Township of

Bass River New Jersey

Established 1864

Township of

Bass River New Jersey

Established 1864

Planning Board Meeting March 20th@7PM In Person Only at Fire House        Good Friday March 29th Township Offices Closed        Commissioner's Meeting April 1st@7PM In Person Only                    

What's Happening

The March 20th Planning Board Meeting will take place at the New Gretna Volunteer Co. Fire House At 7PM. See PB meeting notice  and Agenda containing supporting documentation (large file) for details.

Please note that no construction debris is allowed to be disposed of at the Convenience Center. If you are found to be in violation it will lead to a $15,000 fine by the Department of Environmental Protection.

The township has commenced REM foreclosure on properties contained in this Burlington County Superior Court filing. 

New Convenience Center stickers are available for the 2023 - 2024 year at the Town Hall.  To receive Stickers  you must fill out an Application (available at Town Hall also), and remember to include  your license  plate Numbers, and type of the vehicles that you are applying for.

Burlington County has released Meals on Wheels flyer with information and program criteria. Donations are suggested but not mandatory.

Starting September 2022 Atlantic City Electric began installation of smart meters. See Utility Notice page for details.

Ordinance 2021-07 allowing the operation of cannabis businesses within the township has been posted.

AMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. See  AMHSA website for additional information.

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.

See Pollution Prevention Flyer for ways to prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution at home, work, and in the community.

The Township CFO has filed the NJ Department of Community Affairs 2022 Annual Debt Statement.

Creating habitat to attract wildlife flyer from NJ DEP.

Reducing Waste: What You Can Do - Helpful resource from the USEPA - https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-waste-what-you-can-do
Interesting Recycling Fact - About 75% of aluminum produced since commercial manufacturing began in the 1880s is still in productive use as a secondary raw material. (Source: ISRI)

Residents can query and pay their property taxes online

The County and State offer many services for seniors. To learn more visit the Senior Services page

COVID related health and financial assistance services can be found on the COVID Related Page

NJ Gas and Atlantic Electric notices and financial assistance programs can be found on the Utility Notice Page.

Storm and disaster related information can be found on the Storm and Natural Disaster Information page

Remember 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.

Attention all residents of Bass River Township: We are asking you to please display house numbers that are easily seen from the roadway and to keep a clear path to your property entrance (s). This also applies to Trailer Parks, Campgrounds and all other businesses. Doing this will help our First Responders – EMS, Fire Department and Police and Emergency Management - have quick and easy access to your property in case of Emergency --Thank you.

How can we help you?

  • Commission schedule, Commissioner roles, minutes, budgets, ordinances, and resolutions located on the Commission page.
  • Town clerk, tax office, finance office, zoning, construction, and emergency management located on the Offices page.
  • Fire, police, trash, animal, bookmobile, Covid, Food, senior, social, and storm services located on the Services page.
  • Planning Board schedule, members, minutes, forms, located on the Planning page.
  • Bass River and Washington Township court information located on the Court page.
  • Utility notices, local businesses, and websites of interest located on the Helpful Info page.
  • Various forms located on the Forms page.
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