Originally named Vealtown, the Borough of Bernardsville was renamed in 1840 for Sir Francis Bernard. Colonial Governor of New Jersey, for whom Bernards Township was also named. Bernardsville and Bernards Township split in 1924 and Bernardsville was then an independent community full of historical heritage.
Bernardsville remained a small town of rustic cottages until the 1860's and 1870's when it came into its own as the wealthy came out by train from New York and built mansions on the mountain.. Many of these fine homes are still in e.existence today.
Combined suburban and rural living at its finest, Bernardsville boasts some of the finest estates, new and old, in the area and offers excellent community living and activities to its residents. The town is 13.1 square miles.
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Incorporated: |
1924 |
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Population: |
6,540 |
Public Business: |
(908) 766-3000 |
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Municipal Address: |
166 Mine Brook Road |
Police: |
(908) 766-0037 |
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Fire/Emergency: |
911 / 908-766-1781 | |
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Electric: |
Jersey Central Power and Light Company |
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Gas: |
Public Service Gas and Electric Company | ||
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Water: |
NJ American Water Co. | ||
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Sewer: |
Municipal (Fee) | ||
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Garbage: |
Private | ||
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25 Olcott Avenue Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-953-2149 |
Bedwell School: K-4 Middle School: 5-8 Bernards High School: 9-12 |
Far Hill County Day: Pre K-9 Purnell School (girls): 10-12 Mount St. John Academy: 7-12 Gill/St. Bernards: Pre K-9 Pingry: 7-12 St. Elizabeth Parochial: Pre K-8 |
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