIV and its impact on the lives of all Americans. For more information and to Act Against AIDS…

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Lyme Disease

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Center For Disease Control (CDC) Frequently Asked Questions

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Boil Water Advisory Guidelines

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ALERT: NJ Residents May Be At Risk for Weather Related Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Tips for Year-Round Prescription Safety for All Ages

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Myths About Poison Ivy

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Guidelines for Proper Disposal of Household Medication

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Weather Related Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Parent Ground Rules for Trick or Treating

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NJ DHSS Encourages All Residents to Get Annual Flu Shots

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Protect Your Family From Lead-Based Paint Poisoning

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Poison Control Center: Medicines and Children

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Underage Tobbaco Sales

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Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Excessive exposure to sunlight may increase your risk to develop skin cancer or melanoma.

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Smart Food Safety Practices Can Avoid
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Lamp Oils Can Be Deadly for Children
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Prevent or Overcome Obesity

Visit the following website to offer tips to prevent or overcome obesity and promote community wellness. For more information on the Small Step Program

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Blood Cholesterol Awareness

The American Heart Association has recently published statistics that identified heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. One modifiable risk factor for heart disease is high blood cholesterol. Blood cholesterol can be reduced through lifestyle changes such as dietary improvements, physical activity, weight control, drug therapy, or a combination of these measures.

The Center for Disease Control recommends that adults have a complete fasting lipid profile completed by a physician at least once every five years. Individuals with multiple risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure or family history of heart disease are especially encouraged to take action to increase their awareness of acceptable blood cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association maintains information on the prevention of heart disease and stroke at www.americanheart.org.

For an informational booklet on high blood cholesterol, visit the National Cholesterol Education.

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Emerging Problem in New Jersey, Illegal Unregistered Pesticide Products

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is partnering with CEHA county health agencies in an initiative to investigate the sale of illegal pesticides products commonly sold in small neighborhood grocery stores (bodegas), dollar stores, hardware stores and on the street, particularly in urban areas. In 2005, several CEHA agencies have been asked to conduct a small number of investigations, and the Hudson Regional Health Commission has completed inspections of 49 retail establishments, reporting all findings to NJDEP. In Hudson County, 16% (8/49) of the locations visited had illegal, improperly labeled, or unregistered pesticide products available for retail sale. Inspections were conducted in a variety of areas, though 5 of 8 facilities (62%) with dangerous products were located in Hispanic neighborhoods. Illegal products were often imported from China or Mexico. However, one product labeled, “Made in the USA”, looks like a mouthwash but contains toxic ingredients and is actually a disinfectant for floors and other surfaces.

Illegal pesticide products often come in familiar shapes and packaging. Some common products identified are chinese chalk (insecticide chalk) which resembles black board chalk, “Tres Pasitos” a rodenticide, counterfeit flea and tick repellents for pets, antibacterial cleansers and mothballs, which pose a hazard to young children since some are packaged using bright colors which can be easily mistaken for candy, or simply tempt young children to touch and play with them. Recent studies have linked naphthalene, the chemical used in mothballs, to certain illnesses, including nasal cancer.

Mothballs – children may be mistake them for candy

Chinese Chalk may be mistaken for candy or play chalk.

Illegal pesticides are often much more toxic than registered pesticides, some have varying ingredients, their labels often have no clear directions or precautions despite claims of being

Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) that can only be purchased and applied by a certified pesticides applicator. See web link to view DEP Pesticides listing of RUPs: http://www.pcpnj.org/.

Though the illegal products may look similar to and make the same claims as those legally registered, these products have not been thoroughly tested, and their labels have not been reviewed by the USEPA for clear directions and safety warnings. Labels of products containing registered pesticides will have USEPA Registration and Establishment numbers, directions for use and precautions.

When investigating the sale of illegal pesticides, NJDEP or county inspector will look for products that claim to have pesticide properties, check for the proper EPA registration numbers and verify that the pesticide is appropriate for use in homes (i.e. they are not a farm pesticide). They will take digital photographs of the product, attempt to secure a copy of the product invoice from the store owner. The NJDEP Pesticide Control Program is responsible for further investigations and taking enforcement action against the companies and stores selling the products. The USEPA has also increased enforcement actions against companies selling or distributing illegal household pesticides and has increased efforts to raise public awareness of these product dangers, their website can be accessed at Pesticides | US EPA

Products claiming pesticidal properties (including bactericides, insecticides or herbicides)
must have a valid USEPA Registration #, these do not.

Improper labeling creates a risk of poisoning.
This antiseptic floor cleaner may easily be mistaken for mouthwash.

Products intended for use outside the US may not be labeled for sale in this country.
The label on this product states it will kill the germ that causes cholera but it is not a registered product in the US.

For additional information contact NJDEP – Bureau of Pesticides Compliance at (609) 984-6507 or access their webpage at NJDEP-Compliance and Enforcement – Bureau of Pesticide Compliance. If you would like to report a product suspected of containing illegal pesticides, please contact NJDEP – Bureau of Pesticides Compliance enforcement at (609) 984-6568.

The Division of Public Works is comprised of five (5) Departments; Road, Sewer, Building and Grounds, Parks and Fleet Maintenance.

It is the mission of Bridgewater Public Works to provide:

• Effective street maintenance
• Storm and sanitary sewer management
• Environmentally responsible drainage
• Yard waste management
• Accessible secure and properly maintained buildings
• Clean and safe parks
• Maintenance of entire fleet of Township vehicles and equipment

Functions of Public Works include but are not limited to the following:

Repair of potholes, patching of roads, sweeping of streets, repair of inlets and catch basins, maintenance of street and traffic signs and removal of dead deer from roads. Maintenance of sanitary sewer main lines, cleaning of flow channels and catch basins/inlets. Ground maintenance in parks, properties and facilities and maintenance/repair of all Township owned vehicles and equipment.

Take note of our address and phone number:

411 Chimney Rock Rd.
Building A
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
908-725-6300 Ext. 6000

Mailing Address:

100 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

If you have any questions please call (908) 725-6300 extension 6000 or email publicworks@bridgewaternj.gov

For any questions relating to sewer bills, please contact our Tax Collector’s office at (908) 725 – 6300 x5145 or taxcollector@bridgewaternj.gov.

No curbside pickup is available from the Public Works Division.

Dead Deer Pickup

Bridgewater Township contracts with a service to remove dead deer from resident’s living spaces on their property or Township roadways.   Once the contractor is notified, they have 48 business hours to remove the deer.  Our policy for removal of deer only apply to areas considered part of the living space for residents such as yards or gardens.  An animal that is deceased in the woods or natural areas is left to decompose naturally.  This is beneficial for the ecosystem as it provides nutrients for the soil and food for other wildlife. This also helps us to manage costs effectively, as removing and disposing of deer in this type of setting would use taxpayer money for a non-essential removal.

Christmas Tree Drop Offs

Bridgewater Township will provide drop-off locations for real Christmas trees from December 26, 2024 through January 31, 2025. These locations are open seven days a week from 8 am to 4 pm.

• Ardmaer Park
• Chimney Rock Park
• Thomae Park
• Cedarbrook Park

Residents may also bring their real Christmas trees to the Yard Waste Facility located at 136 Foothill Road. The facility’s regular operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:45 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1:30 pm. Their winter operating hours will be January 13^th through March15^th from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. The facility will be closed on all Saturdays from January 1^st through March 15^th.

Christmas Tree Recycling Guidelines

• All decorations, lights, wires, tinsel, and other objects should be removed from the tree prior to drop-off.
• Only natural trees will be accepted. Do not drop off wreaths, garland, or artificial trees.
• Group deliveries and trees from vendors will not be accepted.
• Trees should be piled neatly and as close together as possible at the drop-off location.

Somerset County is also offering two drop-off locations, which will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Colonial Park Gardens, located at 156 Mettlers Road, Parking Lot F, in Somerset (Franklin Township).
• North Branch Park, located at 355 Milltown Road, at the lighted baseball field, in Bridgewater.

If you have any questions, please call the Bridgewater Public Works Dept. at (908) 725-6300 extension 6000 or email publicworks@bridgewaternj.gov.

POTHOLES
If you should come across a pothole on a Bridgewater road, please report it to our Public Works Division by using our online form here or by calling (908)-725-6300 Ext. 6000 or sending an e-mail to publicworks@bridgewaternj.gov. Please give us the location of the pothole so that we can repair it immediately.

If the pothole is on a county road, call Somerset County at (908) 541-5021 or click on this link to complete an online roadway complaint inspection form.

If the pothole is on a state highway, call the New Jersey Department of Transportation at (609) 292-4347 or click on this link.

THE SENIOR BRUSH PICK-UP PROGRAM

The Senior Brush Pick-Up Program has concluded for the 2024 season.

Senior Brush Pick-Up is a program that offers brush pick-up for Bridgewater homeowners aged 65 or older. The program allows Bridgewater seniors to call the Department of Public Works (DPW) to schedule pick-up of sticks, twigs, branches, and small limbs. To be eligible for the program, the senior must be the actual homeowner of the property. Proof of age and eligibility is required. We will provide a pick-up service on Thursdays beginning in April and ending the last week in October. Please follow the guidelines listed below:

• Brush must be five feet or less in length.
• Logs and limbs must be six inches or less in diameter.
• Brush piles must be stacked neatly in one direction at the curb line.
• Friends, family, neighbors, and landscape contractors may not add to your brush pile.
• In lieu of a pile, brush can be placed in brown biodegradable bags. Limit of five bags. Plastic bags are not acceptable.
• Your brush pile may not be any larger than 7 feet in length, 5 feet in width, and 4 feet in height. Additionally, only one pile may be placed on your property for each scheduled pick-up.
• Grass, mulch, leaves, dirt, roots, and stumps will not be collected.
• Tree contractors hired to remove storm debris and trees must remove the resultant debris.

This program is not intended for DPW to function as a tree removal service. If the above conditions are not met, the items cannot be picked up. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. To make a reservation, please call DPW at 908-725-6300 ext. 6000.

Please note that yard waste may also be dropped off at the Bridgewater Township Yard Waste Facility located at 136 Foothill Road.

For further information please click – https://www.bridgewaternj.gov/yard-waste/

THE LEAF BAGS AND CURB-SIDE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Please Note:  We have exhausted our supply of leaf bags for the 2024 season.

Township regulations require that leaves be bagged if they are intended for pick-up by the Township. Leaf bags are available beginning October 1^st at the Public Works Department located at 411 Chimney Rock Road, Building A. The hours of distribution will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while supplies last. Be advised that the electronic gates lock at 3 p.m. Residents will be required to show proof of Bridgewater residency. Additionally, residents may only pick up bags for their home address. They may not retrieve bags for relatives or neighbors.

Only leaves should be placed in the brown leaf bags. Grass clippings, ornamental grasses, sticks, brush, and other materials will not be picked up. Residents are encouraged to bring those items to the township’s Yard Waste Facility. Leaf bags should not block traffic, drainage ways, or catch basins.

Bagged leaves will be picked up continuously on a rotating basis between November 1^st and December 31^st, weather permitting. The curbside collection of leaf bags will end December 31^st. Place your final leaf bags on your curb line by December 23^rd in anticipation of the final pick-up.

Residents may continue to drop-off their leaf bags and other acceptable yard waste at the Township’s Yard Waste facility located at 136 Foothill Road behind Costco. If you have any questions, please call (908) 725-6300 extension 6000 or email publicworks@bridgewaternj.gov.

SNOW PLOW OPERATIONS

The Public Works Division wants to remind residents that portable basketball hoops, street hockey goals, etc. must be removed from the roadways including cul-de-sacs for snow plow operations.  They should be far enough away from the curb or edge of pavement so that they will not hang over the edge.

During snow events, we request that cars be placed in driveways and off the street.  Trash cans and recycling containers should also be kept off the roadways as the plow driver may not see these obstacles or may go around those obstacles leaving these areas unplowed.  The Township will not be responsible for any damage to trash cans, recycling containers, basketball hoops, street hockey goals, etc. damaged during snow plow or salting operations.  It is the owner’s responsibility to have these items relocated or removed.

In general, the snow plow procedure during the storm is to clean the center of the roadway, to provide access to all roads in an area.  Once the storm is over the driver will then proceed to clear the roadway curb to curb (edge to edge of pavement) on each street in the area.  Depending on the rate of snowfall we may need to open the center of all the roadways in an area first, delaying the full width clearing to a later time in the snow event. If the roadway has not been cleaned curb to curb, be aware that the front of your driveway maybe covered with snow as the plows complete their work. Please be aware that major roads are plowed first before local residential streets and cul-de-sacs.

If you have any questions please call (908) 725-6300 ext. 6000.

SNOW REMOVAL (SIDEWALKS)

Owners or tenants of any land next to Township public streets must remove all snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours of daylight after snowfall has stopped. Snow should be kept on the owner’s property and not moved into the street so that traffic safety is not impacted. If the sidewalk is covered with ice that the owners or tenants cannot remove, the sidewalk must be thoroughly covered with sand, ashes or rock salt within 24 hours after the snowfall has stopped.

Snow that is not removed from sidewalks or ice that is not treated within the time provided above may be removed or treated by the Public Works Division at the homeowner’s expense.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG

The federally mandated, national phone number, 811, helps prevent you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines. Before you begin projects that involve digging, dial 811 to locate underground electric, gas or other utility lines. Digging without this information can cause power outages, and it’s extremely dangerous. Simply tell the 811 operator where you’re planning to dig and what type of work you will be doing, and your local utility companies will be notified. Within a few days, they will mark the location of underground lines.

Please call at least three days in advance to avoid unnecessary delays to your project. Know what’s below – Call before you dig!

 For more information, visit http://www.call811.com.