Bass River Township

Bass River Township, N.J.

Bass River is a large, 72 square mile Township on the eastern edge of Burlington County in the New Jersey Pinelands. Its sparse population, rural character, pristine streams and rivers with access to Great Bay, marinas, and campgrounds make it an oasis standing between the developed townships in neighboring Ocean and Atlantic counties. New Gretna is the historic business and residential center of the Township.

View Mayor's Welcome Message

Commissioner's Meeting January 6th@7PM Board of Ed Meeting January 7th@7PM PTO Meeting January 21st@7PM Planning Board Meeting January 22nd@7PM

Wreaths Across America - Wreaths Across America will be honoring veterans at Miller Cemetery on Saturday Dec. 14 12PM. See wreath flyer for details.

FY 2019 Budget - The Bass River Township 2019 fiscal year budget was adopted at the June 3, 2019 Commissioners' Meeting. View the 2019 FY Budget Summary or 2019 FY Full Budget for details.

Township Owned Real Estate for Sale - The township is accepting bids for Township owned properties. For listing and further details go to the Property Listing page.

2019 - 2020 Property Tax - Bass River Township property tax has an increase of 0.311 per $100 assessed value. The local increase is due to loss of state aid and other revenue shortages. Residents can query and pay their property taxes online at
https://wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=0301

Planning Board Meeting Schedule Change - In 2020 the Bass River Township Planning Board will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. vice the current 1st Wednesday.

Bass River Township Drop Off Box - Bass River Township has a drop off box for payments and correspondence. The box is located by the Tax Office door at the municipal building.

PKF Selling Fill Dirt - PKF Mark III Inc., the contractor performing repair of Jobs Creek Bridge, is selling fill dirt. Anyone interested can contact Scott by email at . srl@pkfm.com.

Recycling Guidelines - The township has published new recycling guidance. The new guidance and Burlington County Spring 2019 recycling flyer can be viewed on the Convenience Center menu under recycling sub-menu or by clicking HERE

Call Before You Dig - AC Electric is reminding customers and contractors to call 811 and have utility lines marked before digging. Policy, procedures, and contact information for AC Electric and NJ Gas can be viewed HERE.