Public Works
Public Works Department
The Bernardsville Public Works department comprises three divisons:
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 three 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 and other properties owned by the Borough. Contractors provide additional services at Borough property 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.
For further information regarding seasonal activities and policies, please refer to:
Frequently requested information
For the Environmental Stormwater Management Ordinances, please refer to the following:
Environmental Stormwater Ordinances
Department Details
After Hours Contact:
908-766-0037, Ext. 0
Public Works Manager
John M. Macdowall
908-766-3000, Ext.147
908-766-2788
jmacdowall@bernardsvilleboro.org
Project Manager
Doug Walker
908-766-3000, Ext.144
dwalker@bernardsvilleboro.org
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 Manager
Len Delia
908-766-3000, Ext. 127
ldelia@bernardsvilleboro.org
7:00am - 3:30pm
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