Public Works
Public Works Department
The Bernardsville Public Works department comprises three divisions:
The Road Department’s nine employees are responsible for our 53 miles of Borough roadways and the Borough right of ways including: road maintenance and repair, winter plowing and salting, clearing vegetation, ensuring lines of sight, Storm sewer and catch basin maintenance and repairs, leaf collection, storm cleanup, street and regulation sign installation and repair, setting up detours for road closures and Borough events, along with operations of the Borough Compost Facility. Additionally, the Borough mechanic maintains the fleet of Police, Inspector, and Public Works vehicles and heavy equipment.
The Buildings and Grounds Department’s four employees are responsible for routine maintenance and repairs of Borough Hall, the Library, facilities, vegetation and fields at the Polo Grounds, Kiwanis Field, Peter’s Park, Claremont Field, the Rose Bowl, the Pool Complex, Basketball courts, Pickleball courts, Kirkpatrick Park and other properties owned by the Borough. Contractors provide additional services at Borough properties including grass cutting, lawn maintenance, parking lot snow plowing, and sidewalk clearing.
The Sewer Department’s five (5) employees are responsible for maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment plant adjacent to the Rose Bowl, the 19 miles of sewer mains, 540 manholes, and 6 pumping stations that provide wastewater services to nearly 1,600 residences (approximately 55%) in Bernardsville. Services include on call 24 x 7 service for sewer blockages and other emergencies. Additionally they perform commercial property grease trap inspections.
Frequently requested information
Department Details
After Hours & Emergency Contact:
908-766-0037, Ext. 0
Public Works Manager
John M. Macdowall
908-766-3000, Ext.147
908-766-2788 (Fax)
jmacdowall@bernardsvilleboro.org
Assistant Public Works Director
Kevin Murray
908-766-3000
kmurray@bernardsville.gov
Assistant to the Public Works Manager
Kathy Redling
908-766-3000, Ext.122
kredling@bernardsvilleboro.org
8:00am - 4:00pm
Sewer Plant Operator
Tom Shadood
908-766-1151
6:30am - 3:00pm
Streets & Roads Department
908-766-3000, Ext. 127
roaddepartment@bernardsvilleboro.org
7:00am - 3:30pm
6:00am - 2:30pm (summer hours)
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